Jedson Engineering
Les Castro has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Les began their career as a Project Engineer at International Paper in 1993, where they oversaw capital projects and provided comprehensive engineering services. In 1999, they joined DHL Express as a Project Manager, overseeing airport site development for the DHL/Airborne Express Integration Project. Les then joined Jacobs in 2008, where they held various roles including Senior Project Manager and Project Controls Manager. During their time at Jacobs, Les was responsible for creating a new Project Controls Department, managing a Project Controls team, and implementing best practices and systems. Les also played a key role in the construction of a $365M ceramic matrix composites facility for GE Aviation. In 2020, Les joined Duke Energy Corporation as a Principal Project Controls, where they implemented and managed project controls processes for a $201M natural gas pipeline installation project. Most recently, Les joined Jedson Engineering in 2022 as the Manager of Project Controls, where they are responsible for implementing and maintaining project controls for engineering and construction projects. Overall, Les Castro has extensive experience in project controls, project management, and engineering across a range of industries.
Les Castro attended the University of Cincinnati from 1988 to 1993, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering. In terms of additional certifications, they obtained the following: in February 2018, they became Procore Certified as an Engineer, Project Manager (Core Tools), and Project Manager (Project Management) from Procore Technologies. In May 2015, they also obtained the Procore Certified Associate certification from the same institution. Furthermore, Les acquired the OSHA 30 HOUR - CONSTRUCTION HEALTH & SAFETY certification from the U.S. Department of Labor in July 2009 and the Safety Trained Supervisor certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals in June 2009.
Jedson Engineering
Jedson Engineering is a privately owned, integrated engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCm) company that delivers projects that improve profitability. We partner with our clients to advance innovation into tomorrow. Through continuous improvement, we are always learning, trying, and searching for the best way. We believe in breakthroughs that drive the edge of innovation, doing great work, and in the power of partnership. At Jedson Engineering, we hire the best in the industry and empower them with the latest tools and technology to provide the best solution for our clients. We encourage a professional, enjoyable, and enriching environment that allows our employees to thrive. We actively seek forward-thinking, energetic individuals to join our integrated engineering firm. Our company consists of experienced professionals and new graduates. We also encourage and actively support promising college students engaged in our co-operative education programs to help further their education in a real-world environment and prepare a solid foundation on which to build their future careers. The entrepreneurial spirit of our company is evident in our day-to-day operations and enables talented people to take ownership of their own career paths and promotes individual creativity in a supportive team environment. Each person is valued in our company and empowered to provide our clients with high-quality, innovative solutions.