Eric Howard Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Manages and coordinates power generation and data center construction projects from inception to completion, offering hands-on support to field project managers.
• Collaborates with project managers to develop and refine project plans, schedules, and resource allocations, leveraging industry expertise to optimize workflows and mitigate risks.
• Assists project managers in coordinating subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers, facilitating procurement activities to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Conducts site visits and inspections to assess project progress, identify potential issues, and provide technical guidance and support for proactive problem-solving.
• Supports project managers in managing project budgets, tracking expenditures, and analyzing cost trends, implementing cost-saving measures to maximize profitability.
• Acts as a liaison between project managers, clients, and stakeholders, facilitating communication and addressing inquiries, concerns, and change requests to maintain alignment with project objectives.

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Orchestrated project planning and scheduling, ensuring alignment with objectives, timelines, and resource needs for commercial engines and power generation equipment installations.
• Coordinated with stakeholders, vendors, and subcontractors, facilitating smooth project execution from procurement to commissioning.
• Implemented best practices and methodologies to monitor progress, track milestones, and address potential risks, ensuring project success.
• Acted as a central point of contact for inquiries, resolving conflicts, and fostering communication among team members and stakeholders.
• Generated comprehensive project documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Supported budget management and financial tracking, including monitoring expenditures and reconciling invoices.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Generated and delivered accurate and timely quotes for parts and service related to commercial engines and power generation equipment, meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
• Coordinated closely with service technicians to schedule and prioritize maintenance and repair tasks, optimizing efficiency and minimizing downtime for customers.
• Maintained a high level of customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and providing knowledgeable support on product specifications, pricing, and availability.
• Acted as a liaison between customers and internal departments, facilitating smooth communication and ensuring alignment on project timelines, requirements, and deliverables.
• Utilized CRM software to track customer interactions, manage leads, and proactively identify upsell or cross-sell opportunities to drive revenue growth.
• Collaborated with the sales team to develop strategies for prospecting new business opportunities and expanding market reach within the commercial engines and power generation sectors.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Maintained rental equipment by servicing, diagnosing, and repairing
• Solely responsible for maintaining the power module fleet, 500-2000 KW
• Responsible for self training and working with limited supervision
• Used Caterpillar diagnostic equipment, and tooling to investigate and identify problems, eliminate issues, and control costs
• Lead weekly safety meetings, develops topics, and encouraged active participation from others
• Collaborated with teammates to effectively meet all goals and exceed customer expectations

San Francisco Bay Area

• Coordinated installations of compressed air systems. Created parts lists, assigned tasks to other technicians, and managed installations to complete jobs on time
• Trained customers and technicians on maintenance, and operation of air compressors both portable and stationary
• Serviced, diagnosed, and repaired stationary compressed air systems and rental equipment at customers’ locations
• Effectively managed all paperwork, including time sheets, warranty forms, and service reports, submitting them on time and ensuring their accuracy

San Leandro, CA

• Continued to strengthen and enhance equivalent job responsibilities preformed as a Service Technician at Cal-Air
• Adapted quickly to different conditions and requirements while working in the field
• Collaborated with colleagues to meet customers’ needs
• Completed Union Apprenticeship Courses Level 4-5

Livermore, CA

• Serviced, diagnosed and repaired air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and refrigeration systems at customer’s locations in a timely manner
• Worked alone with limited supervision
• Responsible for creating quotes for repairs
• Collaborated with others to meet customers’ needs