Jose Alfredo Marin Campos
Electrical Engineer - Project Manager
La Guácima, Alajuela
Summary
Electrical Engineer with a Project Management Master's degree and 5+ years of experience leading diverse projects across the energy, infrastructure and technology sectors. Skilled in managing full-cycle implementation of technical projects and strategic initiatives, using tools such as MS Project and Asana. In addition to that, ability to design and implement project management processes to improve efficiency, risk control and coordination between stakeholders by proven cross-functional leadership and effective communications.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Technical Project Manager LATAM
Ecoligo
06.2022 - Current
- Lead 10+ cross-functional teams in Costa Rica, Panama and Chile to deliver large scale sustainable energy system projects, aligned with local regulations and client's requirements.
- Propose and implement new processes within the company, tailored to regional standards and market demands, to support the implementation of the projects in LATAM and incentivize continuous improvement.
- Framework application of different project management methodologies (Waterfall and Agile) for the efficient implementation of the projects and new processes, using tools like Asana and MS Project for a proper follow up of tasks, schedules and budgets.
- Management of all communications between project stakeholders, such as subcontractors, clients and internal teams (sales, finance, operations, leadership and marketing), for the correct and clear execution of the projects.
- Conduct risk assessments to the projects using techniques like Risk Matrixes or Registers to implement mitigation plans and ensure successful project execution.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to 2 junior engineers, to enhance team performance in the execution of projects and to encourage their professional development.
- Conduct closure sessions of the implemented projects with the internal team and the subcontractors to check lessons learned and improvement opportunities for next projects.
- Revise all the technical documentation (electrical, communication and mechanical drawings) delivered by the local subcontractors and make sure it complies with company's scope of work and the local codes for a correct installation of the systems.
Project Manager
GoSolar Energy Efficiency
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Management of small to large scale projects of renewable energy installations for residential, commercial and industrial sectors in Costa Rica.
- Responsible of managing project's full lifecycle, from initial planning and technical design, till its completion and operations control.
- Electrical design of photovoltaic systems using design tools such as HelioScope and referencing electrical codes for proper and safe selection of materials (wires, protections, panelboards, etc.)
- Coordination and technical assistance to multiple installation teams (5-6 tech persons each), assuring proper budgets utilization, on time delivery of the projects and high-quality systems.
- Supported pre-sale efforts by doing technical site evaluations, risk assessments using proper techniques like Risk Matrixes and listing extra budget for contingencies.
- Provided regular progress reports of the projects to the leadership team, using Microsoft tools to show clear and concise information, as well as presentations to the clients through the installation process and at their conclusion.
Project Engineer Junior
Johnson Controls
12.2019 - 02.2021
- Coordination between sales representatives in the US and design engineering teams in Costa Rica and India to deliver code compliant and cost-effective fire alarm systems for all type of clients in the US (commercial stores, schools, prisons, apartment buildings, etc.). Delivered 25+ projects per month.
- Provision of clear scopes of work, technical support and quality revisions to the engineering teams so their deliverables complied with all the requirements of the sales representatives projects.
- Quality reviews of the deliverables given by the engineering teams included detailed revisions of the electrical design drawings in AutoCAD and the full inclusion of all necessary equipments and quantities in the Bill Of Materials of each project.
- Pioneering in this kind of project management role resulted in more opportunities for engineers in Costa Rica's office to be considered for the same position and responsabilities.
Design Engineer
Johnson Controls
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Delivery of electrical design drawings and BOMs (Bill of Materials) of electronic security systems, such as Fire Detection, Access Control, Intrusion and CCTV.
- Management of Fire Alarm projects from specific accounts in the US.
Technical Support Technician
Emerson Electric
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Technical support of ASCO Numatics product line (fluid control solutions) via telephone and email to US based clients, focusing on customer satisfaction.
- Provision of viable solutions to client's industrial projects using department's product line
Education
Master's degree - Project Management
Universidad Latinoamericana De Ciencia Y Tecnología
06.2020 - 12.2024
Bachelor's Degree - Electrical Engineering
University of Costa Rica
03.2011 - 10.2017
Skills
Stakeholder communication
Problem-solving aptitude
Cross-functional team coordination
Documentation and reporting
Adaptability and flexibility
Work Planning and Prioritization
Risk management
Agile project management
MS Project
Asana
Accomplishments
- Direction of 60+ photovoltaic projects in Costa Rica, Panama and Chile.
- Employee of the Year Award at Johnson Controls.
- Customer Satisfaction Award at Johnson Controls.
- Certification in Photovoltaic Design by Solar Energy International.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/29/93
- Visa Status: Valid US Visa
Timeline
Technical Project Manager LATAM
Ecoligo
06.2022 - Current
Project Manager
GoSolar Energy Efficiency
03.2021 - 05.2022
Master's degree - Project Management
Universidad Latinoamericana De Ciencia Y Tecnología
06.2020 - 12.2024
Project Engineer Junior
Johnson Controls
12.2019 - 02.2021
Design Engineer
Johnson Controls
09.2018 - 12.2019
Technical Support Technician
Emerson Electric
03.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor's Degree - Electrical Engineering
University of Costa Rica
03.2011 - 10.2017
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