Grace Gamero

Strategic Operations & Infrastructure

Grace Gamero

Turning complexity into operational excellence for residential developers. 25+ years transforming how housing gets built across the Americas.

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25+

Years of Leadership

3,000

Housing Units / Year

11

Concurrent Projects

29,100+

Homes Delivered

About

Strategic Operations Executive

With 25+ years of experience directing multi-site residential development portfolios delivering approximately 3,000 housing units annually, I specialize in operational transformation, financial performance optimization, and leadership of distributed teams within matrix organizations. I align operational execution with strategic business goals to drive profitability, efficiency, and scalable growth.

Expertise

Core Competencies

Strategic Leadership

  • ◆Operations Strategy
  • ◆Business Transformation
  • ◆PMO Governance

Operational Excellence

  • ◆Process Optimization
  • ◆Lean Methodologies
  • ◆Risk Management

Financial Oversight

  • ◆P&L Management
  • ◆Cost Control
  • ◆ROI Protection

Organizational Leadership

  • ◆High-Performance Culture
  • ◆Distributed Teams
  • ◆Matrix Organizations

Career

Professional Experience

Current

Strategic Operations Consultant

Independent Strategic Consulting

– Present

  • Providing strategic advisory for infrastructure and real estate firms, focusing on operational transformation and scalability.
  • Partnering with executive leadership to bridge the gap between corporate vision and field execution.
  • Designing and auditing operational frameworks to improve efficiency and mitigate enterprise risk.
  • Coaching leadership teams to foster high-performance cultures and data-driven decision-making.

Director of Construction & Operations

Vivo Grupo Inmobiliario

Regional oversight across Southeast Mexico

–

  • Directed operations for a residential developer with 29,100+ homes delivered.
  • Managed a portfolio of 11 concurrent projects delivering ~3,000 housing units annually.
  • Acted as operational right-hand to the CEO, reporting performance metrics, risks, and delivery forecasts.

22%

Efficiency Improvement

18%

Cost Reduction

  • Led financial planning, budget monitoring, and cash flow strategy to protect project ROI.
  • Implemented Lean operational frameworks, including SOPs and KPI tracking systems.
  • Built and mentored a matrix operations structure coordinating project directors and engineering teams.

Technical & Corporate Operations

Vivo Grupo Inmobiliario

Progressive leadership roles across Southeast Mexico

–

Evolved from field execution to corporate technical oversight, building deep expertise across the full project lifecycle:

Operational & Supply Chain

End-to-end supply chain, logistics, and warehouse operations management.

Technical & Design Oversight

Architectural and executive design coordination from conception to handover.

Financial & Cost Control

Budgeting, cost estimation, change management, and margin protection.

Audit & Quality Assurance

Site inspections, internal audits, and construction verification.

Strategic Procurement

High-stakes negotiations with contractors and suppliers across matrix teams.

Prior Leadership & Technical Experience

–

State Technical Manager

2009 – 2010

Mexican Chamber of the Construction Industry (CMIC)

Represented the construction sector before municipal planning councils. Coordinated training and certification programs for construction professionals.

Technical Office Manager

2006 – 2009

Grupo Syasa

Managed technical and financial planning for vertical residential developments in Cancun's Hotel Zone. Prepared technical proposals, bids, and economic feasibility analyses.

Cost, Planning & Budget Manager

2001 – 2006

Grupo Codecasa

Managed technical and financial documentation for public infrastructure projects. Participated in the Cozumel International Airport expansion, supervising civil works and finishes.

Credentials

Education & Executive Development

IPADE Business School

Senior Management Program (AD)

Harvard Case Method Methodology

MIT Professional Education

Women in Leadership

2024

International Six Sigma Institute

Lean Six Sigma White Belt

2025

ICAMI

Executive Development Program

Universidad Anahuac

Advanced Managerial Skills Diploma

PMI Houston Chapter

Active Member

Project Management Institute

Tools & Languages

Technology & Languages

Business Intelligence

Data-Driven Decision MakingPower BI (Visualization & Analysis)

ERP & Cost Control

EnkontrolNeodataOpusERP Systems

Project Management & Operations

JiraTrelloZohoAutoCADProcorePrimavera P6AgileLean Frameworks

Productivity & Collaboration

Microsoft 365 (Expert)SlackGanttTeam Leadership Software

Languages

ES

Spanish

Native

EN

English

Professional Working Proficiency

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What do you specialize in?

I specialize in strategic operations leadership, operational transformation, and multi-site residential development management. With 25+ years of experience, I direct portfolios delivering approximately 3,000 housing units annually, focusing on P&L management, Lean methodologies, and leadership of distributed teams within matrix organizations.

Where are you based?

I'm based in Houston, Texas. I have extensive experience working across Mexico and the United States, with regional oversight across Southeast Mexico during my tenure at Vivo Grupo Inmobiliario.

What industries do you work in?

I work in residential development, construction operations, and real estate infrastructure. I provide strategic consulting for infrastructure and real estate firms, focusing on operational transformation, scalability, and executive coaching.

What are your key achievements?

I achieved a 22% improvement in operational efficiency and 18% cost reduction at Vivo Grupo Inmobiliario. I managed a portfolio of 11 concurrent projects delivering ~3,000 housing units annually, with oversight of 29,100+ homes delivered.

What education and credentials do you hold?

I hold a Senior Management Program (AD) from IPADE Business School using the Harvard Case Method, a Women in Leadership certificate from MIT Professional Education (2024), a Lean Six Sigma White Belt from the International Six Sigma Institute (2025), an Executive Development Program from ICAMI, and an Advanced Managerial Skills Diploma from Universidad Anahuac.

Let's Connect

Ready to Transform Your Operations?

Whether you're looking to optimize your development pipeline, strengthen your operational framework, or scale your residential portfolio, I'd welcome the opportunity to discuss how I can help.

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Houston, Texas, United States