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Jafet Castro

@jafetcastro

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Workplace & operations leader driving people-centered environments, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Costa Rica

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role where I can lead workplace strategy and facilities operations, drive sustainability and wellbeing programs, manage capital projects, and scale automation to improve employee experience and operational efficiency.

I am a workplace experience and operations leader with 6+ years designing and managing people-centered environments within multinational organizations. I combine strategic thinking and hands-on execution across facilities management, employee experience, and organizational transformation.

At AstraZeneca Costa Rica I managed a $1.8M annual operations budget for a +4,500 m² site, led a ~$2M CAPEX new office floor project, and delivered a $300K HVAC overhaul that improved comfort and reduced energy use. I also built a facilities automation ecosystem using Power Apps, Power BI and Power Automate to enable data-driven decision making.

I created and led the Global Wellbeing Ambassadors program, co-led AstraZeneca’s Global Finance Excellence Award initiative, and drove Ecological Blue Flag (PBAE) certifications through sustainability programs. Previously I managed operations and EHS, delivered recurring civil construction projects, and executed community infrastructure projects including innovative, sustainable housing and drainage solutions.

I hold an MBA and a B.Sc. in Construction Engineering, and I am pursuing PMP certification. I seek roles where I can blend facilities and workplace strategy, project delivery, and sustainability to create inclusive, high-performing environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Facilities Manager

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AstraZeneca

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Led workplace experience and operations for 400+ employees, managing a $1.8M annual budget and delivering a $2M CAPEX office floor project, sustainability certifications, and a $300K HVAC overhaul on time and within budget.

Facilities Management Budget Management Capital Projects Sustainability Power BI Vendor Management Change Management

Sr. Operations Manager

Publisolutions Electromecánica S.A.

Mar 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 5 months)

Oversaw operations for a key Edwards LifeSciences account, delivering $40K–$60K/month civil projects, leading EHS compliance, and managing maintenance across two manufacturing plants (~25,000 m²).

Operations Management Civil Construction EHS Project Delivery Stakeholder Management Budgeting

Project Manager

Asociación de Desarrollo Integral de Playa Tamarindo

May 2021 - Feb 2022 (9 months)

Managed 20+ infrastructure and social projects, delivered a $133K sustainable housing complex and a $30.8K drainage project, and coordinated multi-stakeholder funding and municipal partners.

Project Management Budget Management Grant Management Community Engagement

Project Manager

On Process Technology

Apr 2020 - May 2021 (1 year 1 month)

Designed and implemented a digitalized PMO tracking system for Costa Rica, reducing manual effort and improving project visibility while managing time-critical remediation communications for global HPE clients.

PMO Project Tracking SLA Management Process Improvement

Construction Engineering Assistant

CDH Ingeniería S.R.L.

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)

Developed a Laser Scanning Station for APM Terminals in Moín, gaining practical experience in large-scale port infrastructure and logistics operations.

Construction Engineering Infrastructure Support Technical Documentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Project Management Institute

Project Management Professional, Project Management

Pursuing Project Management Professional (PMP) certification with expected completion in June 2026.

European Business School (EUDE)

Master of Business Administration, Administration, Commercial Management & Project Management

2021 - 2022

Completed an MBA focusing on Administration, Commercial Management, and Project Management.

Tecnológico de Costa Rica

Bachelor of Science, Construction Engineering

2014 - 2020

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering with coursework and project experience in large-scale infrastructure and construction technologies.