Results-oriented Construction Manager with more than 5 years of experience in solar industry. Demonstrated to manage and deliver projects on time and within budget. Extensive knowledge of supply chain, financial operations and employee relations. Entrepreneurial mindset and skilled in developing trusted relationships.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Energy Construction Project Manager
Prologis
02.2023 - Current
Manage, supervise, and coordinate with EPC partners as well as their multiple subcontractors/installers to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance including, but not limited to local, state, and federal AHJ's, Utilities, Customers, and Prologis' own requirements throughout the Project
Manage construction related contracting, deliverables, schedules, and change order reviews, from project engineering through construction and commissioning
Lead project schedule reviews and drive communication to project leadership when risk areas are identified, with appropriate mitigation plans to assure on time delivery
Review and manage technical specifications, designs, scopes of work, costs, commissioning reports and other energy related documents as well as reviewing and responding to Contractor RFIs
Mayor contribution Tax Benefits $ 8,742, 280.00 dlls.
Project Manager
Strata Clean Energy
10.2022 - 02.2023
Managing 100MW solar construction projects from inception through project closeout
Full life cycle in developing, monitoring until the full scope of work is completed
Developed and implemented reporting metrics, resulting in improved decision making and a 15% increase in project success rate
Lead project schedule reviews and drive communication to project leadership when risk areas are identified, with appropriate mitigation plans to assure on time delivery
Perform ongoing schedule analysis, critical path analysis, earned value analysis, risk analysis reporting, evaluate, and recommend schedule improvements and opportunities
Ensure subcontractors are in compliance with all permits and laws, and mitigation measures on the project.
Project Manager
Nova Source Power Services
06.2019 - 09.2022
Planning and management of interdepartmental teams and subcontracts sources are responsible for the completion of projects that support the operations
Managed project performance against established cost and scheduled targets, providing timely reporting and project status, maintained command and controls of project scope and identified potential problems that might occur on projects and how those problems could impede project success
Mayor Contribution; Delivered over 4.5 M in revenue, cost avoidance/cost savings initiatives
Reduce project scope, cheaper sources.
Senior Buyer
Hydro Systems
12.2016 - 02.2018
RFQs, negotiation prices, annual purchasing, availability and delivery schedule, and review bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority
Search inventory records or warehouses to determine if the material on hand covers the production schedule
Worked in a cross-functional team to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and take corrective actions as needed
Copper, steel, aluminum, sensors, hydraulic systems
Major projects included : Planning and running strategy documentation while working closely with operations, new product development, procurement, and engineering
Implemented recommended enhancements to improve policies and procedures
SME for SAP reporting and forecasting; helping to improve year-end financials by implementing stronger order management policies
Mayor Contribution : Strategically planned each contract saving company over $280,000 annually.
Senior Project Buyer Supervisor
Magna Exteriors
06.2013 - 05.2016
Purchasing products and services at convenient prices; making sure Ford has the input needed to run its activity
Analyzing procurement needs, taking orders, liaising with suppliers, negotiating prices, checking stocks, and recruiting and training procurement staff
Bumpers, sensors, headlamps, foglamps & harness
Major projects included : Embedded resource at Ford Motor Co plant supervising employees and project responsibilities to ensure successful completion of a goal, while focusing on cost savings without sacrificing quality (PPAP, PPS, PPM)
Forecasting future demand to control inventory levels
Responsible for production planning while working closely with supply chain planning to understand demand forecast drivers while providing monthly metrics to the S&OP process
Leverage SAP to create and release purchase orders for all packing and raw materials needed to support scheduled production
Hold vendors accountable to ensure material delivery on a timely basis
Manage materials inventory levels across the network to ensure material availability, safety stock, and floor footprint; with a focus on increasing inventory accuracy through the cycle count process while identifying root causes and making improvements in discrepancies
Mayor Contribution : Implementation of NAFTA to apply for duty-free Border Trade
Savings of $150,000 annually
Savings of $450,000 annually, the design process of fixtures to manufacture the front and raw bumpers.
Senior Buyer
Leoni Wiring Systems
08.2008 - 06.2013
Forecasting future demand to control inventory levels
Negotiated and established pricing with regional vendors, hence partly eliminating the bid to buy process, which reduced costs and the number of steps to procure parts
Drive Supplier Review Meetings with key suppliers and senior level Align stakeholders and provide input on performance and future needs/strategic planning
Worked with suppliers to help mitigate issues/or risks including on-time deliveries, invoicing, and financial risks
Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Mayor Contribution : Saved organization $250,000 by returning obsolete parts and assemblies back to suppliers.
Commodity Manager
Nova Source Power Services
Develop and implement a global sourcing plan with specific negotiation strategies to achieve cost, supply assurance, and risk mitigation objectives
Solar Panels, Solar Racking, Inverters, AC/DC Components
Lead commercial negotiations with managed supply partners
Coordinate aggregation of forecasted spending for supplier forecasting and leveraging for cost reduction
Proactively manage supplier base ensuring supply with no adverse impact on operations/ BUs
Mayor Contribution : Savings 2021 $638,500 Warranties agreements, pricing agreements, inventory reduction, developed new vendors.