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Our project managers coordinate all activities related to the development of capital projects. We work closely with campus groups, administrators, and clients; architects, engineers, and related professional services; and various construction contractors and subcontractors to execute projects, within budget and on time.
Meet Our Team
Fernando Bedoya
- Associate Director, Capital Project Management
Fernando Bedoya is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing research lab renovation projects, dental suites, and other projects. He develops budgets models, coordinates schematic phases, maintains construction documents, executes the bidding and contract negotiations, and supervises all phases of construction.
Before joining Columbia University in 2010, Fernando spent more than a decade as a senior projects manager at Continuum Health Partners, including Beth Israel Medical Center and St. Luke-Roosevelt Hospital. While there, he worked on health-care and non-health-care projects with budgets ranging from $8 to $50 million. He reviewed and coordinated all architectural, engineering, and interior design documents to ensure their compliance with hospital policies and procedures for construction, fire and safety, and infection control, and as well as compliance with Department of Health, Department of Buildings, Fire Department, Joint Commission, and environmental building standards.
John Biggs
- Associate Director, CARE Crew
John Biggs joined Capital Project Management in 2025 as the associate director, overseeing the CARE Crew. In his role, John manages campus refresh initiatives and small-scale projects across all campus buildings. He also collaborates closely with departments including Facilities Operations, Engineering, Public Safety, IT, and Compliance.
Prior to this role, John served as associate director for Campus Life Safety & Regulatory Compliance, where he coordinated regulatory activities and oversaw site safety and compliance manager operations. John began his career at the medical center in 2011 in Public Safety, advancing to manager of technology and projects in 2013.
John is a certified fire safety director for the Allan Rosenfield Building and Russ Berrie Medical Science Pavilion and previously held that qualification for 15 years at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. He holds a bachelor’s degree in forensic psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Certifications
- New York City Fire Department Certificates of Fitness
- F-85 Certificates of Fitness as Fire Safety Director with Active Shooter and Medical Emergency Preparedness
- S-56 Certificate of Fitness as Construction Site Fire Safety Manager
- F-89 Certificate of Fitness as Fire Life and Safety Director for the Allan Rosenfield Building
- OSHA 10-Hour certification
- OSHA 30-Hour certification
- NYC Department of Buildings 4-Hour Supported Scaffold User
- NYC Department of Buildings Site Safety Coordinator
- NYS Division of Criminal Justice, General Topics Security Guard Instructor
- MOAB Training International, Management of Aggressive Behavior Instructor
- Numerous FEMA courses
Dejan Bratun
- Director, Capital Project Management
Dejan Bratun oversees all aspects of planning, design, construction, and project management for Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s various research, healthcare, and infrastructure projects. His recent project accomplishments include ColumbiaDoctors Tarrytown, College of Dental Medicine’s Center for Precision Dental Medicine, ColumbiaDoctors Radiology MRI Center, and numerous other research and healthcare projects.
Before joining Columbia University Irving Medical Center in 2012, Dejan practiced engineering at the New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) and HLW International. Some of his notable engineering projects include the CUIMC Taub Institute research space, the SUNY Health Science Center, the News America Marketing Data Center, and the NYC Transit Command Center.
He holds a BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Belgrade, an MBA from California State University, and an MS in construction administration from Columbia University. He specializes in institutional research and healthcare design and construction.
Certifications
- Licensed engineer in New York State
- LEED Accredited Professional for Building Design and Construction
Jorge Carnero
- Senior Project Manager, Capital Project Management
Jorge Carnero manages and coordinates all phases of major capital and middle-range construction projects, including design and budget development, project evaluation for feasibility and code conformance, bidding, construction, scheduling, quality control, project files, and financial status reports. He ensures that work is completed on time and within budget.
Jorge is an essential communicator, serving as an owner's representative with consultant architects, engineers, general contractors, construction managers, and other project vendors. He maintains a close working relationship with clients as well as maintenance and operations personnel, continuously informing them of the project status.
Before joining Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Jorge worked at several architectural firms in New York City as an assistant project architect. He holds a bachelor's degree in architecture from the City College of New York.
Lydia Hernandez
- Project Manager, Capital Project Management
Lydia Hernandez has 22 years experience in the construction industry as a senior electrical engineer and project manager. She has managed projects for NewYork-Presbyterian and fire alarm upgrade projects at Columbia’s John Jay Hall & McBain Hall student residences. Lydia is a graduate of Manhattan College with a Bachelor of Engineering degree.
Misa Radulov, RA
- Senior Project Manager, Capital Project Management
Misa Radulov is a licensed architect with more than 30 years of experience in architectural design, planning, and project management. He is known for user-centered design, careful planning, and clear communication that reduces disruption and gets results.
As senior project manager at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, he oversees a wide range of renovation and capital improvement projects, from design through construction. Since joining CUIMC in 2013, Misa has managed major efforts like the Vagelos Education Center and School of Nursing buildings and led complex renovations in occupied residential buildings—including life-safety upgrades and compliance work for Towers 1, 2, and 3.
He also serves as the lead project manager for the Office of Housing Services, directing the $2.75 million annual State of Good Repair budget to enhance CUIMC’s seven housing facilities. His projects have included electric vehicle charging stations, fitness room upgrades, and a centralized mailroom with smart lockers.
Lucy Riederer
- Project Manager, Capital Project Management
Lucy Riederer, AIA, LEED AP, is an architect working towards her license. She has NYC and NJ healthcare experience in capital project management, including real estate site feasibility analysis, lease, and CM contract negotiation. She previously completed a cGMP for Valley Health System in Paramus, NJ. She has worked for the Design and Construction Department as a project manager for Memorial Sloan Kettering and Montefiore Medical Center. Her architectural and Radiology experience includes working for Jeffrey Berman Architect and KPF.
Santia Valerio
- Project Manager, Capital Project Management
Santia Valerio joined the Capital Project Management team as an associate project manager in late 2017. She assists in the planning and coordination of campus improvement projects.
Before joining CPM, Santia spent five years as a project engineer on the mechanical, engineering, and plumbing (MEP) team of RAND Engineering & Architecture DPC, a restoration and renovation consulting firm. She received a BS in mechanical engineering with a minor in engineering design from Carnegie Mellon University.
Gabriel Villegas
- Senior Project Manager, Capital Project Management
Gabriel Villegas, AIA, LEED AP, is a licensed architect and the newest project manager in Capital Project Management. Before joining Columbia, Gabriel worked for Montefiore Medical Center as a project manager in The Bronx. He has worked on healthcare, residential and commercial projects in all stages of design, construction management, regulatory, and fire safety compliance.
Jerry Wang
- Senior Project Manager, Capital Project Management
Jerry Wang, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, is a licensed architect who has practiced in both Shanghai and New York. Before joining Columbia, Jerry was as a project architect in the Healthcare Studio at Perkins Eastman Architects. He has worked on a number of healthcare projects across New York City including the Memorial Sloan Kettering David H. Koch Center, and most recently served as the architectural project lead for New York City Health+Hospitals’ COVID-19 Center of Excellence in Bushwick.
His current projects include CUIMC's new Vagelos Innovation Laboratories, a ground up 9 story all-electric lab building and vivarium with community and meeting spaces included.
