Andres Pareja
About Andres Pareja
Andres Pareja is the Regional Facilities Leader at Arup, overseeing 14 locations in the Americas Region.
Company
Andres Pareja currently works at Arup as the Regional Facilities Leader. He has been with the company since 2018 in New York. Arup is a global consultancy known for its engineering, design, planning, and project management services. In his role, Pareja oversees various operational aspects and ensures the functionality of multiple locations within the Americas region.
Title
As the Regional Facilities Leader at Arup, Andres Pareja is responsible for the operability and functionality of 14 locations across the Americas. His role involves managing expansion projects, build-outs, leasehold improvements, and serving as the key contact for real estate negotiations. Pareja also forecasts and administers regional capital and operational budgets while ensuring the standardization and implementation of workplace guidelines.
Education and Expertise
Andres Pareja holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Civil Engineering from Escuela de Ingeniería de Antioquia, where he studied from 1990 to 1995. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in facilities management, project coordination, and real estate negotiations. His expertise spans over multiple geographical regions, including New York, Sydney, San Diego, and Toronto.
Work Background
Andres Pareja has a diverse work background with extensive experience in facilities management and project coordination. He served as the Global Facilities Director at General Assembly in New York from 2015 to 2017. Before that, Pareja held various roles at JLL as a Facilities Manager from 2005 to 2015, covering areas like Greater New York City, Sydney, and Greater San Diego. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Project Coordinator at Procter & Gamble in Toronto and as the Chief Risk Engineer at Seguros Bolívar S.A. in Colombia.