MICHAEL RAY
Haw River,NC
Summary
Experienced electrical professional with a strong background in code compliance, permit coordination, estimating, and project scheduling. Known for managing complex electrical projects, coordinating inspections, and supporting safe, on-time installations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Qualifier
Franklin Energy Demand Response
Raleigh, North Carolina
03.2026 - Current
- Review post installations for code compliance
- Review pre installations for device acceptance and proper working conditions
- Conducted on-site visits to assess installation quality with technicians for proper installation
- Training new newly hired employees for code compliance installations
Project Manager/Estimator
Kemco of Burlingtion
Graham, North Carolina
02.2025 - 03.2026
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
- Communicated with clients, subcontractors, and field crews on project updates
- Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
Electrical Qualifier
Titan Solar Power
Raleigh, North Carolina
12.2021 - 07.2024
- Met with authority having jurisdiction for on-site inspections to verify compliance.
- Oversee day-to-day electrical installations
- Commission systems for proper installation
- Evaluated costs for upgrading main electrical panels to enhance system performance.
- Review pre and post installations.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve project goals and resolve product and service issues.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Project Manager/Estimator
Central Builders Inc of Mebane
Haw River, North Carolina
06.2005 - 07.2021
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Conducted site visits to gain a better understanding of the scope of work prior to submitting an estimate.
- Managed project files, drawings, and change orders to ensure accuracy and organization across active jobs
- Communicated project updates to clients, subcontractors, and field crews to maintain alignment and transparency
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites to ensure quality standards and monitor progress.
Electrical Qualifier/Project Manager/Estimator
Alamance Electric Company
Burlington , NC
07.1997 - 07.2005
- Reviewed electrical drawings and specifications for Alamance Electric Company bids.
- Reviewed drawings and specifications for scope requirements.
- Coordinated electrical project schedules for Alamance Electric Company job sites.
- Managed subcontractor communication across commercial construction projects.
- Tracked permits, change orders, and project documents.
- Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Enforced safety standards on active electrical worksites.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eastern Alamance High School
Mebane, NC06-1981
Skills
- Electrical code compliance
- System commissioning
- Electrical estimating
- Project management
- Project scheduling
- Permit coordination
Certification
- NC Unlimited Electrical License #13761
- Texas Master Electrician License #689294
- Georgia Non-Restricted Electrical License # EN218923
- SC Electrical License Certificate
- OSHA 10 Certified
- NFPA 70E
Timeline
Electrical Qualifier
Franklin Energy Demand Response
03.2026 - Current
Project Manager/Estimator
Kemco of Burlingtion
02.2025 - 03.2026
Electrical Qualifier
Titan Solar Power
12.2021 - 07.2024
Project Manager/Estimator
Central Builders Inc of Mebane
06.2005 - 07.2021
Electrical Qualifier/Project Manager/Estimator
Alamance Electric Company
07.1997 - 07.2005
High School Diploma -
Eastern Alamance High School