Rutayanee(Ritu) Swaro
Rancho Santa Margarita,USA
Summary
Resourceful Project Manager with [Number] years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight, and resource management to achieve smooth flow and efficient project operations. Adept at leading procurement efforts for equipment and supplies, while closely monitoring projects to ensure adherence to production schedules and budgets. Skilled in managing production teams, identifying problems, and providing targeted solutions. Possesses strong knowledge of accounting principles, bookkeeping, budgeting, and financial management. Focused Project Manager experienced in planning, directing, and maintaining continuous operations across various departments. Demonstrates proficiency in directing manufacturing employees and ensuring efficient production in line with quality standards. Applies a creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Excels at problem identification or anticipation, offering effective solutions. Additionally, excels through mentoring, training, and empowering teams to achieve exceptional performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PMO Project Manager – Fiber Deployment Program
4LIberty
11.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Client: San Diego Electric and Gas
- Manage a portfolio of transmission and distribution infrastructure projects, including OPGW fiber installs, steel pole replacements, and underground upgrades.
- Lead project lifecycle from scope through 30/60/90/final design to construction handoff.
- Coordinate with electrical engineering firms, resolve RFIs, and manage design schedules.
- Interface with stakeholders including gas companies, Caltrans, and environmental teams.
- Improve cross-functional coordination with construction teams to streamline package handoffs.
- Support bid development, cost estimates, and NTE approval processes.
- Develop workflows for foundation repairs, access issues, and regulatory planning.
- Conducted root cause analysis on recurring RFI delays and scope misalignment, leading to the development of standardized pre-design checklists and improved design review workflows.
- OPGW Fiber Overbuild – Led design coordination for fiber installation across transmission structures, resolving overstressed pole issues and gas line coordination challenges.
- Steel Pole Replacement – Oversaw design and planning for pole replacement projects, including foundation remediation and CapEx alignment.
- Intercept Pole Near Golf Course – Mitigated landowner impact by rerouting intercept pole near a sensitive tee box area.
- Caltrans Compliance – Managed vegetation clearing and irrigation planning in coordination with Caltrans to meet permitting and environmental requirements.
- Client: San Diego Electric and Gas
Project Manager
Phenomenex
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Formulated project plans using DBS tools to define project scope and deliverables.
- Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration to plan timelines and milestones.
- Conducted risk assessments and managed mitigation plans.
- Oversaw resource allocation and supported teams with competing priorities.
- Coordinated with R&D to implement new production technologies.
Project Manager
The Select Group
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Executed project management plans with measurable goals and stakeholder engagement.
- Developed resource dashboards and change management tools for SoCalGas initiative.
- Managed labor compliance and coordinated with PMO for process tools.
Sr. Project Manager
4Liberty Inc.
12.2020 - 10.2022
- Managed end-to-end fiber build programs for SDG&E including permitting, procurement, and construction.
- Oversaw multiple utility transmission projects, including OPGW installations, steel pole replacements, and intercept pole relocations.
- Led PMO team to improve construction package readiness, RFI resolution workflows, and outage coordination.
- Facilitated coordination with Caltrans for irrigation plans and vegetation compliance.
- Developed new workflows for tower foundation repairs and access issues involving gas lines.
- Coordinated biweekly meetings with construction teams and financial analysts for cost forecasting.
Project Manager
Realpage Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Managed permits and ensured compliance with state/local regulations.
- Directed change orders, RFIs, and service work proposals with internal and external teams.
- Led over 100+ sub-metering projects from concept through implementation.
Project Engineer
Utility Specialists’ Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Managed budgets, bids, and scheduling for electric utility trenching projects.
- Created 'Sleeving Plans' and utility trench exhibits with CAD.
- Facilitated overhead-to-underground conversions.
Assistant Project Manager
Express Manufacturing Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Managed NPD product development and transitioned MPU product to production.
- Created SoWs and streamlined requirements for IFE industry programs.
Education
Master of Science - Construction Management
University of Washington
Seattle, WA12-2010
Skills
- Project planning
- Project tracking
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Team collaboration
- Risk management
- Project scope analysis
- Schedule management
- Processes and procedures
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Root-cause analysis
- Stakeholder communications
- Project estimation and bidding
- Permit processing
- Meeting facilitation
- Task prioritization
- Purchasing and procurement
- Conflict management
- Advanced problem solving
- Forecasting
Certification
PMP
Timeline
PMO Project Manager – Fiber Deployment Program
4LIberty
11.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Phenomenex
03.2023 - 11.2023
Project Manager
The Select Group
10.2022 - 03.2023
Sr. Project Manager
4Liberty Inc.
12.2020 - 10.2022
Project Manager
Realpage Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2019
Project Engineer
Utility Specialists’ Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2014
Assistant Project Manager
Express Manufacturing Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2013
Master of Science - Construction Management
University of Washington
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