Experience

Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc.

• United States
• Construction
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Construction Estimator

  • Oct 2020 - Present



Nexiya, Inc.

• United States
• Utilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• contract planner II

  • Jul 2020 - Oct 2020



Herman Weissker, Inc.

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Designer

  • Feb 2018 - Jan 2020

  Monitor incoming Projects (DSP, IR, Grid Mod, Grid Resiliency Program, etc) to guarantee work is assigned appropriately by skill level and to maintain workload level between the staff.Work with peer supervisors to maintain workload level across the department; interacting with managers and leads from peer organizations to develop and maintain high quality working relationships.Monitor incoming Projects (DSP, IR, Grid Mod, Grid Resiliency Program, etc) to guarantee work is assigned appropriately by skill level and to maintain workload level between the staff.Work with peer supervisors to maintain workload level across the department; interacting with managers and leads from peer organizations to develop and maintain high quality working relationships.Supported all Design and Project Management organizations in TDBU as my clients relied upon me to research, prepare and deliver a comprehensive, turnkey design package that meets all applicable design, tariff, rule and governmental permitting standards.Advanced with computer software applications such as Design Manager, CSS, Lotus Notes, Project Tracker, Google Earth, Click Schedule, Microsoft word, Excel, Portal, PowerPoint, SAP, SPIDA and have proficient knowledge of AUD.Expert ability to gather and analyze information and data to make sound decisions independently and in compliance of applicable policies and procedures and making recommendations to senior management on business direction and impacts.Take initiative and be accountable for the accuracy of information and for achieving results.Maintained all reporting aspects to ensure monthly numbers were being met by updating and communicating with all parties involved on a weekly basis.Support the development of strategies to address the changing needs Show less

• Lead Designer

  • Feb 2018 - Jan 2020



INLAND METRO SERVICES INC

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Planning Supervisor

  • Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Work directly with clients to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project. Coordinate with other departments to ensure all aspects of each project are compatible and will hire new talent as needed to fulfill client needs. Create innovative solutions to problems. Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members’ individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels. Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals. Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis. Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members. Use and continually develop leadership skills. Experience with process improvement and inventory control. Advanced time management and analytical skills. Excellent client-facing communication skills. Work closely with upper management to make sure that the scope and direction of each project is on schedule, as well as other departments for support. Providing regular and timely updates on all assigned work scopes. Monitoring assigned contract crews for safe, productive and quality work practices. Executing scopes of work in alignment with regional objectives and contract procedures. Meeting timelines and maintaining good customer relations. Reviewing, authorizing, validating and tracking assigned work scopes and scope changes at the field level. Meeting customer requirements, resolving conflicts and meeting deadlines. Supervising SCE employees and overseeing contractors/suppliers. Ensuring warranty corrections are completed; inspecting work for safety and quality as well as conducting root cause analyses. Performing contractor field safety assessments. Show less



Asplundh Construction

• United States
• Construction
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Transmission Planning Supervisor

  • Mar 2016 - Jan 2017

  Responsibility for ensuring key project management activities are performed in preparation for execution of work scope including monitoring scope, schedule and cost of project vs sales, future planning for pole execution. Attend regional contractor meetings to address all pole related topics and stay on top of best practices and industry standards.Assist the SCE Transmission Project Managers, Estimators and Distribution Planners, as well as the Region and District entities to ensure constraints effecting the execution of poles are appropriately addressed in order to meet compliance due dates, as well as building and maintaining strong working relationships with the field execution group.Analyze pole design quality when constraints to execution by crew are identified, provide feedback to design on any design issues for pole construction, act as single of point of contact with regions/grids for poles released for execution of design with the support of the analytical team and develop recommendations to improve processes to ensure continuous improvement between SCE and Asplundh.Hold bi-weekly staff meetings and daily individual communications to create a safe and healthy work environment that supports and fosters our key values of integrity, excellence, respect, continuous improvement and teamwork. Show less

• Transmission Planner 1

  • Dec 2015 - May 2016

  Accountable for on-time client delivery and product quality in order to meet compliance due dates.Maintaining a safety conscious work environment by following Edison/Asplundh safety protocols and safe work practices; and performing other responsibilities and duties as assigned.Demonstrated experience managing multiple construction projects at any given time.Experience overseeing the Work Order Process and Material Process.Support all Design and Project Management organizations in Transmission/Distribution as my clients rely upon me to research, prepare and deliver a comprehensive, turnkey design package that meets all applicable design, tariff, rule and governmental permitting standards.Analyze pole design quality when constraints to execution by crew are identified, provide feedback to design on any design issues for pole construction, act as single of point of contact with regions/grids for poles released for execution with the support of the analytical team and develop recommendations to improve processes to ensure continuous improvement.Assist the Transmission Project Managers, Estimators and Distribution Planners, as well as the Region and District entities to ensure constraints effecting the execution of poles are appropriately addressed in order to meet compliance due dates as well as building and maintaining strong working relationships with the field execution group. Show less

• Designer 2 / Trainer

  • Jun 2015 - Dec 2015

  Reviewed current processes and determine improvements to expedite work flow.Direct Liaison between Asplundh and Southern California Edison’s Joint Pole Technical Specialists, Design Contract Organization, and Technical Planning Designers to build good working relationships and in an effort to exceed the expectation of our client.Oversaw and mentored for Distribution/Transmission Planners and planning assistants on various materials, pricing, JPA’s and AUD Designs. Utilized expert navigation skills of Portal, SAP, DM, CSS, FIM/circuit mapping to complete major projects within constricted time frames when called upon to support other peers.Build upon new foundations to nurture further department growth and prepare positive shift flow and moral.Maintain a clear understanding of the Asplundh Accounting process and expectation for all organizations to ensure productive flow and growth for the company and our clients.Coordinated with accounting personnel to maintain hour/unit count.Clear understanding of monthly and year end service confirmation close out and its importance to our company.Responsible for weekly updates on work order progress and completion to division lead.Initiated, created and provide JPA assistant to Planners and Planning assistants.Provided critical feedback and recommendations for current and proposed Asplundh business direction and impacts to upper management. Show less



