Gustavo Manuel Portillo Martínez
Colima,México
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in marine construction leadership and contractor oversight, specialising in QA/QC and scope control. Demonstrates proficiency in risk and schedule integration (PMP), HSE, and advanced dredging techniques, including volumetrics and Civil 3D validation. Skilled in deep foundations, breakwaters, Core-Locs installation with Echoscope systems, and lean construction methodologies. Adept at managing stakeholder interfaces and integrating project management with AI for enhanced efficiency. Experienced in conceptual designs of marine terminals, including projects for container terminals, multipurpose general cargo, cruise ships, ferries, and pier projects using precast prestressed concrete elements. Proficient in geotechnical design, slope stability assessment, and the use of high-strength concrete for marine works durability. Committed to advancing sustainable construction practices while adhering to international standards such as U.S. and British regulations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Maritime Senior Construction Manager
Celebration Cruise Center
Grand Bahama
12.2022 - 08.2025
- Led planning and execution of offshore works for a new cruise destination; directed contractor performance, QA/QC, and scope control; integrated risk- and schedule-management (PMP) to safeguard critical path and budget; coordinated design, HSE, and operations to resolve constraints early and deliver compliant, high-quality infrastructure.
- Continued leadership into Phase II; applied proprietary deep-foundation risk-identification methods to enable timely design/construction adjustments and protect interfaces.
- Supervision and coordination of construction dredging; implemented centerline-tracking methods and Civil 3D volumetric validation with full traceability to CSD working lines; delivered terminal platform using processed dredged material.
- Directed offshore works across main pier, access trestle, and excursion pier; oversaw multi-barge piling and rock-socket drilling (42-54 in / 1,067-1,372 mm casings); enforced rigorous quality and risk controls applying Lean Construction techniques and Project Management with AI optimizing process; re-sequenced activities to mitigate bottlenecks; optimized marine logistics and ensured safety and technical compliance in coastal conditions.
Maritime Senior Construction Manager
Celebration Cruise Center
Grand Bahama
12.2022 - 08.2025
- Led planning and execution of offshore works for a new cruise destination; directed contractor performance, QA/QC, and scope control; integrated risk- and schedule-management (PMP) to safeguard critical path and budget; coordinated design, HSE, and operations to resolve constraints early and deliver compliant, high-quality infrastructure.
- Continued leadership into Phase II; applied proprietary deep-foundation risk-identification methods to enable timely design/construction adjustments and protect interfaces.
- Supervision and coordination of construction dredging; implemented centerline-tracking methods and Civil 3D volumetric validation with full traceability to CSD working lines; delivered terminal platform using processed dredged material.
- Directed offshore works across main pier, access trestle, and excursion pier; oversaw multi-barge piling and rock-socket drilling (42-54 in / 1,067-1,372 mm casings); enforced rigorous quality and risk controls applying Lean Construction techniques and Project Management with AI optimizing process; re-sequenced activities to mitigate bottlenecks; optimized marine logistics and ensured safety and technical compliance in coastal conditions.
Engineer & project management site consultant
Grand Turk Cruise Center
Grand Turk
07.2022 - 12.2022
- On-site supervision and inspection management of the Grand Turk Cruise Pier improvement project, consisting of the extension of the pier, which includes deep foundation of steel piles, construction of pile caps on site, pouring of maritime concrete on deck, and reinforcement of a combined sheet pile wall. The monitoring of the project was carried out according to the standards of the Project Management Institute.
Engineer & project management site consultant
Grand Turk Cruise Center
Grand Turk
07.2022 - 12.2022
- On-site supervision and inspection management of the Grand Turk Cruise Pier improvement project, consisting of the extension of the pier, which includes deep foundation of steel piles, construction of pile caps on site, pouring of maritime concrete on deck, and reinforcement of a combined sheet pile wall. The monitoring of the project was carried out according to the standards of the Project Management Institute.
Engineer & project management site consultant
Mahogany Bay Cruise Terminal
Roatan
11.2019 - 10.2021
- Control and monitoring of project management by Carnival Cruisers, in the expansion and reinforcement of the cruise ship piers in Roatan, Honduras. Apart from the technical supervision of the pile driving activities, precast manufacturing, precast installation, and project monitoring activities are being carried out using project management techniques and tools in accordance with the project management institute standards. An update of the structural evaluations of the piers was carried out based on the criteria of ACI A706 Repair Application Procedures as well as ICRI 310.2R-2013, ACI 562-19.
