Ermin Nozinovich

*** ***** **, ******, ** *****, USA

Email: ad3fe5@r.postjobfree.com

Cell Phone : 214-***-****

Citizenship : USA

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a position at Utility, City, Municipality, Electric Co-Op, Federal, US Government, US Government Contractor, ISO Operator, TSP Operator, Electricity Provider, Electrical or Renewables Owner/Developer company that will be able to use my experiences strategically in support of their customers.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of Texas at Dallas. Overall GPA 3.605 – Graduated: Cum Laude 5/2000.

• Technical High School “Petar Drapsin” (Yugoslavia); 5/1993. Emphasis - General & Technical Curriculum: Final exam, defended practical work under the title: "Protection from the Dangerous Effects of Electricity". PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

IEA Infrastructure & Energy Alternatives (10/2021-Present) Indianapolis, IN

Associate Engineering Manager

• Management of engineering services for Balance of Plant (BOP) or Balance of System (BOS) projects including construction permitting, civil engineering, foundation engineering, electrical collector system engineering, substation engineering, transmission line engineering, and interconnect switchyard engineering.

• Management of internal engineering resources and consultants in the execution of planning, design, and quality assurance of wind and solar PV renewable energy projects.

• Collaborate and coordinate extensively with clients, the overall project manager, project development staff, and vendors in the execution of project work, and will be responsible for driving towards the lowest cost engineering solutions that meet technical, regulatory, and client requirements.

• Support of business development, estimating, and project development activities.

• Assisting in the growth of the business unit through new renewable energy service offerings.

• Mentoring and monitoring of engineering management resources utilized from other parts of the company.

• Development and maintenance of engineering standards and procedures.

• Innovation in design methods, driving quality assurance and quality control on all project work, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, and other responsibilities as assigned.

• Any other duties assigned by VP of Engineering.

IEA Infrastructure & Energy Alternatives (02/2021-10/2021) Indianapolis, IN

Electrical Engineer-Preconstruction High Voltage

• The review, scoping, estimation and proposal of transmission lines, utility overhead and underground distribution construction projects, substation projects, and alternative energy projects.

• Defined the total scope of work, vendors, components, materials and subcontractors.

• Analyzed project plans, project design drawings and specifications to determine the overall estimated cost of a project and is involved with projects throughout the pre- construction and construction phase.

• Full and detailed electrical design drawings analysis.

• Substation and transmission line designs recommendations and planning when engineering design drawings are not provided by a customer.

• Collaborated and coordinated extensively with business development, estimating & operations departments in the execution of a particular project work.

• Development and maintenance of high voltage engineering standards and procedures.

• Various duties as assigned by the VP of Preconstruction. IEA Infrastructure & Energy Alternatives (02/2018-02/2021) Indianapolis, IN

Project Estimator-High Voltage

• Performed complete substations & transmission line take offs.

• Reviewed all project documents.

• Attended scope review meetings.

• Participated in preconstruction review of proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of an estimate.

• Prepared accurate quantity surveys and estimates for transmission lines, substations and distribution projects.

• Utilized company estimating system to develop bid package and follows company guidelines, systems, policies and procedures.

• Prepared full RFP and RFQ packages for the subcontractors and material vendors.

• Prepared vendor proposals comparisons, analysis and estimate summary sheets.

• Monitored proposed estimates with actual cost data.

• Reviewed electrical design options and recommended best solution based on cost, quality or availability of materials and equipment.

• Consulted with clients, vendors, subcontractors or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates, schedule work activities, and resolve issues.

• Developed scope narratives, clarifications, and qualifications for clearly written client proposals.

• Established and maintained historical cost data.

• Various duties as assigned by the Estimating Manager. Kenny Construction-Power Division (Granite Company) (01/2016-12/2017) Chicago, IL

Estimator I-Power Division (High Voltage Transmission, Distribution and Underground Lines & Substations)

Responsible for developing accurate and timely estimates for both private and public sector works projects to ensure Kenny Construction is a responsive bidder for various high voltage transmission lines & substations projects as well as working on PPL $650 million NLRP portfolio project.

Responsibilities include:

• Comprehend and administer a safety program that provides for a safe work environment that meets or exceeds Granite’s Annual Incident Goal, and foster a culture that expects participation at all levels.

• Create and promote, in his/her organization, the ability to recognize and understand the appropriate environmental policies, rules, and the potential adverse affects to the environment due to operations, and take steps necessary to comply with policy/rules, and mitigate the effects of operations.

• Create and/or foster a quality culture that recognizes the affect of quality on all operations, and takes steps necessary to provide a product or service that is a source of pride for our workers, and pleasing to our customers.

• Analyze and compile estimate data that impact the cost of labor, materials, equipment requirements, location and other factors to ensure a high quality and timely estimate.

• Review drawings, specifications and proposed project site conditions; record findings and solicit input from field operations to include in final project estimate.

• Discuss and analyze alternative solutions and construction methods with field supervision and Senior/Chief Estimator to increase competitiveness of the bid.

• Perform accurate quantity “take-off” to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates.

