Norman Aiello

About Norman Aiello

I\'m an expedient problem solver that gets things accomplished by developing and leading great teams. With over 30 years of professional experience in Construction/Industrial Systems, Defense & Aerospace, Food & Beverage Electronic \"Cold\" Pasteurization, Medical Device Sterilization, BioPharma, Electric Power, and Technology business sectors, I leverage my broad technical and business skills, and senior level project and program management methods to achieve success, all while providing value to stakeholders. Subject Matter Expert on the design, construction and operation of particle beam accelerator-based (electron beam) industrial and academic irradiation facilities to sterilize medical devices, increase food safety, sterilize insects (Phytosanitary methods), change material properties, and remediate forever chemicals such as PFAS compounds.As a PMI-certified Project Management Professional (PMP®), I lead, coach, and mentor with the latest project management tools and techniques, and effectively lead teams with appropriate soft skills. I keep everyone engaged and moving forward toward project success.I ensure everyone on my Project Teams knows the \"WHY\", especially when scope changes.To manage and lead subcontracts more effectively, I became a Certified Technical Representative (CTR) issued by the Subcontract Management Institute.To employ advanced PM skills, I\'ve earned a Master of Science in Project Management at The George Washington University, School of Business.Specialties: Product Development (including New Product Introductions) and Production Project/Program and Construction Management roles in Defense & Aerospace, Food & Beverage, Medical Device Sterilization, Biopharma, and Technology business sectors. Project Management and Construction Management of the installation and operation of high-capital, high-energy (Electron Beam & X-ray Systems), Processing Equipment in new and existing facilities. PFAS remediation. Industrial Back-Up Power Plant systems.

Experience

1. Director of Specialty Industrial Systems

   Gafcon PM-CM LLC

   May 2022 — Present · CA, US

   Subject Matter Expert on the design, construction and operation of particle beam accelerator-based (electron beam) industrial and academic irradiation facilities. Senior Professional supporting Business Development, Enterprise Program Management Framework Best Practices, and Technical Project and Construction Management efforts. Area of focus is the application of particle beam accelerators (electron beam) in the support of the Gafcon Specialty Industrial Systems Business Line. This includes the Design and Construction of irradiation systems and facilities to support Water Water Treatment facilities (addressing PFAS/Forever Chemicals), BioPharma, Scientific, Technology, Food & Beverage Electronic \"Cold\" Pasteurization industries. Project Delivery Methods used are Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) and Progressive Design-Build (PDB). Major Projects to-date are- Client Confidential | Centralized Back Up Generator Plant and 60 MW Microgrid System (PV Solar and Long Duration Energy Storage)- Salton Sea Authority | Desert Shores Channels Restoration Project- Client Confidential | USDA Phytosanitary Treatment Facility - Project Oversight- Omaha Steaks International | Food Safety (Electronic \"Cold\" Pasteurization) Treatment Facility- Client Confidential | Risk Management Analysis of a Back Up Utility PlantMajor Business Development efforts to-date- Proposal team member for the Construction Manager as Advisor (CMa) Services proposal to DoE Fermilab for the Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility / Near Site Conventional Facilities (DUNE Program) effort. Proposal Team member with Joint Venture of Hill International and GEI Consultants, both are Sister companies. Among employees, I was selected as the Construction Manager to lead the team for the CMa Services proposed to DoE Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL).I report to, and brief to, C-Level Suite and Senior Leadership.

Education

• Archbishop Mitty High School

  College Preparatory

• University of Silicon Valley

  Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology

• The George Washington University School of Business

  Master of Science, Project Management