Worker Profile

Hugh Stephens

Construction Project Manager

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Greenville, South Carolina

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Experienced utility-scale solar and electric distribution construction professional with a focus in technical project management and contract administration. Building my toolset, sharpening my skill sets and challenging my mindset. Passionate about making meaningful impacts in our communities by working with others to build and maintain a reliable, sustainable power grid. Energy independence will enable all people to create their own futures.

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    Midamerican Energy Company

  • Feb, 2019 to Jul, 2019

    Construction Coordinator

    Drove operational excellence of distribution construction projects leveraging work inspections, material procurement audits, and schedule forecasting improvements on major capex projects for government and C&I growth. 

    Contract administration for key T&E contracts with multiple subcontracted gas and electric construction companies.

  • Dec, 2017 to Feb, 2019

    Project Coordinator

    Improved relationships with key C&I, municipal customers within and around the Des Moines metropolitan area.

    Ensured the success of projects to install, remove or relocate gas and electric utilities for the City of Des Moines and key community development initiatives in the central Iowa region.

    Strengthened the flow of information between customers and engineering/operations management to improve project timeline performance.

    Subject matter expert to customers regarding gas and electric distribution construction specifi... Read More

    United Renewable Energy Llc

  • Jun, 2020 to Apr, 2021

    Site Manager

    Led PV construction operations for an EPC on multiple distribution-tied solar projects across South Carolina. 

    Self performed a variety of civil, mechanical electrical, and QC activities; managed all phases of construction impacting 30 MW+ of solar. 

    Improved site resource management while prioritizing a safe culture and open communication across the project. 

    Developed a core competency in erosion control, SWPP, PV tracking systems (FTC, RBI) and SCADA

    Blue Ridge Power

  • Nov, 2021 to Current

    Construction Project Manager

    Collaborate with BRP and third-party engineering groups to design a constructible project in coordination with permitting and in-house procurement requirements.

    Negotiate and administer subcontractor agreements, actively manage subcontractor performance. 

    Lead construction teams through the initiation, execution, commissioning and close out of transmission-tied PV generation facilities. 

    Generate and manage project schedules and budgets in alignment with milestone dates outlined in interconnection and power purcha... Read More

  • Apr, 2021 to Nov, 2021

    Associate Project Manager

    Assist the Project Manager in overseeing various aspects of solar projects, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.

    Manage project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, RFPs, and closeout documentation.

    Support contract negotiations, manage contract scope, and implement change management processes.

    Facilitate purchasing and issuance of subcontracts and purchase orders.

    Interact with subcontractors, vendors, and clients to ensure project success.

    Assist in preparing job cost reports, ACRs, ... Read More

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education
  • University of North Georgia

    Bachelor Degree - Finance/Marketing

    Dec, 2011 - Nov, 2015

certifications
  • OSHA 510

    May, 2022 to Current
  • Project Management Professional

    Jun 30, 2023 to Jun 30, 2026
references
  • Michael Hathaway

    Civil Field Operations Manager | Blue Ridge Power

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  • Derek Matheny

    Sr Director of Construction Management | Blue Ridge Power

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  • Rick Ortiz

    Chief Operating Officer | Blue Ridge Power

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location
Greenville, SC, USA
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