Project Manager System
Resume:
ARMANDO GRIJALVA
Address: **** * *** ** *******, Scottsdale AZ
Cell Phone: 480-***-****
Email: abir3f@r.postjobfree.com
Areas of Interest:
Sustainable construction, solar projects, and construction management.
Education
. B.S. Civil Engineering at ITESM Campus Monterrey (1998-2002)
www.mty.itesm.mx
(Monterrey Tec)
. Civil Engineering Exchange Program at Texas A&M University (2002)
www.tamu.edu
. Several software courses for construction estimating and scheduling at
CMIC. Hermosillo, Mexico. (2003-2008)
Currently taking training and seeking certification for:
. NABCEP PV Solar Installer Certification. (pending)
. Special Certification in Renewable Energy Technology.
At Madison Technical College (June 2011)
. Special Training in INTERIOR LIGHTING DESIGN
At Scottsdale Community College (December 2010)
Solar Training:
. NABCEP PV Entry Level Certificate and 140 NABCEP Credit Hours
. PV101(Solar Electric Fundamentals and Grid-Direct Design) From E
Renewable Resource
. PV202(Grid-Direct Solar Electric Systems and Code Criteria)From Solar
Energy International
. ST101 (Solar Hot Water) From Solar Energy International
. Sales & Marketing and Economics of solar course from SEI
www.solarenergy.org
. Hands On Lab course on residential PV Installation from
www.eRenewableresource.com
. Volunteer in 5 solar PV residential installation with a Local company
in Phoenix. From 5 to 10kW systems.
Professional experience:
Company: SUNCO SOLUTIONS LLC, Renewable and efficient energy solutions for
businesses.
Job Position: PROJECT MANAGER/ENGINEER. Scottsdale AZ (June 2010 to Date)
Main activities:
Coordinate, research, develop, and implement energy solutions (complying
with ASHRAE 90.1 2007) for commercial spaces especially in energy efficient
lighting like LED retrofit technology.
Company: DIPSA General Contractor
Job Position: PROJECT MANAGER (Owner) LORETO, Mexico (2008-2009)
Main activities:
Design and install plumbing, gas, AC, and electrical systems for Custom
homes in Loreto, Mexico. Coordinate other construction activities for
custom homes.
Company: Bayside Mechanical. Plumbing and Mechanical Company
Job Position: PROJECT COORDINATOR LORETO, Mexico (2006 -2008)
Main activities:
Coordinate a Canadian Plumbing and Mechanical Company in Loreto, Mexico.
Main activities are, coordinate Mechanical Design between Canada and
Mexico, and contact with clients, general contractors and developers,
Invoicing, estimating, cost analysis, apply Earn Value tools for individual
project evaluation, seek and promote the company for new clients.
Company: DISE OS PROFESIONES, S.A.(Affordable housing Developer)
Job Position: Project Coordinator, HERMOSILLO, M xico (2003 -2005)
Estimator & Site supervisor
Main activities:
Estimator, purchases, cost analysis and budgeting, control of budget
applying Earned Value tools, biding packages, construction loans packages
in housing developments.
Computer software skills:
MS Office (Excel, word, power point, outlook) - Advanced Level
AutoCAD 2008 - Advanced Level
MS Project - Medium Level
Primavera P3 - Medium Level
Acrobat -Advanced Level
Opus Estimating and Scheduling - Advance Level
Revit Architecture 2010 - Beginner Level
Languages
1. English - Advanced
2. Spanish - Native
Personal References: upon your request.
SOLAR TRAINING: PHOTOVOLTAIC & SOLAR THERMAL COURSES CONTENT:
PV100: Solar Design & Installation
. Perform power and energy calculations.
. Perform a load analysis for off-grid and battery-less grid-tied systems.
. Implement electrical efficiency measures to reduce system size.
. Diagram an array and battery bank in series and parallel configurations.
. Obtain and apply module specifications.
. Determine module performance and array performance given various
conditions.
. Determine the azimuth and altitude angle of the sun and evaluate shading
potential.
. List the pros and cons of different mounting structures.
. Interpret and apply data from equipment specification sheets.
. Size a residential battery-less grid-tied system incl. inverter, array,
wiring and over-current protection.
. List the order of commissioning/decommissioning and the potential safety
hazards of PV systems.
. Draw a block diagram and list the pros and cons of different system
types.
. Identify the proper safety protocols for working with batteries.
. Define battery depth of discharge, days of autonomy, equalization and
efficiency.
. Identify the pros and cons of using valve regulated lead acid (VRLA)
versus flooded batteries.
. Specify a charge controller.
. Specify a battery-based inverter given certain parameters.
. Determine acceptable voltage drop for system circuits.
. Perform detailed site analysis utilizing commercially available tools-
overed.
PVOL202: Grid-Direct Solar Electric Systems and Code Criteria
. Create a three-line electrical schematic of a residential and
commercial grid-direct system, including the following components: PV
array, disconnects, inverter, equipment grounding conductors,
ungrounded conductors, grounded conductors, grounding electrode(s),
and AC and DC system grounds
. Calculate and diagram appropriate series fusing, disconnects, and
overcurrent protection
. Use NEC tables to calculate maximum system voltage
. Perform NEC service panel and bus bar calculations and determine
whether a supply side or load side connection is more appropriate
. Investigate advanced climate-specific criteria for grid-tied inverters
. Perform a commercial site evaluation for a grid-direct system
. Calculate spacing between modules to minimize or eliminate inter-row
shading
. Perform uplift force and lag bolt strength calculations
. Size a commercial grid-direct system with either multiple inverters or
a central inverter
. Evaluate grid-direct system production based on given parameters and
evaluate different commercially available data monitoring options
. Determine NEC required workspace clearances given system parameters
. Size DC equipment grounding and grounding electrode conductors based
on NEC requirements
. Provide all required NEC labeling needed for a grid-direct system
. List appropriate safety concerns and OSHA guidelines given a specific
scenario
ST101: Solar Hot Water (Solar Thermo)
Topics Include:
. Safety Procedures
. Passive Batch Water Heaters
. Closed Loop Anti-Freeze Systems
. PV Powered Pumped Systems
. Space Heating
. Radiant Floor Heating
. Pool Heating
. Mounting Strategies
. Maintenance
. Lessons Learned
. Tours of Working Systems
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