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Martins Upitis

Martins Upitis

Zurich

Summary

Results-oriented, resourceful and analytically minded Civil Engineer with specializing in residential and commercial construction. More than 10 years of experience in construction of industrial, commercial and residential building. Effective at solving complex technical issues with speed and accuracy.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

Municipality Jelgava Real Estate
05.2021 - 09.2023
  • Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
  • Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
  • Put together estimates, specifications and other project documents.
  • Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule.
  • Produced regular project update reports for senior business leadership.

Head of the Building Management Department

Parliament Of The Republic Of Latvia
10.2021 - 08.2023
  • Manage, plan, coordinate and control the building management service
  • Planned and scheduled general maintenance, major repairs and remodeling projects.
  • Inspected grounds and facilities to identify necessary repairs.
  • Managed operations, maintenance and improvement of properties.
  • Managed and scheduled contract workers who completed building maintenance and upgrades.
  • Performed regular inspections of facility and documented all inspection information in reports.

Project Manager

State Development Finance Institution ALTUM
02.2016 - 02.2021
  • Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
  • Put together estimates, specifications and other project documents.
  • Improved cost control through effective allocation of subcontractors and site resources.
  • Reviewed project scope, required materials and labor pricing to develop competitive bids.
  • Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
  • Kept detailed track of daily progress and productivity and analyzed data to identify and correct holdups.

Assistant Construction Manager

Skonto Buve
02.2014 - 02.2016
  • Collaborated with construction administration consultants to schedule field observations.
  • Contributed to construction planning process for commercial and residential development projects.
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
  • Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
  • Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.

Education

MBA - Civil Construction And Real Estate Management

Riga Technical University
Riga, Latvia
01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Riga Technical University
Riga, Latvia
05.2011

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering

Riga Technical University
Riga, Latvia
05.2010

Some College (No Degree) - Carpenter

School of Craft Masters Latgale
Rezekne, Latvia

Skills

  • Construction Administration
  • Project Documentation
  • Building and Renovation
  • Project Document Review
  • Construction Management
  • Repair Planning
  • Lease Negotiation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Maintenance Knowledge
  • Property Tours and Inspections
  • Building Operations
  • Maintenance Management

Certification

  • AutoCAD
  • Construction management Certificate nr.4-05352
  • A,B,C1,C Driving Licence

Languages

Latvian
Native language
Russian
Proficient
C2
English
Advanced
C1
German
Elementary
A2

Timeline

Head of the Building Management Department

Parliament Of The Republic Of Latvia
10.2021 - 08.2023

Project Manager

Municipality Jelgava Real Estate
05.2021 - 09.2023

Project Manager

State Development Finance Institution ALTUM
02.2016 - 02.2021

Assistant Construction Manager

Skonto Buve
02.2014 - 02.2016

MBA - Civil Construction And Real Estate Management

Riga Technical University

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Riga Technical University

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering

Riga Technical University

Some College (No Degree) - Carpenter

School of Craft Masters Latgale
Martins Upitis