Results-oriented Program Manager enthusiastic about taking on new challenges. Successful at developing innovative strategies to capitalize on dynamic market conditions. Strategic planner and clear communicator with an adaptable approach. Accomplished Program Manager provides in-depth understanding of developing and implementing organizational strategies. Well-versed in spearheading new initiatives to support functional operations and project completion. Excellent aptitude for financial management, budgeting, procurement, and contracting. Proficient in managing logistics analysis, including inventory and supply chain performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Energy Program Manager
Department of Defense
Joint Base Lewis McChord
09.2019 - Current
Use the principles of servant leadership to lead 9 project managers through the annual execution of $350M of military construction projects
Create an environment of autonomy and accountability
Enable, support, and encourage project managers to use their strengths to overcome project challenges
Facilitate employee growth by assigning a varied workload and helping employees develop strategies to tackle complex problems
Responsible for reducing energy consumption, utility billing, energy savings contracts, energy performance, energy security, and renewable energy technology application
Oversee privatized electrical distribution system, water/wastewater system, and is working towards natural gas privatization
I oversee capital improvement projects to these systems and make recommendations to assure redundant access for the 6th biggest city in WA
Responsible for organizing and facilitating the complete construction process management for all managed developments, from planning through commissioning to delivery
Responsible for quality assurance and quality controls of large-scale mechanical, electrical and controls projects
Developed language for Washington House Bill 1589 towards energy decarbonization and military grids
Negotiates and coordinates budget objectives and construction activities across a large spectrum of stakeholders
Directs the acquisition and management of large numbers and types of contracts supporting Federal construction projects
Monitors progress and evaluates performance against contract requirements
Creates and briefs key leadership on costs, risk assessments, recommendations and status of large-scale construction projects
Develops Continuity of Operations (COOP) and energy resiliency plans aligned with critical missions
This includes development of micro-grid technology implementation and execution comparable to GSA’s smart building technology programs
Directs team on measurement and verifications (M&V) through spot measuring, Direct Digital Controls (DDC) trend data, and Digital Twins Projections
Oversees the Army Climate Strategy, nature-based climate solutions and grant development towards green hydrogen and AFFECT submittals.
Energy Program Manager
General Services Administration (GSA)
San Francisco, United States
03.2018 - 10.2019
Responsible for overall program management for Alternative Financed Energy Project (ESPC, UESC, PPA), and Energy Sustainability for General Service Administration, Region 9
Responsible for overall program management of energy-related projects, from the preliminary planning stage through design, construction, equipment installation, closeout stage, and annual Measurement and Verification (M&V) review and approval
Developed comprehensive energy management plans compliant with Executive Orders, Federal mandates and State regulations
Evaluated energy/utility projects to identify and verify performance in a variety of technical areas including absolute energy savings of pre-retrofit energy use; progress towards Federal Government goals for energy, water, fossil fuel, renewable energy and sustainability; financial and technical creativity, and ability to extend best practices to other Federal buildings
Audited energy/utility projects to assess energy savings and improved project economy through evaluation of many variables, including systems and technologies, owner involvement, occupant engagement, integrative design, no cost/low-cost energy conservation solutions
Ensured the region is actively participating and supporting the Green Proving Ground (GPG) program of new energy efficiency technologies by selecting buildings or projects that would be candidates based on the criteria
Works with the national GPG program manager to disseminate results of the GPG projects, sharing the positive and negative outcomes and identifying opportunities to expand the implementation of successful technologies and strategies, and to advise of those that are not recommended for expansion
Worked with the Building Operations and Maintenance, Regional Service Centers, the Energy Branch, Design and Construction, and other Divisions to ensure renovation and customer projects are integrated fully into the building operations and programs to maximize efficiency and ensure all necessary maintenance and repairs are being captured and incorporated into the appropriate service contracts
Collaborated with others, particularly the energy service companies and national laboratories, on how best to achieve maximum energy savings through technology adoption, process improvements, and risk management and share that information gained with other regions and GSA national energy program officials
Operated as a strategic liaison and business partner to identify and help implement tools and technologies that will benefit energy, water, and waste reduction targets
Developed and delivered energy savings and utility project presentations and demonstrations to leadership and all user levels
Actively participates in GSA business line meetings where energy reduction goals may be discussed or offered as a solution
Translates performance contracting terminology, goals and workflows to GSA business and organizational processes.
