Bobby D. Harris III, PE
Eastvale,CA
Summary
Accomplished senior executive and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience leading high-performance teams in the utility, engineering, construction, and renewable energy industries. Skilled technical leader focused on driving sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and bottom-line results for shareholders and stakeholders.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder
American Solar Advantage
01.2016 - Current
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes.
- Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
Chief Executive Officer
American Solar Advantage
01.2016 - Current
- Spearheaded company growth from $0 - $40M in annual revenue,
- Responsible for 115 employees across sales, engineering, permitting, project management, warehouse, accounting, construction, and operations for residential, commercial, government, and non-profit solar installation projects.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
- Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
- Addressed employee and managerial concerns and implemented corrective actions to promote compliance.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
Founder & President
BDH Engineering & Construction
01.2009 - Current
- Spearheaded company growth from $0 - $300K in annual revenue,
- Responsible for 15 employees providing clients with engineering and construction support for utility transmission, distribution, substation, and photovoltaic projects.
- Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
- Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
Electric Field Manager
Riverside Public Utilities
02.2013 - 11.2015
- Managed a team of 62 staff members consisting of engineers, superintendents, business analyst, project managers, construction managers, technicians, journeyman-lineman, electricians, and clerical staff responsible for the construction and maintenance of all electrical utility facilities within Riverside, Ca..
- Performed quality control inspections on phases of field operations.
- Facilitated field operations through supervision and direction of field personnel.
- Monitored personnel performance to identify opportunities for improvement and develop solutions to productivity issues.
- Developed and implemented processes and strategies to achieve operational goals.
- Tracked key performance indicators and enforced quality control measures.
- Collaborated with multiple departments to meet operational deadlines.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
Principal Electrical Engineer
Riverside Public Utilities
05.2011 - 02.2013
- Managed a team of 37 staff members consisting of engineers, technicians, CAD drafters, business analyst, and clerical staff responsible for the design/design review of all transmission/distribution and solar photovoltaic projects within Riverside, Ca..
- Provided on-site engineering and technical services during installation and fielding processes.
- Evaluated electrical installations and systems to isolate faults and implement corrective actions.
- Estimated project costs and resource allocation to forecast budget requirements and monitor adherence.
- Developed engineering documentation detailing system requirements and diagnostic procedures.
- Mentored junior engineers and new hires in job-specific tasks and application of electrical processes.
Senior Electrical Engineer
Riverside Public Utilities
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Managed a team of 12 staff members consisting of engineers, technicians, CAD drafters, business analyst, and clerical staff responsible for the design/design review of customer-driven transmission/distribution and photovoltaic projects within Riverside, Ca.
- Mentored junior engineers and new hires in job-specific tasks and application of electrical processes.
- Coordinated design, tests and build activities between cross-functional teams.
- Reviewed specifications, drawings and project manuals.
- Applied appropriate engineering methods to project discipline standards.
- Improved methods for measurement, documentation and work flow management.
Substation Electrical Engineer
Black & Veatch
08.2008 - 08.2010
- Managed a team of 5 staff members consisting of engineers, technicians, and CAD drafters, responsible for the design/design review of client-driven transmission/distribution and electrical substation projects.
- Identified specific cables, fuses and circuit breakers required for assigned installations.
- Provided on-site engineering and technical services during installation and fielding processes.
- Evaluated electrical installations and systems to isolate faults and implement corrective actions.
- Inspected completed installations to observe operations and verify conformance to design and equipment specifications.
- Read and analyzed blueprints and project documentation to develop workflows and strategy.
- Mentored junior engineers and new hires in job-specific tasks and application of electrical processes.
- Conducted projects and performance presentations to clients and company executives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of California
Riverside, CA06.2002
Skills
- Strategy, Vision & Mission Planning
- Business Development
- Sales & Marketing Leadership
- Profitability & Cost Analysis
- Training &Development
- Project Management
- Construction Management
- Team Building & Performance Improvement
- Technology & Innovation
- Strong Oral & Written Communicator
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Workflow Development
Certification
Professional Engineer (PE) - 2009
Electrical Construction License (C10) - 2015
Timeline
Founder
American Solar Advantage
01.2016 - Current
Chief Executive Officer
American Solar Advantage
01.2016 - Current
Electric Field Manager
Riverside Public Utilities
02.2013 - 11.2015
Principal Electrical Engineer
Riverside Public Utilities
05.2011 - 02.2013
Senior Electrical Engineer
Riverside Public Utilities
08.2010 - 05.2011
Founder & President
BDH Engineering & Construction
01.2009 - Current
Substation Electrical Engineer
Black & Veatch
08.2008 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of California
Professional Engineer (PE) - 2009
Electrical Construction License (C10) - 2015
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