Victor Cuzma
Sr Project Controls Manager @Thermo Fisher Scientific
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WORK HISTORY
Sr Project Controls Manager @Thermo Fisher Scientific
Greenville, NC, US
Lead a $1.2B+ GMP capital portfolio across North America, including greenfield manufacturing expansions aligned with FDA and corporate investment strategies.• Implement EVM, SAP R/3, and digital controls systems, reducing timeline overruns by 20% and improving forecasting accuracy.• Build and mentor high‑performing project controls teams across EPCMV delivery partners.• Ensure compliance with CQV lifecycle requirements (ASTM E2500, ISPE Baseline Guides).• Strengthen governance frameworks for cost, schedule, risk, and change management.
EDUCATION
National University of Engineering
M.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering, Thermal & Fluid Systems
Colegio Claretiano, Lima
Catholic Primary & High School
New Jersey Institute of Technology
M.Sc. - Engineering Management
National University of Engineering
B.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering
ABOUT VICTOR CUZMA
Senior Project Controls & Capital Programs Executive with 30+ years leading multibillion‑dollar industrial, energy, mining, and GMP manufacturing programs across North America, LATAM, Europe, and Asia.I specialize in bringing order, clarity, and predictability to complex capital portfolios — from greenfield pharmaceutical facilities to mining megaprojects, power generation assets, and regulated infrastructure. My leadership blends technical depth with strategic oversight, ensuring cost, schedule, risk, and quality governance across the full project lifecycle.My career spans EPC/EPCM delivery, owner’s‑rep leadership, and program controls management for global organizations including Thermo Fisher Scientific, Fluor, WSP, Aker Kvaerner, GE, AEP, SRP, and Covanta. I’ve built and led high‑performing multinational teams, implemented digital controls systems, and driven operational excellence in highly regulated environments (FDA, GMP/GxP, DOE, NRC).Today, I support organizations through both executive leadership roles and consulting engagements, helping them strengthen project controls frameworks, recover distressed projects, and scale capital programs with confidence.Core Strengths: • Capital Program Leadership (up to $4.8B)• Project Controls (Cost, Schedule, Risk, Change)• GMP Manufacturing & CQV Lifecycle (ASTM E2500, ISPE)• EPC/EPCM Delivery & Contractor Management• EVM, Primavera P6, SAP, Power BI, Predictive Analytics• Governance Frameworks, PMO Development, SOPs• Multinational Team Leadership & Mentorship• Stakeholder Engagement & Executive ReportingGlobal Experience: U.S, Peru, Chile, Mexico, Germany, Switzerland, Philippines, QatarLanguages: English & SpanishCredentials: M.Sc. Engineering Management (NJIT)| M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering (NUE)| PSP | EIT | PE (in progress)
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