• Utilize existing cost history as a check to complete estimate.

• Develop knowledge of bidding risks and strategies.

• Present estimate/bid to Senior/Chief Estimator for review to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Participate in estimate and bid reviews with Senior/Chief Estimator and Management to develop estimating skills.

• Develop knowledge of and communicate with owners, subcontractors, public and private entities to ensure competitiveness.

• Communicate estimate bid information to field operations at pre-construction meetings to ensure understanding of scope of job.

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment and ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis

Wesco High Voltage-Utility Group (12/2013 – 01/2016) Irving, Texas

Engineering Project Specialist & Estimator

Responsible for executing project activities on national Utility projects for WESCO High Voltage. Project types include substation, transmission, distribution and URD infrastructure projects with a scope of material supply and project services. Responsibilities include proposal and project management execution by identifying appropriate internal and external resources, developing schedules and coordinating activities to ensure timely completion of contract milestones.

• Draft and submit proposals and manage technical and commercial changes through proposal completion.

• Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support the proposal in keeping with the project stakeholders scope, goals and milestones.

• Estimate resources and participants needed to achieve project goals

• Develop full-scale project execution plans and associated communication to accomplish plan execution.

• Effectively communicate project expectations to internal and external team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.

• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.

• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.

• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.

• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project.

• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.

• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.

• Track project milestones and deliverables.

• Develop and deliver approval submittals, progress reports and required contract documentation on a timely and consistent basis.

• Actively engage in project transactions and accounting by supporting company resources to achieve corporate financial goals.

• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.

Dyncorp International (11/2010 – 03/2013)

LOGCAP IV, Afghanistan (Contract Job)

Lead Estimator/Project Planning

• Executing the engineering scope of work under the project procedures, budget, and schedule established by the project manager.

• Functioning as a technical specialist formulating and developing advanced estimating concepts.

• Assisting the site manager in initial sequencing of construction activities, outlining components such as labor materials and equipment.

• Responsible to ensure that the work environment is productive between the site manager and all trades.

• Responsible for improving constructions processes overall.

• Reviewing manufacturing parts lists for accuracy and inputs data.

• Interacting with vendors and related personnel to collect data for government proposals.

• Preparing final cost reports for domestic and international government proposals.

• Interfacing with government auditors in support of pre-award and post award proposal price audits.

• Assisting site manager in initial sequencing of construction activities, outlining components such as labor materials and equipment.

• Revising estimates when scope of work or project changes.

• Assisting Subject Matter Experts in BOE (Basis of Estimate) development.

• Conducting research and gathering information such as technical manuals and parts lists.

• Develop site assessment, technical risk assessments and alternative analysis for proposals, projects and estimates.

• General knowledge and understanding of TINA, FAR, DFAR and Estimating & Scheduling practices and policies.

InServ LLC (Willbros Company) (11/2008 – 03/2010)

Houston, Texas

Project Engineer

• Executed the engineering scope of work under the project procedures, budget, and schedule established by the Project Manager.

• Assisted in setting direction for the execution and implementation of the Contract requirements and monitoring the performance on the project from the engineering and procurement standpoint.

• Monitored technical adequacy of the EP effort.

• Assisted in establishing and monitoring Project performance criteria.

• Coordinated the activities and schedules of the various EP subcontractors.

• Assisted in preparing reports on job progress and monitoring the EP efforts.

• Reviewed and preparing major purchase requisitions for supplied equipment and materials.

• Facilitated the constructability review during detail engineering.

• Adhered to the Contract requirements regarding time schedules, estimates, and definitions of the major task areas.

• Responsible for monitoring the planning and scheduling of the EP work.

• Responsible for the EP adherence to the scope of work defined in the proposal and for identification and definition of scope changes and development of associated EP costs.

• Responsible for ensuring that the engineering design, specifications, drawings, and other data prepared by the EP team are complete, meet the established requirements, and are in compliance with codes, laws, and regulations applicable to the project. Kellogg Brown & Root (10/2005 – 11/2007)

LOGCAP III, Iraq (Contract Job)

Senior Cost Project Estimator / Project Controls

• Developed conceptual and definitive Cost Reimbursable Engineer, Procure & Construct

(EPC) estimates on infrastructure, basic life support and structural construction projects in support of US and Coalition Forces.

• Oversaw and preformed change orders and trend estimates in response to project scope changes and provided functional support on cost control activities for different on-going projects.

• Maintained estimating database used to track project estimates and supportive metrics and retrieved and distributed actual cost figures.

• Developed and updated Project Planning Requests (PPR), Letters of Technical Directions (LOTD), ACO Change Letters (ACL) and Level 1 Schedules to match the Government’s requirements and scope of work (SOW) as well as work breakdown structures (WBS).

• Worked closely with Construction Management, Project Management, as well as the individual crafts to support the execution of projects, status reporting, and cost forecasting of contracts and subcontracts.

• Maintained electronic and hard copy of all project folders & files and ensured proper cost coding, receiving, routing for approval, and ensuring guidelines are followed prior to sending to accounts payable.

