Manuel Soto
Sr. Facilities And Project Manager
Fresnillo, Zacatecas,ZAC
Summary
Electronic and Automotive Sr. Facility and Project Manager and PMP bringing 25+ years' expertise in Facilities Operations and Maintenance, plus Construction Management. Environmental, workplace, and personnel safety-driven compliance professional with in-depth knowledge of government regulations, Facilities Manitenance and Operations best practices, and standard operating procedures. Skilled at operational, financial, and employee performance analysis, including implementation of remedial solutions which promote continuous improvement objectives. Focused on Customer Satisfaction.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Facility & Project Management Director
VAZLO
Fresnillo, Zac
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Managed human, financial and material resources to provide facilities and project management services for five multi-site locations, one of those at Costa Rica.
- Worked closely with CEO/COO in new business opportunities identification and development
- Coordinated a team of +60 project managers, facility managers, direct labor and contractors to ensure 24/7 support, including: construction management, equipment/building operation and maintenance (electrical, HVAC, compressed air, water treatment, etc.), housekeeping, landscaping, security, contract management, property risk and customer service, according to Service Level Agreement
- Administered Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) of $300M MXN budget for New Construction, building expansion and manufacturing lines transfer, providing Construction & Project Management Services
- Responsible for Financial, Project Management and Operational KPI’s
- Responsible to develop financial viability analysis of the projects
Facility and Project Sr. Manager
Entrada Group
Fresnillo, Zac
01.2013 - 07.2020
- Fresnillo, Zac
- Managed human, financial and material resources to provide facilities services for two industrial parks, one of those at Fresnillo, Zac, other at Celaya, Gto., of automotive, heavy transport, electronics and recreational products manufacturing facilities
- Coordinated a team of +100 direct labor and contractors to ensure 24/7 support, including: construction management, equipment/building operation and maintenance (electrical, HVAC, compressed air, water treatment, etc.), housekeeping, landscaping, security, contract management, property risk and customer service, according to Service Level Agreement
- Administered Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) of $200M MXN budget for New Construction, building expansion and manufacturing lines transfer, providing Construction & Project Management Services
- Directed activities and ensure compliance with local, state and federal government dependencies: CFE, secretary of economy, water treatments and services departments
- Achieved 5 consecutive years business objectives and key performance indicators goals, including: user satisfaction score, workforce productivity, work order resolution on time, gross facilities management cost and projects completed on time and budget
- Saved $150K USD by implementing energy cost saving initatives
- Completed construction project on time and budget to develop a new Industrial Campus (60 acres) and two buildings (70,000 sq.ft
Facilities and Construction Project Manager
ESSE Group
Monterrey, NL
12.2001 - 12.2012
- Determined appropriate budgets and oversaw expenses.
- Established parameters and managed schedule throughout project.
- Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information and compiled data to improve efficiency.
- Tracked project progress and updates and monitored deliverables, milestones and issues for accurate reporting.
- Reined in project costs while meeting key milestones.
- Organized and participated in meetings and workshops to foster shared project approach and track progress.
- Solicited client feedback on consultant performance and reviewed, implemented and executed changes to enhance project delivery.
Facilities and Construction Project Manager
Motoola
Guadalajara, Jal
11.1995 - 12.2001
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, federal, state and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays.
- Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
- Supervised day-to-day activities of 100+ person team of contractors to promote productivity and efficient use of resources, maintaining on-time and under-budget project delivery.
- Managed a Wafer Fab Transfer from Phoenix, Az. to Guadalajara, MX getting the best construction cost per sq.ft. company wide.
Education
PMP - Project Management
Project Management Institute
06.1999 - 05.2000
B.S - Electronics and Communication
Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon (UANL)
Skills
Facility management
Construction cost control
SCADA Systems Knowledge
Problem Solving
IoT knowledge
Negotiation
ERP for spending and cost control
Facility policies and procedures
Continuous Improvement Methodologies
Equipment and facility installation maintenance
Personnel Training and Development
Teamwork
Accomplishments
- 28,000 sq.ft. Wafer Fab Project Completion in 6 months (a retrofit project) on time and budget, at Guadalajara, Jal, MX.
- 60 Acres Industrial Park Construction at Celaya, Gto. MX
- Three Industrial Buildings (200,000 sq.ft. total) Construction Project on time and budget, from January 2015 to November 2016, including shell, utilities, support and production equipment installation for electronics, automotive and medical manufacturing companies.
- Managed a 1M sq,ft, under roof Industrial Park for 7 years in a row with no accidents related to Facilities and Construction personnel.
Affiliations
- Lions Club
- Project Management Institute
- IFMA
Certification
Project Management Professional, PMI- on re-certification process
Timeline
Facility & Project Management Director
VAZLO
01.2021 - 02.2022
Facility and Project Sr. Manager
Entrada Group
01.2013 - 07.2020
Facilities and Construction Project Manager
ESSE Group
12.2001 - 12.2012
PMP - Project Management
Project Management Institute
06.1999 - 05.2000
Facilities and Construction Project Manager
Motoola
11.1995 - 12.2001
B.S - Electronics and Communication
Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon (UANL)