FELIX ICOCHEA
CDMX
Summary
Professional Engineer, Licensed, PMP, Master in Structural Civil Engineering, Tianjin University-China, specializing in structures. Extensive experience in project development. Skilled in project formulation, diagnostics, and problem-solving. Leader of multidisciplinary teams, with a clear vision, strong leadership, and people management capabilities. International experience. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese, English, and Spanish.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tianjin College of Foreign Languages and Tianjin Chinese-German Institute
China
01.2007
- Teaching foreign languages and technology development
- Oral Spanish teacher
- Improved English and Chinese language skills and gained experience managing groups of over 20 people.
Military Housing Fund of the Army - FOVIME
Assistant Works Supervisor
01.2004
- Design, supervision, and control of the construction process of the Multifamily Housing Complex 'Andrés A
- Cáceres' consisting of 8 masonry and confined masonry buildings, as an Assistant Works Supervisor
- Achieved the construction of 140 apartments within the established deadlines and with zero accidents.
Infrastructure Manager
InnovaSchools Mexico
CDMX, Mexico
03.2024 - Current
- Leader of the Infrastructure Department responsible for the design, bidding, construction, and implementation of new schools and expansions of existing campuses
- Annual budget of USD 30MM covering 4-6 schools per year
- Ensuring quality and budget adherence
- Implementation of construction project management using BIM methodology and PROCORE tools
- Management of EDGE advanced certification.
Engineering and Construction Manager of Retail Projects Development
Intercorp Retail
02.2017 - 02.2023
- Support for project development in its different phases (evaluation, design, bidding, and execution)
- Proposed and sought innovative solutions to achieve energy savings and operational efficiency in the group's various projects
- Managed the development of standard design criteria for all engineering specialties in the group's supermarket, home center, logistics center, shopping mall, and mixed-use building projects
- Project investments ranging from USD 15MM to USD 250MM
- Implemented BIM methodology in the design phase of the project
- Managed the importation from China of the first two-box steel structure.
TOTTUS Hypermarkets
Engineering Manager
02.2014 - 01.2017
- Engineering Manager in the Real Estate Project Management area, with the following functions and achievements: In 2014, nine new stores were opened, surpassing the Board's goal of eight stores
- Recognized for opening the first distribution center with savings over the final budget of S/
- 5MM
- Led the construction of the first economic store format called 'Precio de Uno' with an investment of USD 4.5MM
- Responsible for seeking consultants and contractors interested in the business and establishing a database for them
- Optimized project investment and set new budgets for each new project
- Reviewed and defined investment coefficients to create new models for financial analysis
- Responsible for appointing the construction and supervision company team and selecting construction companies for the bidding process.
TOTTUS Hypermarkets
Engineering Head
04.2013 - 02.2014
- Engineering Head in the Real Estate Project Management area
- Worked in the retail sector as a Project Manager; managing different phases of the project, including design, budget preparation, bidding, and work execution
- Projects ranged from USD 3MM to USD 44MM, including the construction of stores and distribution centers.
OWENS ILLINOIS
Head of the Civil/Structural Area
11.2012 - 04.2013
- Head of the Civil/Structural Area of the Corporate Global Engineering and Manufacturing Group
- My work involved major furnace repairs, industrial plant projects, and machine installation projects ranging from USD 50K to USD 18MM
- Led the projects for the Global Corporate Group from inception to execution, as well as providing ongoing support post-project delivery
- Responsible for defining project scopes and preparing estimates, including both costs and engineering hours.
OWENS ILLINOIS
Professional Civil Engineer
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Professional Civil Engineer at Owens-Illinois
- Responsible for all phases of structural design, engineering, and planning related to glass manufacturing plants throughout North America, Latin America, and Europe
- Structural design, engineering, and planning included installation and/or repair of steel building frames for glass furnaces, production lines, and warehouses
- Managed up to eight designers and engineers, leading them in the analysis and redesign of furnace joints and steel support structures
- Also responsible for evaluating building code compliance according to each country's requirements, as well as all structural work related to glass furnace reconstructions, machine installations, and various repairs.
CHINA CHEN World Wide Group
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Microbiological manufacturing company
- Collaborated in drafting and international relations, working in the marketing department, selecting personnel responsible for the company's English writing area.
Education
Master's in Structural Engineering -
Tianjin University, China
01.2009
Civil Engineer -
Pontifical Catholic University of Peru
01.2005
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Decision-Making
- Problem Resolution
- Organization and Time Management
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP), 1877634
Cip
128800
Linkedinprofile
https://www.linkedin.com/in/felix-augusto-icochea-aguirre-933b6719?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
Maritalstatus
Married
Diplomas
- Specialized Diploma in Structural Design of New Trends, Urban and Industrial Buildings, UPC Graduate School, 03/01/11, 11/01/11
- Diploma in Project Management and Quality, Institute for Quality, Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, 03/01/15, 11/01/15
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 12/09/81
Training
- AutoCAD 2011 2D & 3D, Senco Training Center
- Microsoft MS Project, Windows Operating System, Microsoft Word - Excel - PowerPoint
- Cost and Budget Software S10
- Structural Program SAP 2000, ETABS, Risa2D & 3D
- Workshop on Communication and Effective Presentations (12 hours), Coaching Net Consulting & Coaching.
- Project Management - Dharma Consulting. Focused on PMBOK 4th Edition methodology.
- XI National Congress of Civil Engineering Students - Piura
Timeline
Infrastructure Manager
InnovaSchools Mexico
03.2024 - Current
Engineering and Construction Manager of Retail Projects Development
Intercorp Retail
02.2017 - 02.2023
TOTTUS Hypermarkets
Engineering Manager
02.2014 - 01.2017
TOTTUS Hypermarkets
Engineering Head
04.2013 - 02.2014
OWENS ILLINOIS
Head of the Civil/Structural Area
11.2012 - 04.2013
OWENS ILLINOIS
Professional Civil Engineer
01.2010 - 01.2012
Tianjin College of Foreign Languages and Tianjin Chinese-German Institute
01.2007
CHINA CHEN World Wide Group
01.2005 - 01.2006
Military Housing Fund of the Army - FOVIME
Assistant Works Supervisor
01.2004
Master's in Structural Engineering -
Tianjin University, China
Civil Engineer -
Pontifical Catholic University of Peru