Artur Joao Pinto De Sousa
Brito,Portugal
Summary
Dynamic principal engineer and project manager with expertise in leading complex projects and optimizing performance through effective communication and risk assessment. Proven success in contract negotiation and team leadership, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget. Enhanced operational efficiency and stakeholder engagement through strategic planning and execution.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Engineer Project Manager
Cobra Asia Pacific Pty Ltd
Sydney
04.2024 - Current
- Led engineering projects ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Designed innovative solutions to improve product efficiency and performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive project success and timelines.
- Mentored junior engineers, enhancing team skills and knowledge base.
- Conducted technical reviews to validate design integrity and functionality.
- Streamlined engineering workflows and communication through targeted process improvements.
- Facilitated training sessions on new technologies and engineering best practices.
- Managed project documentation, ensuring clarity and accessibility for all stakeholders.
- Planned, designed and managed various kinds of engineering projects.
- Conducted onsite inspections and prepared takeoffs for engineering project costing.
- Developed, coordinated, and monitored production tasks.
- Estimated quantities and costs of project materials for owner review.
- Optimized project development and roll-out through in-depth technical research and analysis of risk-reward scenarios.
- Devised and initiated engineering solutions to a variety of project and design issues.
- Recommended enhancements and updates to system software based on performance data and user feedback.
- Compiled and presented public reports and environmental impact statements to inform stakeholders, municipal officials, and members of the public about planned civil projects.
- Reviewed code changes submitted by other engineers for accuracy and completeness.
- Defined and presented subcontract terms to engineering and construction staff.
- Delivered technical support to internal customers.
- Evaluated existing systems for performance optimization opportunities.
- Developed and implemented engineering processes to improve operational efficiency.
- Authored documentation for standard operating procedures (SOPs), designing quick, effective manuals for implementation.
- Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product reliability and performance.
- Created detailed reports outlining project progress, risks, issues.
- Held final approval over obsolescence decisions, choosing product sunset dates and end-of-life designations to maintain forward momentum of offerings.
- Traveled to oversee setup of new operations, providing management of initial hiring and installation efforts.
- Coordinated efforts between multiple departments within the organization.
- Facilitated design reviews, risk assessments, and problem-solving activities with cross-functional teams to enhance project outcomes.
- Completed all assigned projects with attention to detail and adherence to timelines. on time and within budget.
- Communicated with clients and coworkers about analysis results.
- Coordinated activities with suppliers, contractors or other departments.
- Generated technical reports for customers.
- Prepared estimates and budgets.
- Formulated plans using detailed drawings.
- Analyzed design or requirement information for equipment or systems.
- Completed regulatory documents concerning safety issues.
- Conferred with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
- Fulfilled orders by successfully planning, budgeting, and coordinating projects.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
- Managed project timelines, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and objectives.
- Coordinated communication among stakeholders to enhance project clarity and focus.
- Developed project plans using industry-standard tools for tracking progress and resources.
- Oversaw risk management processes to identify potential issues early in projects.
- Coordinated training sessions for team members to enhance project execution skills.
- Implemented best practices in project management to improve operational efficiency.
- Analyzed project performance data to support informed decision-making across initiatives.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams for successful project completion.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
- Inspected job sites regularly to ensure quality standards and project progress.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
- Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
- Resolved project risks and issues by developing solutions that adhered to quality standards and timelines.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
- Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
- Created team objectives and roles with specific goals outlined for each individual.
- Determined project staffing needs and led resource management.
- Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
- Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
- Advised other departments on best practices related to managing large-scale projects.
- Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys, interviews, focus groups. to inform decision-making related to projects.
- Presented findings from data analysis in a clear, concise manner that was easily understood by stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by the executive leadership team.
- Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of a project in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
- Tracked and managed change orders and contractual modifications to align budget and schedule.
- Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
Construction Project Manager
PROJECTS IN AUSTRALIA
04.2024 - Current
- Developed project documentation, including contracts and progress reports.
- Led team meetings to address concerns and strategize next steps in projects.
- Coordinated with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors, and other specialists throughout the duration of the project.
- Planned, organized and managed crews and subcontractors through expert communication and handling of work orders and purchase orders.
- Analyzed cost estimates to determine if they are within budget constraints.
- Coordinated teams across project aspects to ensure seamless execution and adherence to timelines.
- Managed project schedules and resources, optimizing workflows for diverse construction initiatives.
- Collaborated with procurement department to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment to site.
- Executed main program in P6 software to manage project timelines.
- Led Environmental, Quality and Safety teams in project preparations and organization.
- Representation of the company in meetings with the Client.
- Managed the construction of the works under the contracts.
- Represents the company in front of the subcontractors.
- Implementation of Key Policies, procedures and responsibility for making day-to-day operating decisions under those policies and procedures.
