Candidate Summary
This candidate brings over 20 years of experience in project and construction management, focusing on utility, commercial & industrial (C&I), and large-scale renewable energy projects. With a solid technical background and leadership experience, the candidate has overseen the successful execution of approximately 3GW of renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, battery storage, and substations. Their expertise spans project initiation, planning, execution, and closeout, with a proven ability to enhance policies, procedures, and best practices while meeting safety, budget, and schedule targets. The candidate has also played a significant role in recruiting and mentoring teams, promoting a culture of safety and efficiency, and maintaining high client satisfaction levels.
Types of Projects
The candidate has a comprehensive project portfolio that includes:
- Renewable Energy Projects: Management of large-scale wind, solar, and battery storage projects, from 1MW to 250MW+. These projects involve ground-mounted, rooftop, tracker, and canopy systems.
- Battery energy storage systems (BESS): Experience in managing stand-alone and integrated BESS projects, focusing on enhancing system reliability and performance.
- Utility Interconnection Projects: Managed the construction and interconnection of distributed generation systems, working closely with utilities to ensure seamless transitions and adherence to interconnection protocols.
- Substation Upgrades: Oversaw substation breaker and transformer replacement programs with a focus on minimizing service interruptions and maintaining a safe, efficient work environment.
- Commercial and Industrial EPC Projects: Led Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects, handling the entire project lifecycle from preconstruction to closeout, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and efficient resource allocation.
Types of Clients
The candidate has worked with a diverse range of clients, including:
- Utilities: Established strong relationships with key utilities, such as National Grid, NYSEG, EverSource, and PSE&G, ensuring smooth coordination for interconnection and large-scale energy projects.
- Commercial and Industrial Clients: Managed EPC contracts for C&I projects, ensuring that all stakeholder requirements were met, and delivering projects that exceeded client expectations.
- Government Agencies: Worked with public and private agencies on renewable energy initiatives, ensuring compliance with local and federal regulations.
- Contractors and Subcontractors: Vetted and collaborated with numerous EPC contractors and subcontractors to deliver high-quality projects, fostering long-term partnerships.
Education, Certifications, and Licenses
- Advanced Electronics and Avionics Training (U.S. Navy): Completed extensive technical and leadership training, which laid the foundation for the candidate’s proficiency in managing complex systems and technical projects.
- Project Management Certification: Currently pursuing a PMP certification with an exam date scheduled for September 2024, enhancing their project management credentials.
- Procore Project Management Certifications: Certified as a Procore project manager and administrator, reflecting strong proficiency in managing projects using industry-leading software.
- OSHA 10 and 30 Safety Courses: Completed certifications that ensure a deep understanding of safety protocols in construction and project execution environments.
- Other Technical Certifications: The candidate holds additional technical certifications, including advanced safety training (NERC/FERC), Microsoft Project, SAP, and proprietary electronic equipment certifications, reflecting a well-rounded technical aptitude across various systems.
This candidate's extensive experience, industry knowledge, and commitment to safety and quality make them an exceptional choice for senior project management or executive-level roles in the renewable energy and utility sectors.