Robert Russ

Director

Milford, CT *****

ac40fb@r.postjobfree.com - 203-***-****

WORK EXPERIENCE

Program Manager

AVANGRID - Augusta, ME -

****-** - *******

Maine Substation Program Manager for AVANGRID's Brightline BES (Bulk Energy Supply) Program. As Program Manager I worked with Avangrid's system planning to identify the project's objectives, scope, constraints and developed the project charter. Once complete I developed the project management plan that integrated engineering, environmental, permitting, procurement, regulatory approvals, risks, communications, resources & responsibilities, scheduling, construction and project controls, facilitated and coordinated the conceptual design to ensure that multi-discipline engineering and design activities were completed in accordance with the project scope, schedule and cost, facilitated and coordinated detailed design RFP, Major Equipment RFP's and regulatory approval for 21 substation assets across eastern Maine. Additionally, I performed the following tasks:

o Develop project and program budgets, schedules & cost estimates o Monitoring costs, schedule, progress and technical quality of the project o Prepare the monthly progress, daily and status reports o Conduct project meetings and prepare / distribute meeting minutes o Provide assistance during the Avangrid/Contractor or Vendor negotiation process o Engaged Stakeholders

Program Manager

New York Power Authority - White Plains, NY -

2013-09 - 2017-12

Program Manager (Western Region) for the New York Power Authority's Transmission Life Extension and Modernization (TLEM) Program. T-LEM is a multiyear program that upgrades the Authority's existing transmission system to maintain availability, increase reliability and ensure regulatory compliance. The Program includes upgrades, refurbishments, and replacements associated with switchyards and substations. I developed the project execution plan for the western region this included the procurement management, risk management, resource & responsibility, engineering, communications, change management, scheduling and project control plans. To execute this program, I developed a complex 10-year schedule to execute multiple engineering, equipment and construction contracts and activities, in addition I managed internal resource activities. While I was working with NYPA I was instrumental in the development of the project controls (earned value system and the cost loaded schedule) and document control for NYPA's $726M program. Additionally, I developed the transmission group 5-year capital spend and asset in service cost recovery reporting. Division Manager

ANI -

2012-02 - 2013-09

As division manager for ANI I oversaw the construction, estimating and was responsible for the Profit & Loss of the division. I developed a detailed strategy for business development, monitoring risks and cost controls. I developed project scopes, cost estimates, established budgets and schedules, tracked projects against the budget and forecasted costs at completion, managed subcontractors. I implemented new estimating and project management practices. Integrated new project management software with existing software's to stream line the company's processes. In the first 6 months I was able to significantly increase revenue and develop a strong team that was able to execute with the principles that I put in place. VP of Project Management

IKE Electrical Corp New York - New York, NY -

2011-05 - 2012-02

As VP of project Management, I developed the project management office for IKE, instilling project management fundamentals and practices. I oversaw the construction and estimating departments, developed project scopes, cost estimates, and established budgets and schedules, Tracked projects against the budget and forecasted costs at completion. I implemented new estimating and project management practices and Integrated new project management software with existing software's to stream line the company's processes. Project Manager

Iberdrola USA -

2010-08 - 2011-05

Contractor - Burns & McDonnell

capital

investment portfolio in New York (approximately $300 Million), Developed contracting strategies and execution plans for transmission and substation projects, Coordinated Iberdrola's project managers and engineers, Development of project controls, procurement procedures and oversaw the creation of P6 schedule. Project Manager / Assistant Operations Manager

S.M. Electric Co - Rahway, NJ -

2007-08 - 2010-07

I developed established budgets and schedules (using Primavera P3), Tracked projects against the budget and forecasted costs at completion, Managed subcontractors, established coordination among the estimating team, project managers, field superintendents, and the office personnel and Implemented a safety program for SM Electric Northeast Division. I facilitated business development and was vital in growing the division in the Northeast. Milford, CT 06460

203-***-****

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Robert Russ Resume

President/Owner

Russ Electrical Services - Milford, CT -

2005-05 - 2007-08

Developed project scopes, cost estimates, and established budgets and schedules, tracked projects against the budget and forecasted costs at completion, managed assistant project manager, office staff, and workforce on the projects. Responsible for Profit & Loss. Estimator / APM / Project Manager

ADCO Electrical Contractors - New York, NY -

1999-09 - 2005-05

Developed project schedules using Primavera P3, Managed subcontractors, estimated new projects and change orders

Electrician

Marro's Electrical Connection - Stratford, CT -

1993-04 - 1999-09

I performed electrical installation on residential, commercial and industrial project. EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering

Fairfield University

SKILLS

P3, PRIMAVERA, SURETRAK, ESTIMATING, ACCUBID

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Computer Skills

• Excel, Word, Outlook, Management Programs - Expedition, MS Project, Corecon, Estimating - Accubid, Vision, McCormack, Conest, Primavera P3, P6, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, SharePoint, Project Wise & SAP

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