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Project Manager Management

Location:

Irvine, CA

Posted:

September 25, 2023

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Farhang Haghighat (AKA Fred Highland)

714-***-**** adzx3a@r.postjobfree.com Dana Point, CA

SKILLS SUMMARY

• Operation Management • Detail Oriented and Multi-tasking

• Project Management • Data Analysis and Reporting

• Installation Management • Employee Onboarding

• Excellent Negotiator • Leadership Experience

• Engineering Skills • Hiring Skills

• Problem Solver

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Commercial Project Manager

Core Energy

• Spearheaded all aspects of project planning, assignments, resource allocations, and communications

• Negotiated with vendors to ensure cost-efficient pricing terms, and material ordering for all projects

• Worked closely with carport manufacturers and structural engineers to build custom structure

• Oversaw commercial rated main switchgear line side tap procedures and worked closely with the utility for power disconnect

• Worked with onsite recertification for the main switch gear

• Communicated with inspectors to coordinate inspection dates and times

• Completed and submitted required PTO (permission to operate) documents

• Led troubleshooting for equipment to isolate and resolve various technical issues

• Updated clients with day-to-day progress

• Hired sub-contractors and negotiated terms

• Visited construction sites in California and other states; met the sub-contractors on site for progress evaluation Project Manager

Sun Capital Energy 01/2023-08/2023

• Oversaw daily planning and development for various residential and commercial solar projects

• Led consulting sessions with clients to identify project specifications, budget requirements, and delivery timeframes

• Directed the activities of a cross-functional team of solar installation, permitting, and inspection specialists by assigning projects

• Developed schedules and provided support; identified new business opportunities, and negotiated contractual agreements for installation services

• Completed and submitted PTO paperwork; engaged in daily communication with crew for daily project updates

• Evaluated project photos and communicated progress to clients

• Conceptualized, designed, and executed an average of 40 monthly residential projects by completing 3MW watts for commercial and 6MW watts in residential properties during the first year

• Developed and implemented a new division for the company, known as the Solar Installation Department

• Led final inspections in collaboration with field crew and supervisory teams to ensure delivery of projects by the established deadlines

Director of Operations and Project Management 04/2019 – 01/2023 Cali One Services, Irvine, CA

• Oversaw company residential solar operations and project management in Texas and California

• Recruited coordinators and internal support team

• Negotiated pricing to purchase bulk solar modules and materials for both markets

• Recruited sub-contractors and negotiated pricing

• Reviewed site survey reports, calculated adders, and requested design

• Requested structural engineering calculations

• Developed key deliverables from design, procurement, and construction

• Monitored final budget, contract review, schedule, and signature acquisition process for all assigned projects

• Managed sub-contracted design teams

• Created, oversaw, and tracked all scheduled aspects for assigned projects from pre-approval through project close-out to ensure on-time delivery

• Initiated customer change orders as required

• Responsible for overseeing document management and administration for assigned projects

• Responsible for effective oversight of multiple sub-contractors and temporary labor for leased installations

• Negotiated terms and managed subcontractors

• Followed-up closely on PTO (permission to operate) status Commercial Solar Project Management / Construction Manager 01/2018 - 04/2019 Soorya Unlimited, Huntington Beach, CA