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Miami, Florida, United States

Partnership between iCON Infrastructure and Royal Caribbean Group.Cruise Terminals International develops, manages and owns port infrastructure worldwide, with projects under development in Europe and the Americas. - Spearheading the strategic development of cruise terminals to enhance passenger experience and operational efficiency.- Overseeing multimillion-dollar infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with international standards and regulations.- Collaborating with global stakeholders to identify and secure strategic locations for new terminals, driving the expansion of cruise travel destinations.- Implementing innovative design and construction solutions to accommodate the growing demand for cruise travel.

Miami, Florida, United States

Successfully spearheaded the company’s ambitious expansion into the Americas. Drove project development, oversaw intricate design and construction processes, and cultivated strong stakeholder relationships on numerous multimillion-dollar ventures. Consistently ensured projects were delivered on time and within budget, while collaborating with local and international teams to flawlessly manage all project phases, from inception to completion. Expertly negotiated and managed complex contracts, holding contractors and vendors to the highest standards of timelines, budgets, and quality, ensuring exceptional project outcomes.

Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area

Headed the design and construction projects in the Americas with 40+ successfully delivered projects and a $1B budget. Led a hybrid team of 50+ site selection, design, construction, real estate, and environmental professionals dedicated to locating, developing, and managing commercial projects. Initiate high-level project concept visioning and scoping, including budgeting, scheduling, and team establishment. Acted as the owner’s representative for each project, managing operations, JV partners, vendors, and other key partners throughout the project lifecycle.Key Highlights:• 134% revenue lift secured by implementing the overall strategic real estate development management plan; review, analyze, and optimize budget, scope, and product to ensure proposed work supports the asset investment strategy.• 94% property portfolio growth earned by supporting the acquisition team to develop strategic master plans for potential new investments and driving projects from A to Z on a regular basis, representing 73% of the total properties globally.• 74% increase in new bed space accomplished by guiding team members on the overall strategic approach to developing new capacity while mitigating risk and ensuring sufficient contingency plans in place.• 55% decrease in delivery time during the commissioning phase attained by managing the overall staffing process and assignment of projects across the team, ensuring on-time and under budget project deliverables. Competencies: Commercial & Residential Real Estate Developments | Design & Construction Management (Global Cities, Urban Hubs, & Remote Off-the-Grid Locations) | Site Selection | Strategic Planning | Negotiations | Procurement Strategy | Business Development | Navisworks | AutoCAD (2D) | Netsuite (CRM & ERP) | SINCO ERP | SmartSheet | MS Project

Managed design and construction projects, including completing initial land and property acquisition due diligence, facilitating the underwriting and closing of real estate transactions, and managing third-party consultants through the project design and construction process. Led a team of 16 project managers focused on Latin America with projects ranging from $2M-$5M in scope.Key Highlights:• $49M revenue jump tied to a 160% expansion in property portfolio captured by managing the due diligence process on land and building opportunities, representing a 245% revenue increase; developed documentation and recommendations on key findings, leading to positive financial return and financial performance.• Reduced project duration by 25% and the commissioning phase to 15 days by driving and overseeing the creation and continual improvement of construction SOPs, Master Service Agreements, bidding procedures, GC qualifications, and other legal and process documentation. • 300% growth in bed spaces accomplished by providing strategic direction, coordination, and leadership in all facets of design, implementation, and administration of project plans, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness of projects. • 80% market expansion reached by developing and maintaining relationships with seven new geographical markets, institutional and equity partners, lenders, real estate owners, and other key stakeholders.

Key Highlights:• Eight-figure new revenue generated by helping to acquire 100 acres of land for farming and flower production and installed solar panels, water treatment systems, and a new office building, representing a 200% increase in revenue.• Secured new deals by managing projects and effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with partners, contractors, and vendors across Japan, the UK, and Latin America.Led all aspects of the program, including concept and design development, schedule and budget management, and construction for $10M projects and negotiated property and land acquisitions valued at $25M. Engaged with customers, cross-functional partners, and internal organizations on large-scale real estate projects requiring in-depth analysis and evaluation of business situations. Competencies: Commercial & Residential Real Estate Developments | Design & Construction Management (Global Cities, Urban Hubs, & Remote Off-the-Grid Locations) | Site Selection | Strategic Planning | Negotiations | Procurement Strategy | Business Development | Navisworks | AutoCAD (2D) | Netsuite (CRM & ERP) | SINCO ERP | SmartSheet | MS Project

Key Highlights:• $18M cost savings earned by participating in the design development process to collaborate and value engineer construction methods to reduce time and cost.• Protected native species and bodies of water by implementing environmental initiatives on assigned projects; increased usage of sustainable materials and designed innovative lighting solutions. Managed residential and commercial (mixed-use) large-scale projects for $300M in total project value covering 2,000+ apartment complexes. Competencies: Commercial & Residential Real Estate Developments | Design & Construction Management (Global Cities, Urban Hubs, & Remote Off-the-Grid Locations) | Site Selection | Strategic Planning | Negotiations | Procurement Strategy | Business Development | Navisworks | AutoCAD (2D) | Netsuite (CRM & ERP) | SINCO ERP | SmartSheet | MS Project

Coordinated the day-to-day operations and supervised engineering initiatives on assigned projects. USD. Managed all trades and created frameworks to measure metrics and data collection while in the field. Complied with local regulations and codes.Competencies: Commercial & Residential Real Estate Developments | Design & Construction Management (Global Cities, Urban Hubs, & Remote Off-the-Grid Locations) | Site Selection | Strategic Planning | Negotiations | Procurement Strategy | Business Development | Navisworks | AutoCAD (2D) | Netsuite (CRM & ERP) | SINCO ERP | SmartSheet | MS Project

Provided technical advice and suggestions for improvement on assigned projects. Prepared cost estimates and ensured appropriate materials and tools available. Completed quality assurance and provided feedback to the team, gathered data, and compiled reports for project leaders.Competencies: Commercial & Residential Real Estate Developments | Design & Construction Management (Global Cities, Urban Hubs, & Remote Off-the-Grid Locations) | Site Selection | Strategic Planning | Negotiations | Procurement Strategy | Business Development | Navisworks | AutoCAD (2D) | Netsuite (CRM & ERP) | SINCO ERP | SmartSheet | MS Project Project cost: $2M

Master Of Science - Ms, Executive Management For Design And Construction

Master Of Business Administration - Mba (With Honors)

Graduate Degree, Civil Engineering - Construction Management (With Honors)

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Civil Engineering (With Honors)