Project Manager Construction

Jelena Zindovic, B.E.Eng., M.Eng.

**-**** ***** ******* **., STE 105-174, Pahoa, HI 96778

647-***-**** • ******.********@*****.***

Objective

To contribute valuable Electrical Power Engineering and Construction project management experience and exceptional analytical skills in the state of Hawai’i. Relevant Professional Experience

Project Manager– Distributed Generation (DG) Connection - Hydro One Networks Inc. December 2009- PRESENT, Toronto

● Monitored, controlled and reported on over 80 customer connection projects from the estimating phase to full construction and completion

● Connected two DG projects within six months (average connection is 10 months)

● Saved significant project costs to customers and the company by recognizing, addressing and documenting project scope changes in timely manner

● Improved procedures for cost forecasting and earned value analysis for DG projects

(proficient in cross platform databases and update tools such as SAP, CRM, etc.)

● Advised senior management on future DG project growth and changes by examining and reviewing upcoming regulatory changes and made recommendations to improve and align existing processes

● Monitored and oversaw material and contract procurement and tendering processes

● Regularly negotiated with service providers, stakeholders and legal counsel

● Interacted with various government agencies (ESA, OEB, and OPA) and customers

● Trained New Grads to manage DG projects – documenting and recording meeting minutes, organizing and leading conference calls, field meeting and manager meetings, developing schedules, cost reports and Gantt charts

● Represented HONI at the 2009 CanWea conference and the 2009 APRO (Association of Power Producers in Ontario) trade show

DG Protection and Control Planner - Asset Management - Hydro One Networks Inc. December 2008 - December 2009, Toronto

● Improved and restructured “Protection and Control CIA Screening Tool” to accommodate inverter based generators

● Sized Grounding Transformers for DGs connected with Delta on the high side

● Identified two DG projects with potentially major technical issues by using various modeling tools (PSS-ADEPT, CYME, etc.) to analyze impact of DGs on fault levels at various locations on the system

● Trained and supervised three co-op students in fault analysis and performing various fault studies

● Represented HONI at the May 2009 Stakeholders meeting on the new Technical Interconnection Requirements (TIR)

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Telecom Engineer/Designer in Training -New Grad- Hydro One Networks Inc. February 2008 - May 2009, Toronto

● Detailed Engineering design and standards involving SONET at various stations across the province

● Contributed to revised design standards and technical connection guideline documents

● Rotations in Field P&C for 6 months- experience calibrating mechanical and digital relays, installing and troubleshooting telecom equipment (IMUXs, router switches, etc.) Software Developer - OSD Department - Silicon Optix Inc. June 2006 - September 2007, Toronto

● Developed custom On Screen Displays (OSDs) for various high profile customers

● Integrated software design with hardware functions

● Maintained product quality by running and developing test plans

● Interacted with customer to meet desired specs at every level of design Education and Training

Academic

● Masters of Power Engineering – University of Waterloo (2008-2011)

● Bachelor of Electrical Engineering – Ryerson University (2002-2006) Workshops and Training

● Certified assistant project manager

● Completed courses and programs:

Project Management – Kepner- Tregoe

Business Writing – WICC

Presenting to Groups – WICC

Power System Fundamentals – HONI (Jan.-May 2009)

New Graduate Program – HONI (February 2008- January 2010) Skills and Attributes

● Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing

● Highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision

● Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task various projects

● Highly analytical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining complex work processes

● Goal-driven leader who maintains a productive climate and confidently motivates, mobilizes, and coaches employees to meet high-performance standards

● Results-driven achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills along with a high degree of detail orientation

● Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and colleagues

* References available upon request

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