Rebecca Martinez
Corona,CA
Summary
Results-oriented Executive Program Manager with over 20 years of project and program management experience in the private sector and federal real estate market. Experienced leader with proven success building and motivating program teams to meet project goals, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Highly effective in cultivating strong client partnerships. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Energy & Sustainability Branch Chief
U.S. General Services Administration
12.2022 - Current
- Federal Sector
- Lead a branch of fourteen staff members. The branch consists of a technical assistance team and an energy & sustainability team. Positions include engineers, program managers, and program analysts. A branch where all employees contribute to energy and/or sustainability programs and projects.
- Plan and track annual budgets. Manage programs each fiscal year. Approve funding requests.
- Creation and supervision of a new efficiency dashboard. This dashboard encompasses tracking and monitoring for energy use, building performance, KPIs, and targets set by Executive Order.
- Lead efforts in Building Performance to establish a new energy efficiency program in support of energy and water efficiency across regional portfolio.
- Monitored, tracked, and reported on achievements related to KPI’s across the regional portfolio. Average monthly energy reduction was 1.2% compared to baseline. The lowest EUI in the agency was maintained.
- Strategic planning for long-term regional efficiency goals in alignment with Policy and Executive Orders. Including greenhouse gas emissions reductions, energy and water efficiency, building electrification, and renewable energy.
- Regional Lead for the development of emerging & sustainable technologies implemented across the regional building portfolio. Received approximately $18million in Federal Funding to implement Smart Building Technology in support of energy efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions reductions and cost savings.
- Actively support field offices, service centers, and other divisions with the goal of improving the operational efficiencies of our regional facilities. Partnering with our regional divisions and national program leadership.
- Energy Performance Contracts approximately $10million annually in Measure & Verification (M&V) including PV locations generating over 7million kWH annually.
- Engage in fiscal year strategic planning, including regional measurement development, review, feedback, and finalization.
- Oversight and coauthored regional sustainability plan includes pathway to net zero targeting reductions in energy and implementation of renewable energy.
- Implementing an Energy & Sustainability Plan to meet Executive Order targets and comply with Policy.
Energy Program Manager
U.S. General Services Administration
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Federal Sector
- Regional Energy Program Manager for Energy Savings Performance Contracts ESPC/UESC/Enable New & Existing Contracts
- Managing & Tracking Measurement & Verification (M&V) for existing ESPC/UESC contracts
- Development & Support for Energy & Sustainability Opportunities throughout Regional Facilities
- Coordination & Support for each M&V Representative
Construction Services Branch Section Chief
U.S. General Services Administration
11.2019 - 07.2022
- Federal Sector
- Supervisor for Project Managers in Construction Services Branch
- Supervisor for Construction Management support for Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPC)
- Reporting out of project status to upper management
- Regular coaching and active training for existing and new employees
- Active participation in candidate selection and interview process for employees
- Lead Project Manager ESPC Los Angeles
- Mentor for Internship in Project Management
- Regional Sustainability Committee
Lead Sr. Project Manager
U.S. General Services Administration
02.2015 - 10.2019
- Federal Sector
- GSA Los Angeles Office Workplace Transformation – consolidation of (6) Divisions, 136UR/pp, 70% reduction of space
- GSA Los Angeles ESPC ABM Phase IIA – Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC), five Los Angeles Federal Buildings, $25million in project contract, Lead ESPC Project Manager
- GSA Los Angeles ESPC NDER2 Honeywell – Energy Savings Performance contract, eight Los Angeles Federal Buildings, $40million in project contract, Lead ESPC Project Manager
- GSA Los Angeles ESPC ABM Phase IIB – Energy Savings Performance Contract, four Los Angeles Federal Buildings, $16million in project contract, Lead ESPC Project Manager
- Supervisor for Construction Management support for ESPC
- Acting Construction Services Branch Chief during 2018/2019 Government shutdown, Supervisor Role for ten employees
- Regular mentoring and active training for existing and new employees
- Active participation in candidate selection and interview process for contracted employees
- Technical expert and advisor for projects, includes projects which are highly political or measured for key performance
- Regularly set performance standards and evaluate such standards for project teams and individual supervised employees
- Advanced knowledge in applying analytical and evaluative methods
- Recognized to lead complex projects, with multifaceted scope requirements and strict obligations with time and budget
- Highly skilled at assessing risk and developing mitigation strategies
- Proven negotiating skills to resolve major project conflict, address cost related concerns or advocate for facility solutions
- Frequently involved with the development of solutions and alternatives to address unanticipated project complications and remedy existing facility concerns
- Responsible for the direction of major project teams, which includes multiple stakeholders, compounded measures driven by energy reduction and conservation efforts
Senior Project Manager
JLL/UnitedHealth Group
09.2014 - 01.2015
- Virtual/Remote Position
- Manage construction of tenant improvements for commercial offices in UHG real estate portfolio
- Coordination of multiple dedicated account vendors for product installation
- Project management of workplace transformation type projects within the western region real estate territory
Senior Project Manager
Contract for General Services Administration
05.2009 - 08.2014
- Federal Sector
- VA Design & Construction Multi-Floor Restack +70,000 sq ft
- Metro/Caltrans – I405 Flyover, Wilshire-Sepulveda Exit, New On-ramp & New Off-ramp, installation of new infrastructure to support Federal property
