MONIQUE CISNEROS
Conifer,CO
Summary
Accomplished Project Manager and Design & Constructability Specialist with nearly two decades of field and management experience in electrical and construction disciplines. Expert in bridging the gap between design intent and field execution through BIM coordination, constructability analysis, and proactive design collaboration. Recognized for technical precision, leadership in safety and governance, and driving efficient, design-conscious project delivery on large-scale infrastructure and aviation projects. Hands-on Project Manager recognized for flawless execution and finding solutions to complex problems. Communicative and reliable professional polished in developing scopes and objectives and maintaining comprehensive project documentation. Commended for unexcelled record of completing critical projects on schedule and within budget.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
M.J. Electric
Corona, New Mexico
05.2025 - Current
- Leading constructability and design coordination for the $100M SunZia Wind and Transmission Project, driving early issue resolution through proactive model and field reviews.
- Collaborate with GCs, engineers, and owner representatives to solve design conflicts using NavisWorks, Bluebeam, and Procore, to maintain schedule integrity and scope alignment.
- Manage specifications, submittals, and RFIs while authoring and tracking over $6M in change orders using ECOSYS and Change Order Pro.
- Coordinate design-build documentation, ensuring constructability reviews, and electrical design consistency across field installations.
Assistant Project Manager / Project Engineer
Sturgeon Electric
Colorado, Colorado
09.2020 - 05.2025
- Led constructability reviews and BIM coordination for major Denver International Airport projects (UAL Clubs A-West and B-West, Concourse Expansion) valued at up to $109M.
- Created and reviewed shop drawings for electrical, low-voltage, fire alarm, and security systems; resolved design clashes through NavisWorks and Bluebeam.
- Facilitated weekly design and field coordination meetings, developing custom constructability standards aligned with NEC, NFPA, SSI, BICSI, and IBC requirements.
- Directed budget management, project timelines, and vendor partnerships; implemented prefabrication techniques that lowered expenses, optimizing field-ready documentation to boost installation precision and schedule compliance.
- Trained and mentored project staff in Procore, Accubid, and Bluebeam use, standardizing constructability review practices across teams.
- Authored submittals, RFIs, and field directives addressing design inconsistencies to maintain design integrity, and project momentum.
- Facilitated training sessions on Lean methodologies for staff development.
Foreman/Journeyman Electrician/Electrical Apprentice
Sturgeon Electric
Denver, Colorado
09.2013 - 09.2020
- Directed electrical project supervision across multiple sectors, including airports and government facilities.
- Assigned daily tasks to crews and conducted safety meetings to enhance compliance and efficiency.
- Reviewed technical blueprints and executed QA/QC on all electrical materials to ensure project specifications.
- Installed diverse electrical systems, including lighting fixtures, receptacles, and fire alarm components.
- Managed conduit bending, installation, and terminations up to three inches with supporting structures.
- Executed successful pre-testing initiatives for fire alarm systems at Denver International Airport.
- Performed demolition work while maintaining accurate as-built documentation under lockout/tagout regulations.
- Coordinated procurement of materials and equipment, managing project timelines and warranty repairs.
Journeyman Carpenter/Apprentice Carpenter
M.A. Mortenson
Colorado, Colorado
06.2007 - 07.2013
- Supported constructability implementation for healthcare and civic projects, including St. Anthony Hospital and Colorado Supreme Court.
- Collaborated with engineers and design teams to address field constructability challenges in formwork and layout.
- Ensured design document alignment with field execution, upholding safety and quality compliance across trades.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to direct construction processes effectively.
- Operated power tools and hand tools safely for carpentry tasks.
- Trained junior carpenters on best practices and adherence to safety protocols.
- Adhered to OSHA and corporate safety regulations throughout all operations.
- Measured and cut materials to specified dimensions using appropriate tools.
Education
Journeyman Electrician (US Dept. of Labor) - Denver, CO
DJEATC
Denver, CO06-2018
Journeyman Carpenter (US Dept. of Labor) - Denver, CO
C.I.T.C.
Denver, CO05-2010
High School Diploma -
Horizon High School
Brighton, CO05-2007
Carpentry I & II Program Graduate - Carpentry
Bollman Technical Education Center
Thornton, CO05-2007
Some College (No Degree) - Westminster, CO
Front Range Community College
Westminster, COSkills
- Advanced Bluebeam Revu
- Proficient in Procore
- Change order processing
- Experienced with NavisWorks Manage
- Revit capabilities
- Accubid understanding
- Facility Grid usage
- Autodesk software expertise
- Last Planner System implementation
Certification
- Colorado State Electrical License, #602198
- NICET I – Fire Alarm Systems, #150435
- OSHA 30 Certified
- B.A.T. Certificate – Electrician and Carpenter, U.S. Department of Labor
- NCCER Certified, #7533939
Affiliations
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
- National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)
- National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Projects
Denver International Airport, Designed and installed complex low-voltage systems, fire alarm, and power distribution networks. Directed redesigns to eliminate model conflicts and improve layout efficiency. Lockheed Martin Orion Space Shuttle, Installed UL-listed panels and specialized electrical infrastructure for high-security environments; ensured all systems met stringent constructability and tamper-proofing requirements. United States Postal Service Hub, Oversaw large-scale electrical distribution, conduit fabrication, and system commissioning; optimized layouts to enhance serviceability and safety.
Leadership Roles
- Chair, Colorado State Electrical Board, 01/01/20, 12/31/25, Guided statewide electrical standards, constructability reviews, and compliance oversight.
- Chair, Sturgeon Safety Committee, 01/01/24, 12/31/25, Implemented safety audits, created training materials, and facilitated interdepartmental collaboration.
- Journeyman Electrician, IBEW Local 68, 01/01/13, Present
- Journeyman Carpenter, 01/01/07, 12/31/13
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Manager
M.J. Electric
05.2025 - Current
Assistant Project Manager / Project Engineer
Sturgeon Electric
09.2020 - 05.2025
Foreman/Journeyman Electrician/Electrical Apprentice
Sturgeon Electric
09.2013 - 09.2020
Journeyman Carpenter/Apprentice Carpenter
M.A. Mortenson
06.2007 - 07.2013
Journeyman Electrician (US Dept. of Labor) - Denver, CO
DJEATC
Journeyman Carpenter (US Dept. of Labor) - Denver, CO
C.I.T.C.
High School Diploma -
Horizon High School
Carpentry I & II Program Graduate - Carpentry
Bollman Technical Education Center
Some College (No Degree) - Westminster, CO
Front Range Community College