Cesar A Elias
Imperial Beach,CA
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager with extensive experience in the renewable energy sector, including four years in a sales role under a national sales manager. Proven track record in product knowledge, project management, and procurement, with the ability to thrive under pressure. Successfully managed key accounts and coordinated over 60 projects across wind, solar, and battery storage sectors, overseeing all phases from initial take-offs to completion, project procurements and owner-developer handoff. Dedicated team player eager to contribute to an organization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Ampacity
Monterey, CA
04.2025 - Current
- Led sales teams to deliver renewable energy projects on time and within budget.
- Cultivated strategic partnerships with vendors and manufacturers to enhance market competitiveness.
- Developed comprehensive bids for renewable energy projects, including wind, battery storage, solar, and data centers.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Ensured timely completion of projects while maintaining quality standards across all deliverables.
- Established best practices for pipeline management, increasing efficiency in deal closure processes.
- Spearheaded initiatives to enhance customer experience, resulting in higher satisfaction and retention rates.
Project Manager
WECS Renewables
Thousand Palms, CA
10.2022 - 03.2025
- Creating estimates, sales orders and purchase orders based bills of materials, and project schedules for Wind, Solar, and Battery Storage projects.
- Overseeing the assembly of bid proposals and specifications to ensure consistent messaging and organization.
- Securing quotes for various project components, and coordinating with a range of manufacturers and vendors.
- Achieving or surpassing established sales goals.
- Optimizing profit margins and service efficiency through strategic use of cross-docking, transfers, and drop-shipping.
- Securing competitive pricing from vendors, coordinating deliveries, and expediting deliveries when necessary.
- Negotiating vendor contracts, coordinating and expediting deliveries to meet project timelines.
- Conducting price and contract negotiations with focus customers.
- Responding to customer inquiries in a timely manner (RMA, delivery status, tracking information, billings, credit status), resolving shipping or invoicing problems, and supporting liability determination with the help of cross-functional teams.
- Planning and managing time and resources for effective coverage of territory, communications, and other responsibilities. Adhering to all budget guidelines.
Wind Turbine Technician II
Vestas
Mojave, CA
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Executing comprehensive inspections and maintenance procedures on turbine towers, blades, and nacelles.
- Identifying and rectifying mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic malfunctions through expert diagnosis and repair.
- Substituting worn or malfunctioning components with replacements.
- Collaborating effectively with team members and field experts to ensure optimal performance.
- Upholding stringent safety regulations in all maintenance practices to ensure a safe working environment.
- Conducting major component replacements at tower heights to maintain consistent production levels.
- Conducted routine maintenance and troubleshooting on wind turbine systems, employing advanced diagnostic tools to identify issues and reduce downtime by 15%, thus increasing operational efficiency.
19 KILO – Armor Crewman
United States Army
El Paso, Texas
06.2017 - 10.2020
- Served as the Arms Room NCOIC in an Armor battalion, providing support to over 200 Soldiers. Collaborated with leadership to ensure seamless deployment and redeployment operations. Assumed responsibility for the accountability and maintenance of over $10 million worth of sensitive inventory.
- During an overseas deployment, I was entrusted with the critical task of managing the unit’s arms room. My role involved meticulous organization and maintenance of the vault, ensuring all equipment was accounted for and in optimal condition. Upon the arrival of the replacement unit, I facilitated a comprehensive and successful handover, demonstrating my commitment to continuity and efficiency in operations.
- Utilized advanced communication systems to accurately receive and disseminate strategic directives in combat scenarios.
- Supervised soldiers, provided practical leadership guidance, exemplified role model behavior, upheld unit standards, and facilitated mentoring initiatives.
- Operated and maintained advanced M1 Abrams tank systems, ensuring 100% operational readiness and achieving a 95% success rate in live-fire training exercises over a 2-year period.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Laurus College
San Diego, CA10.2028
Skills
- Project Management
- Project Procurement
- Renewable product knowledge
- Microsoft Office and Excel
- Medium voltage material expert
- Customer Service
- NetSuite (Oracle)
- Quickbooks
- Project planning
Websites
Certification
- Adult First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross, 2023
- Wind Turbine Technician Cert, Air Streams Renewables, 2022
- Electrician Technician, UEI College, 2022
- Security clearance(SC), U.S Army, 2018–Current
Timeline
Project Manager
Ampacity
04.2025 - Current
Project Manager
WECS Renewables
10.2022 - 03.2025
Wind Turbine Technician II
Vestas
08.2021 - 10.2022
19 KILO – Armor Crewman
United States Army
06.2017 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Laurus College