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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Francisco Alvarez-Blum

Francisco Alvarez-Blum

Summary

Results-driven Construction & Real Estate Executive with a proven track record of successfully managing multi-million-dollar projects in diverse global markets. Known for integrating financial expertise, cutting-edge construction technologies, and strategic foresight to deliver iconic residential, hospitality, infrastructure, and commercial developments efficiently. Skilled in aligning budgets with organizational objectives, implementing advanced systems for data analysis, and leading multicultural teams to achieve excellence. Recognized for achieving significant ROI growth, reducing risk exposure by up to 35%, and accelerating project timelines by over 30% through innovative methodologies. Trusted advisor to C-suite executives and developers, offering technical proficiency, business acumen, and cross-cultural leadership capabilities.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
12072
12072
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Project Director

CPMA
05.2023 - Current
  • Elevated luxury real estate standards by leading $111.8M in flagship developments (Four Seasons Residences: $65M, 36 units; Park Hyatt/Rosewood Hotels: $46.8M, 318 keys), achieving record-breaking fit-out quality benchmarks.
  • Compressed construction timelines by 20%+ by integrating Virtual Design & Construction (VDC), Last Planner System (LPS), and design-build workflows, unlocking faster revenue realization.

Project Director

NOVA360
11.2022 - 03.2023
  • Orchestrated a 120% revenue increase by engineering end-to-end sales funnel optimization, revamping client acquisition strategy, and tightening onboarding efficiency.
  • Slashed operational waste by 23% through granular unit economics modeling, cost-structure realignment, and enforcement of performance-based KPIs.

Director of Operations

AZULIK ROTH ARCHITECTURE
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Spearheaded design and construction for high-impact hospitality ventures, including Azulik Residences Tulum ($49M) and Azulik Alula in Saudi Arabia ($160M planning phase), elevating brand presence in the ultra-luxury market.
  • Engineered a 20% boost in cost efficiency by aligning creative strategy with operational execution across multi-national units, optimizing P&L performance through targeted process redesign.

Director of Operations

LUXIMIA
07.2019 - 05.2022
  • Accelerated executive decision-making by 40% through leading ERP (EnKontrol) integration and deploying Power BI dashboards, enabling real-time project performance tracking.
  • Elevated project delivery efficiency by 25% by embedding Lean Construction, Scrum, and Last Planner System methodologies across $42.5M in simultaneous developments.

Managing Director

MARGADIN MEXICO
06.2017 - 07.2019
  • Drove 26% net profit margins by implementing precision cost controls and value-engineering strategies across seven high-profile developments, including the $23M Cumbres Towers and Hyatt Zilara Spa.
  • Secured multi-million-dollar Latin American infrastructure deals by designing risk-calibrated negotiation frameworks—now standardized across company acquisitions.

Project Director

BUILDEX
01.2010 - 07.2017
  • Spearheaded the successful delivery of 12 enterprise-level projects valued at $50M+ by establishing cross-functional workflows, resulting in a 25% reduction in delivery time and a 98% client satisfaction rate
  • Secured $10M in stakeholder funding by designing and presenting strategic project roadmaps, aligning business objectives with execution timelines to accelerate go-to-market initiatives by 30%

Project Director

CR CONSTRUCTION
10.2007 - 10.2009
  • Delivered $12M in project value by orchestrating cross-functional teams across 3 continents, ensuring 100% on-time delivery and a 15% under-budget performance.
  • Increased operational efficiency by 28% by implementing agile workflows and automating reporting systems, reducing bottlenecks and enhancing cross-departmental communication.

Project Director

MDS ADTEC
01.2006 - 07.2007
  • Delivered $18M infrastructure project 3 months ahead of schedule by implementing agile workflows and restructuring vendor communication protocols, cutting delays by 40%.
  • Increased cross-functional team efficiency by 55% by launching a PMO-wide project tracking system that reduced task overlap and improved accountability across 7 departments.

Commercial Director

CAL Y MAYOR Y ASOCIADOS
11.2003 - 12.2006
  • Increased annual revenue by $15M by spearheading strategic partnerships across key verticals, expanding market share by 27% within 18 months.
  • Optimized gross margin by 11% by overhauling pricing models and renegotiating supplier contracts, directly enhancing bottom-line performance.

Education

Master - Large-Scale International Projects

Tech Institute

Master - Corporate Law

Universidad Latinoamericana

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Facultad de Contaduría, UNAM

MBA, Master of Business Administration -

Universidad Latinoamericana

Master of Engineering - Operations Research

UNAM

Bachelor of Civil Engineering -

Facultad de Ingeniería, UNAM

Skills

Strategic Negotiation

Certification

Paperless Construction, Procore Technologies | 2023

Projects

Total Development Value: Over $1B USD in the past 10 years, Luxury Residential, Four Seasons Branded Apartments, La Ribiera ($65M USD), Azulik Residences Tulum ($49M USD), Shark Tower Cancún ($62M USD), Cumbres Towers Cancún ($23M USD), Las Fuentes Residential Cancún ($43.5M USD), Hospitality, Park Hyatt and Rosewood Hotels, Polanco ($46.8M USD), Hyatt Secrets St Lucia ($61.4M USD), Hotel Azulik Alula Saudi Arabia ($160M USD construction), Hilton Hotel Playa del Carmen ($15.5M USD), Hyatt Spa Cancún ($2.3M USD), Commercial & Infrastructure, Tren Maya T5 Acoustic Barriers ($18.7M USD), Retail Portfolio (Mi Super Dólar, Elektra, Tiendas 3B) - 67 locations ($50M USD), Telecommunications Infrastructure - Altan HUB Sites ($14M USD), Túnel Farallón Los Cabos ($3.5M USD), Cresta del Mar Los Cabos Infrastructure ($17M USD)

Personal Information

Languages

Spanish - Native, English - Full Proficiency (EF Standard English Test, Level C2 Proficient), German - Intermediate (Deutsches Sprachdiplom Stufe II), French - Basic

Software

MS Project

Procore

P6

SAP

Excel

Timeline

Project Director - CPMA
05.2023 - Current
Project Director - NOVA360
11.2022 - 03.2023
Director of Operations - AZULIK ROTH ARCHITECTURE
05.2022 - 10.2022
Director of Operations - LUXIMIA
07.2019 - 05.2022
Managing Director - MARGADIN MEXICO
06.2017 - 07.2019
Project Director - BUILDEX
01.2010 - 07.2017
Project Director - CR CONSTRUCTION
10.2007 - 10.2009
Project Director - MDS ADTEC
01.2006 - 07.2007
Commercial Director - CAL Y MAYOR Y ASOCIADOS
11.2003 - 12.2006
Tech Institute - Master, Large-Scale International Projects
Universidad Latinoamericana - Master, Corporate Law
Facultad de Contaduría, UNAM - Bachelor of Business Administration,
Universidad Latinoamericana - MBA, Master of Business Administration,
UNAM - Master of Engineering, Operations Research
Facultad de Ingeniería, UNAM - Bachelor of Civil Engineering,
Francisco Alvarez-Blum