Project manager

STEVEN ANDREW RICHARDS

b5ft1r@r.postjobfree.com 480-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Multi-Project Management• Renewable Energy Wind Solar Hydro•Heavy Civil Construction

Vertical Construction • Architectural Design •Cost Estimation • Budget Planning

New Business Development Opportunity Identification • Client Relations

Extensive experience leading commercial-construction projects including renewable energy solar, wind, and hydro of varying size and complexity, delivering high-quality, on-time, on-budget project completion.

Skilled in identification of cost-saving opportunities for customers and forging positive relations with contractors, resulting in strong referral stream.

Familiar with, and strictly comply with, state / federal regulations and corporate policies / procedures such as OSHA, and MSDS guidelines.

Hands-on, hard-working leader with thorough attention to detail. Known for directing a pleasant yet productive work environment, monitoring progress, and implementing processes to continually enhance effectiveness. Successful communication liaison between clients and management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sungate Energy Solutions 2010 to present

1930 Roosevelt Tempe AZ

Production Manager

Coordinate and manage all aspects of solar and other renewable energy projects, including resource assessment, due diligence, siting, feasibility studies, new technology evaluation, project proposal evaluation, market assessments, strategic planning, policy evaluation, pro forma economic analysis, project design and construction management. In addition, am responsible for some marketing and business development responsibilities, also plan and assign resources for solar and other renewable energy projects. Work with utilities, energy project developers, financial institutions, energy end-users, investors, and other organizations.

Specific job responsibilities include managing engineering services projects, including scope definition, project staffing, technical oversight, and responsibility for successful project execution on time and within budget.

• Lead and contribute to authorship of reports, studies, and proposals.

• Mentor and manage work of others in multi-disciplinary teams.

• Lead and assist with business development activities in area of expertise.

• Develop new project opportunities and business lines.

enXco Hanna WY. 2009-2010 (Contract)

Operations Manager

Director of Operations for construction and maintenance work on wind in the northwest United States. Reported directly to the clients and customers, and managed multiple projects simultaneously. Carried full operational responsibility for growing business unit and direct oversight of both construction and maintenance operations. Responsible for assisting with implementing the company's compliance plan, provide support for the development of processes and procedures to be used in the discharge of compliance activities

Handled O&M, Warranty, and Service serving as the primary point of contact for receipt and development of quotations in support of Request-for-Proposals related to assigned market segments. This includes the coordination of NDAs, gathering of technical information and final quotation preparation for review by company leadership prior to presentation to the customer.

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Managed all customer communications process including internal and external reporting in a highly professional manner

Ensured agreements/contracts met the company’s Quality and Safety standards for federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations, where applicable.

Analysis of O&M and warranty cost performance against budget.

A.E.T Advanced Energy Technology, Cody, WY 2006-2009

Director of Operations

Directed construction and maintenance work on solar in the northwest United States. Reported directly to the clients and customers, and managed multiple projects simultaneously. Full operational responsibility for growing business unit and direct oversight of both construction and maintenance operations.

Selected priorities:

Directly responsible for North American wind turbine sales activities meeting; budgeted revenue and margin levels for assigned market segment.

Developed negotiation strategies and led negotiations with customers for turbine supply agreements for Turbine Supply and Installation, O&M, Warranty, and Service.

Served as the primary point of contact for receipt and development of quotations in support of Request-for-Proposals related to assigned market segment sales.

Managed all customer communications throughout sales process to include internal and external reporting.

Coordinated with Finance Department and Project Management Team.

Carefully reviewed contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations, as well as the company’s Quality and Safety standards .

Richland, LLC, Huntertown, IN 1999-2006

Operations Manager/Project Manager

Established excavating and construction company from inception and drove operations to meet revenue / project goals and grow customer base. Sourced new project opportunities through Internet research as well as by developing a strong referral stream through building alliances with civil engineers. Conducted weekly safety meetings. Provided multi-project oversight of up to five projects / teams concurrently through all phases of the process. Obtained construction / environmental permits.

Selected priorities:

Pre-planned and managed multiple projects simultaneously, each valued up to $3 million. Prepared cost estimates and schedules, met with customers, and defined project plans and milestones.

Performed hands-on excavating and utility work for complex $20 million manufacturing-expansion project across four separate building areas of medical-machine shop with controlled atmosphere.

Led excavation project and project team for Home Depot, as well as additional projects including a 50,000 sq. ft. warehouse facility and other private commercial-construction projects.

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Managed business operations and 20-person team.

Organized bid packages, securing 30% to 40% of those submitted based on loyal relationship with general contractors and reputation for excellence.

Implemented erosion-control measures and adherence to storm-water pollution-prevention plans (SWPPP).

Established and maintained loyal relationships with customers and business partners.

G&L Corporation, Ft. Wayne, IN 1989-1999

Operator Engineer Foreman

Responsible for the planning, management and execution of heavy lift and transport operations. Selected and supervised heavy lift and transport contractors. Liaised with engineering groups to ensure designs were in compliance with constructability needs. Managed financial performance of heavy lift and transport contracts and co-ordinated heavy lift operations and personnel.

Selected priorities:

Created and developed heavy lift and transport schemes.

Participated in development of project execution strategy, design and constructability reviews etc.

Produced, reviewed and issued technical documentation to ensure compliance with safety, quality, schedule and budget requirements.

Provided support to site operations as required, ensuring safety, quality, adherence to procedures.

Developed the company's systems to support the construction lead project philosophy.

Recorded and reported project progress.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

OPERATOR’S UNION

Local 103, Fort Wayne, IN

Six-year apprenticeship program totaling 6000 hours of combined classroom and on-site experience.

Certification: Journeyman in bridges and building in structural engineering, heavy, highway, commercial, building, and trades. Now can be considered equivalent to four year degree,

Additional Certifications: Mine Safely 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operation and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)

License: Municipal and Private Sewer Installation

Undergraduate studies: Real Estate Law, Indiana / Purdue University-Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN, 2002

Computer Skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet

Additional experience in construction through operator’s union, including planning, excavation, utility planning and placement, and foundation work for GM, public municipalities, and waste water.

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