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About Ernesto COLLAZO
Ernesto Collazo, Spinnaker Group – A Division of SOCOTEC’s Director of Commissioning came aboard the Spinnaker team in 2010. He has 35 years combined experience as a Mechanical Technician, Installer, Project Manager, HVAC Design Engineer and Commissioning Agent.
This combination of in-the-field experience and engineering-design background enables Ernesto to have a keen sense of knowledge regarding every aspect of project commissioning. Working on various types of projects -- including governmental, high-rise office and residential buildings, hotels, labs and hospitals -- has given Ernesto the skill set required for advanced Commissioning projects such as Palm Beach and Brevard School Districts, Torrey Pines Institute of Molecular Studies, college and university buildings, amongst others.
Ernesto has completed full Building Commissioning services for more than 40 LEED certified projects. Ernesto has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Jose Antonio Echeverria Higher Polytechnic Institute. He is fluent in English and Spanish. Originally from Cuba, Ernesto and his wife, Maritza, live in West Palm Beach.
Professional Experience
10+ YEARS WITH FIRM | 30+ YEARS IN INDUSTRY
Ernesto COLLAZO is a Director of Commissioning at SOCOTEC and has held various other positions within the organization since 2010. Prior to his current position, Mr. Collazo was a Vice-President of Commissioning at Spinnaker Group, Inc. which was acquired by SOCOTEC in 2023.
Qualifications
Education
- CxA / BS, Mechanical Engineering – Jose Antonio Echeverria Higher Polytechnic Institute, Havana, Cuba
Professional Registrations / Accreditations
- BSME and CxA (#620-1848)
Professional Affiliations
- United States Green Building Council (USGBC)
- American Institute of Architects (AIA)
- AABC Commissioning Group (ACG)
Practice Areas
- Project and Building Commissioning
- Green Building
- Mechanical / HVAC Design & Engineering