Gabe Martinez

About Gabe Martinez

Construction professional and senior project leader with a proven record of delivering large-scale, mission-critical industrial and semiconductor projects in complex, high-risk environments. Currently serving as Senior Project Manager and Head of Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) Project Management for the $45+ billion Samsung Semiconductor Taylor Expansion, one of the largest and most technologically advanced manufacturing programs in the world.Known for building and leading high-performing teams, aligning owner, EPC, design, and trade partners, and driving execution certainty across schedule, safety, quality, and constructability. Brings deep experience operating in mega-program environments, where governance, disciplined execution, and cross-functional coordination are essential to success.Career progression spans field operations, safety leadership, project engineering, and senior project management—providing a grounded, end-to-end understanding of construction execution from site-level realities to executive-level decision-making. Trusted by executive stakeholders to manage risk, influence outcomes, and guide strategic decisions impacting capital investment, constructability, and long-term facility performance.Experienced across semiconductor manufacturing, heavy industrial, metals, energy, and large-scale infrastructure projects, with a leadership style rooted in accountability, clarity, and operational excellence. Passionate about developing teams, improving systems, and delivering complex projects safely and predictably at scale.

Experience

1. Sr Project Manager Head of Civil, Structural & Architectural Project Management

   Samsung Semiconductor

   Nov 2023 — Present · US

   Executive leader responsible for Civil, Structural, and Architectural project management on the $45+ billion Samsung Austin Semiconductor (SAS) Taylor Expansion, one of the largest and most complex semiconductor manufacturing programs in the United States- Serve as department head overseeing CSA project management strategy, execution, and cross-discipline coordination across multiple fabs and support buildings- Lead and develop multi-company project management teams spanning owners, EPC partners, designers, and trade contractors- Drive alignment between design, procurement, construction, and commissioning to meet aggressive schedule and quality requirements typical of mission-critical semiconductor facilities- Partner with executive leadership, client stakeholders, and regulatory authorities to manage scope, risk, and change across a mega-program environment- Establish governance, reporting, and performance standards to ensure schedule certainty, constructability, safety, and compliance at scale- Act as a trusted owner’s representative influencing strategic decisions affecting cost, constructability, and long-term facility performance

Education

• Del Mar College

  Associate in Applied Science, Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician

  2012 — 2014

Skills

• Hazard Analysis
• Forklift Operator
• Oil/Gas
• Ergonomics
• Fire Safety
• Confined Space Rescue
• Safety Training
• Risk Assessment
• Process Safety
• Inspection
• Environmental Compliance
• Teamwork
• Permit to Work
• Refinery
• Chemical Safety
• Petroleum
• Oil
• Cpr Certified
• Public Speaking
• Construction
• Accident Investigation
• Workplace Safety
• Gas
• Safety Training Programs
• Fall Protection
• Hazard Recognition
• Incident Investigation
• Hazard Identification
• Electrical Safety
• Problem Solving
• Firefighting
• Environmental Awareness
• Behavior Based Safety
• Supervisory Skills
• Fire Protection
• Oil
• Ehs
• Aed
• Microsoft Word
• Construction Safety