Ricardo Alejandro Bueno García
Senior Director of Construction & Projects
Atizapan de Zaragoza,MEX
Summary
Senior executive with more than 25 years of experience as Construction Director /Construction Management, as well as in infrastructure development and Real Estate Project Management, with a special focus on the industrial, luxury and retail sectors. My professional career includes large companies such as GICSA, IKEA (Southeast Asia and Mexico), El Palacio de Hierro, Walmart de México and Centroamerica, H-E-B International Supermarkets and ESCALA Professional Project Management, which has provided me with a solid international experience and a deep knowledge of the complete project life cycle: from strategy and planning to design, construction and delivery.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
6
6
Certificates
1
1
Language
Work History
Director of Real Estate Development
GICSA
2024.05 - 2025.11
- As Development Director, I took on the responsibility of orchestrating the full life cycle of the real estate investment of the Family Office of industrial projects, to transform the strategic vision into tangible assets, from the identification of opportunities to the final delivery of the property.
- Achievements:
- Carrying out technical and financial analysis for the acquisition of land in different states of the national territory.
- Alignment of projects with the strategic objectives of the Family Office.
- Negotiation with brokers and landowners to achieve the acquisition of the land at the best price or in contribution.
- Management of the entire design and construction process of industrial projects, from the due diligence phase to the final delivery.
Construction Manager
IKEA
2021.09 - 2024.04
- Responsible for leading new store projects from the negotiation stage, evaluation and feasibility, design and construction to their completion and delivery to the operations areas. Negotiation with developers and suppliers to achieve the financial and technical viability of the project and the closing of the contracts.
- Achievements:
- Projects with a return on investment within the parameters established by the company.
- Efficiency in the due diligence process involving stakeholders and teams in Sweden, Singapore and Mexico.
- Project management and control to meet the strategic objectives established by the company in financial and technical matters.
- Development and on-time delivery from stores to IKEA operations in Guadalajara.
- Management, administration, execution and control of the design and construction of buildings in all its specialties.
Director PMO Real Estate
El Palacio de Hierro
2019.08 - 2021.03
- Responsible for leading the real estate projects office, in charge of the development of the short, medium and long-term strategic plan of real estate projects, aligned with the business strategy, involving the main key players and internal and external clients. Responsible for ensuring profitability and obtaining the expected benefits for each project, being one of the main participants from the development of the business plan, negotiations, the establishment of business and project objectives, and the monitoring of the fulfillment of the objectives.
- Achievements:
- Development of the 5-year strategic real estate development plan, aligned with the business strategy, defining the project portfolio and its prioritization with a budget of $5000 MMXN per year, an increase in sales of +100 PP and an average ROI of 12.5%.
- Location of spaces for growth and closing of negotiations with Plaza Mayor in León and Mitikah.
- Development, management and dissemination of processes and policies for the management of projects from inception to completion, involving real estate and commercial sub-processes, generating an efficiency over time of -16% (6 months) and standardizing execution.
- Development of work plans for remodeling projects and 100% new stores to complete the remodeling of Perisur and Santa Fe, as well as the execution of the Centro Coyoacán, Mitikah, Satelite and León projects.
Director of Construction, Remodeling and Major Maintenance
Walmart de México and Centroamerica
2008.06 - 2019.08
- Responsible for leading and managing the construction program of new stores, distribution centers and offices, as well as the major remodeling and maintenance program of all the organization's properties, both owned and leased. Development and management of business plans, guaranteeing a collaborative environment and the empowerment of teams, as well as teamwork with the areas of operations, legal, finance and risks, with aligned objectives for the fulfillment of these programs, based on profitability, expenses and the commitment of employees to their life balance and professional growth. Negotiation with developers for the closure of the projects and with owners of spaces with stores already opened.
- Achievements:
- Development of the strategy and 10-year business plan, reducing the percentage of unremodeled stores from 40% to just 10% by implementing a store selection algorithm.