Senior Project Manager
General Services Administration (GSA)
San Francisco, United States
10.2016 - 03.2018
Served as advisor to Branch Chief and performs project management for the most complex renovation and ESPC projects
Served as the Senior Project Manager/Program Analyst for Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) projects
The ESPC is a multi-phased and multi-year program that will impact tenant activities
Provided design review, identifies energy savings projects, and other support activities to ensure energy efficiency measure and water conservation measures are incorporated into construction/repairs
Conducted energy audits, equipment condition and performance assessments, Energy Star evaluations, indoor environment assessments, and commissioning and retro-commissioning activities
Developed Energy Conservation Measure (ECM) scopes of work, schedules, and cost estimates for professional design services
Prepared cost estimates, specifications and drawings for construction and alteration projects
Managed projects to ensure quality completion on time and within budget
Utilizes and applies professional skills and abilities in the management of projects from a long-term perspective
Planned, directed and exercised management control for several large-sized construction projects
Leads multi-disciplinary projects teams consisting of architectural/engineering firms, construction management firms, and construction contractors in planning and establishing project goals and objectives, and monitoring progress
Oversaw and ensured the development and analysis of project requirements
Monitors project activities, direction, and decisions relative to development of master plan, site selection, design time, schedules, procurement, construction, move-in, and close-out
Communicated with stakeholders at all levels on matters relating to energy security goals, plans, and scope of proposed and approved projects to offer responses and solutions, and to establish commitments and ensure they are met
Acted as team lead for a body focused on resolving environmental, regulatory, bureaucratic, and stakeholder issues in order to get renewable energy projects approved, solicited and built
Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for $33M Energy Service Performance Contract (ESPC)
Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for $3.3M Construction Management (CM) contract for GSA's ESPC, solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and Utility Energy Services Contract (UESC) contract.
Energy Program Manager
Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW, Department of Navy)
San Diego, United States
10.2010 - 10.2016
Developed and manages all aspects of utilities, energy project and government compliance for energy regulations
Served as advisor to branch chief and performs project management for the most complex renovation and energy projects
Served as Energy Program Manager for all ESPC, UESC, Energy Conservation Investment Program (ECIP) and military construction (MILCON) projects
Provided design review, identifies energy savings projects, and other support activities to ensure energy efficiency measure and water conservation measures are incorporated into construction/repairs
Conducted energy audits, equipment condition and performance assessments, Energy Star evaluations, indoor environment assessments, and commissioning and retro-commissioning activities
Developed scopes of work, schedules, and cost estimates for professional design services
Prepared cost estimates, specifications and drawings for construction and alteration projects
Managed projects to ensure quality completion on time and within budget
Utilizes and applies professional skills and abilities in the management of projects from a long-term perspective
Planned, directed, and exercised management control for several medium sized construction projects
Leads multi-disciplinary projects teams consisting of architectural/engineering firms, construction management firms, and construction contractors in planning and establishing project goals and objectives, and monitoring progress
Oversaw and ensured the development and analysis of project requirements
Monitored project activities, direction, and decisions relative to development of master plan, site selection, design time, schedules, procurement, construction, move-in, and close-out.
Resource Efficiency Manager (REM)
Tetra Tech EMI
San Diego, United States
04.2008 - 10.2010
Spearheaded program which secured ~$2.4M for wastewater treatment plant in City of Richmond California Wastewater Treatment Plant and Naval Base Coronado
Conducted energy audits on over 3,000,000 square feet of government facility buildings in compliance of Executive Orders 13423 & 13514
Documents consisted of over ~$33M in energy conservation measures
Developed calculations for Building Simulation Models for energy calculations and assessments for multiple Requests for Proposals (RFP)
Calculations were for building envelope heat transfer mitigation insulation values, solar photovoltaic calculations, ground force heat pumps and thermodynamic HVAC efficiency calculations
Contractor to Fleet Readiness Center Southwest from Tetra Tech EM, Inc
Developed scope of work and secured funding of $1.5M for Energy Investment Conservation Project (ECIP) from government for solar photovoltaic, daylighting and major lighting projects for annual savings of over $300,000 per year
Created curriculum, recruited and trained Building Energy Monitors to assist in monitoring and reporting energy wastes to attain government mandated energy reduction goals
Reduced steam leaks, compressed air leaks and energy use in vacated buildings in the amount of $184,000 annually
Assisted in managing $8M dollar projects in energy projects through Utility Energy Conservation Projects (UESC) funding in boiler plants, chiller plants, major lighting retrofits, variable air volume (VAV) systems and HVAC projects
Created and managed Fleet Readiness Center Southwest first smart landscaping project, saving water and adding aesthetics and safety parallel to the Commanding Officer's Office
Advised on securing wasted steam during summer months of calibration laboratories, a cost savings of over $100,000 per year
Obtained funding, a resource crew and participated in energy audits of over 600,000 square feet of industrial space
This was a cost avoidance of over $200,000 for the audits and satisfied energy Executive Order mandate 13423
Secured over $600,000 in utility rebates
Created Life Cycle Cost Analysis, submitted for funding, and developed project scopes for over ~$30M in energy conservation projects.
National Energy Program Manager
Petco HQ
San Diego, United States
06.2005 - 04.2008
Monitor and communicate all energy usage for over 1,000 different sites in 50 different states
Setting targets for all energy reductions
Execute purchasing all energy commodities throughout deregulated markets
Conduct energy audits at multiple sites
Responsible for obtaining utility rebates for all utilities and municipalities
Developing and managing all energy and water conservation projects, as well as communicating success stories.