- Led commissioning teams for electrical substations, PV plants, hydraulic generation, and wind farms.
- Delivered project on schedule in alignment with established program milestones.
- Reported on the management of work progress to the client.
- Progress Control and Coordination of Engineering.
- Responsible for all the Civil, Electromechanical and Electrical Works, Communications System, Protections and Control of Substation.
- Contract Management with Subcontractors.
- Oversaw recruitment and training of engineering staff, enhancing team expertise and project capabilities.
- Directed technical reviews and quality assurance processes for projects.
- Managed product lifecycle from conception through launch and beyond.
- Developed training materials for internal teams on new product features.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to design technical solutions that met customer needs.
- Negotiated contracts with third party vendors related to product development initiatives.
- Developed pricing models for existing products as well as new offerings.
- Worked with sales teams to land customer wins in complex deals.
- Defined and implemented cost reduction strategies throughout product development lifecycle to maximize profitability.
- Negotiated with vendors to obtain most cost-effective pricing for product distribution.
- A 5.2 billion AUD project located in northern New South Wales, Australia. It consists of several high-voltage substations (330 kV and 500 kV) that will collect power from the various solar and wind plants to be built.
Construction Project Manager
MAETEL
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Coordinated project schedules and allocated resources to ensure timely completion of construction projects.
- Managed subcontractor performance and ensured compliance with safety regulations, promoting a safe work environment.
- Led project meetings to align team on timelines, address challenges, and clarify responsibilities for effective project execution.
- Supported the construction of a 10MW solar farm in Spain, which completed before the transfer to Australia.
Construction Director and Responsible for Engineering Department
PROJECTS IN KIGALI
Kigali, Rwanda
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Oversaw engineering and construction of two 110kV / 15kV substations for new Kigali airport, enhancing regional energy infrastructure.
- Coordinated assembly and connections for Gas Insulated Substation (G.I.S.) with ABB, ensuring compliance with technical specifications.
- Coordinated assembly of High Voltage transformers 110kV / 15kV 30MVA (Schneider) to meet technical and project standards.
- Monitored project progress and led follow-up meetings with client to align on objectives and address concerns.
- Progress control and follow-up meetings with REG (Rwanda Energy Group).
- Coordinated project activities to achieve timely completion of engineering and construction tasks.
- Created Electrical AutoCAD drawings DWG.
- Designed Mechanical drawings DWG.
- Recorded engineering achievements in finalized drawings.
Construction Manager
COBRA GRUP ENERGY
Aragon, Spain
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Install two High Voltage Power transformers – 34kV/132kV 800MVA and 4x1 Phase 132kV/230kV.
- Coordinated protection study for substation, enhancing compliance and safety standards.
- Construction of the 34kV/132kV / 230kV Electric Substation.
- Medium Voltage wiring system.
- Installed all solar cables and PV panels on the trackers and string combiner boxes (SCB).
- Conducted testing and commissioning of electrical systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Coordinated project meetings to improve communication.
- Progress control and follow-up meetings with the customer.
- Work Coordination with Engineering (AS BUILT).
- Executed civil work tasks, supporting project development and adherence to specifications.
- Achieved various certifications.
Construction Manager
COBRA GRUP ENERGY
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Led the construction of substations.
- Expanded 132kV and 230kV Electric Substation at Azito Phase IV Combined Cycle Power Plant to enhance operational capacity.
- Gas Insulated Substation (G.I.S.) 132kV building.
- Interconnection between evacuation and CCC.
- Remodeling and expansion of the Control Room.
- Report on COBRA's Management.
- Meetings with AZOM / Azito Energy to follow up the Work (End Customer).
- Work meetings with the intervening areas.
- Facilitated communication between engineering teams to ensure project objectives were met..
- Managed contracts and coordinated with sub-contractors to align project deliverables with technical specifications.
- Performed essential civil engineering activities to ensure project infrastructure integrity.
- Performed electrical system tasks to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Carried out mechanical installations and repairs to support operational efficiency.
- Conducted inspections and assessments to verify compliance with quality benchmarks throughout construction process.
- Ensured adherence to environmental standards to minimize project impact.
- Oversaw security protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
- Purchasing Coordination.
Connections Works Manager
COBRA GRUP ENERGY
Brits, South Africa
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Managed construction works for DeWildt PV Solar Plant (BRITS 50MW), ensuring project milestones were met on schedule.
- Oversaw connection works for Zeerust PV Solar Plant (ZEERUST 75MW), ensuring alignment with project specifications.
- Designed and constructed 33kV and 132kV electric substations for efficient power distribution.
- Constructed the PV Plant substations and transmission lines.
- Reported on work progress to the Client, maintaining alignment on project expectations and timelines.
- Delivered updates on COBRA's management strategies to stakeholders, enhancing transparency and engagement in decision-making.
- Attended meetings with ESKOM to discuss project updates.
