Gerard Castelli, PMP

Gerard Castelli has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Gerard currently holds the position of Vice President / Project Executive at Omran Holding Group since September 2019. Prior to this, they worked at CMS Corporation as a Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, and SSHO from April 2019 to July 2019. In their previous role as a Real Estate and Business Developer, they were self-employed from January 2016 to September 2018.

From August 2011 to December 2015, Gerard served as the Executive Vice President at Omran Holding Group, where they led the company's construction business and played a key role in building the brand as the leading Afghan design/construction company. Gerard implemented technology and processes to enhance collaboration between the site and HQ teams, and was the point of contact for clients and stakeholders. Gerard also led the integration of change orders and claims responses and successfully managed high-risk projects, including designs, renovations, and ground-up construction of hospitals, roads, utility systems, warehouses, and military facilities.

Before joining Omran Holding Group, Gerard worked as the USACE Program Manager Afghanistan at LTCCORP from June 2010 to August 2011. Gerard played a pivotal role in growing the company's USACE program in Afghanistan, expanding it from 1 project to 11 projects in less than a year. Gerard led a team of professionals in vetting subcontractors, developing proposals, awarding subcontracts, and managing construction.

Prior to that, Gerard worked as a Senior Project Manager at Toltest Inc from July 2006 to June 2010, where they developed and executed strategies to capture contracts. Gerard also served as a Staff Facility and Logistics Engineer at US Northern Command from September 2004 to June 2006, and as a Base Civil Engineer in the United States Air Force from July 2003 to September 2004. In this role, they oversaw facility and infrastructure systems support on an air base and managed the largest capital investment program among 8 pacific bases.

Overall, Gerard Castelli's work experience showcases their expertise in project management, construction, business development, and facility management in both the private and military sectors.

Gerard Castelli, PMP holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree (B.Arch.) from Kent State University. Gerard also completed a Masters degree in Engineering Management from the University of South Florida in the year 2000. In addition to their formal education, Gerard has obtained several certifications, including the LEED Green Associate from Green Business Certification, Inc. in September 2018, and the PMP certification from the Project Management Institute in August 2018. Gerard has also obtained various certifications from LinkedIn, such as BIM Manager: Managing BIM 360, Construction Management: Introduction to Lean Construction, Project Management Foundations: Communication, Project Management Foundations: Risk, Project Management Foundations: Stakeholders, and Construction Management: Technology on the Jobsite.