GUSTAVO BARBERA
Houston,TX
Summary
Engineering leader with strong business management experience and technical oversight developing product sub-divisions and driving large-scale projects. Broad experience from P&ID development to contract negotiations, with a focus on building customer relationships and leading teams to meet operational goals. Demonstrated success in project management and technical oversight, ensuring timely project delivery and high client satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineer IV – Integrated Solutions & Services
Xylem / Evoqua Water Technologies
10.2022 - Current
- Managed all engineering aspects and communications for large-scale water and wastewater treatment projects exceeding $40M.
- Developed P&IDs to support project execution and compliance.
- Designed site layouts based on site plans, incorporating equipment, processes, and piping.
- Sized pipelines, pumps, blowers, and other equipment according to site hydraulics.
- Created lists for equipment, instrumentation, and valves for procurement.
- Collaborated with CAD team to assist in developing 3D facility models.
- Conducted on-site job reviews to ensure project adherence and quality.
- Supported construction managers with technical oversight of contractor activities.
Director of Clarifier Products
Enduro Composites
05.2020 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with engineers, contractors, and owners to finalize engineering designs for fiberglass Clarifier products.
- Managed sales activities and reported findings monthly to upper management and annually to board of directors.
- Designed and developed proprietary products using SolidWorks and Inventor software.
- Enhanced operational procedures within Clarifier products division to increase efficiency.
- Cultivated relationships with sales representatives across US and Canada to boost collaboration.
- Organized quarterly internal business plan presentations and reporting sessions.
- Generated and distributed detailed priced proposals outlining scope of supply.
- Negotiated pricing, terms, and conditions to secure new contracts.
Director of Sales & Engineering
N.A.F. / Nefco Systems, Inc.
01.2013 - 04.2020
- Managed sales activities, providing weekly reports to team and upper management, and annual summaries for board of directors.
- Collaborated with engineers, contractors, and owners on project engineering design and contract specifications.
- Cultivated relationships with Sales Representatives across US and Canada to enhance collaboration.
- Generated and distributed business proposals to secure new projects.
- Negotiated pricing, terms, and conditions for upcoming projects to optimize profitability.
- Delivered technical product presentations at trade shows and engineering firms to showcase offerings.
- Developed marketing and sales strategies to drive growth and market presence.
Project Manager
Nefco, Inc.
03.2007 - 12.2012
- Collaborated with engineers, contractors, and project managers on 2D/3D design of fiberglass products for water/wastewater treatment industry.
- Supervised project development and facilitated on-site installation activities.
- Managed 15 to 25 concurrent projects, with budgets ranging from $50K to $1.6 million.
- Enhanced estimated revenue through strategic project evaluations.
- Executed product design calculations, contract administration, and project specifications.
- Estimated project values based on detailed contract drawings and specifications.
- Engaged clients, buyers, and contractors for updates on ongoing projects.
Project Engineer/Estimator
Structural Preservation Systems
05.2006 - 03.2007
- Collaborated with engineers and general contractors on high-rise building projects.
- Reviewed project contract documents, including specifications and drawings.
- Supervised construction schedules and tasks to ensure timely completion.
- Managed contract revisions, including Change Orders and resubmittals, while coordinating progress meetings.
- Estimated project values based on contract drawings and specifications for bidding purposes.
- Communicated ongoing construction updates and changes to clients, buyers, and contractors.
Education
Master in Business Administration -
Palm Beach Atlantic University
06.2015
Bachelor of Science Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Florida International University
06.2006
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Power Point
- Salesforce
- SolidWorks
- AutoCAD
- Project management
- P&ID development
- Hydraulic sizing
- Technical oversight
- 3D modeling
- Contract negotiation
- Sales reporting
- Product development
- Customer relationship management
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Operational improvement
- Proposal generation
- Construction oversight
- Construction engineering
- Technical documentation
- Quality control
- Design optimization
- Proposal presentation
- Technical writing
- Team collaboration
- Manufacturing processes
- Design development
- Budget management
- Technical reporting
- Project planning
- Engineering documentation
- Production design
- Cost analysis
- Project estimation
- Time management
Affiliations
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 03/01/05, Present
- Florida International University
Certification
- Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator-Class ‘C’, EPA
- SolidWorks Software, SolidExperts, ADVANCED
- Field Fundamentals and PT Inspector, Post-Tensioning Institute
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Fluent
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Engineer IV – Integrated Solutions & Services
Xylem / Evoqua Water Technologies
10.2022 - Current
Director of Clarifier Products
Enduro Composites
05.2020 - 09.2022
Director of Sales & Engineering
N.A.F. / Nefco Systems, Inc.
01.2013 - 04.2020
Project Manager
Nefco, Inc.
03.2007 - 12.2012
Project Engineer/Estimator
Structural Preservation Systems
05.2006 - 03.2007
Master in Business Administration -
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Florida International University