Brandon Stokes
Chico,CA
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable Project Manager with extensive expertise in overseeing complex projects and ensuring timely delivery. Strong focus on team collaboration fosters a results-driven environment, complemented by a reputation for reliability, leadership, and effective communication. Recognized for exceptional leadership in emergency infrastructure restoration, alongside a steadfast commitment to continuous process improvement. Proficient in strategic planning, budget management, and risk assessment, with an emphasis on adapting to changing needs while driving team success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
City of Chico – Public Works Engineering Department
02.2025 - Current
- Oversee a portfolio of capital projects including sewer trunklines, water pollution control plant rehabilitation, and complete street reconstruction.
- Manage full project lifecycle including scope development, PS&E preparation, consultant selection, CEQA/NEPA review, ROW coordination, bidding, and closeout.
- Lead SOP development for capital projects, aligning workflows with evolving policy and hazard planning guidance.
- Coordinate with permitting agencies including Caltrans, CVFPB, USACE, CDFW, USFS, CPUC, and local jurisdictions to maintain schedule and compliance.
- Present project updates to City Council and stakeholders; manage field coordination, change orders, and budget tracking using tools like Smartsheet, Oracle, Salesforce, GIS, and AutoCAD.
Network Project Manager
Comcast Cable
12.2006 - 02.2025
- Directed regional disaster recovery and utility rebuild efforts, including a five-year lead role in Camp Fire response and undergrounding in coordination with local agencies and Cal OES.
- Oversaw multimillion-dollar infrastructure projects funded by internal capital programs, managing contractors, permitting, restoration logistics, and QA/QC.
- Built strong interagency relationships with PG&E, city/county governments, CPUC, and emergency responders.
- Delivered results under emergency conditions by balancing field urgency with compliance and coordination challenges.
- Standardized documentation, reporting, and contractor interface processes using Salesforce, Polaris, and AutoCAD.
Education
High School Diploma -
Manzano High School
Albuquerque05-2000
Skills
- Utility undergrounding expertise
- Regulatory permitting proficiency
- Disaster recovery management
- Contract oversight
- Project development and closeout
- Interagency collaboration expertise
- Operating Procedure Development & Process Improvement
- Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Project planning and development
- Project scheduling
- Stakeholder communications
- Budgeting and forecasting
Certification
- ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System | FEMA Emergency Management Institute | Online | 2024-12
- NIMS 700: National Incident Management System | FEMA Emergency Management Institute | Online | 2025-02
- Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Certificate | National Institute of Crime Prevention | Online | 2025-06
- Project Management Certification | Comcast University | Internal Corporate Training | 2014-04
- Tactics in Communication Certification | Comcast University | Internal Corporate Training | 2007-08
Timeline
Project Manager
City of Chico – Public Works Engineering Department
02.2025 - Current
Network Project Manager
Comcast Cable
12.2006 - 02.2025
High School Diploma -
Manzano High School
Awards
Comcast West Division Elite Award (2019) - Recognized for leading post-disaster utility restoration during the Paradise, CA Camp Fire.
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