Fernando Martinez, MEM, PE
***N Peshtigo Ct, Apt 706
Chicago IL, 60611
Tel: 787-***-****
HIGHLIGHTS
A dynamic, versatile, and results-driven leader with over 25 years of experience in managing design & construction projects, with a focus on Industrial, Power, and Life Sciences. Experience includes managing all various disciplines & stages including, but not limited to, Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Design, Construction, Pre-Construction, Project Management, Commissioning and Validation. Biopharmaceutical Engineering/CQ, professional managed complex projects with budgets ranging from $150K to $200MM. Trained to be a partner, assess risk, take initiative, and give direction in high-pressure environments. Skilled in RFPs development, scheduling, sourcing contractors, estimating, budget, concept design, ROM, constructability, detailed design, commissioning, and maintenance taking projects off the ground and tracking project performance from concept through closeout. Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, Lotus Notes
WORK EXPERIENCE
MMR CONSULTING 2023 to Present
Sr. Engineering & PM Consultant
● Manage projects end to end, from concept through to handover (stake holder planning, RFPs, design management, estimate, budget development, cost management, procurement, estimating, construction, CQV, startup/handover).
● Leading and coordinating key technical project deliverables involving PEP, feasibility, conceptual design, basic design, detailed design, budget, schedule, construction oversight, and operational readiness for CAPEX and OPEX projects.
● Plan to execute design deliverables according to the PEP
● Technical peer review of design deliverables 30%, 60% 90%, RFIs, design submittals, construction submittals,
● Management/oversight of design firms, construction firms, equipment vendors, contractors, and professional staff.
● Supporting the development of manufacturing facility design, equipment URS, specification/quotation, purchase, delivery, installation, and commissioning.
● Crafting RFPs for design development, equipment procurement, and contractors.
● Managing cost reports, forecasts, cash flow, and schedules.
● Identifying project gaps and keeping updated remediation plans to the steering team for approval.
● Driving engineering and construction teams to execute projects within schedule, cost, safety, and quality parameters.
● Projects: EPCV-Vial Filling Line and Suite Retrofit, EPCV-Manufacturing Line improvements, Syringe Inspection and Packaging Lines Decommissioning, Site Utilities Improvements, Feasibility Study for Zemaira Train 2. Zemaira Train 1 equipment replacement project including utilities replacement (New Substation, feeders, piping, automation, equipment installation, commissioning, qualification and turnover) Managed a budget of $90MM.
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PTSI 2021 to 2023
AMGEN Puerto Rico/ ALK USA
VP of Engineering
● Manage the execution of the capital engineering strategy to support the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, & Management (EPCM) of Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Facilities. AMGEN-Process Equipment Capacity Increase (new equipment installation, substation, feeders, MCCs, Power Panels), ALK- New Vial Filling Line including supporting areas and utility requirements.
● Lead/ coordinate key technical project deliverables involving Feasibility, Conceptual Design, Basic Design, Detailed Design, Construction Oversight, and Operational Readiness.
● Support the development, execution, and updating of the Integrated Project Schedule (IPS): from Conceptual Design, Detail Design, Construction, Operational Readiness, Commissioning, Validation, and Full Release for manufacturing.
● Provide design, operational oversight of the Manufacturing Facilities and support areas.
● Support the development of the MFG Facility Design, Equipment URS, Specification/ Quotation, Purchase, Delivery, Installation, and Commissioning.
● Support the Capital Project Strategy, Design, Specification, RFP Procurement, and Project Management.
● Manage the project budget and provide performance dashboards.
● Lead the cross functional team in the development of the Manufacturing Readiness requirements and implement into the IPS.
● Manage the project contracts, budgets, and develop timelines.
● Leverage engineering standards in supporting Detail Design of Manufacturing Facility.
● Lead in the execution process and risk assessment throughout the project.
● Support the development of the Commissioning and Validation Master Plans for the project.
● Identify project gaps and escalate remediation plans to the steering team for approval.
● Responsible for the management of the development, design, planning, execution, review and final sign-off of CQV protocols.
● Establish and maintain the projects Master Equipment/ System List.
● Utilizes the company library in the development of the Basis of Design, Request for Proposal, User Requirement Specifications, Design Specifications, Integrated Project Schedule, performance Dashboards, A3’s, Bid Assessments, and Risk Assessments.
● Support the implementation of the Tech Transfer Process of products into MFG Facilities.
● Apply Quality by Design principles, experience which aligns with FDA, ICH, and ISPE guidelines. Alonso & Carus Iron Works, Inc. 2012 to 2021
Puerto Rico/ Dominican Republic
Director of Operations:
● Manage self-performing operation and diverse staff; providing training as necessary to assure proper performance and systems set up during projects, Support design, procurement, construction and business development activities for the life cycle of the projects.
● Lead/ coordinate key technical project deliverables involving Feasibility, Conceptual Design, Basic Design, Detailed Design, Construction Oversight, and Operational Readiness
● Founded the corporate presence and assembled the engineering team and manage the operation in the Dominican Republic.
