Pedro Costa
Milano
Summary
Talented and experienced Construction Project Manager with +/- 15 years of exposure to multiple demanding projects. Gifted in finding solutions and taking decisions under heavy pressure environment. Fast Paced, Hard Worker and extremely committed.
I am a curious person by nature and I like to be placed in scenarios where I feel challenged. I really love to learn and to share what I learned with others. I always try to create a positive work environment with everyone involved. I think the success of any project is greatly related to the relationships that are established with everyone involved.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Hikma Pharmaceuticals
03.2022 - Current
- Responsible for Engineering and New Projects
- Responsible for the construction of a new Sterile Area - Lyophilized and Liquid products
- Responsible for the overall site revamp including all utilities - CW, HW, Steam, Pure Steam, Water for Injection, Compressed Air, etc.
- Planning, designing, and scheduling phases for large projects.
- Monitor project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Achieving project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Schedule and facilitate meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Negotiate with all subcontractors - Civil Works, Mechanical, Electrical, etc - and equipment suppliers
Infrastrutures and Maintenance Manager
Labatec Pharma SA
11.2017 - 12.2022
- Responsible for the construction of Labatec´s state of the art OSD plant in Portugal
- Manage the local Engineering Division, in Portugal
- Manage Project, Automation, Utilities, Maintenance, Safety and Environmental areas aligned with the company´s strategy
- Concept, implement and coordinate short, medium and long term investments as well as further development of the development plans and the site master plan
- Manage Division budget - OPEX and CAPEX
- Oversee project management execution including leading external teams
- Responsible for negotiating with suppliers, including new equipment supply, maintenance contracts and other services related to ongoing Engineering Projects / New Projects / Maintenance
- Provide technical knowledge of engineering principles and their application to developing cost effective, reliable and high quality systems, able to satisfy customer needs and business requirements
- Responsible for the conception and implementation of new projects
- Deliver successful projects, effectively balancing scope, cost and schedule
- Ensuring development, planning and monitoring measures for the availability, sustainability and optimization of technical equipment, facilities and infrastructure;
- Responsibility for the supervision of the overall maintenance of the plant´s utilities equipment, production equipment and infrastructure
- Support manufacturing and facility personnel in trouble shooting problems in the operation of pharmaceutical and industrial facility systems and equipment
- Establish relation and ensure cooperation with the official authorities, namely the city hall, Infarmed, Environmental Agency among others
- Provide support for all requests and audits
- Ensure that safety, health and environmental objectives are an integral part of all site activities
- Ensuring compliance with legal and internal regulations, in particular GMP
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Mechanical Works Engineer
EA / OEL, Energia e Ambiente, S.A
10.2011 - 05.2017
- Responsible for the Mechanical Department - HVAC, Water Supply, Plumbing, Draining, Fire Fighting, Compressed Air, etc
- Responsible for the estimation mechanical department
- Evaluating tender documents, drawings, & schedules
- Analysis of technical end economic feasibility of the projects
- Floating Enquiries to Suppliers / Manufacturers
- Comparison Studies based on supplier´s offers
- Negotiation with suppliers and business partners
- Meetings with Investors / Project Owners
- Based on Clients budget constraints for any specific project, carry out value engineering studies to meet the client needs
- Project design (Data Centers, Commercial Buildings, Industrial Buildings, Labs)
- Design changes, Data-collecting, layout, project management, conception, project development, sketches, technical detailing, specifications, compatibility of all specialties
- Issue bills of materials, Issue bills of quantities, Issue Tender Documents
- Coordination of teams at site
- Managing Sub-Contractors
- Financial Control of the projects
- Turn Key Projects
HVAC Project Engineer
VENTILARCO - Instalações Técnicas Especiais
02.2009 - 02.2011
- Responsible for several HVAC projects including Data Centers and Commercial Buildings
- Responsible for the coordination of teams on site
- Managing Sub-Contractors
- Negotiation with suppliers on both technical and commercial aspects of product - Project design, design changes
- Turn Key Projects
- Designing HVAC systems and specified components for successful installation and operation.
- Compiled operational, performance and safety data on HVAC and support systems.
Tennis Coach
Several
02.2001 - 01.2008
- Tennis coach in several Tennis Clubs in Lisbon
- Promoted positive environment for all athletes, which helped to diminish stress and increase enthusiasm.
- Explained and demonstrated basic tennis techniques to team members.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Challenged athletes by consistently using positive reinforcement and gentle criticism.
Education
Master´s Degree - Mechanical Engineering – Energy, Refrigeration and HVAC
Instituto Superior De Engenharia De Lisboa
LisbonDegree - Mechanical Engineering
Instituto Superior De Engenharia De Lisboa
LisbonSkills
- Leading Projects
- Negotiation
- Project Commissioning
- Project Scheduling
- Cost Control
- Quality Control
- Subcontracting Management
- Best Practices and Methodologies
Hobbies
In my free time i enjoy hanging out with friends and have a good conversation I like to travel and i am really into music. I also enjoy to do sports.
Languages
Portuguese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Intermediate (B1)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Project Manager
Hikma Pharmaceuticals
03.2022 - Current
Infrastrutures and Maintenance Manager
Labatec Pharma SA
11.2017 - 12.2022
Mechanical Works Engineer
EA / OEL, Energia e Ambiente, S.A
10.2011 - 05.2017
HVAC Project Engineer
VENTILARCO - Instalações Técnicas Especiais
02.2009 - 02.2011
Tennis Coach
Several
02.2001 - 01.2008
Master´s Degree - Mechanical Engineering – Energy, Refrigeration and HVAC
Instituto Superior De Engenharia De Lisboa
Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Instituto Superior De Engenharia De Lisboa
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