Jose Sanchez Navarro

Oversee technical facility management, HVAC, and infrastructure renewal for European Commission sites, including high-spec laboratory facilities.

Managed facility operations and technical infrastructure across 15,600+ m² of critical premises, including Data Centers and office sites. Critical Infrastructure & Maintenance: Coordinated multi-technical contractors, ensuring high-availability continuity, safety, and compliance for Data Center environments. Public Procurement: Drafted technical specs and tender docs for high-value EU contracts, including a €17M multi-technical maintenance framework. Supported modular Data Center expansion projects.

Directed the end-to-end development of two flagship hospital projects totaling €174M in budget (Vithas Barcelona: €101M; Vithas Valencia: €73M). End-to-End Delivery: Managed the full lifecycle, from architecture and procurement to utility infrastructure and legal/environmental licensing. Medical Integration: Supervised site logistics and installation for critical medical assets (MRIs, operating theaters, ICU). Cross-functional Leadership: Led cross-disciplinary teams to meet deadlines and standards.

Head of engineering and facility management for a major 50,000 m² hospital (300 beds, 14 ORs). Managed technical teams, CMMS systems, and site biosafety. Facility Operations: Oversaw preventive/corrective maintenance, energy efficiency, and regulatory compliance for critical installations. High-Impact Projects: Led complex upgrades without disrupting clinical activity, including a fire protection overhaul, a MRI Faraday room setup, and chillers replacement.

Dually served as Maintenance Engineer and Project Manager, overseeing contracts and civil works across public and healthcare facilities. Budget & Operations: Managed annual budgets, procurement, P&L, and safety/quality compliance. Led teams of up to 23 technicians. Project Execution: Directed multi-site refurbishments and infrastructure projects up to €580k, managing full lifecycles, subcontractor selection, technical planning, and client relations for key public contracts.