BRADLEY HELPER
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Results-oriented professional with over 9 years of experience in overseeing the construction of natural gas combined cycle power plants for owner clients. Demonstrates strong adaptability and a proven ability to quickly acquire and apply new knowledge in dynamic environments. Committed to continuous learning and effectively managing change to drive project success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate - Engineering & Construction
Competitive Power Ventures
05.2023 - Current
- Bid Proposals: 1350 MW 2 – 1x1 Combined Cycle Natural Gas Power Plant (06/2024 - Current)
- Maintained accurate records of all submitted bids, including copies of proposal documents sent out and feedback received from contractors regarding their responses.
- Prepared presentations for review by senior management related to existing or prospective bids.
- Coordinated with key stakeholders to ensure that all necessary information was included in each bid.
- Supported bidding process by reviewing bids and proposals and responding to questions from bidders.
- Created templates for use in developing new bids or responding to requests for proposals.
- Provided ongoing support throughout the duration of a given project or contract term; addressed any issues that arose promptly while working towards achieving satisfactory resolutions.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts from across departments within the organization in order to provide comprehensive answers and responses when requested by customers.
- Renewable Construction – Photovoltaic (PV) 100 MWdc/80 MWac (05/2023 - 05/2024)
- Developed and tracked project milestones to drive on-time and on-budget project delivery.
- Participated in meetings with clients, contractors, vendors and other stakeholders regarding current projects.
- Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
- Conducted meetings and prepared reports to communicate project status with internal and external stakeholders.
- Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules, and funding.
- Procured and organized project documents, reports and files.
- Tracked project deliverables, keeping assignments on task and on budget.
Consultant
Competitive Power Ventures
05.2020 - 05.2023
- Provided management consulting services to owner client for the construction of a 1250 MW Combined Cycle Natural Gas Power Plant, appointed CPV Assistant Project Manager
- Services include assisting with administration, tracking, and forecasting cost reports, developed detailed project G&A budget tracker; and provided support to Asset Management with reviewing O&M Construction mobilization budget; aided in preparing project monthly asset management and investor reports
- Assisted Project Manager with evaluating and processing project change orders
- Other services include the oversight of the construction and engineering work performed by the EPC and OEM group
- Ensured that all contractors provided and met requirements for project insurance certifications and marine cargo insurance certifications
- Coordinated project permits compliance and project permit status reporting with regulatory agencies; oversaw site erosion and sediment control inspections
Consultant
Competitive Power Ventures
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided site identification and land acquisition consulting services to develop solar projects
- Services included contacting landowners for the potential property acquisition – performing due-diligence reviews for solar ordinances per county, community reception of previously proposed projects, and land-cost analysis – assessing potential sites from a constructability perspective – including egress/ingress points, evaluating the terrain, slopes, and grades of land, floodplains/watersheds, and wetland protection areas
Consultant
Competitive Power Ventures
02.2017 - 07.2019
- Provided management consulting services to owner client for the construction of 1050 MW Combined Cycle Natural Gas Power Plant
- Developed internal project metric curves for tracking EPC contractor progress and internal progress maps to track offsite lateral projects' progress
- Other services included oversight for the following aspects of the project: project controls (cost and schedule), remediation of a brownfield construction site, installation of 7 – mile raw water supply pipeline, 7 – mile reclaim water return pipeline, construction of Natural Gas Meter Station, installation of 1.2 – mile natural gas pipeline – monitoring project SWPP compliance – tracked all permits associated with the project
- Ensured that all contractors provided and met requirements for project insurance certifications and marine cargo insurance certifications
- The project earned Power Magazine’s “2020 Power Top Plant” award
Consultant
Competitive Power Ventures
09.2015 - 02.2017
- Provided management consulting services to owner client for the construction of 725 MW Combined Cycle Natural Gas Power Plant
- Services included oversight for the following aspects of the project: installation of 14 – mile raw water supply/reclaim water return pipeline, construction of a Natural Gas Meter and Regulator Station, and installation of 1.2 – mile natural gas pipeline
- Developed internal project metric curves for tracking EPC contractor progress, and internal progress maps for monitoring the progress of offsite lateral projects
- Provided document control for the owner's project SharePoint website
Education
B.S. - Economics, Energy Business and Finance
Pennsylvania State University
World Campus12-2025
A.A.S. - Construction Management Technology
College of Southern Maryland
01.2017
Skills
- Project Management
- Project Reviews
- Project Controls
- Commercial Resolutions
- Oracle P6 Professional
- MS Project
- Power Generation
- Utility-Scale Renewable Development
Websites
Certification
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- MDE Erosion and Sediment Control Responsible Personnel
- Primavera P6 Professional Foundations
Total Years Experience
9
Key Clients
- Competitive Power Ventures, Three Rivers Energy Center, 01/01/20, 12/31/23, 1250 MW 2 – 1x1 Combined Cycle Natural Gas Power Plant. Provided management consulting services to owner client for the construction.
- Competitive Power Ventures, Renewable Development – Photovoltaic (PV), 01/01/19, 12/31/20, Provided site identification and land acquisition consulting services to develop solar projects.
- Competitive Power Ventures, Fairview Energy Center, 01/01/17, 12/31/20, Provided management consulting services for the construction of 1050 MW Combined Cycle Natural Gas Power Plant.
- Competitive Power Ventures, St. Charles Energy Center, 01/01/15, 12/31/17, Provided management consulting services for the construction of 725 MW Combined Cycle Natural Gas Power Plant.
Timeline
Associate - Engineering & Construction
Competitive Power Ventures
05.2023 - Current
Consultant
Competitive Power Ventures
05.2020 - 05.2023
Consultant
Competitive Power Ventures
07.2019 - 03.2020
Consultant
Competitive Power Ventures
02.2017 - 07.2019
Consultant
Competitive Power Ventures
09.2015 - 02.2017
B.S. - Economics, Energy Business and Finance
Pennsylvania State University
A.A.S. - Construction Management Technology
College of Southern Maryland
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