- Reduced impact of declining sales during the refurbishment process for store openings, with planned sales growth increasing in 2018 and 2019 of +2.1 and +1.2, respectively, compared to -4% in 2017.
- Reduction of the cost per m² of the refurbishment in 2019 by -5% compared to 2018 through package negotiations and the correct definition of scopes.
- Development of the major maintenance program with a capital investment of $1000 million Mexican pesos per year for the replacement of critical equipment according to the operation, with a reduction in corrective maintenance expenditure of -25%.
- Remodeling of +370 stores and 2 distribution centers, with +15.7% of stores in operation, achieving 100% compliance in time, cost and quality, increasing customer traffic.
- Construction of more than 300 stores, a distribution center and a meat plant, achieving 100% compliance in time, cost and quality, contributing to the sales plan of the business and a 12.5% increase in the number of units.
- Development and implementation of anti-corruption procedures (FCPA) focused on the areas of construction and remodeling, within a period of 6 months and mitigating risks.
- Reduced the impact on the budget for change orders on new construction projects by -70% over a 3-year period, from 20% in 2014 to 6% in 2017.
- Implementation of bidding strategies and negotiations with developers and contractors, with an efficiency of -8% in the cost x m² of investment in new stores.
Construction Manager
HEB International Supermarkets
2006.09 - 2008.06
- Achievements:
- Development of the prototype of Mi Tienda del Ahorro to compete with Bodega Aurrerá, managing to generate the complete executive project and the construction of store n 1 in Río Bravo, Tamaulipas, with 100% compliance in time, cost and quality.
- Execution of the remodeling of the Pablo Livas, Reforma Reynosa, Juárez and Acapulco stores, achieving 100% compliance in time, cost and quality, and the expansion of the Perishables Distribution Center.
- Construction and delivery of the HEB San Pedro and Lindavista stores to operations for their opening, achieving 100% compliance in time, cost and quality.
- Implementation of the bidding process with an award committee, establishing the bidding process institutionally since 2007 in construction projects.
Project Manager
ESCALA
2000.07 - 2006.09
- Projects managed: a) Repair of Vitro’s float glass furnace (VF2), b) Prolamsa Plant in Escobedo, N.L., c) Speculative distribution centers for Prologis as well as others for Mondelez, Palacio de Hierro, MC Graw Hill, Ryder and Parque Tres Rios Prologis in Cuautitlán, State of Mexico.
Education
MBA -
Universidad del Valle de México
Bachelor's degree - Civil Engineering
Tec de Monterrey, Campus Monterrey
Skills
Construction Management
Project Management and Evaluation
Design and Construction of Industrial, luxury and Commercial Facilities
Real Estate Development & Infrastructure
P&L Management
Strategic Planning
Value Creation
Negotiation
Change Management
Building Long-Term Relationships
Accomplishments
- Project strategy and governance:
- Development and management of Palacio de Hierro's strategic plan.
- Development and implementation of corporate governance of projects.
- Development of processes and policies for real estate development.
- Development and management of the business plan for new constructions and remodeling.
- Profitability and negotiation
- Management, administration, and execution of industrial, luxury and retail constructions.
- Maximization of the profitability of construction projects.
- Negotiation for the closing of contracts for new projects and contract renewals.
- Reduced change order budget impact on new construction projects.
Certification
August 2021 Successful Negotiation; Essentials Strategies & Skills, University of Michigan
Work Availability
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Languages
English - Advanced
Timeline
Director of Real Estate Development
GICSA
2024.05 - 2025.11
Construction Manager
IKEA
2021.09 - 2024.04
Director PMO Real Estate
El Palacio de Hierro
2019.08 - 2021.03
Director of Construction, Remodeling and Major Maintenance
Walmart de México and Centroamerica
2008.06 - 2019.08
Construction Manager
HEB International Supermarkets
2006.09 - 2008.06
Project Manager
ESCALA
2000.07 - 2006.09
Bachelor's degree - Civil Engineering
Tec de Monterrey, Campus Monterrey
MBA -
Universidad del Valle de México