Engineer & project management site consultant
Mahogany Bay Cruise Terminal
Roatan
11.2019 - 10.2021
- Control and monitoring of project management by Carnival Cruisers, in the expansion and reinforcement of the cruise ship piers in Roatan, Honduras. Apart from the technical supervision of the pile driving activities, precast manufacturing, precast installation, and project monitoring activities are being carried out using project management techniques and tools in accordance with the project management institute standards. An update of the structural evaluations of the piers was carried out based on the criteria of ACI A706 Repair Application Procedures as well as ICRI 310.2R-2013, ACI 562-19.
Engineering Port Manager
Porth Authorities of Tampico
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Company Overview: Administración Portuaria Integral de Lázaro Cárdenas
- Execution of modification of the design of the jettie with Core-locs, modifying the lengths of prolongation and dimensions of the armour elements, taking into account the bathymetric conditions and swell waves; construction of 22-ton Core-loc elements using intelligent maturity sensors and thermographic control, Installation of armour units with Echoscope system. Realization of comprehensive modification of public pier for general cargo with mobile cranes. Realization of dredging project of 2 million cubic meter with reclamation including two bio islands called marine monarch's system for sustainable development of fauna inside the port.
- Administración Portuaria Integral de Lázaro Cárdenas
Engineering Port Manager
Porth Authorities of Tampico
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Company Overview: Administración Portuaria Integral de Lázaro Cárdenas
- Execution of modification of the design of the jettie with Core-locs, modifying the lengths of prolongation and dimensions of the armour elements, taking into account the bathymetric conditions and swell waves; construction of 22-ton Core-loc elements using intelligent maturity sensors and thermographic control, Installation of armour units with Echoscope system. Realization of comprehensive modification of public pier for general cargo with mobile cranes. Realization of dredging project of 2 million cubic meter with reclamation including two bio islands called marine monarch's system for sustainable development of fauna inside the port.
- Administración Portuaria Integral de Lázaro Cárdenas
Engineering Port Manager
Porth Authorities of Tampico
Tampico
11.2015 - 02.2018
- Company Overview: Administración Portuaria Integral de Tampico
- Engineering manager. Adjustments to the alignment of the navigation channel. Implementation of additional measures in dredging maintenance inspection with TSHD, by calculating the percentage of efficiency of the dredger, TDS. Deepening Project of three existing pier, It aims to stabilize the fault planes of the pier´s slopes through strengthening soil mixing columns (DSM).
- Administración Portuaria Integral de Tampico
Engineering Port Manager
Porth Authorities of Tampico
Tampico
11.2015 - 02.2018
- Company Overview: Administración Portuaria Integral de Tampico
- Engineering manager. Adjustments to the alignment of the navigation channel. Implementation of additional measures in dredging maintenance inspection with TSHD, by calculating the percentage of efficiency of the dredger, TDS. Deepening Project of three existing pier, It aims to stabilize the fault planes of the pier´s slopes through strengthening soil mixing columns (DSM).
- Administración Portuaria Integral de Tampico
Field Engineer (Carnival Representative)
Puerta Maya Cruise Terminal
Cozumel
09.2014 - 11.2015
- Technical responsible for the supervision of the Pier cruiser expansion. Prefabricated prestressed deck planks, moment connectors for Post Panamax cruisers. The expansion consists of a new berthing face which have on one main pier, two mooring dolphins and five mono mooring piles. The foundation consists of composite elements consisting of steel pipe piles of different diameters with concrete rock sockets under the pile tips. The bent is a pile cap with moment connectors type 'pile plug', some bent are with double block in the edge for marine fenders. The superstructure of the access bridge called Trestle and pier consists of prefabricated modules pre-stressed plank, roof slab made with paver type Bidwell. Inspection activities were: tracking piling, drilling, building rock sockets, moment connectors, pile caps documented in the technical side, issuing daily reports, monthly, schedule control, track volumes for the main activities, revision of the application for payment, and preparation of the monthly video.
Field Engineer (Carnival Representative)
Puerta Maya Cruise Terminal
Cozumel
09.2014 - 11.2015
- Technical responsible for the supervision of the Pier cruiser expansion. Prefabricated prestressed deck planks, moment connectors for Post Panamax cruisers. The expansion consists of a new berthing face which have on one main pier, two mooring dolphins and five mono mooring piles. The foundation consists of composite elements consisting of steel pipe piles of different diameters with concrete rock sockets under the pile tips. The bent is a pile cap with moment connectors type 'pile plug', some bent are with double block in the edge for marine fenders. The superstructure of the access bridge called Trestle and pier consists of prefabricated modules pre-stressed plank, roof slab made with paver type Bidwell. Inspection activities were: tracking piling, drilling, building rock sockets, moment connectors, pile caps documented in the technical side, issuing daily reports, monthly, schedule control, track volumes for the main activities, revision of the application for payment, and preparation of the monthly video.
