Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Timeline
Manager
Roger M. Wrigley

Roger M. Wrigley

Rutland,MA

Summary

Accomplished renewable energy leader with over 25 years of experience managing people and processes in multiple industries with a major focus on impacting culture and continuous improvement. Experience with best practices for energy construction projects with specialized skills in safety, risk, quality and organizational change. Demonstrated record of success leading people and partnering with a wide variety of stakeholders through development of new ideas and top to bottom engagement.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Director, Construction Management

Blue Ridge Power
06.2023 - Current
  • Reporting to the VP of Construction Management, oversee and manage team of 4 Construction Managers and 10 Superintendents to start, build and close out utility scale solar projects.
  • Currently leading all project phases for over 400MW across 8 projects in 3 states.
  • Partner with executive leadership team and all stakeholders involved to include developers, owners, subcontractors and local utilities.
  • Foster work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
  • Lead development of business operation processes and policies.

Senior Construction Manager

Blue Ridge Power
09.2021 - 06.2023

• Reported to and partnered with the Division VP of Execution to oversee and manage multiple, field construction teams

• Managed nearly 600MW of projects from development to close out.

• Hire, direct, manage and develop all personnel in the construction division, working closely with Project Management Teams

  • Projects range in size from 7MW DC to 160MW DC in 4 states
  • Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.

Development and Training Leader- Sr Superintendent

CS Energy
05.2021 - 09.2021

• Lead new department within the company which worked to develop and enhance overall skillset of the construction management team

• Created and implemented enhanced on boarding program for all Superintendent

• Implemented continuous internal development program for construction and field teams

• Worked to build gap between HR, Safety, Quality and Field Operations team

General Superintendent Solar and BESS-Regional

CS Energy
01.2020 - 05.2021
  • Reported to the Director of Construction – Lead multiple projects across several states, while managing Site Superintendents to complete quality projects safely, on time and on budget.
  • Completed over 40MW across 6 sites in the first year.
  • Oversaw closeout of multi-site Solar/Battery storage portfolio in the Northeast.
  • Projects ranged in size from 400KW DC to 50MW DC
  • Hire, promote and provide professional development goals to subordinates.

Safety and Health Manager

CS Energy
05.2018 - 01.2020
  • Reported to the CEO, responsible for companywide safety and health programs for a large commercial, solar construction company.
  • Created new claims management process to manage all injuries and incidents at minute one to reduced severity, costs and overall impact.
  • Worked with senior leadership, mid-level managers and field personnel to develop and improve all process in matters of safety.
  • Rewrote all safety policies and procedures to align with new company following organizational departure from larger entity
  • Improved overall safety culture for growing company

Director of Safety

XPRESS NATURAL GAS
06.2017 - 06.2018
  • Compliance and Training for a Natural Gas Transportation Company.
  • Managed all aspects of regulatory compliance for Hazmat, DOT, FMCSA and all environmental regulatory permitting for several states as it pertains to distribution of compressed natural gas.
  • Implemented driver safety program for all 100+ Class A Drivers.

Region Environmental, Health and Safety Manager, (Region Lead)

FRITO
04.2014 - 06.2017
  • Served as Region Lead Environmental, Health and Safety Manager leading a team of 2 EHS managers and 4 contracted athletic trainers.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive safety and loss control strategies for 2100 employees with 1900 Department of Transportation (DOT) regulated assets (in collaboration with Fleet Safety Manager) for 30+ locations in 7 states within North East Region.
  • Reduced Worker's Compensation cost by over $7 Million within first 3 years.

Manager of Safety, Security and Emergency Preparedness

BAYSTATE FRANKLIN MEDICAL CENTER
04.2012 - 04.2014
  • In charge of life, safety and property for all personnel and medical center property.
  • Managed 24/7 operation with 20 Safety Officers and 2 Supervisors.
  • Liaison for all regional, state and local representatives to lead in development of policies and procedures, for emergency preparedness.

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC
12.2010 - 04.2012
  • Pharmaceutical bio-manufacturing site (Large Quantity Waste Generator) owned by Bristol-Myers Squibb.
  • Conducted Process Safety Analysis and led contractor management initiative for Maintenance and Operations.

Police Lieutenant

City Of Gardner
09.1996 - 06.2010
  • 2008-2010 - Officer in Charge of Community Policing, School Programs, Department Scheduling and Grants Writing
  • 1999-2008 - Sergeant/Patrol Supervisor - Officer in Charge of Fleet Maintenance, Issuing Pistol Permits and Community Policing
  • 1996-1999- Patrolman

Military

US ARMY And MASSACHUSETTS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
01.1987 - 01.1999
  • Interior Electrician - Combat Engineer
  • Unit Armorer and Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic.
  • Desert Shield/Desert Storm Veteran.

Education

MBA -

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
10.2024

Construction Management Certificate -

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI
09.2020

Master of Science - Occupational Safety and Health

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
10.2013

Bachelor of Science - Law Enforcement

Western New England College
Springfield, MA
05.2004

Skills

  • OSHA and Safety Expertise
  • Strategic Planning
  • Influence Culture
  • Procore
  • Heavy Job (HSCC)
  • Training and Development
  • Contracts Management
  • Contractor Negotiations and Selection
  • Program Implementation
  • Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Project Management
  • Preconstruction and Development
  • Budgeting and Finance
  • Project Scheduling
  • Stakeholder Relations

Certification

  • Certified Environmental Safety Compliance Officer (CESCO), National Registry of Environmental Professionals, Certification # 382597
  • Certified Smith System Driver Trainer
  • OSHA 30 Construction
  • OSHA 10 for General Industry
  • FEMA certified Incident Command (100, 200, 300 and 700)

Affiliations

  • National Registry of Environmental Professionals
  • American Society of Safety Engineers
  • American Legion Post 102

Timeline

Sr. Director, Construction Management

Blue Ridge Power
06.2023 - Current

Senior Construction Manager

Blue Ridge Power
09.2021 - 06.2023

Development and Training Leader- Sr Superintendent

CS Energy
05.2021 - 09.2021

General Superintendent Solar and BESS-Regional

CS Energy
01.2020 - 05.2021

Safety and Health Manager

CS Energy
05.2018 - 01.2020

Director of Safety

XPRESS NATURAL GAS
06.2017 - 06.2018

Region Environmental, Health and Safety Manager, (Region Lead)

FRITO
04.2014 - 06.2017

Manager of Safety, Security and Emergency Preparedness

BAYSTATE FRANKLIN MEDICAL CENTER
04.2012 - 04.2014

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC
12.2010 - 04.2012

Police Lieutenant

City Of Gardner
09.1996 - 06.2010

Military

US ARMY And MASSACHUSETTS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
01.1987 - 01.1999

MBA -

Columbia Southern University

Construction Management Certificate -

Roger Williams University

Master of Science - Occupational Safety and Health

Columbia Southern University

Bachelor of Science - Law Enforcement

Western New England College
Roger M. Wrigley