Senior management professional, bringing strategic leadership and operational excellence to drive organizational success. Skilled in project management, team collaboration, and process optimization with keen focus on achieving results. Adept at navigating complex challenges, fostering culture of accountability, and adapting to evolving business needs. Known for strong decision-making, effective communication, and building high-performing teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager of Project Management
CBRE Inc
03.2024 - Current
Senior Manager overseeing the Non-Electric Seismic Retrofitting of buildings throughout SCE's portfolio.
Built the 2025 Operating Plan budget for the SCE non-electric seismic program consisting of approximately $33M in projected spend.
Successfully managed a team of six direct reports, performing mid and end of year reviews.
Led my team to meeting the spend objective for the non-electric seismic program.
Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale by having bi-weekly discussions, both one on ones and team meetings.
Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
Demonstrated exceptional adaptability in navigating complex situations or rapidly changing environments with ease.
Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
Consistently met or exceeded annual performance targets set by senior leadership.
Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
Evaluated hiring, firing, and promotions requests.
Project Manager
CBRE Inc
05.2017 - 03.2024
CBRE on the Southern California Edison Account
Responsibilities included management of simultaneous construction projects from planning to closure for the Corporate Real Estate department.
Coordination with the client personnel including Facilities Management, District Managers, Facility Maintenance Supervisors, Substation Maintenance Supervisors, Substation Maintenance Foremen, Station Chiefs, Telecommunications, Environmental, Geotechnical Engineering, Security, Program Management, Quality Control, and IT to ensure all projects are completed with the proper communication in a timely and safe manner
Tasks include Project Initiation Documents (PIDs), Cost Estimates, Bid Summaries, Change Order Requests, tracking down contractor proposals and invoicing, coordinating and completing safety documentation with the contractor, Risk Registers, Project Charters, Project Schedule, Environmental Requests, Excavation Permits, Meeting Minutes, Daily/Progress Reports, and Closure documentation
Coordinating all work with SCE personnel and the contractor to ensure all parties are well informed and involved
Tracking the contractor’s scope of work to ensure all contracted work is completed in a timely and safe manner
Project price ranges from approximately $10,000 to $8 million dollars
Successfully removed PCB contaminated asphalt and soil from a project scope area without any issues
Successfully manage multiple substation projects to ensure the reliability of critical equipment onsite
SWPPP trained and able to successfully keep contractor in compliance with any SWPPP measures using BMPs per site specific plans
Performed as-builts on drawings and coordination with SCE Engineering to ensure construction was completed accordingly and to SCE standards
Participated in weekly meetings, job walks/bid walks, and conference calls
Participated in safety tailboards on job sites with the contractor and SCE personnel
Monitored project budget ensuring we did not exceed the allotted amount per the Cost Estimate
Regularly update Kahua and client Sharepoint with project information and documentation ensuring anyone can look at my project and be up to date
Regularly utilize Microsoft Office 365, including OneDrive and SharePoint
Up to date on all safety training
NERC/CIP Certified
Successfully training all incoming Project Manager’s on the Small Capital Maintenance team
Provide training and project guidance to other project managers on substation, critical facilities, and small capital projects on the Southern California Edison Account
Construction Site Representative 1/Senior Construction Manager
Freeman Alternative Resources Inc.
09.2013 - 05.2017
Responsibilities include supervising contractors and construction workers on SCE substations to ensure all tasks are being completed correctly and in a timely manner
Coordination with SCE Substation Construction and Maintenance (SC&M) Project Management, Engineering, Planners, Security, Telecommunications, Operators, Maintenance, Environmental, Quality Control and IT to ensure all tasks were completed correctly and in an efficient manner
Tasks included daily logs, weekly reports to management, tracking of material (MTS), tracking of man hours on OD393s, Field Change Orders, Requests for Information (RFIs), Engineering and Contractor Evaluations, Inspection Sign Offs (Book 1), and completion and handover of closure packages
Tracked purchase orders and contractor’s scope of work to ensure all tasks were completed, all budgets were met, and all deadlines met in a high quality and efficient manner
Performed as-builts on drawings and coordination with SCE Engineering to ensure construction was completed accordingly and to SCE standard
Participated in weekly construction meetings, job walks, and conference calls
Performed safety tailboards with contractors and SCE personnel twice a day to ensure a safe work environment
Practice safety standards requirements and safety work practices to ensure all work is done as safely as possible
A part of the Substation Construction and Maintenance (SC&M) SONGS Decommissioning team
Worked extensively on Microsoft OneDrive sharing/cloud based applications with the project management team
Conducted onsite live planning of the Substation Construction and Maintenance SONGS Decommissioning project while coordinating with plant security, operations, plant management, and environmental as well as the Grid Control Center (GCC)
Created/Planned a construction plan for the “Cold and Dark” portion of the SONGS Decommissioning project
Monitored project budget ensuring we did not exceed the allotted amount per the contractor’s purchase order
Managed the installation of high voltage transformers, circuit breakers, buss work, and MEER buildings at various substations
Assisted in the rollout of Microsoft 365 throughout Freeman Alt
Res
In charge of all Microsoft Office 365 IT questions and issues for Freeman Alt Res
Also assist in other IT and tech related questions (ie, phones, computers, etc.) on both Apple and PC products and applications
/ULMS
Jr. Construction Manager
Freeman Alternative Resources Inc.
08.2012 - 09.2013
Responsibilities included supervising contractors and construction workers to ensure all tasks were completed correctly and in an efficient manner
Coordinated with SCE Corporate Real Estate (CRE) Project Management, Security and IT to ensure all tasks were completed correctly and in an efficient manner
Performed daily logs, weekly reports to the project manager, tracking of material and man hours, and completion and handover of closure packages
Renovated SCE’s Pomona EVTC’s garage
Decommissioned and returned SCE’s La Palma building
Demolished an executive office in SCE’s GO1 and renovated into cubicle space
Conducted daily safety tailboards with all workers involved
Practice safety standards requirements and safety work practices to ensure all work is done as safely as possible
Various Data Entry
Professional Trainee
Southern California Edison-Corporate Resources
05.2005 - 06.2012
Responsibilities included assisting project managers and construction managers (ie SCE Pomona Innovation Village 3, SCE Wildomar S/C LEED Platinum) on site
Interim Construction Manager for various projects
Coordinated with Contractors, Construction Workers, Security, and IT to ensure all tasks were completed correctly and in an efficient manner
Performed Data Asset Sheets and On Screen Takeoffs for the closeout package
Ordered supplies for the Construction Trailer and Construction site
Sat in on and participated in bidding process for vendor selection
Completed Facility space updating
Presented information on facility space planning in a professional manner
Processed Change Orders and Purchase Requisitions for various construction projects
Put together various presentations based on information gathered from site surveys and Space Planning
Researched and Analyzed for vendor selection, resulting in Telepresence for SCE’s Teleconferencing system
Worked with various departments including the Drawings, Mapping, and Records departments to ensure companywide cooperation on all projects
Various Data Entry
Intern
Cumming Corporation Project Management Company
08.2008 - 03.2009
Responsibilities included Data Asset Sheets, On Screen Takeoffs and Cost Management
Secretarial Assistant on a regular basis
Pre-Ground Breaking Site Survey for the new Walt Disney Corp
Time Share in Ko’Olina, HI
Various Data Entry
Responded to and coordinated with various clients in a timely fashion regarding various projects
Education
No Degree - Master’s in History Program
Cal State University Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
05.2011
No Degree - Master’s in Diplomacy and Military Studies (MADMS)