Marine Works Technical Super Intendant
Administración Portuaria Integral de Manzanillo
Puerto Bolivar
05.2013 - 08.2014
- Technician in the maritime works area of the wharf and jetty of coil terminal's berth No. 2. Specialist technical of constructive methodology of hybrid jetty with core-locs, and wharf structure for double shiploader; piling works with Jack Up Barge with piles of 63 meters length, installation of Toe Armour blocks, Core-locs with posibloc system, slope protection, alignment of shiploader´s quadrant beams. Engineering field as well as using civil 3D software for validation process in the shiploader installation.
Marine Works Technical Super Intendant
Administración Portuaria Integral de Manzanillo
Puerto Bolivar
05.2013 - 08.2014
- Technician in the maritime works area of the wharf and jetty of coil terminal's berth No. 2. Specialist technical of constructive methodology of hybrid jetty with core-locs, and wharf structure for double shiploader; piling works with Jack Up Barge with piles of 63 meters length, installation of Toe Armour blocks, Core-locs with posibloc system, slope protection, alignment of shiploader´s quadrant beams. Engineering field as well as using civil 3D software for validation process in the shiploader installation.
Ground Improvement Technical Manager
CHINA HARBOUR ENGINEERING COMPANY
Manzanillo
03.2012 - 11.2012
- Technical Manager in ground deep improvement work in reclamation´s surface with the subcontractor Jagovi Construcciones with CHINA HARBOUR ENGINEERING COMPANY, subcontract: HKD-SUB-007-JAGI, in the project of CMSA Container Terminal Phase 1-Stage 1A Civil Works, in collaboration with the American geotechnical consultant company S & ME, in the following areas Vibro replacement with stone columns, Vibroflotation, deep dynamic compaction, dynamic replacement, and installation of 2,096,000 meters of Wick Drains in 327,735 m2 (32.77 hectares) reclamation area in new Container Terminal of Manzanillo. Performing various technical reports: Vibroflotation adjustment; Technical Report of Evaluation of the Behavior of dredged material. Final Evaluation of deep dynamic compaction.
Ground Improvement Technical Manager
CHINA HARBOUR ENGINEERING COMPANY
Manzanillo
03.2012 - 11.2012
- Technical Manager in ground deep improvement work in reclamation´s surface with the subcontractor Jagovi Construcciones with CHINA HARBOUR ENGINEERING COMPANY, subcontract: HKD-SUB-007-JAGI, in the project of CMSA Container Terminal Phase 1-Stage 1A Civil Works, in collaboration with the American geotechnical consultant company S & ME, in the following areas Vibro replacement with stone columns, Vibroflotation, deep dynamic compaction, dynamic replacement, and installation of 2,096,000 meters of Wick Drains in 327,735 m2 (32.77 hectares) reclamation area in new Container Terminal of Manzanillo. Performing various technical reports: Vibroflotation adjustment; Technical Report of Evaluation of the Behavior of dredged material. Final Evaluation of deep dynamic compaction.
Communication Manager
CHINA HARBOUR ENGINEERING COMPANY
09.2011 - 02.2012
- Project engineer adaptation of British and Chinese standards to Americans and Mexican standards, preparation of technical specifications in Spanish obtaining construction federal permits from various authorities: local and Federal Port Authorities, Environmental Federal for dredging material pouring in reclamation surface, piling of steel pipe with piling barge, etcetera.
Communication Manager
CHINA HARBOUR ENGINEERING COMPANY
09.2011 - 02.2012
- Project engineer adaptation of British and Chinese standards to Americans and Mexican standards, preparation of technical specifications in Spanish obtaining construction federal permits from various authorities: local and Federal Port Authorities, Environmental Federal for dredging material pouring in reclamation surface, piling of steel pipe with piling barge, etcetera.
Technical Deputy Manager
Administración Portuaria Integral de Manzanillo
06.2003 - 06.2008
- Project of Management of Cruiser Terminal, Port of Manzanillo, in April 2008. Open wharf structure for two berths for cruiser vessels of Panamax sizes. 447 concrete prefabricated piles, girders and slabs cast in place, 7,000 m3 concrete high strength, one set of PDA test.
Technical Deputy Manager
Administración Portuaria Integral de Manzanillo
06.2003 - 06.2008
- Project of Management of Cruiser Terminal, Port of Manzanillo, in April 2008. Open wharf structure for two berths for cruiser vessels of Panamax sizes. 447 concrete prefabricated piles, girders and slabs cast in place, 7,000 m3 concrete high strength, one set of PDA test.
