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Project Manager with over fifteen (15) years of experience in the design, project management and construction for facilities, process, and utility capital projects for the Biotech Industry. Routinely managed complex projects with responsibility for multidisciplinary detailed design packages, competitive bidding, construction management of contractors and trades, within active manufacturing facilities while administering cGMP’s through project lifecycle. Extensive experience with HVAC Systems and control philosophy for Clean Rooms requiring design, construction and validation for ISO classified environments. Typically manages strategic capital projects, incorporating bioprocess equipment and infrastructure upgrades to support biologics manufacturing, chemical intermediate manufacturing, clinical and pilot plant manufacturing. Possesses extensive design and project management experience in executing multiple concurrent projects with ISO controlled environments, HVAC and utility infrastructure (including biologics cell culture and purification upgrades; cryogenic storage capacity projects; laboratory and building infrastructure renovations), and commissioning and qualification (C&Q) to support manufacturing. Project execution focused on safety, schedule, and budget adherence in addition to complying with good engineering practices, company policies and standards, regulations, and code requirements. Regulatory experience includes supporting projects from initial discovery through technology transfer to support NDA/BLA filings, coupled with practical experience managing FDA and international regulatory Pre Approval Inspections, Annual Inspections, and Audits.

Salas O'Brien is an energy planning firm positioned to provide design expertise for Utility Infrastructure with a focus on Mechanical, Electrical and Telecommunication systems complemented by Architecture services.Typical duties included:• Consulting with clients of critical facilities to review problem areas regarding mechanical and electrical systems, making suggestions for improvements, and determining project scope for implementation including budget and timelines.• Producing design documents including drawings and specifications for numerous HVAC upgrades and other mechanical system improvements for clients’ facilities. Review and approval of submittals to ensure compliance with relative design and facilities standards.• Managing the Sacramento branch office to coordinate staff job assignments, work flow, and project deliverables.• Coordinating resources between branch office locations to maximize productivity and efficiency.

Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager (1997 – 2009): Championed numerous new construction projects, renovations, and mechanical system upgrades. Took conception to reality on varying projects, often done in parallel at different stages, ranging in size and complexity.· Consistently delivered projects on time and within approved budget, typically implementing design-build and design-bid-build delivery methods. · Led efforts in determining scope and design reviews during initiation and project plan development. Created design and construction documents, administered contracts, budgets and schedules· Executed phased expansion projects for TJL’s first remote site in CA.- Leader in commissioning efforts of numerous new buildings, facilities systems, and plant infrastructure equipment including:· Physical system checks on new and existing air handlers, exhaust fans, variable speed drives, heating/cooling coils, pumps, air compressors, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, humidifiers, BAS controls to confirm functionality through all modes of operation. Adjusted parameters as required make improvements or correct deficiencies to maximize performance.· Prevented delays through regular visual inspections of HVAC (wet and dry) systems during construction to ensure proper installation per design and relevant industry codes/standards, thus reducing punch list items requiring correction at the end of the job.