Project Manager Safety Compliance

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Steven Guzda

* **** ****** *****, *** Fairfield, CT 06812

HP (203) 746 – 4939, CP (203) 948 – 9393

Email: *****@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Seasoned Solar Project Manager and Master Electrician with over three decades of electrical and renewable energy experience. Proven leader in managing photovoltaic projects across multiple states with strong skills in budgeting, safety compliance, team supervision, and client relations. Certified NABCEP PV Installer and OSHA 30 Certified, committed to delivering projects on time and within budget while adhering to industry best practices.

CORE SKILLS & TOOLS

• Project & Construction Management

• Budgeting, Cost Control & Forecasting

• Subcontractor & Staff Leadership

• OSHA & Safety Compliance

• Contract Review & Scope Evaluation

• Technical Troubleshooting & Commissioning

• Client & Vendor Relationship Management

• ProCore, Salesforce, NetSuite, MS Office, Bluebeam PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Catalyze – Purchase, NY

Project Manager

May 2024 – June 2025

• Lead multiple PV projects in NY and Maine, managing EPC contractors, budgets, and project documentation.

• Ensure OSHA and state law compliance through active safety plan implementation.

• Conduct weekly meetings and oversee deliverables for project stakeholders. DSD Renewables – Schenectady, NY

Project Manager

Mar 2022 – Mar 2024

• Managed solar installations in NJ, PA, MD, and DC, driving project schedules and budgets.

• Directed teams through all project phases including commissioning and turnover. Signal Energy DG – Chattanooga, TN

Project/Construction Manager

Oct 2019 – Feb 2022

• Oversaw solar PV projects across CT, NY, MA, SC, and DC with emphasis on quality control and safety.

• Provided technical guidance and troubleshooting expertise during commissioning. 2

Exyte Energy Inc. (formerly M+W Energy/Gehrlicher Solar Americas Corp.) – Union, NJ Project Manager

Aug 2015 – Sep 2019

• Led project teams on multiple PV projects, managing budgets, schedules, and safety programs.

• Improved subcontractor coordination to reduce delays and cost overruns. EARLY CAREER

Sun Electric LLC – New Fairfield, CT

Co-Owner / Electrical Contractor & Master Electrician

• Managed daily operations of an electrical contracting company specializing in commercial, industrial, residential, and solar electrical projects.

• Developed safety programs, maintained budgets, and led client and vendor relations. Journeyman Electrician & Foreman IBEW Local #3

• Installed, maintained, and supervised electrical systems in commercial and industrial settings, ensuring compliance with the NEC, OSHA and union standards. Aircraft Maintenance Specialist C141-B Starlifter, C5-A Galaxy, United States Air Force

• Maintained and repaired electrical and mechanical aircraft systems; awarded Air Force Commendation Medal.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• Naugatuck Valley Community College (2013-2015) Electronic Engineering Technology (A.S.)

• OSHA 30 Certified (Current)

• Qualified Compliance Inspector of Stormwater (Current)

• NABCEP Certified PV Installer #031508-38

• Photovoltaic Systems Installation - The Florida Solar Energy Center - Cocoa FL

• IBEW Electrician Apprenticeship Certification - IBEW Local 501 – New York

• Air Force NCO Leadership School – United States Air Force – McGuire AFB NJ

• Aircraft Systems Maintenance Management Certification LICENSES & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners)

• E1 – Electrical Contractor – State of Connecticut – Issued

• Master Electrical Contractor Westchester County, NY & Putnam County, NY – Inactive

• Master Electrical Contractor – State of New Jersey – Inactive

• Master Electrical Contractor – State of New Hampshire – Inactive REFERENCES

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