Todd Payne

Work History

Project Manager

The Select Group

11.2022 - Current

Company Overview: SoCal Gas
Manage all projects within the DPM group of SoCal gas
Projects typically over 3 million dollars
Work with planning and all departments to design, budget, scope full project for gas work in Southern California
SoCal Gas

Construction Project Manager

Jaco Oil Company

04.2022 - 11.2022

Determine and define scope of work and deliverables
Predict resources needed to complete project
Obtain necessary permits, approvals, and other regulatory prerequisites
Draft and submit budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
Manage costs in order to meet budget
Provide direction over contracts and subcontracts
Manage construction schedule and activities
Issue progress updates as needed regarding costs and timelines
Ensure work is done in compliance with all relevant building and safety codes
Select and manage subcontractor and supplier relationships
Coordinate efforts across entire project between architects, designers, engineers, and subcontractors

Estimator/Project Manager

Burch Construction

10.2021 - 04.2022

Perform take offs
Read blue prints to establish job scope
Schedule materials
Establish budgets

Assistant Director of Operations

Community Action Partnership of Kern

04.2020 - 10.2021

Manage, inspect, and approve all performed work by subcontractors on various phases of multiple ground-up construction and remodeling projects for the agency
Plan and control the construction schedule and associated costs to achieve the completion of projects within the allocated time and budget
Identify and implement safety accountabilities, encouraging the observance of OSHA-accredited work practices and rectifying job site hazards immediately
Minimize exposure and risk by implementing and auditing safety standards and quality assurance controls; expertly manage project constraints including the appetite for change due to COVID-19
Use independent judgment to keep everything on track, resolve problems in advance, reconcile existing interface issues, and commit to quality materials and workmanship

Energy Program Administrator

Community Action Partnership of Kern

01.2019 - 01.2020

Administered multiple state and federal grants valued at $1M to $12M; addressed contract changes and set high-level schedule and initial resource and budget requirements
Developed a comprehensive project plan, determined the project scope, and prepared business cases for the changes in processes
Organized, led, and inspired trust among the program staff; equipped the staff with technical knowledge to keep them up to speed with CAPK's weatherization service, energy education, and other program objectives
Delegated project tasks among junior staff members; assessed performance and provided constructive feedback to motivate the staff to improve

Weatherization Manager

Community Action Partnership of Kern

01.2018 - 01.2019

Achieved CAPK's highest billed months at $175,000 and $160,000, respectively - twice within only one year
Billed a total of $264K toward specific project after taking over the invoicing for the program ending in two months; current billing at that time was only at $5K against the targeted spend out of $300K
Facilitated a cadence of meetings with the Director and other project stakeholders; produced reports to monitor project milestones and measure against established business impact criteria
Implemented program notices, weatherization installation standards, funding source requirements, and program policies and procedures in adherence to pertinent state and federal regulations

Purchasing Manager

StructureCast Environmental

01.2017 - 01.2018

Oversaw all aspects of purchasing, strategic planning, supplier selection, qualification, sourcing, cost reduction, and value analysis initiatives
Strengthened and sustained trust-based vendor relationships; oversaw onboardings and terminations and strategized supplier on-time delivery improvement
Restructured the purchasing process and created standards to increase efficiency in ordering without compromising the quality of products
Enforced cost-transparent bidding practices which enabled negotiations for lowered costs, contributing to the company's YOY savings goals
Kept a steady stream of communication with Project Managers to keep track of job budgets and shape corresponding purchasing plans

Project Manager/Lead Designer

DMW Industries, Inc

01.2009 - 01.2017

Redesigned processes and designs which captured savings of over 25% in operating costs
Liaised with Oil/Gas Engineers to determine custom-designed well equipment
Led the interface and communication processes to equip project stakeholders with a clear understanding of the overall strategy, business drivers, and priorities of the project
Monitored and evaluated the cost, schedule, and technical performance to secure that the project requirements and quality standards were met and delivered on time
Checked project specifications to minimize inconsistencies, errors, and omissions - resulting in maximum project efficiency, fewer uncertainties, cost savings, and minimal conflicts and delays

CAD Drafter

Bronco Electric

01.2008 - 01.2009

Summary

Overview

Work History

Project Manager

Construction Project Manager

Estimator/Project Manager

Assistant Director of Operations

Energy Program Administrator

Weatherization Manager

Purchasing Manager

Project Manager/Lead Designer

CAD Drafter

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Certificate - Project Management

AA - Liberal Arts

Associate in Arts (AA) - Industrial Design

Skills

Timeline

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