Sustainable Water Project Manager
Career Profile
Almost 10 years of experience in the primary and utility sectors, I have a proven track record of analyzing existing processes, implementing improvements, and effectively managing projects to meet key targets. I thrive in high-pressure environments and possess a keen interest in water management, sanitation, urban planning, sustainable development, and city center interventions. My expertise in these areas allows me to navigate complex projects interacting with govermental institutions and private sector to ensure that sustainable and efficient solutions are implemented.
Education
MSc in Sustainable Planning and Environmental Management
University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, England
September 2015 - October 2016
Graduated with Commendation.
Dissertation: "Sustainable Conservation Planning in City Centres: From the UK to
the case of San Cristóbal de Las Casas, México"
Bachelor in Civil Engineer
Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, México
July 2008 - May 2013
Dissertation: "Technology application for the conservation and construction of
flexible pavements"
Courses
Desarrollo Urbano y Vivienda - IABD, Scrum Master - LinkedIn Learning, Project Management - UCC
Employment History
Senior Project Manager
@ DHC - Aguakan, Cancún, MX
March 2022 - Present
- Succeeded in planning, implementing, and overseeing the development of water infrastructure projects such as conduction and distribution lines, pumping stations, sewage management, and wastewater treatment plants.
- Meeting the development of annual budgets, and schedules, to ensure that projects comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
- The projects' budget increased by 97% from 2021 to 2023. Managed to coordinate the internal and external design teams in a multi-disciplinary environment, accomplishing the development of civil, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic projects meeting the needs of the four municipalities we serve according to the new budget.
Planning and Evaluation Coordinator
@ DHC - Aguakan, Cancún, MX
Febrauary 2017 - Febrauary 2022
- Increased the database for the analysis of investments for strategic decision-making.
- Analysis and budget preparation of the annuals (~ 40 Million USD) and 5- year plans (2K Billion USD) of infrastructure development.
- Identifying areas for performance efficiencies such as the integral improvement of the organization-wide performance following the Water Utility Management primer of the EPA.
- Implemented KPI management.
Eco Rep Student
@ University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK
January 2016 - September 2016
- Educated and raised awareness about environmental issues among classmates, university staff, and community members.
- Organized and participated in environmental campaigns and events.
- Collaborated with school administration, teachers, and staff to implement sustainable practices and policies within the University.
Quality Control Engineer
@ ABC, Cancún, MX
March 2014 - July 2015
- Developed and implemented inspection and testing procedures to ensure that finished products (aggregates, CMU's, reinforced concrete, polystyrene) meet or exceed customer and industry specifications.
- Identified and troubleshot production issues related to quality, and work with production teams to develop and implemented solutions such the adaptation of bobcats to decrease the rate of concrete brick cracking by 25%.
- Maintained accurate records of inspection and test results, and use data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Provided training for the sales team on production processes and quality assurance methods to boost sales.
Awards
Chevening Scholarship, Hatfield, England
July 2015 - November 2016
The Chevening Scholarship is an UK government-funded award and highly
competitive award to individuals who have demonstrated leadership potential
and a strong academic background.
"Una iniciativa en tu ciudad" - IBD, Mexico City
August 2015
Achieved the acknowledge of one of the best on City Centers interventions
presentation.
Erasmus Mundus - Lot 20, Padova, Italy
August 2010 - July 2011
Erasmus Mundus is a European Union scholarship program for students to
promote European higher education and to enhance the career prospects of its
participants. I studied one year of my Bachelor's degree at the University of
Padova.
Languages, Skills & Tools
Spanish - Native
English - C1
Italian - B2
Negotiation, Strong Leadership Skills, Comunication, Data Visualization