EDWIN GERALD LOURENCO

Civil Engineering professional with thirty-five years of extensive experience in managing urban structures (tunnels, bridges, avenues, and facilities) and heavy industrial construction projects (ports, mining, automotive, railway, and refineries). Proficient in coordinating all project phases, from feasibility studies, budgeting, design, technical analysis, procurement, planning, construction support, testing, operation, to final delivery to the client. Demonstrated expertise in overseeing diverse engineering projects with a comprehensive skill set and a proven track record of successful project completion.

Civil Engineer Project Manager  |  British citizen

• Publication of technical article in the "Metal Bulletin Monthly" - England (1992)
• Award from the Brazilian Portland Cement Association (1987)

TLSA LOGÍSTICA, www.tlsa.com.br                                                                              11/2015 to 12/2021

Construction project of a railway in Northeast Brazil, spanning 1,753 km, passing through 81 municipalities, and featuring two ports. The project involves an estimated 220 million m³ of earthworks and 370 bridges and viaducts. It stands as the largest linear project underway in Brazil, with a total estimated budget of US $3.2 billion.

• Senior Project Engineering Manager, overseeing engineering management activities for the remaining 50% of the construction. Led a team of 24 engineering professionals and contracted engineering design firms.
• Responsible for budgeting for construction contracts estimated at US $1.6 billion, obtaining relevant permits from government agencies, and providing construction support.
• Implemented cost-cutting measures, achieving a construction cost savings of US $60 million through the introduction of innovative technical solutions.

VALE, vale.com                                                                                                               05/2012 to 10/2015

Vale is one of the world's largest mining companies, a leader in the production of iron ore, pellets, and nickel, with significant operations in logistics, energy, and steelmaking. The scope involves the installation of new facilities along a 600 km stretch of the company.

• Project Engineering Manager responsible for coordinating a project team comprised of architects and engineers (civil, infrastructure, steel, mechanical, electrical, automation, and piping) consisting of 26 professionals.
• Led the development of 40 different multidisciplinary engineering projects, executed over approximately 3 and a half years, with a total engineering value of US $5 million.
• Projects included industrial and building fire protection systems, building renovations, lighting systems, equipment foundations, among others.

PORTO ITAQUI, portodoitaqui.com                                                                               11/2009 to 10/2010 

The Port of Itaqui handles 19 million tons of cargo annually, including general cargo (equipment and structures), bulk solids (minerals and vegetables), and liquids (fuels) through the operation of eight berths and a storage yard.

• Operations Project Manager responsible for overseeing 150 professionals in daily operations, maintenance, compliance with environmental and safety requirements, and liaising with construction expansion and equipment modernization projects.
• Implemented a program that increased port productivity by 20% in the handling of bulk solids, reducing vessel docking time and associated port costs.

ALUMAR,    alcoa.com/brasil/pt    bhp.com    riotinto.com                                          01/2005 to 10/2009

One of the world's largest alumina producers (Alumar) with a $1.7 billion investment in expansion. The scope covers the port and hinterland areas, as well as all concrete structures within the aluminum complex.

• Project Manager responsible for supporting the procurement sector, planning, budget estimation, site supervision, commissioning, testing, inspection, and final delivery, involving a total investment of $120 million.
• Managed all engineering projects (civil, infrastructure, metal structures, mechanical, electrical, automation, and piping) in the port area. This included the executive design of the 220m extension pier expansion, port dredging, ship unloader, and conveyor belts.
• Inspected dozens of civil works, including foundations, bases, silos, and concrete buildings, with final acceptance across the entire aluminum complex.
• Led a team of 40 multidisciplinary engineering professionals for commissioning and testing.
• Provided support in preparing documents for obtaining environmental licenses and regulatory approvals for the operation of caustic soda and oil systems.

SÃO PAULO MUNICIPAL URBANIZATION COMPANY,                                          03/2003 to 12/2004

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The cable-stayed bridge located in São Paulo features a tower standing at 138 meters in height, equivalent to a 46-story building. Each direction of the bridge spans 290 meters, utilizing 59,000 cubic meters of concrete. It is the world's only cable-stayed bridge with two curved lanes connected to the same mast.

• General Manager responsible for contracting the basic project, budgeting for the construction, tendering for the estimated $135 million construction contract, resolving electrical interferences, supporting traffic studies, and overseeing the construction in the foundation phase.

• Member of the Brazilian Steel Construction Association (1990/1991)