Veronica Zarate

· Managed projects from start to finish. Responsible for business development and client acquisition (presentations of company’s portfolio and benefits of innovative construction systems). Collaborated with the design proposal, prepared estimates, bids, contracts, construction schedules and insurance documents. Participated in the negotiation and deal closeup with general manager. Coordinated construction activities within the company, with clients and subcontractors. Collaborated with quality control, managed change orders, prepared project closeouts, delivered projects to clients, coordinated follow-up inspections and planned maintenance.

· Managed projects valued between $45K up to $200K.

· Accomplished multiple projects simultaneously. Reported to the CEO.

· Collaborated with the Senior Project Manager and Project Manager in the design development of a design-build data center (UPS & Electrical Upgrade project). Reviewed, updated, and established project-specific contract documents, project’s Quality Plan, Site Specific Safety Plan, and Bid Manual. Scheduled and attended pre-construction “Owner, Engineer, Architect and Contractor” team design-meetings and issue meeting minutes. Served as a liaison between the design-builder, client and subcontractors (collected, reviewed and distributed drawings and design packages). Managed project in “Unifier” and “Box.com.” Supported superintendent by organizing subcontractor’s information, maintaining the insurance log, and creating e-closeout files.

· Represented the company for all infrastructure projects including construction, facility management and maintenance. Infrastructure included: factory, warehouse, office buildings, water treatment plant, collection center, green space and recreational complex (~134,600 built sqft).

· Responsible for programming, design development, scope definition and budget, requesting and approving bids, documentation, and managing change orders. Coordinated activities with contractors and end-users. Supervised construction progress ensuring projects complied with strict pharmaceutical regulations, quality, technical specifications, and safety. Ensure projects complied with specifications, were delivered on-time, within budget, and satisfied end-users (internal clients).

· Supervised ten direct reports in the maintenance and facilities department (handypersons, painters, gardeners).

· Played a key role in achieving the following certifications and recognitions: ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, Good Manufacturing Practices and Great Place to Work.

· Planned, proposed, and executed a “Cost and resources savings project.” Achieved an average 9% water and electricity cost-savings by investing in energy efficient technologies and practices such as: air compressors, lighting fixtures update and controls, use of wastewater for garden-irrigation, and resource savings training, among others.

· Designated “construction and maintenance member” of internal committee (4 people) to achieve European Medicines Agency (EMA) Certification. Successfully achieved EMA Certification within two years.

· Member of the Occupational Health and Safety Committee. Implemented infrastructure’s safety measures.

· Managed projects valued between $1K up to $200K. Reported to Maintenance and Engineering Manager.