Education
B.S. Business Administration - Project Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Skills
Effective Project Management
Continuous Process Improvement
Project Development And Lifecycle
Project Implementation
Implementation Management
Strategic Plan Implementation
Systems Optimization
Infrastructure Solutions
Cost Estimates & Budgets
Contract Development
Contract Management
Project Status Reports
Construction Management
Accomplishments
McChord
Saved over $950,000/yr in no-cost/low-costs energy and water conservation measures. Measures included securing steam and compressed air leaks, implementing new Sequence of Operations (SOO) through the Direct Digital Controls (DDC) system and controlling tighter temperature set-points through the Naval Primary Standards Laboratories (NPSL).
Developed and executed $7.67M Utility Energy Service Contract (UESC) with San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) saving over 15,666 MMBtu ($796,077) annually.
Developed and managed all aspects of ESPCs & UESCs for NAVAIR, implementing over $100M in energy projects nationwide.
Managed $35M steam decentralization for the largest steam using tenant command on Naval Air Station, North Island (NASNI).
Premiered as one of the first starred Navy Energy Managers in the Navy energy outreach YouTube series, 'Navy Energy Warriors'.
Developed and negotiated all aspects of multiple Energy Service Performance Contracts utilizing both the Army Corps and Department of Energy Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicles. Notable projects included compressed air and steam decentralization, boiler and chiller plant retrofit, daylight harvesting, Direct Digital Control (DDC) upgrades, retro-commissioning projects, industrial process and data center upgrades. These measures saved $5.3M/yr to the Navy.
Contract Officer Representative (COR) and Contract Officer Technical Representative (COTR) for $60M in energy projects.
Initiated and managed $12M in Energy Conservation Investment Program (ECIP) projects including daylight harvesting, photovoltaic systems, solar thermal hot water and micro-turbines.
Conducted Investment Grade Audits (IGA) of over 3M square feet of space for project development and staying within the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA).
Over the course of six years, reduced 38.8% of energy intensity, water intensity by 34.9% and saved over $4.3M annually. Far exceeding Executive Order and EPact 2005 requirements.
Managed all program briefings to leadership including Commanding Officers (CO), Admirals and Senior Executive Service members.
Developed and implemented FRCSW first successful Building Energy Monitoring (BEM) program.
Spearheaded program which secured ~$2.4M for wastewater treatment plant in City of Richmond California Wastewater Treatment Plant and Naval Base Coronado.
Conducted energy audits on over 3,000,000 square feet of government facility buildings in compliance of Executive Orders 13423 & 13514. Documents consisted of over ~$33M in energy conservation measures.
Developed calculations for Building Simulation Models for energy calculations and assessments for multiple Requests for Proposals (RFP). Calculations were for building envelope heat transfer mitigation insulation values, solar photovoltaic calculations, ground force heat pumps and thermodynamic HVAC efficiency calculations.
Developed scope of work and secured funding of $1.5M for Energy Investment Conservation Project (ECIP) from government for solar photovoltaic, daylighting and major lighting projects for annual savings of over $300,000 per year.
Created curriculum, recruited and trained Building Energy Monitors to assist in monitoring and reporting energy wastes to attain government mandated energy reduction goals.
Reduced steam leaks, compressed air leaks and energy use in vacated buildings in the amount of $184,000 annually.
Assisted in managing $8M dollar projects in energy projects through Utility Energy Conservation Projects (UESC) funding in boiler plants, chiller plants, major lighting retrofits, variable air volume (VAV) systems and HVAC projects.
Created and managed Fleet Readiness Center Southwest first smart landscaping project, saving water and adding aesthetics and safety parallel to the Commanding Officer's Office.
Advised on securing wasted steam during summer months of calibration laboratories, a cost savings of over $100,000 per year.
Obtained funding, a resource crew and participated in energy audits of over 600,000 square feet of industrial space. This was a cost avoidance of over $200,000 for the audits and satisfied energy Executive Order mandate 13423.
Secured over $600,000 in utility rebates.
Created Life Cycle Cost Analysis, submitted for funding, and developed project scopes for over ~$30M in energy conservation projects.
Monitor and communicate all energy usage for over 1,000 different sites in 50 different states.
Setting targets for all energy reductions
Execute purchasing all energy commodities throughout deregulated markets
Conduct energy audits at multiple sites
Responsible for obtaining utility rebates for all utilities and municipalities
Developing and managing all energy and water conservation projects, as well as communicating success stories
Certification
Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
Certified Energy Auditor (CEA)
Project Manager Professional (PMP)
Timeline
Energy Program Manager
Department of Defense
09.2019 - Current
Energy Program Manager
General Services Administration (GSA)
03.2018 - 10.2019
Senior Project Manager
General Services Administration (GSA)
10.2016 - 03.2018
Energy Program Manager
Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW, Department of Navy)
Administrative Assistant at Department of Defense - Defense Contract Management AgencyAdministrative Assistant at Department of Defense - Defense Contract Management Agency
Student Intern at Department of Defense - Defense Counterintelligence and Security AgencyStudent Intern at Department of Defense - Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
Administrative Officer at Department of Defense, Defense Intelligence AgencyAdministrative Officer at Department of Defense, Defense Intelligence Agency