JOSEPH DEEMING
San Diego
Summary
Experienced project manager with 6+ years leading gas infrastructure projects from planning through execution. Skilled at managing cross-functional teams, developing efficient scopes, and navigating complex stakeholder environments. Known for driving timelines, ensuring field readiness, and delivering results in fast-paced, compliance-heavy settings. Proven ability to balance budget, risk, and regulatory demands while maintaining high performance across dozens of concurrent projects.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Utility Specialist
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)
San Diego
03.2023 - Current
- Lead the coordination and delivery of 100+ compliance-driven gas infrastructure projects valued at over $3M, ensuring on-time execution, technical accuracy, and alignment with regulatory standards.
- Provide project oversight from kickoff through closeout, including cost estimation, resource forecasting, and schedule tracking using SAP and Procore.
- Estimate labor and material costs; contribute to capital planning through job costing and accurate forecasting.
- Drive cross-functional alignment by engaging stakeholders early in complex scope development, helping streamline execution and ensure consistent, efficient delivery across departments.
- Shape scope development and workflow design for key initiatives like the Barrier Post Program, driving consistency across GIS, ELS, Continuous Improvement, and field operations.
- Collaborate with design, field, and construction teams to resolve issues proactively and maintain progress across multiple concurrent projects.
- Secure Governance IDs and manage internal approvals for high-pressure gas jobs requiring elevated oversight.
- Ensure compliance with all CPUC deadlines and regulatory benchmarks across assigned project scopes.
- Create detailed AutoCAD designs for gas distribution systems, including main replacements, service upgrades, and cathodic protection (CP) stations.
- Trusted to lead high-priority scopes independently, regularly consulted by peers and supervisors for input on project execution and process improvements.
Project Manager - Team Lead (Contract)
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)
San Diego
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Led a 5-person Gas Operations team, managing daily workflows, permitting, scheduling, and project execution across multiple active scopes.
- Oversaw end-to-end project tracking using SAP and GIS, ensuring visibility into key milestones and proactively resolving delays.
- Designed and implemented tracking systems that improved operational transparency, team accountability, and cross-functional coordination.
Project Coordinator (Contract)
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)
San Diego
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Coordinated both gas and electric scopes, supporting design and field crews with work order and permit management.
- Used SAP and Smartsheet to manage schedules and documentation.
Assistant Project Manager (Contract)
Borrego Solar Systems Inc.
San Diego
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Managed procurement, RFIs, and change orders for utility-scale solar projects.
- Handled reporting and project documentation using Procore and Salesforce.
Project Manager (Contract)
Pacific Commercial Construction Inc.
San Diego
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Delivered tenant improvement projects from design through final inspection.
- Managed subcontractors, scheduling, and city permitting, including coordination of required inspections with the City of San Diego.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Online05.2025
Project Management Training (Internal Certification) -
Sempra Energy
San Diego, CA01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA05.2018
Skills
- Multi-Project Oversight
- Scope & Resource Management
- Cost Estimating & Budget Tracking
- Permit & Agency Coordination
- Field Coordination & Issue Resolution
- AutoCAD Utility Drafting & Design
- SAP, Smartsheet, Bluebeam, GIS
- Technical Documentation & Reporting
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Team Leadership & Mentoring
Accomplishments
- Created and standardized the barrier post bundling workflow, streamlining how project data is organized and tracked in Smartsheet to improve coordination across SDG&E.
- Promoted to Team Lead within 1 year at Insight Global (SDG&E) for exceptional performance in scope execution, field coordination, and team support.
- Recognized for high-impact coordination by ensuring large-scale gas jobs ran smoothly across design, materials, permitting, and SAP systems-directly supporting field teams and client success.
Timeline
Field Utility Specialist
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)
03.2023 - Current
Project Manager - Team Lead (Contract)
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)
12.2022 - 03.2023
Project Coordinator (Contract)
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)
08.2020 - 12.2022
Assistant Project Manager (Contract)
Borrego Solar Systems Inc.
01.2020 - 06.2020
Project Manager (Contract)
Pacific Commercial Construction Inc.
09.2019 - 01.2020
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Project Management Training (Internal Certification) -
Sempra Energy
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
California State University, Chico
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