Derek Clifford

About Derek Clifford

I deliver complex energy and utility infrastructure projects where reliability isn\'t optional. With 17+ years leading programs across gas transmission, electrical grid, power generation, and industrial facilities—from $85M utility portfolios to $50M industrial builds—I\'ve developed deep expertise in the systems that keep our energy infrastructure running: pipeline networks, power distribution, backup generation, and the multi-discipline coordination that brings it all together.What I bring to the table:→ P&L Ownership: Full revenue responsibility for $11M annual portfolio serving Fortune 500 energy clients—currently at 129% of target, the highest-performing program in my organization→ Gas & Electric Expertise: Led $85M+ in PG & E gas transmission and electrical infrastructure projects, delivering 11 concurrent projects with 99%+ on-time performance→ Technical Depth: Chemical Engineering degree + 17 years in energy infrastructure. I speak the language of engineers because I am one.→ Project Controls Mastery: CPI/SPI tracking, earned value management (EVM), Primavera P6, and portfolio-level forecasting across complex multi-project environments→ Business Development: Generate $300K+ monthly in proposals, negotiate MSA/lump sum/T&M contracts, and maintain client relationships through consistent on-site presence→ AI Innovation: Built an enterprise AI Center of Excellence from concept to 60+ daily active users, achieving 90% productivity gains in proposal generation and project documentationMy career trajectory:I started as a process engineer designing gas turbine power systems at Fluor, progressed through project management at PG & E delivering $85M in gas and electric infrastructure, took a strategic break to build a real estate investment portfolio, and now lead an energy program that\'s diversified from traditional oil & gas into advanced manufacturing, biotech, and renewable energy sectors.What I\'m looking for:I\'m drawn to organizations building the energy infrastructure that powers our future—whether that\'s utility-scale power, data center campuses, renewable energy, or industrial facilities. The $5+ trillion investment wave in AI and energy infrastructure over the next five years represents a generational opportunity, and my background in gas & electric systems, power generation, and large-scale program management positions me to contribute immediately.If you\'re scaling energy infrastructure for the next generation of demand, let\'s connect.

Experience

1. Program Manager

   Anvil Corporation

   Jan 2024 — Present · US

   Direct $11M annual portfolio of 30+ energy and industrial infrastructure projects ($100K–$50M TIC) serving Fortune 500 clients including Marathon Petroleum, Phillips 66, and emerging technology companies.Key Achievements: • Delivered program at 129% of revenue target—highest performing program company-wide • Led strategic diversification from 100% oil & gas to 31% alternative sectors (advanced manufacturing, biotech, renewable energy) • Drive business development generating $360K+ monthly proposals; negotiate MSA, lump sum, and T&M contracts• Lead cross-functional teams of 50-70 fulltime employees across 6 engineering disciplines with on-site assignments • Built enterprise AI Center of Excellence: 60+ daily active users, 90% productivity gains in automated workflowsSkills: Program Management, P&L Ownership, Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Multi-Discipline Engineering, CPI/SPI Tracking, Earned Value Management, AI/ML Process Automation

Education

• Technical University of Munich

  Chemical Engineering

  2005 — 2006

• Steinbeis Hochschule

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Engineering

• Colorado School of Mines

  B.S., Chemical Engineering, Comp. Sci., Economics

  2003 — 2007