ROGER E WELCH JR
GreenSpark Solar
ROCHESTER,NY
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
Results-driven Commercial Project Manager with expertise in managing $30M+ EPC renewable energy projects (1.1–9 MWdc solar). Manages full project lifecycles from pre-construction to close-out, ensuring compliance and optimization. Leads cross-functional teams and excels in MS Project, Procore, regulatory permitting, and budget management.
Work History
Commercial Project Manager
2 Years 4 Months- Accountable PM for a ~$32M portfolio of commercial solar projects (1.1–8.7 MWdc), owning scope, schedule, budget, risk, and financial performance across full project lifecycles.
- Developed master baseline schedules and budgets in MS Project, approving adjustments and corrective actions to protect project margins and COD dates.
- Audited and approved AIA Pay Applications (G702/G703), invoice cost-coding (DC/AC/MV materials, civil, labor), and retainage releases to ensure 100% contract compliance and maintain vendor cash flow.
- Spearheaded municipal and regulatory permitting efforts, negotiating Right-of-Way occupancy and access permits with state entities (e.g., NYS Thruway Authority) and resolving town/fire marshal design comments.
- Utilized Procore and MS Project to manage project documentation across 50+ RFIs/submittals, track procurement for 100+ critical components, and coordinate daily execution across civil, mechanical, and electrical subcontractors.
- Supported commissioning readiness and energization by identifying and resolving technical gaps in control systems, DAS components, medium-voltage reclosers, and monitoring equipment prior to hand-off.
Risk Manager / Project Manager
1 Year 9 Months- Led risk management and portfolio compliance across 20+ active accounts, ensuring strict adherence to capital deployment limits and firm-specific risk parameters.
- Developed internal tracking dashboards and KPIs to monitor account growth, risk metrics, and strategy execution performance.
- Implemented standardized operating procedures (SOPs) and automated workflows, improving risk evaluation efficiency and reporting accuracy.
- Managed cross-functional initiatives integrating analytical tools and performance review frameworks to optimize portfolio risk controls.
Project Manager (Contractor Consultant)
1 Year 3 Months- Managed approximately 30 Proof of Concept as a Service (POCaaS) projects for Microsoft Defender Program from nomination through closure.
- Developed SOPs, KPIs, and weekly financial reports to enhance program nominations and provide timely project status updates.
- Coordinated global team of 10 engineers across EMEA, APJ, and ATZ regions to effectively schedule and deploy engagements.
- Developed scalable change management plans, driving global program adoption.
- Delivered risk assessments, designed mitigation strategies, and managed project scopes to control costs.
Lead Program Analyst (Contractor)
1 Year 8 Months- Conducted competitive bidding processes for remediation, substation, energy efficiency, and pilot projects to ensure optimal vendor selection.
- Negotiated contracts, achieving an average savings of 7% per award and a total of $4.5 million in cost reductions over 12 months.
- Utilized advanced Excel formulas to analyze large data sets and develop award scenarios that informed decision-making.
- Oversaw 15 projects simultaneously, managing budgets of $250,000 to $20,000,000 to ensure timely and within-budget delivery.
Operations Financial Analyst (Intern)
2 Months- Transitioned legacy reconciliation processes to real-time Power BI dashboards, significantly enhancing financial data accuracy, budgeting, and forecasting timeliness.
- Analyzed operational financial data and collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline monthly reporting and management review packages.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Associates in Applied Science - Biotechnology
Skills
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Power BI
Jira
Confluence
SQL
Advanced Excel
Procore
Project Management
Leadership
Resource Allocation
Risk Management
Project scheduling
Scope management
Budget planning
Contract negotiation
Cost Control
Data Analysis
Strategic decisions
Financial Risk Analysis
Project Financial Planning
Risk Mitigation
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- NABCEP
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
- Power BI
Timeline
Commercial Project Manager
GreenSpark Solar
03.2024 - 07.2026Read More
Risk Manager / Project Manager
Epitome Elite Capital
06.2023 - 03.2025Read More
Project Manager (Contractor Consultant)
Ostendo Solutions, Inc
03.2022 - 06.2023Read More
Lead Program Analyst (Contractor)
ApplusVelosi
05.2019 - 01.2021Read More
Operations Financial Analyst (Intern)
Thermo Fisher Scientific
06.2018 - 08.2018Read More
Monroe Community College
Associates in Applied Science from Biotechnology
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College at Brockport, State University of New York
Bachelor of Science from Finance
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