As a seasoned life sciences engineering and facilities management leader, Steven Lacerte joined Avison Young as a Principal in the Project Management Group. Steve focuses on managing projects in the life sciences sector, where he brings over 30 years of experience in the industry. Steve joins Avison Young from STV/DPM, a national engineering and owners project management firm, where he served as a Project Executive for life sciences clients.

Throughout his career, Steve has developed a deep understanding of the business objectives of companies in the drug discovery, pharmaceutical, and biotech industries in addition to procuring decades of managerial experience. As a leader in the facilities and engineering field, his expertise lies in delivering capital program and project management to ensure operational capabilities, facilities operation, and real estate management, implementing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and environmental and safety requirements.

Credentials & Affiliations 

University of Massachusetts at Lowell, M.S. Environmental Studies (Civil Engineering) & B.S. Health Education 

Fundamentals of Bio-processing for Engineers, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Leadership Development Program, Center for Creative Leadership, La Jolla, CA

OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Accreditation