Project Construction
Resume:
Navpreet Singh
Sunnyvale, Ca, 94086
Cell: 303-***-****
acrovk@r.postjobfree.com
Summary
I am a highly motivated and action-oriented large project management professional with 8+years of experience with large corporations and I am looking to progress my career and contribute my experience in construction and engineering.
Skills
Experience with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PV-Syst, Microsoft Projects, Excel, Microsoft Power-Point, AutoCAD, Primavera P6, Sun-Power Design Certification, Microsoft Projects, Project Management Certification, Share-point
Education
University of Colorado May 2005
Boulder, CO
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science
California Institute of Nanotechnology 2008
San Jose, CA
Certified Clean Energy Professional
Masters Certificate
Experience
Data Center Project Manager
November 2014 to June 2015
Randstad Engineering at Google
•Managed all critical construction and operation of Google’s data centers in world’s regions by the organization of data, implementation of scalable processes and the use of professional tools.
•Demonstrated construction management for a portfolio of projects and optimizing scheduling activities
•Organized project turnover documents to comply with OPR standards, and worked with multiple teams around the world building and enforcing Google’s security standards
•Demonstrated ability to drive EPC contractors to stay on schedule and minimize extra costs by making clear EPC contract dialogues and good relationships which harbor high productivity.
•Being a site representative for Electronic Document Management (EDM) system including access control and library management
•Responsible for closeout of entire fleet of Google Data center construction and final turnover documentation
•Responsible for Contract development, scope development and contract negotiation
•Developed and reviewed scopes, SOW Agreements, Construction Contracts, WP: master planning contracts, utility contracts and studies for both on and off-site
•Proven ability to negotiate contract amendments and change orders efficiently and effectively.
Manger of Project Engineering
December 2012 to May 2014
OCI Solar Power –San Antonio, TX
•Overseeing and completing construction of rooftop free standing ground-mounted tracker solar arrays for 400 + MW projects between OCI Solar Power and multi-billion dollar corporations such as Boeing and CPS Energy
•Responsible for meeting management with internal cross-functional groups, consultants/ contractors
•Responsible for setting agendas, follow up on action items and questioning design intent
•Completed a diverse range of technical assignments for large power projects including: energy analysis, environmental studies, land negotiating, interconnection agreement, due diligence, topography review, soils analysis, interconnection feasibility studies, permitting, pro-forma economic analysis and project due diligence.
•Experience with design engineering reviews, PV-Syst energy analysis and site plan development.
•Directly responsible for final construction permit set, after consultations with EPC for solar power designs.
•Directly responding to tenders and management of outside engineering consultants / designers.
•Responsible for lessons learned, RFI management, turnover documents, general cost estimates and all other various EPC assignments working closely with the Vice President of EPC
•Proven ability to perform TCO (“Total Cost of Ownership”) analysis for competing complex options for solar centers
Director, Renewable Energy
October 2011 to May 2012
WPCS International, Inc – Trenton, NJ
•Worked as leader in building relationships and facilitating construction between WPCS and multibillion dollar corporations such as Siemens and Johnson Controls.
•Completed a diverse range of assignments for large power projects including design: cost estimating, due diligence, soils analysis and interconnection feasibility studies,
•Conducted new technology evaluation, project proposal evaluation/report writing, market assessments, strategic planning, policy evaluation, pro-forma economic analysis of large energy projects, project design and construction management.
•Was the primary interface with project managers on matters relating to RFP responses and preliminary engineering progress, quality, scope and schedule for large megawatt rooftop projects
•Implemented designs in Auto-CAD and Bid Proposals totaling over $50 million ranging in projects from 100kw to 15MW, including many New Jersey Public Bids.
•Completed preliminary engineering design of projects ranging from 150 KW to 20 MW in order to determine cost estimates.
•Using information provided from the field selected type of system used for optimal performance factoring in aesthetics, orientation, roof type, shading obstacles and electrical conduit runs.
Project Engineer
May 2009 to June 2011
Kiara Solar – Dublin CA
•Managed construction of EPC for large Biomass projects and completed build out of 6 MW plant in Redding,CA
•Completed tasks related to development of Biomass plant including research and completion of environmental and construction permits
•Designed and constructed solar power systems between 10kw and 20 MW.
•Quantitative and numbers driven manager who communicates issues, assesses risk and demands results in terms of bottom line financial impacts to projects and the company.
•Effectively manages flow of information upward to senior executive team and downward to Construction Management team.
•Managed project scopes, project costs, & project schedule, escalated when needed, kept Client RPM informed on progress
•Completed As-builts, O&M, warranty items, deed infrastructure back over to city, working with legal when needed.
•Permitting and entitlement tracking and management for large infrastructure projects- WWTP/ WTP/ Ground Wells
Photovoltaic System Design Engineer
May 2007 to August 2008
Solar City – Foster City, CA
•Prepared complete mechanical & electrical construction documents for both residential and commercial buildings composed of: site plans, roof plans, electrical schematics, attachment detail, elevation drawings, wire sizing worksheet and racking.
•Detail design in accordance to all structural & electrical codes using Auto-CAD 2007.
•Experience with solar farm energy modeling using PVSYST & other software.
•Prepared complete parts list detailing amount of racking, lag-bolts, wire, disconnects, inverters needed for every job.
•Implemented information provided from the field selected type of system used for optimal performance factoring in aesthetics, orientation, roof type, shading obstacles and electrical conduit runs.
Senior Design Project Intern
June 2006 to May 2007
IBM, Inc – Lakewood, CO
• Assisted in design & research of mechanical systems used to collaborate & test printing speed on large
scale printing systems, including programming of Lab-View software.
•Prepared design drawings for above systems using AutoCAD software programs.
•Completed technical specification documents, cost estimates and reviewed existing specifications for compliance.
•Provided consultation on equipment selection, factory inspections of equipment, installation, operation and maintenance input to project offices; implemented input to cost estimates of the system.
Engineering Team Member
March 2004 to September 2004
Engineers Without Borders – Lakewood, CO
•Traveled to Peru to help design, construct and implement installation of a clean drinking water system for a village in Peru.
•Completed measurements &surveying as required for the design of the system.
Affiliations
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• South Asian Student Association
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