Wendy Garibay
MGE Underground
Watsonville,CA
6
years of professional experience
Results-driven Field Construction Coordinator with two years of experience managing utility construction projects from pre-construction to as-built documentation. Skilled in construction schedule management, field issue resolution, and collaboration with Estimating and field crews to ensure timely project completion. Additionally, four years of experience in client relationship building and customer service.
Work History
Field Construction Coordinator
1 Year 7 Months- Coordinate PG&E civil utility construction projects from pre-construction through execution, serving as a liaison between General Foremen, Estimating, Project Management, field crews, and PG&E representatives.
- Conduct pre-fields with General Foremen to review construction drawings, verify existing site conditions, identify utility conflicts and access concerns, and prepare detailed reports for project scoping and estimating.
- Identify discrepancies between construction plans and field conditions, coordinating with PG&E representatives (ADEs) to clarify project requirements and resolve issues before bidding.
- Managed construction scheduling for Work Authorization (WA) projects, coordinating resources, approved working hours, traffic control, specialized equipment, and project dependencies using Excel and Monday.com.
- Coordinate with Project Management Coordinators to verify permit status, request necessary permits, and submit material requests to support construction readiness.
- Communicate proposed construction changes to city inspectors and local agencies to obtain necessary approvals and maintain project authorization
- Coordinate USA 811 utility locate requests by reviewing proposed excavation areas, marking work limits in the field, and submitting tickets through USAN to support safe excavation.
- Prepared and reviewed construction job packets, ensuring Foremen received accurate, up-to-date drawings, permits, approved redlines, and project instructions for efficient project execution.
- Coordinate PG&E emergency work requests by communicating crew rosters, scheduled work dates and manpower approvals, pending dependencies, and relevant field updates to Construction Managers.
- Review daily crew timecards, verify cost codes, and resolve discrepancies to ensure accurate labor documentation and project invoicing.
- Coordinate with Foremen following construction to verify installed materials, footage, enclosure sizes, routing, and field changes, then prepare PG&E as-built and completion documentation.
- Train and support new Field Construction Coordinators on departmental procedures and project coordination processes.
Community Outreach Specialist
3 Years 11 Months- Established partnerships with local agencies, nonprofits, and service providers to expand referral networks. Collaborated across multiple departments, including Marketing and Outreach, Photography, and the Workforce and Education Training Center, to coordinate activities and support daily operations.
- Coordinated community outreach initiatives across seven counties, educating individuals and families about utility rate assistance, weatherization, and energy program eligibility.
- Established partnerships with local agencies, nonprofits, and service providers to expand referral networks.
- Facilitated utility assistance applications for clients, clarified rate eligibility requirements, addressed application inquiries, and connected clients with community resources.
- Supported grant-funded programs by maintaining accurate records, preparing required documentation, and completing assigned tasks related to program deliverables and compliance requirements.
- Coordinated training schedules and maintained trainee records, tracked progress, and supported instructors to enhance the educational experience at the Workforce and Education Training Center.
- Developed and managed social media content, marketing materials, photography, and website updates to enhance community engagement and outreach.
CalFresh Intern
5 Months- Conducted CalFresh eligibility prescreening interviews, reviewed income documentation, and submitted benefit applications through CalWIN system, ensuring accurate processing and compliance.
- Guided applicants through the enrollment process, explained eligibility requirements, answered questions, and prepared clients for county eligibility interviews.
- Managed client records and pending applications, following up with participants to obtain missing documentation and reassess eligibility, facilitating timely benefit processing.
- Supported food distribution operations by organizing client services and intake workflows.
- Delivered customer service and community resource referrals while maintaining accurate records and ensuring confidentiality of client information.
Education
Associate of Science - Human Services
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts & Sciences
Human Services Skills Certificate - Human Services
High School Diploma
Skills
Utility Construction
Project Scheduling
Pre-Construction Assessment
Scope Review
Construction Readiness
Permit Coordination
Microsoft Office
Design software proficiency
Problem Solving
Stakeholder Relations
Customer Service
Bilingual Communication
References
Lizet Moreno
Director of Marketing | Central Coast Energy Services
Former Supervisor
(213) 820-0831
lizet.moreno@energyservices.org
Josiah Hewitt
Civil General Foreman | MGE Underground
Supervisor
(805) 635-5683
jhewitt@mgeunderground.com
Juan Valenzuela
Project Engineer | Granite Rock
Professional Acquaintance
(831) 262-5114
jvalenzuela@graniterock.com
Timeline
Field Construction Coordinator
MGE Underground
04.2025 - CurrentRead More
Community Outreach Specialist
Central Coast Energy Services
05.2021 - 04.2025Read More
CalFresh Intern
Second Harvest Food Bank
07.2020 - 12.2020Read More
Watsonville High School
High School Diploma
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Cabrillo College
Human Services Skills Certificate from Human Services
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Cabrillo College
Associate of Science from Human Services
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Cabrillo College
Associate of Science from Liberal Arts & Sciences
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