Driven Utility Project Planner with over 5 years of experience in planning, coordinating, and managing natural gas infrastructure projects. Proven expertise in project scheduling, budgeting, permitting, and regulatory compliance. Adept at collaborating with team members, contractors, and local agencies to ensure projects are delivered safely and on time. Skilled in utilizing tools such as Workflow, GIS, and Oracle to streamline operations and support strategic decision-making. Committed to efficiency and continuous improvement in utility planning and execution.
•Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules for gas utility construction, maintenance, and infrastructure upgrade projects.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, and field teams to define project scope, timelines, and resource needs.
• Prepare project budgets, forecasts, and cost analyses, ensuring alignment with financial and operational goals.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including environmental and safety standards.
• Facilitate permitting and right-of-way acquisition processes with municipalities and property owners.
• Track and report project progress using project management tools (e.g., Workflow Manager, ArcView GIS).
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships, ensuring timely delivery of services and materials.
• Review invoices and release payment to vendors and contractors.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, construction documents, and utility maps.
• Provide regular updates and status reports to senior management
• Support emergency response planning and coordination for gas utility operations as needed.
• Continuously improve planning processes through lessons learned and industry best practices.
•Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules for gas utility construction, and infrastructure upgrade projects.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, and field teams to define project scope, timelines, and resource needs.
• Facilitate permitting and right-of-way acquisition processes with municipalities and property owners.
• Provide 811 locates for all projects.
• Track and report project progress.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, construction documents, and utility maps.
• Provide regular updates and status reports to senior management.