Education
Master of Civil Engineering - earth ways
Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua
01.1994 - 06.1996
International Master in Port Infrastructures - Project Management in Piers and breakwaters
Universidad Catolica de Murcia
Civil Engineer - undefined
Universidad de Colima
01.1989 - 06.1994
Project Manager Professional (PMP) Certificate - undefined
Project Management Institute (PMI)
03.2020 - 12.2020
Skills
- Marine construction leadership
- Contractor oversight
- QA/QC & scope control
- Risk & schedule integration (PMP)
- HSE
- Dredging volumetrics & Civil 3D validation
- Deep foundations & rock sockets
- Breakwaters & Core-Locs with Echoscope system installation
- Lean Construction
- Ground improvement (DSM, vibro methods, DDC/DR, wick drains)
- Stakeholder & interface management
- Project Management with AI
- Lean Finance with Value Stream Mapping
- Conceptual designs of marine terminals
- Projects container terminals
- Multipurpose general cargo
- Cruise ships
- Ferries
- Pier projects with precast prestressed concrete elements
- Pier projects with concrete elements cast in situ
- Projects with steel and concrete sheet piling in marine works
- Dredging projects and reclamation
- Assessment and rehabilitation of Pier structures
- Pile driving of reinforced concrete
- Prestressed and steel piles
- Construction and evaluation of vibro replacement and vibroflotación
- Construction and evaluation of deep dynamic compaction
- Installation of wick drains and evaluation and surcharge
- Knowledge of international standards: US and British
- Structural inspection of bridges
- Geotechnical design
- Slope stability assessment
- High strength concrete for marine works durability
- Construction of reinforced concrete box culverts cast in situ and precast
- Port pavements
Affiliations
- PIANC USA
- American Concrete Institute
- Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute
- International Concrete Repair Institute
- Project Management Institute PMI
Custom Section
Port Senior Construction Manager/Ground Improvement Adviser
Personal Information
- Title: Port Senior Construction Manager/Ground Improvement Adviser
- Date of birth: 10.07.1968
- Nationality: Mexican
Timeline
Maritime Senior Construction Manager
Celebration Cruise Center
12.2022 - 08.2025
Maritime Senior Construction Manager
Celebration Cruise Center
12.2022 - 08.2025
Engineer & project management site consultant
Grand Turk Cruise Center
07.2022 - 12.2022
Engineer & project management site consultant
Grand Turk Cruise Center
07.2022 - 12.2022
Project Manager Professional (PMP) Certificate - undefined
Project Management Institute (PMI)
03.2020 - 12.2020
Engineer & project management site consultant
Mahogany Bay Cruise Terminal
11.2019 - 10.2021
Engineer & project management site consultant
Mahogany Bay Cruise Terminal
11.2019 - 10.2021
Engineering Port Manager
Porth Authorities of Tampico
03.2018 - 03.2019
Engineering Port Manager
Porth Authorities of Tampico
03.2018 - 03.2019
Engineering Port Manager
Porth Authorities of Tampico
11.2015 - 02.2018
Engineering Port Manager
Porth Authorities of Tampico
11.2015 - 02.2018
Field Engineer (Carnival Representative)
Puerta Maya Cruise Terminal
09.2014 - 11.2015
Field Engineer (Carnival Representative)
Puerta Maya Cruise Terminal
09.2014 - 11.2015
Marine Works Technical Super Intendant
Administración Portuaria Integral de Manzanillo
05.2013 - 08.2014
Marine Works Technical Super Intendant
Administración Portuaria Integral de Manzanillo
05.2013 - 08.2014
Ground Improvement Technical Manager
CHINA HARBOUR ENGINEERING COMPANY
03.2012 - 11.2012
Ground Improvement Technical Manager
CHINA HARBOUR ENGINEERING COMPANY
03.2012 - 11.2012
Communication Manager
CHINA HARBOUR ENGINEERING COMPANY
09.2011 - 02.2012
Communication Manager
CHINA HARBOUR ENGINEERING COMPANY
09.2011 - 02.2012
Technical Deputy Manager
Administración Portuaria Integral de Manzanillo
06.2003 - 06.2008
Technical Deputy Manager
Administración Portuaria Integral de Manzanillo
06.2003 - 06.2008
Master of Civil Engineering - earth ways
Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua
01.1994 - 06.1996
Civil Engineer - undefined
Universidad de Colima
01.1989 - 06.1994
International Master in Port Infrastructures - Project Management in Piers and breakwaters
Universidad Catolica de Murcia