James Sanabria
Project Manager i @Asec Engineers, A Verdantas Company
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WORK HISTORY
Project Manager i @Asec Engineers, A Verdantas Company
San Diego, CA, US
Project & Program Management•Manage cross-functional teams delivering SDG & E’s Corrective Maintenance, Strategic Undergrounding, and Fiber programs, totaling $20M in capital work.•Own the integrated Microsoft Project master schedule, critical path analysis, and weekly progress reporting to ensure on-time delivery and regulatory milestone adherence.•Manage engineering projects from award through final design and closeout, including multi-phase submittals (30%, 60%, 90%, and IFC).•Act as client account lead for SDG & E and PPL—aligning scope, securing decisions/approvals, and escalating risks and change items as needed.Proposal Development & Financial Oversight•Lead proposal development, including cost estimating, staffing plans, and pursuit coordination.•Monitor budgets, labor utilization, forecasting, and change control to support on-time, on-budget execution.•Run QA/QC and submittal governance (templates, reviews, and document control) to deliver complete, compliant packages.LEADERSHIP & TRAINING (FIRMWIDE IMPACT)•Selected as a National Project Management Bootcamp Instructor supporting Verdantas’ PM growth initiative.•Delivered in person training to 100+ project managers across multiple U.S. locations (California, Massachusetts, Pacific Northwest).•Taught core PM topics including cash flow, scheduling, resource planning, quality, communication, and procurement.•Participated in Verdantas’ Train the Trainer program to standardize PM practices following national expansion and acquisitions.•Publicly recognized by executive leadership for training delivery and impact.
EDUCATION
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - BS in Business, Bachelor of Science in Business with a Project Management Certificate
Southwestern College
Associate of Science (A.S.), Fire Science/Fire-fighting
University of Southern California
Master of Science - MS, Project Management
ABOUT JAMES SANABRIA
Utility-focused Project Manager delivering transmission, fiber optic, and corrective maintenance engineering programs for major electric utilities including SDG & E and PPL. Trusted client interface and proposal lead; nationally selected Project Management Bootcamp Instructor supporting firmwide growth.Proven record managing multi-phase design delivery, budgets, and client coordination for large-scale infrastructure programs.CORE EXPERIENCEManage end‑to‑end delivery of transmission and fiber engineering projects from proposal through final design and closeout. Serve as primary client interface for multiple clients, coordinating scope, schedules, and deliverables across internal and external teams. Lead preparation of engineering proposals, scopes of work, schedules, and cost estimates for negotiated and competitive pursuits. Oversee project financials including budgeting, labor forecasting, and change order justification.
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