- DHS – TI Command Center +40,000 sq ft
- Van Nuys Fire Life Safety Multi-Floor Capital Improvement
- Administer project activities relative to project milestones, development of project estimates, processing of project funding, procurement of AE and/or Contractor, construction design, build-out, agency move and final acceptance of project
- Master ability of cost and price analysis with value engineering
- Perform project planning and management to facilitate discussions between agencies to develop design requirements within GSA standards
- Provide direction to team members regarding project scope of work and inclusion of project requirements
- Expert knowledge of space preparation in conjunction with space management
- Manage the design and construction of Tenant Improvements or Repair and Alteration projects in existing Federal facilities
- Project lead for integration of multiple internal and external contacts such as agencies, property managers, architects/engineers, consultants and contractors
- Responsible for developing, implementing, and managing project schedules within time and budgetary constraints
- Qualitative and quantitative analytical skills to resolve project obstacles effectively and efficiently
- Knowledge of building operational requirements
- Additional Roles:
Sustainability Western Region Council Member
Team Lead for LA Sustainability Project Standards Team
Internal Project Tracking/Scheduling System, Local Team Lead & Trainer
Team Lead for global project management processes and tools
Senior Project Manager
Excel Construction Services
06.2008 - 01.2009
- Developed scope of work per branch by implementing client program guidelines and following federal ADA code compliance for multi-site rollout of corporate ADA upgrades to Southern and Northern California bank branches
- Managed field engineers and construction teams
- Managed project budgets, change order process, purchase orders/contracts and invoicing approvals
- Responsible for tracking project progress, providing client updates and reporting financials
- Coordinated project logistics and managed field schedules for Southern and Northern California territories
Project Manager
Jones Lang LaSalle
01.2007 - 06.2008
- +10,000 sq ft Tenant Improvement projects
- Projects constructed in commercial buildings owned or leased by Disney
- Supported multiple business units for design and development of each project
- Responsible for coordinating internal Disney vendors for special requirement projects needing IT, Voice/Data or security systems
Project Manager
Jones Lang LaSalle
01.2007 - 06.2008
- Virtual/Remote Position
- Multi-site rollout of corporate upgrades to Southern California bank branches
- Managed coordination of bank technology team for installation of new media components at each branch, involvement included scheduling, tracking and quality control of each installation
- Managed project budgets and change order process on Bank of America financial data systems requiring security clearance
- Responsible for acquiring bank security access for General Contractors and Sub-Vendors
Project Manager
Jones Lang LaSalle
01.2007 - 06.2008
- Virtual/Remote Position
- Multi-site rollout of new equipment for client breakfast sandwich initiative in the Los Angeles area
- Coordinated individual store plan check, permit approval process
- Coordinated individual store City Health Inspections, managed inspection approvals
Project Manager
Trammell Crow Company
08.2002 - 12.2006
- Multi-site rollout converting corporate owned stations to Chevron ExtraMile stores
- Personal project territory from Barstow to San Ysidro
- Remodel interior and exterior of stations, including signage, lighting upgrades and reconfiguration of interior layouts
- Managed procurement process for each station, interior/exterior material orders
- Oversee multiple General Contractors, coordinating scheduling for multiple sites
- Responsible for site monitoring, including enforcing Chevron Site Safety practices
Assistant Project Manager
Trammell Crow Company
08.2002 - 12.2006
- Develop scope, review building plans, coordinate consultants
- Coordinate RFP process, review proposals, prepare budgets
- Responsible for monitoring project budgets and billing, ensuring all invoices are reviewed and processed on time
- Day-to-Day field inspections, monitor contractor work, track progress
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA06.2000
Skills
- Proficient in leading teams
- Development of mitigation strategies
- Implement training programs
- Contract Administration
- Facilitate engaging presentations
- Analyze and prepare financial reports
- Innovation management
- Collaboration with stakeholders
- Cultivating strong partnerships
- Effective communication
- Performance management
- Proficient in strategic planning
Accomplishments
- Department of Energy 2024 AFFECT Award for Regional Electrification Rollout Program and Energy Upgrade Initiative
- Nomination and Award for 2024 GSA National Sustainability Awards
- Nomination for 2023 GSA National Sustainability Awards
- GSA National Bravo Award for 2018 Energy Conservation Team
- GSA National Bravo Award for 2014 Large Federal Construction Project Management
- GSA Regional Award for 2013 Sustainability Plan
- GSA Regional Award for 2011 global project management development and training for Regional Project Management
Timeline
Energy & Sustainability Branch Chief
U.S. General Services Administration
12.2022 - Current
Energy Program Manager
U.S. General Services Administration
08.2022 - 12.2022
Construction Services Branch Section Chief
U.S. General Services Administration
11.2019 - 07.2022
Lead Sr. Project Manager
U.S. General Services Administration
02.2015 - 10.2019
Senior Project Manager
JLL/UnitedHealth Group
09.2014 - 01.2015
Senior Project Manager
Contract for General Services Administration
05.2009 - 08.2014
Senior Project Manager
Excel Construction Services
06.2008 - 01.2009
Project Manager
Jones Lang LaSalle
01.2007 - 06.2008
Project Manager
Jones Lang LaSalle
01.2007 - 06.2008
Project Manager
Jones Lang LaSalle
01.2007 - 06.2008
Project Manager
Trammell Crow Company
08.2002 - 12.2006
Assistant Project Manager
Trammell Crow Company
08.2002 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology
California Polytechnic State University
Key Project Management Skills
- Scope Development
- Manage Project Budgets
- Project Scheduling
- Coordinate Vendors
- Track Project Progress
- Design Review
- Change Management
- Procurement Process
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