Fernando Alcantara
Estimator
Mr. Alcantara has recently joined the Portland’s Construction Team bringing with him vast experience and ample knowledge as a Civil Engineer in the areas of High-Rise and Home Building as well as in Estimating and Construction Management. Additionally, Fernando’s background will serve the Team in interpreting Financial Statements and in keeping track of Job Budgets, its variances and profitability.
While working for Whitehall Quality Homes, a major builder along Florida’s coasts, Mr. Alcantara’s most notable contributions included establishing value engineering procedures for estimates and reducing variances on purchases by 70%. As a Civil Engineer and Project Manager for the Construforma Construction Company in Brazil, Fernando improved construction scheduling and reduced construction overtime by over 70%. He was also instrumental in improving the company’s cash flow by negotiating vendor payment terms.
Mr. Alcantara received his Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering Degree from the Maua School of Engineering in Sao Paulo, Brazil.