Enrique Romero
About Enrique Romero
Enrique Romero is a Senior Project Manager specializing in capital projects at Instil Bio, with a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in project management within the construction and biotechnology sectors.
Work at Instil Bio
Enrique Romero has been serving as a Senior Project Manager for Capital Projects at Instil Bio since 2021. In this role, he oversees various capital projects within the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. His responsibilities include managing project timelines, budgets, and ensuring compliance with project specifications. He applies his extensive experience in project management to deliver results that align with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at PCL Construction
Enrique Romero worked at PCL Construction in various capacities from 2011 to 2013. He held the position of Project Engineer for four months in 2013 and for one month in 2011, both in the Bakersfield, California area. Additionally, he served as a Field Engineer for three months in 2011 in McKittrick, CA, and for another three months in 2012 in Taft, CA. His roles involved monitoring project progress and collaborating with teams to ensure project delivery.
Experience at Gilead Sciences
From 2014 to 2021, Enrique Romero worked as a Project Engineer and Project Manager at Gilead Sciences in Foster City, California. During his tenure, he managed various projects, focusing on ensuring that they met the required specifications and timelines. His experience at Gilead Sciences contributed to his expertise in managing complex projects in the biotechnology sector.
Education and Expertise
Enrique Romero earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering from San Jose State University, where he studied from 2008 to 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in project management, particularly in environments requiring knowledge of GMP and lab facilities. He has developed a working knowledge of techniques, drawings, specifications, and building materials relevant to his field.
Project Management Skills
Enrique Romero has demonstrated expertise in managing capital projects, particularly in GMP spaces. He is skilled in monitoring and reporting on project budgets, schedules, and contractor scopes on a weekly basis. Notably, he successfully delivered a 30,000 square foot facility ahead of schedule and under budget by collaborating with cross-functional teams. He has also developed execution strategies for the commissioning and qualification of process equipment in commercial manufacturing facilities.