Hugo Mares

About Hugo Mares

Field Engineer Quality Engineer Industrial Engineer Summary: A Project…

Experience

1. Project Manager

   Chevron Phillips Chemical Company

   Feb 2023 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   At the Cedar Bayou site, I worked in the Capital Projects department, ensuring projects were completed on time, within budget, and safely. I played a pivotal role in leading various cross-functional teams to advance projects and achieve Cedar Bayou’s annual capital budget goals. My collaborative approach fostered strong teamwork, enabling seamless communication and coordination among engineering, procurement, and construction teams, which was instrumental in meeting project milestones and driving success. As a leader, I mentored team members, facilitated professional development, and cultivated a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.• Successfully managed multiple projects with budgets ranging from $1 million to $12.75 million, consistently delivering them on time and under budget.• Facilitated value-added meetings throughout the project lifecycle, fostering a culture where every team member is valued and heard, leading to strong team buy-in and ownership.• Led Phase 4 with a significant field presence to ensure quality and safe work. This approach allowed me to build relationships with the people performing the work, creating a positive environment that boosts morale and results in a higher-quality product. • Developed and maintained project schedules using P6 and our nested scheduler, which were crucial during the 1594 TA PRD Remediation with an 8-month execution window, including turnaround integration.• Demonstrated strong capital stewardship by competitively bidding out work scopes to multiple proven contractors, resulting in cost savings compared to internal estimates before bidding.• Leveraged the project workflow to adhere to the stage gate process effectively.• Co-chair of HOLA ERG, focusing on mentorship, professional development, community engagement, and cultural awareness.