Southern California Edison (SCE)

• United States
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Designer II - Technical Planning

  • Jul 2011 - Jun 2015

  Prepared and assisted with design of work orders for several different types of distribution capital projects. These include all Distribution Infrastructure Replacement commodities, DSP circuits, 4 KV Cutovers, Rule 20A, Circuit Automation, Load Growth, Pole Replacements, Solar Photovoltaic, and Added Facilities.Supported all Design and Project Management organizations in TDBU as my clients relied upon me to research, prepare and deliver a comprehensive, turnkey design package that meets all applicable design, tariff, rule and governmental permitting standards.Provided expert project management services for Rule 20A&B assessment district projects that balance the needs of our governmental agencies with the strategic financial and operational objectives of SCE.Created a safe and healthy work environment that supports and fosters our key values of integrity, excellence, respect, continuous improvement and teamwork. Advanced with computer software applications such as Design Manager, CSS, Lotus Notes, Project Tracker, Google Earth, Click Schedule, Microsoft word, Excel, Portal, PowerPoint, SAP, SPIDA and have proficient knowledge of AUD.Consistently managed several projects concurrently for Planners, adjusting to shifting priorities, and meeting deadlines while exceeding expectations.Experience interpreting diagrams and maps in order to determine proper construction material and ensure consistently. Show less

• Field Accouting Tech Spec - Developmental Opportunity

  • Jan 2015 - Apr 2015

  Lead Tech Spec who reviewed and made recommendations of current processes and identified better work practices to expedite workflow.Supported Field Accounting Organization with Work order closures for Distribution, Transmission and Substation by reviewing orders that on report, confirming adherence to the ZRFS guidelines, certified location/ division of adherence to ZRFS guidelines for the month.Reviewed and presented division updates to division managers within the Field Accounting Organization.Identified progress and worked with division manager/supervision to provide solution and was single point of contact of who communicated with division and /or all FAO on all process improvements/ suggestions.Self-identified and then educated FAO employees on orders that were not being set to ZRFS/FCMP (field complete). Responsible to understand and interpret the CRO summary report.Reviewed and understood material write off thresholds, discerns patterns in locations and counsels division managers when patterns were identified and are adversely affecting FAO. Invalid/valid receipt of material (nonuse of scanners or ASN failure) FAO to use and or resolve identified issues.Perform three spot checks per quarter to ensure materials in yard are matching what has been logged or tracked via the SAP system.Ran SAP inquires and tracked to monitor/control data and report to supervision as necessary to maintain accountability of material and work orders. In addition, with root cause analysis to identify deficiencies. Show less

• Designer 1 - Technical Planning

  • Jun 2008 - Jul 2012

  Experience, Training and education in a technical field as I am constantly learning and applying technical data related to Engineering, construction, mapping and designs on a daily basis. Created work order packages – start to finish internal processProvided planners with Inventory maps, Circuit maps, Joint Pole Authorization forms, Tenant Notification forms, and any additional work order documents that are needed. Proficient with Design drafts via AUD.Ordered material via AUD and ensure accuracy via DM.Prepared Clerical and Field packages for delivery to client and customers after approval of work order.Provided accurate reporting on department project status and managing resource needs.Successfully gathered, and analyzed information, to make sound decisions independently while in consideration of applicable policies and procedures.Managed multiple projects concurrently, while adjusting to shifting priorities and meeting deadlines.Took initiative and can be held accountable for accuracy of information and for achieving results as I am responsible for the Deteriorated Pole Incoming/Outgoing scope, all Infrastructure replacement scope, and Project Tracker updates for my hub.Responsible for assuring that wood pole structures (distribution and sub-transmission) are maintained in a condition that assures safe and reliable operation and in compliance with the requirements of GO95 and GO165. Interfaced with departmental, companywide, contractors, and various organizations to develop and maintain effective working relationships. Show less

• New Business - Service Analyst

  • Aug 2006 - Jun 2008

  Worked in a leadership role where I was responsible for facilitating the processing of all meter orders.Inquired, tracked and resolved issues related to meter order inspections received by the county and cities around the Menifee service territory.Supported Planners and designers with work order creation of the field, clerical and planner packages through DPI, DSRP, CSS, Lotus Notes, and other Edison distribution planning related systems.Assisted customers by identifying their needs and resolving issues related to specific work order/ meter order requests. Managed several projects such as Capital hand off work orders, meter order issues while adjusting to shifting of priorities and meeting deadlines.Prepared/ printed breakdown, re-priced and scheduled work order packages, bid packages and confidential correspondence as required. Prepared and mailed permits, contracts and invoices.Communicated effectively, both verbally, and in writing, to interact with Internal and External clients/ customers.Accepted and processed Temporary Power payments.Well organized with strong filing, administrative, and heavy phone volume experience.Worked well under pressure and performed with minimal supervision.Monitored various reports to ensure accuracy and developing/revising business plans and strategy to meet company goals.Interfaced with departmental, companywide, contractors, governmental and various external organizations to develop and maintain effective working relationships.Provide effective resource and project planning, decision making, results delivery, team building.Responsible for providing a full range of superior customer service to clients within a designated territory.Manage multiple phases of projects which include interpreting project design, scheduling, and energizing, all within client timelines and per SCE policies and procedures.Interfaced and communicated with fellow planners, designers, schedulers and crew members. Show less