- Zeerust PV Plant Construction Direction.
Project Construction Manager
COBRA GRUP ENERGY
, Mexico
09.2015 - 06.2019
- 307 SLT 1802 Substation and Northern Transmission Lines - 1st stage.
- Project with a cost of 31 million dollars.
- Directed subcontractor activities and communications to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Coordinated civil engineering efforts to facilitate project completion and compliance.
- Oversaw resource allocation and scheduling to meet project delivery timelines.
- Ensured timely progress updates for project stakeholders.
- Coordinated control areas and communicated project progress in follow-up meetings with client.
- Managed electrical works projects.
- Managed mechanical work projects.
- Administered subcontractor contracts to ensure compliance with project specifications and objectives.
- Conducted quality control processes.
- Managed environmental control measures.
- Managed security control protocols.
- Work Coordination with Engineering and (AS BUILT).
Construction Manager
SNEC – National Electricity and Construction Society Lda.
01.1997 - 06.2004
- Constructed diverse projects, including museums, clinics, banks, insurance companies, and railway stations, enhancing community infrastructure.
- Coordinated work activities across multiple teams, aligning efforts to achieve project milestones on schedule.
- Executed electrical installations and repairs in residential properties, enhancing safety and functionality.
Education
Industrial Engineering -
MEXICO NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
09-2017
Electrical Engineering -
INSTITUTO TECNOLOGICO DEL ISTMO
MEXICOElectromechanical SEE - Electric Power Systems Generation, power distribution and electrical projects
UNIVERSITY OF PORTO: ISEP - Institituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto
PortugalSkills
- Project management
- Project management processes
- Project coordination
- Project team leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
- Risk assessment
- Cost estimation
- Quality assurance
- Technical documentation
- Data privacy
- Cybersecurity
- Security best practices
- Continuous deployment
- Engineering design
- Engineering documentation
- Design requirements
- Data analysis tools
- Electrical system analysis
- Technical proficiency
- Performance optimization
- Solution building
- Workflow coordination
- Team leadership
- Team organization
- Team mentoring
- Problem solving
- Contract negotiation
- Document review
- Data review
- Microsoft Office
- Data analysis tools
- Electrical system analysis
- Leadership
- Team organization
Portuguese Notational Identification
9296122
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/04/70
Hobbies and Interests
- Swimming
- Reading
- Being with friends
- Monitoring the evolution of new technologies
Training
- Electrical Power Stations SCADA & Protection Panels
- Low Voltage
- High Voltage / Very High Voltage
- Registered as Responsible Technician n247506 - Cat. Prof. GP-3
- Inspection and analysis for approval of electrical works
- ISQ Security Passport – Northern Delegation No. 4497 P
- Integrated management systems: ISO 9001: 2008, ISO 14001: 2004, OHSAS 18001: 2007
- Leadership applied to PRL: 2014 (Prevention of occupational risks)
- First aid Certificate
- Electroluminescence Course in Photovoltaic Panels
Other Experiences
- Reading of measuring equipment and electrical protections
- Execution of Medium / High Voltage terminals
- Electrification of electrical panels (houses, factories, electrical substations, among others)
- Initiation to programming of protection relays of the ZIV and IGETEAM brands (Areva)
- Handling of medium/high voltage electrical equipment
Academic Frequency
- University of Porto: ISEP - Institute Superior de Engenharia do Porto, Electromechanical SEE, Electric Power Systems Generation, power distribution and electrical projects.
- Institute Technologic del Istmo, Electrical Engineering
- Mexico National Polytechnic Institute, Industrial Engineering, 09/01/14, 09/30/17
Languages
English
Professional
Portuguese
Professional
Spanish
Professional
French
Limited
Timeline
Principal Engineer Project Manager
Cobra Asia Pacific Pty Ltd
04.2024 - Current
Construction Project Manager
PROJECTS IN AUSTRALIA
04.2024 - Current
Construction Project Manager
MAETEL
07.2023 - 04.2024
Construction Director and Responsible for Engineering Department
PROJECTS IN KIGALI
08.2022 - 06.2023
Construction Manager
COBRA GRUP ENERGY
05.2021 - 07.2022
Construction Manager
COBRA GRUP ENERGY
01.2021 - 04.2021
Connections Works Manager
COBRA GRUP ENERGY
10.2019 - 12.2020
Project Construction Manager
COBRA GRUP ENERGY
09.2015 - 06.2019
Construction Manager
SNEC – National Electricity and Construction Society Lda.
01.1997 - 06.2004
Industrial Engineering -
MEXICO NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
Electrical Engineering -
INSTITUTO TECNOLOGICO DEL ISTMO
Electromechanical SEE - Electric Power Systems Generation, power distribution and electrical projects
UNIVERSITY OF PORTO: ISEP - Institituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto