Project Manager & Construction Coordinator with 7+ years delivering complex builds on time and on budget. Architectural background, PM mindset — always.

Melissa Morales – Senior Project Manager

project
manager.

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Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft Office
Google WorkspaceGoogle Workspace
NotionNotion
TrelloTrello
ClickUpClickUp
AsanaAsana
AutoCADAutoCAD
SketchUpSketchUp
RevitRevit
IllustratorIllustrator
PhotoshopPhotoshop
InDesignInDesign

The PM who
solves it
before
you ask.

Technical construction experience combined with a proactive, solution-oriented approach to coordination and execution — the combination that makes the difference between a project that finishes and one that finishes right.

Problems handled before they reach you

Rather than escalating every issue, Melissa identifies practical solutions independently — with the judgment to know when something needs leadership visibility and when it doesn't. You stay focused on what matters.

You always know where your project stands

She transforms complex, scattered site information into clear reporting formats that give leadership instant visibility on status, priorities, and risks — without needing to chase updates.

Execution holds when the pressure peaks

In environments where stress drives miscommunication and delays, Melissa stays calm and solution-focused. Projects keep moving even when conditions on the ground are anything but stable.

Technical Understanding
Execution Coordination
Clear Communication
Structured Follow-Up
Composed Leadership

Project
Manager &
Coordinator.

With 7+ years coordinating construction projects across retail, hospitality, healthcare, and residential sectors, project management has always been at the core of what I do. My architectural training gives me an edge — I understand the technical, the structural, and the human side of every build.

07+
Years Experience
6+
Concurrent Projects Managed

Project Coordination

End-to-end coordination of construction projects — scheduling, procurement, team oversight, milestone tracking, and stakeholder reporting across multi-sector builds.

Budget & Risk Control

Preparing and monitoring detailed project budgets, identifying cost variances, escalating risks proactively, and implementing corrective actions to keep projects on track.

Cross-functional Communication

Bilingual stakeholder communication (EN/ES) across clients, contractors, suppliers, and leadership — with full professional proficiency in English.

Melissa kept every trade on schedule across our 3-floor retail fit-out. She flagged cost variances before they became problems — exactly what we needed.

Her bilingual communication made a real difference with our subcontractors. Reporting was always clear, timely, and stakeholder-ready.

She handled procurement, site coordination, and client updates simultaneously without dropping a single ball. Rare composure under pressure.

Carlos RestrepoDirector of Operations, RetailCo
Ana MartínezSenior PM, Constructora Andina
James FowlerProject Director, HospitalityBuilds

Selected Builds.

Construction projects personally coordinated from kickoff to handover — scheduling, procurement, contractor oversight, and delivery.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

A project manager who speaks the language of architecture — and delivers results.

Fast-Paced Project ManagementThriving in dynamic construction environments that demand adaptability, rapid decision-making and continuous coordination between teams.
Project Issue ResolutionResolving technical and operational issues during construction through practical problem-solving and cross-team coordination.
Project Organisation & Follow-UpMaintaining structured tracking, follow-up processes and operational visibility across multiple ongoing activities.

Professional
Experience.

Construction Project Coordinator and Project Manager with 7+ years leading cross-functional teams across retail, hospitality, healthcare, and residential sectors. Architectural background gives a technical edge in reading drawings, communicating with design teams, and anticipating build-phase challenges before they escalate. Full professional bilingual proficiency (EN/ES), B1/B2 U.S. visa holder, and experienced working with international clients and remote teams.

A decade of leadership in architectural project management, bridging the gap between visionary design and structural execution.

7+
Years of Experience
B1/B2
U.S. Visa Holder
01

Administrative Site Resident (Project Coordinator)

CM Morales S.A.S | Jan 2024 — Present
  • /Lead end-to-end coordination of the PRANIK COLIVING project (1,608 m²): scheduling, procurement, team oversight, and regulatory compliance for a 36-room hospitality renovation in Laureles, Medellín.
  • /Track project milestones, deliverables, and deadlines across subcontractors and suppliers; escalate risks proactively to project leadership.
  • /Manage administrative documentation: budgets, purchase orders, progress reports, and weekly status updates for stakeholders.
  • /Coordinate structural reinforcements, facade overhaul, elevator installation, and emergency stairway execution within scope and budget.
02

Site Resident & Project Coordinator

Espiral Studio | Dec 2021 — Dec 2023
  • /Managed 6+ concurrent commercial construction projects across the retail and food service sectors, coordinating budgets, personnel, and materials from kickoff to handover.
  • /Prepared and monitored detailed project budgets; identified cost variances and implemented corrective actions.
  • /Coordinated B2B communications with clients, contractors, and suppliers on behalf of the lead architect/PM.
  • /Notable projects: IKEA Viva Envigado (retail), Bodytech Éxito Robledo (commercial), Dollarcity Éxito Itagüí (retail), Bimbo Itagüí plant (industrial substructure).
03

Site Resident & Space Personalization

Contacto Arquitectura | Apr 2019 — Dec 2021
  • /Coordinated construction execution across healthcare, corporate, commercial, and residential sectors; managed schedules, budgets, procurement, and team assignments.
  • /Prepared cost estimates for residential and commercial remodeling projects.
  • /Tracked deliverables and dependencies across multi-disciplinary project teams (structural, MEP, finishes).
  • /Key projects: Cedimed health centers, Arus cooperative HQ, Restaurante Akashi, Restaurante Ganso y Castor, residential model units.
04

Design & Facilities Management Intern

Tigo Une | Jan 2018 — Jun 2018
  • /Designed interior workspace layouts compliant with occupational and safety standards.
  • /Managed planimetry updates and space adaptation projects across multiple corporate locations.
  • /Coordinated logistics for office relocations and facility improvements.

Let's Create
Something
Great Together.

melissamcanon@gmail.com

Available for remote Project Manager and Project Coordinator roles. Bilingual (EN/ES) — active B1/B2 U.S. visa holder.

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