Saulo Maranhao, PMP®, MBA

Experience

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  Koblitz S.A

  Feb 2007 - Apr 2008

  Site Manager - Hydroelectric Power Plants Construction

  • Managed the electromechanical installation of small hydroelectric power plants (up to 30MW)• Managed activities at the project site, including general contractor and subcontractors• Planned, scheduled, conducted, and coordinated assigned project work • Controlled overall project scope, schedule, and quality of work• Managed the project achieving quality outcomes, financial performance, and client satisfaction

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  IMPSA Industrias Metalúrgicas Pescarmona S.A

  Nov 2008 - Jan 2015

  • Managed the quality department in the assembly and commissioning of wind farms• Established controls on wind turbines assembling and commissioning processes• Managed internal resources to meet the inspection plan• Communicated with suppliers to prevent and resolve issues• Responded to customer requests for documentation as appropriate• Managed KPIs of the Quality Department • Managed the Product Engineering team in wind turbines development and design improvements• Overseen electrical and mechanical changes to existing wind turbine designs • Led improvements in wind turbine design to meet the climatic conditions and to reduce costs• Led the nationalization of wind turbine components and developed new suppliers in Brazil • Managed the Quality Control Department in the process of wind turbines manufacturing• Supervised electrical tests and pre-commissioning in wind turbines manufacturing• Used problem solving techniques to identify root causes of problems and develop appropriate solutions• Defined inspection methods and developed inspection plans• Communicated with suppliers to prevent and resolve issues • Coordinated the Electrical Quality Control Team in manufacturing of wind turbines• Developed quality control procedures after the startup of a new factory in Brazil• Supervised Quality Control Tests in wind turbines manufacturing• Supported Supplier’s Development and Qualification

  • Quality Manager - Wind Farms Construction

    Oct 2013 - Jan 2015

  • Engineering Coordinator - Wind Turbines Design Development

    Jul 2012 - Oct 2013

  • Quality Control Coordinator - Wind Turbines Manufacturing

    Jan 2011 - Jul 2012

  • Quality Engineer - Wind Turbines Manufacturing

    Nov 2008 - Dec 2010
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  Siemens Gamesa

  Jan 2015 - Jul 2016

  Project Manager - Wind Farms Construction

  • Managed the construction of wind farms, with more than 300MW built• Managed projects from start to finish and ensured that project metrics were met • Planned, directed and coordinated activities at the projects site, including general contractor, subcontractors, vendors, and related work for wind energy projects• Planned and controlled overall projects cost, scope, schedule, and quality of work• Identified and committed appropriate company resources to accomplish projects goals • Made decisions concerning approved expenditures to meet project budget, preventing the need for write-offs, and maximizing projects margin• Ensured that all standards and requirements were met in health and safety Show less

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  GP JOULE Canada Corp.

  Apr 2017 - Feb 2018

  Project Manager - Construction of Ground Mount Solar Projects

  • Managed the construction of ground mount solar farms• Managed clients and internal resources in engineering, procurement and construction through projects’ lifecycle with regular updates on project metrics: safety, quality, timing, costing and customer satisfaction • Developed and managed contracts self-hired trades and subcontractors • Visited construction sites frequently to coordinate activities• Coordinated acute management of change orders with internal resources and clients • Worked with accounting to ensure that payables, receivables and statements were managed properly • Supported Business Development activities Show less

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  Panasonic

  Feb 2018 - Apr 2021

  Project Manager - Construction of Solar Farms and Energy Storage Systems

  • Managed the construction of ground mount solar farms and energy storage systems• Managed the full life cycle of projects and ensured that the projects were completed successfully• Planed and controlled overall projects cost, scope of work, schedule, and quality of work• Responsible for the procurement of major equipment, service providers and subcontractors, being responsible for the negotiation, development and management of respective contracts and/or POs• Established and maintained excellent customer service with client and project stakeholders • Managed construction across multiple projects and disciplines (electrical, civil and mechanical)• Visited and worked on-site (supervision, quality control, health and safety, etc.) as required • Provided regular and effective reports on the status of the projects to clients and management Show less

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  TYPSA

  Apr 2021 - Oct 2021

  Project Manager - Design Development

  ECWE Project (Eglinton Crosstown West Extension) - Design and construction supervision of the tunnels in the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension in Toronto (in partnership: EXP). The project involves the civil work for a twin metro tunnel 6.3 km in length, each tube with 5.75 m internal diameter, bored with two EPB TBMs. It also includes the design of a launch shaft, the TBM extraction shaft, a cut&cover section and the headwalls of the future stations and emergency exit buildings.Client: Metrolinx + Infrastructure OntarioResponsibilities:• Managed multidisciplinary design teams for the development of the ECWE project in Toronto. Teams of Engineers, Permitting Specialists, Project Coordinators, Schedulers, etc.• Created and maintained design schedule to meet the requirements of the project agreement• Coordinated design deliverables with team leads in a daily basis to meet design milestones• Coordinated and facilitated design process with client while providing weekly/monthly status updates • Responsible for the kick-off of implementation of the ISO 9001: 2018 certification for TYPSA in Canada Show less

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  Liberty

  Oct 2021 - Oct 2023

  • Development of Renewable Projects in Wind, Solar, Energy Storage and RNG. • Manage internal teams of Engineering, Permitting, Financial Analysts, H&S, Project Coordinators, etc.• Plan and control overall projects cost, scope of work, schedule, and quality of work.• Responsible for the procurement of major equipment, EPC companies, and service providers. Being responsible for the negotiation, development, and management of respective contracts and/or POs• Establish and maintain excellent customer service with client and project stakeholders Show less Upon joining LIBERTY POWER as a Project Engineer in October 2021, Saulo extensive background in project management and formal education in the field led to an immediate appointment as Project Manager. Despite his official title, he effectively carried out the responsibilities of a Project Manager right from the start. Over the course of the year, his performance in successfully managing multiple projects demonstrated his proficiency in the role. As a result, in October 2022, his position was formally adjusted, and he was officially promoted to the position of Project Manager as a recognition of his work and leadership in overseeing the development of RNG projects. The responsibilities of this position are described above. Show less

  • Project Manager - Development of Renewable Projects

    Oct 2022 - Oct 2023

  • Project Engineer (acting as PM) - Development of Renewable Projects

    Oct 2021 - Oct 2022
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  Ameresco

  Oct 2023 - now

  Senior Project Manager

  Senior Project Manager at Ameresco currently managing the Napanee BESS project. The 250-megawatt (MW) Napanee BESS project will include battery equipment and associated infrastructure. The system will be located next to Atura Power’s Napanee Generating Station in Greater Napanee, Ont., and is expected to be operational by May 2026. The project is owned by a joint venture (JV) between Atura Power and Ameresco. The JV was selected by IESO Canada to build a 250 MW / 1,000 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS).Ameresco will provide Engineering and Construction services under a separate contract with the JV. Show less