Alexander Escobar

Project Manager & Estimator  ·  Glazing & Building Envelope

12 years in AEC: structural steel, glass & building envelope
46 smart glass adaptations
70+ projects, 4 countries
12 design-build glazing projects totaling $7M+ in contract value
Alex Escobar

"On any given project I might be drawing in CAD, working through a technical solution with an architect, negotiating with a supplier, or on site getting a project through to the finish line."

Alex

My Career

A career built across job sites, engineering offices, R&D labs, and product teams. From structural steel to glazing contractor to smart-glass product engineering to digital manufacturing. OSHA-10 · Certified ScrumMaster · Man-Lift & Fork-Lift · YKK Glaziers Training · ABC Safety & First Aid · Hot Dip Galvanized

2024
– Present
Founder & Product Development Manager
Papagayo, LLC — Chicago, IL

My own company. Building a line of learn-to-paint kits with a custom eCommerce platform, handling product design, packaging engineering, brand identity, web development, and content production. Launches Q3 2026.

2022
– 2023
Sr. Project Engineer, R&D
MxD (Manufacturing × Digital) — Chicago, IL

Public-private partnership dedicated to digitally modernizing U.S. manufacturing. Supported technical requirement definition across 7 sub-projects: posting public RFPs, evaluating vendor quotes, and awarding contracts. Managed subcontractors through implementation and completion of a $7.5M DoD-funded program.

2021–2022
& 2023–2024
Product Engineer
Halio, Inc. — Hayward, CA

Electrochromic smart glass for commercial buildings. Estimated ~25 RFPs with takeoffs, cost models, and ROI scenarios for architects and developers; ~12% win rate on projects from $100K to $5M. Adapted 46 products across 70+ projects in 4 countries. Designed cabling layouts routing from glass pigtail connectors through structural framing to centralized control systems.

2021
MS, Product Design & Development Management
Northwestern University
2019
– 2020
Lead Engineer
Katalyst Technologies — Evanston, IL

Engineering and IT consulting. Engaged directly with clients across manufacturing and construction, translating project requirements into engineering scopes and cost proposals for Skyline Windows, Putzmeister America, and Halio North America.

2014
– 2019
Project Manager / APM
Innovo Construction, LLC — Washington, DC

Division 8 glazing contractor. Estimated 17 projects, 4 awarded. Managed 12 design-build projects totaling $7M spanning curtainwall, storefront, and specialty glazing across the DC metro area. Coordinated with manufacturers and suppliers on submittals, compliance, and delivery.

2011
– 2014
Project Manager
Corposteel — Caracas, Venezuela

Structural steel contractor in Caracas. Estimated ~45 projects across sheds, conveyor belts, walkways, stairs, bridges, and pipe racks. Managed design, fabrication, and installation of 29 projects totaling 250+ tons for clients including Siemens, PepsiCo, and IPECA.

2010
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Universidad Simón Bolívar — Caracas, Venezuela