● Lead EPC equipment installation and new stainless-steel platforms for Humira manufacturing facilities, capacity increase for the steam and condensate system on OPDIVO BMS facilities, New stainless steel platforms, pipe racks and tanks for Humalog in insulin manufacturing facility.
● Managing complex projects; led the restoration of El Conquistador Resort Hotel’s funicular rails, the construction of structural steel structures for a new shopping mall in Puerto Rico’s Convention Center and new structure and upgrades to comply with seismic codes at a local Veteran’s Hospital, Capacity Increase for the TOTAL Tanks Storage facilities, New Bridge over PR 22.
● New Cogeneration Building and infrastructure project for AMGEN. Page 3 of 4
● Managed and completed GMP manufacturing, maintenance and quality projects in pharma, gold mining
(partnering with Barrick Gold), sugar refineries at a variety of companies including Lilly, Amgen, Pfizer, AbbVie, Barrick Gold, Central Romana, Falconbridge, AES, PREPA, PRASA and more.
● Negotiated teaming arrangements with world-class contractors to ensure consideration for Alonso & Carus as managing partner in joint venture in Latin America.
● Led the construction of Puerto Rico’s LMM International Airport Air Control Tower, Judicial Center, Waste Water Plants, TOTAL Storage Tanks, PUMA Terminal Retrofit, and more.
● LMM International Airport Design and Installation of new Jet fuel tanks and Connecting Bridge ISS Corp 2004-2012
Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico
Project Director/ Business Development:
● Developed the construction management procedures to start a Full CM department; Opened the Princeton, New Jersey office and led marketing and business development efforts which resulted in a variety projects with J&J, BMS and other pharma companies.
● Managed the construction of the Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) Production Building Retrofit, which included new filling lines for finished goods and products, chemical plant decommissioning, Naguabo Wind Farm Power Project and more.
Washington Group 2002 to 2004
Princeton NY, Puerto Rico
Director of Construction:
● Lead/ coordinate key technical project deliverables involving Feasibility, Conceptual Design, Basic Design, Detailed Design, Construction Oversight, and Operational Readiness
● Led cross-functional teams to support plant cost-savings and risk mitigation objectives.
● Managed complex projects with budgets ranging from $150K to $60MM; designed and built the Amgen Wastewater Treatment Plant (Design/Construction management, procure all process equipment, execute construction (site, civil, mechanical, automation, electrical including a new substation, feeders, switch gear, MCCs and commissioning packages, start up and SAT), project was finished on time and within budget.
● EPC New fuel storage tanks for utilities, PREPA San Juan combine cycle modification. 200MM
● Worked with strategic procurement groups to identify and qualify secondary sources of various raw materials.
LG Scott & Associates 1998 - 2002
NY, Puerto Rico
Sr. Construction Manager:
● EPC $100 million dollar manufacturing and utilities project for Pharmacia (New recycling water plant, substations, feeders, MCCs, Switch Gear, Power Panels, mechanical utilities to New Nicorette manufacturing facility, including infrastructure).
● EPC at Warner-Lambert antidiabetic drug Rezulin manufacturing facility
● Lead/ coordinate key technical project deliverables involving Feasibility, Conceptual Design, Basic Design, Detailed Design, Construction Oversight, and Operational Readiness
● Installation of packaging lines for Warner Lambert at finish goods facilities
● Commissioning and Start up for new API Sterling capacity increase project
● Pre-construction service for the Nicorette project (Black & Veatch Kansas City office)
● Design management for construction projects
● Business development for new clients
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PM Group/ Gaudet Caribe 1994 - 1998
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Construction Manager:
● Develop management procedures for new projects, Inspection and certification of all construction trades
● Design of electrical & automation control circuits and Construction management
● Develop and manage project cost, and scheduling; Project report to top management
● Construction Management - Caguas Wastewater Treatment Plant (state of the art tertiary WWTP) including Design Management, equipment Procurements, Site Work Equipment Installation including new Transmission Lines, Substations, Feeders, Automation, Piping, Civil, instrumentation SAT and start up works.
● Renovation of Humacao Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Puerto Nuevo WWTP capital projects. Design Management, equipment Procurements, Site Work Equipment Installation including new Transmission Lines, Substations, Feeders, Automation, Piping, Civil, instrumentation SAT and start up works.
● Consultant for the resolution of a Lawsuit (PRASA) related to the underwater potable water line from Vieques to Culebras.
● Managed Construction for the new LMM Airport parking facilities, Runway Demolition and Re-Construction during airport operation, shutdown one section of the airport terminal for renovation including all trades during operation.
EDUCATION
Master’s Degree in Engineering Management (1993)
Polytechnic University
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineer (1991)
Polytechnic University
CERTIFICATIONS
● Registered Professional Engineer (Power) active in C.I.A.P.R. 12795, P.E
● Project Management Professional (PMP) 40hr Training
● EPA Certification Type I, II (Refrigerant Recovery)
● X-Ray (Radiography) Certification Level 1
● IEEE Puerto Rico Chapter
● OSHA Certification (30HRS)