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Suchul Bhatti

Bakersfield,CA

Summary

I am a Project Manager with almost 10 years of experience focusing on industrial technology development and utility reliability projects throughout California. Having managed numerous Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) utility infrastructure projects, I have developed a technical understanding of the electrical utility distribution and transmission system all over the state. My main interests are operational execution and organizational strategic development. With understanding in business planning and operational risk assessment, my goal as a Project Manager is to maintain project profitability while managing the production of technical professionals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Construction Project Manager

GFL Consulting
02.2022 - Current
  • Serve as Project Manager for all phases of electric transmission interconnection projects for new photovoltaic solar power generation facilities, as well as electric transmission infrastructure relocation projects.
  • Involved in all phases of construction projects including planning, cost and change control, CPM scheduling, engineering, design, permitting, procurement, bid and award, contract management, and project closeout.
  • Advise large utility clients on topics ranging from advanced building systems, construction management best practices, code compliance, project controls, and life-cycle cost analysis. Experience maintaining quality and cost control by collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and establishing robust project resource-loaded schedules.
  • Provide data management and analysis support for construction disputes related to delay claims. Assist in the evaluation of as-planned and as-built project schedules, and critical path activities.
  • Coordinate over ten concurrent construction projects while maintaining quality and cost control across multiple contractors and trades.
  • Negotiate change orders and defining work scope. Identifying and developing strategic partnerships to produce direct cost saving opportunities and long term supplier relationships. Obtaining City, County, and Caltrans permits as required for projects.

Project Manager

Alvah Contractors
06.2020 - 02.2022
  • Worked closely with field engineers and construction managers in developing a detailed project plan to effectively track project forecasts and schedules.
  • Monitored monthly financial performance of projects and contracts totaling over $5M to ensure compliance with PG&E and regulators' policies. Participated in financial audits to maintain compliance to GAAP.
  • Routinely addressed status of projects to executive administration across the company. Maintained electronic project documentation and records in accordance with established guidelines and requirements.
  • Responsible for managing multiple civil and electrical projects simultaneously, contract management and negotiation/relationship building. Prepared and submitted applications for outages to distribution operators. Reviewed, analyzed, and approved contractor invoices. On board and manage new suppliers/vendors.
  • Converted overhead electrical lines to underground. Transformer, Switch, cable replacement, and emergency services.

Vegetation Program Manager

Pacific Gas & Electric
11.2014 - 06.2020
  • Responsible for leading a team of over 100 Pre-Inspection and Tree Work Contractors in the Peninsula service territory, overseeing schedule, costs, escalated complaints and maintaining agency relationships.
  • Operated large multi year proposals in a politically turbulent time; take on negotiations with city officials and normalize relations over long periods. Regulated an annual budget of $20M; scheduling, personnel, forecasts and various other metrics.
  • Executed vegetation management plan by engaging with all stakeholders, including organization leads: Fire Safe Councils, County officials, municipal stakeholders, National Forest Service, utility operations staff and various homeowners associations.
  • Assisted in development of mobile platforms for real time data collection in Arc GIS. Enforced policies governing spatial data storage for utility companies and wildfire risk.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science 3.8 GPA

University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
06.2014

Volunteer

Bay Area Mountain Rescue Unit – San Mateo Sheriff's Office 

  • BAMRU is a volunteer search and rescue team specialized for operations including difficult terrain, challenging weather conditions, or high altitude. We are based in the San Francisco Bay Area and operate throughout California.

Timeline

Construction Project Manager

GFL Consulting
02.2022 - Current

Project Manager

Alvah Contractors
06.2020 - 02.2022

Vegetation Program Manager

Pacific Gas & Electric
11.2014 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science 3.8 GPA

University of California Los Angeles

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