Hector D. Valdes Sr.

Hector D. Valdes Sr. is an experienced Senior Project Manager at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, with a tenure beginning in January 2001. In this role, Hector oversees Assistant Project Managers and continues to manage university capital projects, focusing on energy-saving upgrades, designer selection, contractor review, and construction oversight. Prior to this position, Hector served as a Project Engineer at the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance, where responsibilities included the renovation of state buildings and achieving LEED Gold Project certification. Hector's background also includes experience as a Mechanical Engineer at American Science & Engineering, Inc., and roles in education as a Teacher's Aid and GED Instructor. Hector holds multiple degrees from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, including a Master's in Engineering Management and certifications in Project Management and Energy Conversion.