Bernardo Rios
Manager, Cost Control Capital Projects @Infrastructure Ontario
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WORK HISTORY
Manager, Cost Control Capital Projects @Infrastructure Ontario
Toronto, ON, CA
Direct support in deploying and delivering the Cost Control Framework across multiple projects and asset classes. Oversight of cost-related processes to ensure consistency, transparency, and alignment with corporate standards and client expectations.•Spearheaded the implementation of a standardized Cost Control Framework across multiple asset classes, fostering alignment among internal and external stakeholders.•Delivered cost control leadership on high-priority projects, performing hands-on oversight of cost functions and real-time support on complex initiatives.•Developed and analyzed cost metrics including contingency drawdown, Estimate at Completion (EAC), and forecasting accuracy for executive-level reporting.•Led updates to the cost workbook, managing actuals, accruals, and commitments across all CBS line items; facilitated validation meetings with key stakeholders.•Directed the change control process, including the development and maintenance of issue, change, and claim logs for both transaction and construction phases.•Advised and coached delivery teams in the proper application of change management protocols, risk treatment, and EAC improvement strategies.•Delivered Cost Control training sessions on IO’s framework, educating teams on process standards, terminology, and integration with change and contingency management.•Contributed to the development and optimization of procedures, guidelines, and control strategies to enhance cost predictability and project performance.
EDUCATION
Project Management Institute
Project Management Professional
Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana
Bachelor's degree, Builder Engineering
Universidad Andres Bello
Master of Engineering - MEng, Industrial Engineering
ABOUT BERNARDO RIOS
Over 10 years of Financial Project Management experience, with experience in large companies, Commercial Real Estate, Hospitality, Banking, Transportation, and Technology. • Tracked record managing projects of high complexity, high risk, and large budgets ($5 Billion +) • Understanding of Agile project management principles and practices and experience in planning projects in an Agile environment. • Significant experience leading a team through the planning of projects that have multiple stakeholders and matrix team dependencies. • Excellent technical skills in MS Office, SAP, VISIO, JIRA, and Power BI; working with MS Project. • Ability to analyze and solve complex problems by applying effective management techniques to maximize project and team performance. • Advanced project management experience in budgeting, detailed schedules, and reporting. • Master´s degree in Industrial Engineering and Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering. • Project Management Professional. PMP English / Spanish 64••••••73 / b••••••••@gmail.com
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