Toby Foster

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Project Manager at Huntington Pacific Corporation @
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San Diego County, California, United States, United States
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About Toby Foster

As Sr. Project Engineer and Estimator for a progressive full-service solar company, Toby Foster brings over ten years of sound technical experience. Toby possesses the unique ability to quickly analyze customer needs and offer customized solutions. Toby’s proven ability is based on in-depth experience in project management, engineering, site supervision and personnel management specializing in wind and photovoltaic power projects. Skilled in developing, managing and executing complex assignments that increase efficiency, productivity and profitability, Toby brings consistent technical leadership to this industry.Toby manages projects from initial concept to on-time completion, ensuring detailed documentation, quality workmanship and adherence to budget. Integrity, accountability, value and quality are the cornerstones Toby utilizes to ensure continuity and conceptual integrity of projects. Toby is a detail-oriented, dependable team player who learns complicated tasks quickly and accurately and strives towards more organized, economical and effective process development. Toby anchors his work in sound technical research and a deep knowledge of the renewable energy industry.Not only does Toby bring strong technical abilities, but he is the rare breed with developed and savvy public relations skills. Toby is as comfortable in front C-level decision makers as he is with the field crew. Toby skillfully builds consensus within groups for project completion. Toby possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and easily develops a positive rapport with stakeholders.In short, Toby blends his outstanding analytical, organizational, time management, written, verbal, and computer skills with industry knowledge and the ability to get results.Specialties: Feasibility Studies, System Design, Estimating, Project Management, Business Development, Proposal Writing, Subcontractor Coordination

Toby Foster's Current Company Details
Huntington Pacific Corporation

Huntington Pacific Corporation

Project Manager at Huntington Pacific Corporation
Toby Foster Work Experience Details
  • Huntington Pacific Corporation
    Project Manager
    Huntington Pacific Corporation Mar 2018 - Present
  • Reno Contracting, Inc.
    Project Manager
    Reno Contracting, Inc. Aug 2011 - Mar 2018
    San Diego, Us
  • Independent Energy Solutions, Inc.
    Senior Project Engineer/Estimator
    Independent Energy Solutions, Inc. Apr 2009 - Aug 2011
     Manage preconstruction operations for solar, wind and hybrid projects for commercial and government customers valued up to $5 million.  Hire, train, mentor and provide performance reviews for staff comprised of an Estimator, Estimator Coordinator, and Project Engineer. Estimate projects in value up to $20 million. Predesign proposal development from 30kw to multi megawatts.  Respond to RFPs from government, municipalities, schools, and power purchase agreement (PPAs). Perform all preconstruction activities including job walks, conceptual design, estimating, proposal development, coordinating of subcontractors for bid, prequalifying and obtaining bids, and facilitating project handoff to Project Management and Engineering. Team member for a 360 degree review process for internal quality control of the plans, processes and lessons learned. Develop relationships with General Contractors to facilitate partnerships for future projects. Negotiate pricing with vendors to keep costs low to achieve profit margin goals. Strong knowledge of PV design and National Electric Codes. Create conceptual drawings utilizing CAD2008 and CAD2010.
  • Heliopower
    Project Manager / Photovoltaic Designer
    Heliopower Feb 2007 - Apr 2009
     Manage residential/commercial solar renewable energy projects valued up to $1.2M. Manage up to 6 projects concurrently serving as the lead problem solver to provide workable solutions to keep the jobs moving.  Supervise crews of up to 15 employees and oversee subcontractors to ensure efficient operations. Direct and motivate staff with individual accountability for performance.  Perform site analysis and assessment of sun path, roofing, mounting options, electrical engineering needs, architectural consideration and building integrated technologies. Develop preparation of plans, estimates, bill of materials, specifications, project proposals and schedule of values. Create the project schedule and directly manage the weekly workflow, ensuring adherence to schedules, promoting efficient work procedures, and coordinating all construction phases to prevent delays. Regularly perform site visits. Provide regular project progress reports to customers and address and resolve any issues. Interface with city agencies to oversee code compliance and utility interconnect agreement/permit/inspection process and coordinate inspections.
  • Ge Wind Energy
    Field Engineer
    Ge Wind Energy Jul 2001 - Dec 2003
     Extensive travel to nationwide locations with Wind Turbine Generators to manage projects including installation, routine maintenance intervals, training new employees on commissioning the wind turbines, and conducting safety meetings for technicians and installers. Quality Assurance duties included loading software and parameters on wind turbine computers and Program Logic Controllers and inspecting essential electrical connections in motors, controllers, sensors, and tower assembly. Troubleshot turbine faults using electrical schematics, technical data and various instruments.  Conducted the final inspections of wind turbines prior to initial power up ensuring quality control and safety. Developed and wrote procedures pertaining to commissioning and installation for operations manuals.

Toby Foster Skills

Renewable Energy Photovoltaics Construction Solar Energy Energy Efficiency Project Management Contract Negotiation Engineering Construction Management Contract Management Business Development Electricians Contractors Solar Pv Proposal Writing Subcontracting Green Building Wind Pre Construction Project Planning Energy Electrical Engineering Hvac Management Feasibility Studies Value Engineering Leed Design Build Energy Management Alternative Energy Project Bidding Sustainable Energy Project Estimation Energy Audits Cost Control Primavera P6 Commissioning Budgets Process Scheduler Energy Conservation Change Orders Procurement Leadership Wind Turbines Leed Ap Autocad Tenant Improvement System Design Ms Project Solar Thermal

Toby Foster Education Details

  • University Of Phoenix
    University Of Phoenix
    Business

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Toby Foster works for Huntington Pacific Corporation

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Toby Foster's current role is Project Manager at Huntington Pacific Corporation.

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Toby Foster attended University Of Phoenix.

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