Jose Velez has a diverse work experience spanning several roles and companies. Jose most recently worked as the Director of Operations at Howard L. Zimmerman Architects & Engineers, D.P.C., where they collaborated with the Executive Director of Operations to enhance operating efficiency and implement plans for company growth. Prior to this, they served as an Operations Manager at the same company, working closely with the Executive Director to identify strategies and protocols to improve operations.
Before joining Howard L. Zimmerman, Velez worked at CANY, where they held the position of Deputy Quality Manager. In this role, they managed research, development, and implementation projects, overseeing project planning and reporting on performance. Jose also worked as a Project Filing Coordinator, collaborating with Project Managers and Vice Presidents to ensure project activities met cost, schedule, and quality standards.
Velez's early experience includes working as an Operations Manager at the North American headquarters of UBS Investment Bank, where they supervised a large staff and conducted training classes.
Overall, Velez's work experience demonstrates their expertise in operations management, project planning, and leadership.
Jose Velez holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management, General from SUNY Empire State College. Jose has obtained multiple certifications from LinkedIn, including "The Future Of Workplace Learning", "What You Need to Know to Get Started with Your Training Program", "Construction Management Foundations", "Construction Management: Introduction to Lean Construction", "Construction Management: Managing Risk", "Construction Management: Planning and Scheduling", "Construction Management: Reading Drawings & Specifications", "Construction Management: Safety & Health", "Construction Management: Technology on the Jobsite", "Excel Essential Training (Office 365)", "Change Management Foundations", "Business Analysis Foundations: Competencies", and "Learning Data Analytics".
Howard L. Zimmerman Architects & Engineers, D.P.C.
Buildings are our passion, new and old, inside and out. Founded in 1981, Howard L. Zimmerman, AIA, organized a professional team of architects, engineers and designers as well as technical, material, building systems specialists who are expert in façade restoration, interior and exterior rehabilitation, MEP and structural engineering, historic preservation, and roof inspection and repair. Howard's philosophy of personal relationships and stellar service, has resulted in a long-standing reputation as a go-to architectural resource focused on the building as an operational unit. Howard L. Zimmerman Architects & Engineers, D.P.C. (HLZAE) understands the design and technical needs of new and older buildings, with special focus on their exterior façades and building systems. Our goal is to provide you with the highest quality professional architectural and engineering services with the firm's unwavering commitment to preserving a structure's design integrity. HLZAE is a full-service architectural firm with over 40 years of experience serving residential, commercial, and industrial properties in all aspects of exterior and interior building design, building renovation, and forensic investigation. The firm also offers interior design services for apartments, lobbies, and common areas. At HLZAE, we address the maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation needs of existing buildings. Our primary responsibility is to assess, evaluate and analyze buildings, estimate costs, produce schedules, research materials, codes and methods, prepare specifications, and resolve complex construction challenges and defect litigation issues. Through our commitment to understanding exterior façades and appurtenances as well as the interior building systems and structure, we provide our clients with a thorough analysis and evaluation upon which they can base their construction, restoration and rehabilitation decisions. HLZAE is Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for 2022.