Created and managed a Rapid Response Team to assist with short-term utility client project needs and emergency response efforts. Received, reviewed and responded to RFP’s. Negotiated and landed a wildfire response contract with a major utility. Trained employees on Incident Command Center related activities. Ensured compliance with DRG Policies and Procedures. Participated in bid proposal and bid development. Served as single point of contact, establishing, nurturing and managing customer expectations regarding the project performance and building long-term relationships for the company. Managed project performance (scope, safety, quality, schedule, cost, and customer satisfaction) to beat target goals. Responsible for implementing appropriate document retention process.

Managed PG&E’s Transmission Gas Line Hydrotest Projects including project creation, implementation of vegetation prescription and project close out. Supervised a group of 5 employees on Transmission Gas Line Project oversight. Discussed project specific vegetation prescriptions with construction, management, customers and other Subject Matter Experts. Created project specific Arborist Evaluation Reports. Coordinated utility vegetation management projects, including assessment, budgeting, inventory, layout, work/bid specifications, customer/landowner notification & conflict resolution, project implementation, field management, auditing, and reporting.

Managed PG&E’s Transmission Gas Line Hydrotest Projects including project creation, implementation of vegetation prescription and project close out. Supervised a group of 8 employees on Transmission Gas Line Project oversight. Discussed project specific vegetation prescriptions with construction, management, customers and other Subject Matter Experts. Created project specific Arborist Evaluation Reports. Coordinated utility vegetation management projects, including assessment, budgeting, inventory, layout, work/bid specifications, customer/landowner notification & conflict resolution, project implementation, field management, auditing, and reporting.

Roamed outside of home territory to assist with vegetation management projects requiring assistance. Managed quality control over utility vegetation management projects, including assessment, budgeting, inventory, layout, work/bid specifications, customer/landowner notification & conflict resolution, project implementation, field management, auditing, and reporting. Audited transmission power lines for adherence to FERC and NERC standards.

Trained new employees on applicable Best Management Practices as well as utility specific recommendations and requirements for vegetation management work, including ANZI Z133, GO 95 Rule 35, PRC 4292 and 4293. Coordinated utility vegetation management projects, including assessment, budgeting, inventory, layout, work/bid specifications, customer/landowner notification & conflict resolution, project implementation, field management, auditing, and reporting.

Assisted Registered Professional Forester’s in the creation, oversight and mobilization of Timber Harvest Plans. Surveyed for and classified various water courses, geological features and biological issues located within the boundary of a Timber Harvest Plan. Performed geospatial surveying to identify the boundaries of a Timber Harvest Plan. Identified trees for harvest based on basal area.