• General knowledge and understanding of TINA, FAR, DFAR and KBR Estimating & Scheduling practices and policies.

• Used Access, Excel, Power Point, Adobe, AutoCAD, Microsoft Projects, SAP, and other KBR proprietary workbooks in support of my daily tasks. Various Contract Jobs (3-6 months contracts) (10/2002 – 09/2005) Powell ESCO (09/2001 – 09/2002)

Greenville, Texas

Controls Engineer

• Completed process estimates, wrote technical specifications, designed control schematics, and drafted drawings for transformers, automatic and manual transfer switches, and wiring diagrams (both AC & DC).

• Provided mechanical design of control panels, bill of materials, engineered shop wiring designs, and assembled & tested protective relays and SCADA communication designs.

• Monitored and confirmed compliance to NEMA, UL, and NEC codes on all newly designed control systems.

• Provided daily written and oral communication with the customers and senior personnel concerning design specifications and suggested upgrades.

• Support responsibilities included: staff and customer training programs, preparation of estimates & training materials, writing of manuals, generation of productivity reports and presentations, and provided technical support to staff and customers. Pedersen Power Products (08/2000 – 09/2001)

Omaha, Nebraska

Project Engineer

• Designed medium voltage (5 KV & 15 KV) switchgear and panels.

• Developed complete manufacturing estimates that included: bill of materials, product schematics, and technical specification data sheets.

• Completed design of one-line diagrams, initial plan/elevation views, initial design of panel layout drawings, initial design of three line/AC schematics, and initial design of DC schematics.

• Reviewed and approved all mechanical and electrical drawings prior to release.

• Developed nameplate schedules, cable schedules, ID and rating tags.

• Ensured new products compliance with NEMA and UL standards, along with NEC codes.

• Designed protective relaying and SCADA communications.

• Trained staff & customers, prepared estimates & training materials, wrote manuals, created reports, developed course presentations, and provided technical support to staff and customers.

TECHNICAL SKILLS / YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

• Microsoft Applications - Excel, Office, Windows, Access, PowerPoint, Word - 20 years

• AutoCAD - 8 years

• Substation Switchgear Design - 3 years

• Automatic Transfer Switch Design - 3 years

• Control Panels Mechanical Design - 5 years

• Transformer Controls Design - 3 years

• Wiring Diagrams Design - 10 years

• Protective Relaying and SCADA - 5 years

• NEMA, UL and NEC Standards - 10 years

• Made2Manage Software Package - 5 years

• MATLAB, PSPICE, LABVIEW - 2 years

• Technical Support and Training - 15 years

• Customer Service Support - 15 years

• Writing Manuals - 15 years

• Writing Presentations and Reports - 15 years

• Project Estimating, Sourcing, Scheduling & Planning - 15 years

• Project Controls, Proposals, Cost & Budget Reports – 15 years

• Microsoft Project – 10 years

• RS Means – 10 years

• Primavera P6 – 10 years

• Substations, Transmission Lines & Distribution Lines Projects – 10 years

• HCSS Estimating Software - 4 years

• High Voltage Design & Work – 10 years

SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND ACHIVEMENTS:

• 03/2017 – University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee- Power Systems Design & Operation Certification.

• 10/2007 – KBR LOGCAP III G Sites Management-Leadership-Dignity Coin for Excellence.

• 03/2007 – KBR LOGCAP III (T-Sites, Southern Iraq): Certificate of Appreciation.

• 03/2007 – KBR LOGCAP III (Camp Tallil, Iraq): Project Manager Reward for Outstanding Performance & Excellence.

• 03/2007 – KBR LOGCAP III (Camp Taji, Iraq): Certificate of Appreciation.

• 03/2007 – KBR LOGCAP III Management-Leadership-Dignity Coin for Excellence.

• 10/2006 – KBR LOGCAP III 1 year service (Camp Tallil, Iraq): Certificate of Appreciation.

• 06/2006 – KBR Multinational Division Center South (Camp Echo, Iraq): Certificate of Appreciation.

• 05/2006 – KBR Project Controls/Estimating Department (Baghdad, Iraq): DCAA Certificate of Achievement, (DCAA Certified).

• 03/2006 – KBR Theater Transportation Mission (Camp Al Taqaddum, Iraq): Certificate of Appreciation.

• 12/2004 – Counterintelligence Detachment Task Force Falcon (Camp Bondsteel): Certificate of Appreciation.

• 11/2004 - Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (Camp Bondsteel): Certificate of Appreciation.

• 05/2004 - Completed the following training at Fort Benning, Georgia: Theater Specific Individual Replacement Training, Country Orientation, Media Awareness, Countermine Skills, and Force Protection.

• 08/2003 - Joint Readiness Training Center (34th Division): Certificate of Appreciation.

• 08/2003 - Cubic Defense Applications Group: Certificate of Achievement and Appreciation.

• 06/2003 - Certificate of Appreciation: Task Force Associator (Team Sapper: Engineering).

• 03/2000 - Golden Key National Honor Society Member.

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