Steven Pochmara – Trabuco Group

ST E V E N PO C H M A R A
12547 West Llano Drive 480.823.2217
Phoenix, AZ 85340

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Energetic, solutions-oriented professional with more than 20 years of engineering and leadership experience. Top-
performing Project Manager credited with an outstanding track record of managing major civil works projects and
directing projects to successful completion. Ambitious and accountable, able to remain focused and productive in
challenging situations. Well-respected leader adept at spearheading initiatives and igniting teams to achieve
performance-driven outcomes.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 Leadership
 AutoCAD/Microstation
 Strategic Partnerships/Alliances
 Staff Development
 Site/Land Development
 Client Relations
 Process Improvements
 Budgeting/Expense Control
 Solar Engineering
 Project Management
 Drafting/Survey Expertise
 Compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FASTGRID ENERGY, GILBERT, AZ 2018 – PRESENT
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
 Review and provide civil opinion for photovoltaic utility scale, community garden and DG solar projects ranging
from 2MW – 280 MW.
 Lead the civil department in all civil related matters spanning from development team to the O&M team.
 Provided detailed review for project geotechnical reports, hydrology reports and civil plans.
 Created detailed scope of works (SOW) for geotechnical, hydrology, topo/ALTA survey and pull test reports
 Reviewed and assessed PVSyst modeling

NRG ENERGY, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 2016 – 2018
SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER
 Review and provide civil opinion for photovoltaic utility scale, community garden and DG solar projects ranging
from 2MW – 280 MW.
 Lead the civil department in all civil related matters spanning from development team to the O&M team.
 Provided detailed review for project geotechnical reports, hydrology reports and civil plans.
 Created detailed scope of works (SOW) for geotechnical, hydrology, topo/ALTA survey and pull test reports.

GREENTECH ENGINEERING, WIXOM, MI 2016 – 2016
CIVIL PROJECT MANAGER
 Led Pulte Home Developments project in Lemont, IL consisting of design, budgeting and resource management of
Lions Park, a 200 lot residential subdivision.
 Led the Locklin Lane subdivision repaving project, consisting of the design budget and client contact for the
replacement of the HOA’s main roads.
 Developed drafting and design staff of 6 through coaching and ongoing professional development.
 Created detailed proposals for commercial, residential and industrial sites ranging from 5 to 50 acres.

ABEINSA EPC, HINKLEY, CA 2011 – 2016
PERMIT DIRECTOR/PROJECT MANAGER
 Leverage engineering expertise to manage and motivate 10 diverse resources supporting significant $1.05B
Mojave solar project on 1,700 acres.
 Spearhead Greater Los Angeles area project permit and document approvals to ensure timely deliverables and
customer satisfaction.
 Optimize scheduling and provide hydrology, hydraulics, grading and drainage design services to meet critical
project milestones.
 Ensure project safety and monitor all compliance requirements including environmental regulations.
 Engage cross-functional teams through collaborative process improvement meetings to support civil projects
from concept to site construction to final as-built phase.
 Led permitting and coordinated engineering tasks for $75M photovoltaic project on 1,900 acres and assisted in
permitting $1.5B parabolic trough project contributing to profitability.
 Foster structural, civil and mechanical engineering strategic alliances to support project directives.

AECOM (FORMERLY UMA ENGINEERING LTD.), EDMONTON, AB 2009 – 2010
PROJECT MANAGER/ENGINEER
 Led $10M Melcor Developments project consisting of scheduling, budgeting and resource management of Lewis
Estates residential subdivision.
 Demonstrated tenacious negotiations through multiple supplier relationships without hindering project
schedules.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – CONT’D
 Served as City of Cold Lake City Engineer supervising staff of 10 and performed all City Engineer tasks until
permanent position was filled.
 Coordinated City Inspector tasks and performed on-site project visits to achieve successful project initiatives.
 Managed City of Cold Lake’s Engineering Department budget and presented public/private status updates to City
Manager and City Council.
 Initiated final utility and pavement construction approval sign-off for major subdivision project and managed all
in-house drafting and design efforts for contracted projects.

KPFF CONSULTING ENGINEERS, PHOENIX, AZ 2008 – 2008
PROJECT MANAGER/ENGINEER
 Supervised and mentored staff of 15 CAD operators, design technicians and administrators for Intermountain
Power Plant project.
 Measured progress using Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) including safety, productivity and cost.
 Collaborated with developer and municipality resources to coordinate site utilities, pavement and grading needs
for commercial and industrial subdivisions.
 Ensured successful implementation of C900 waterline project through diligent pipe inspection scheduling.

CAREER NOTE
HUNTER ENGINEERING, INC., SCOTTSDALE, AZ 2002 – 2008
SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER
JMA ENGINEERING CORPORATION, PHOENIX, AZ 2002 – 2003
PROJECT MANAGER/ENGINEER
WARNER, CANTRELL AND PADMOS, INC., FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 2001 – 2002
PROJECT MANAGER/ENGINEER
HARLEY ELLIS DESIGN, SOUTHFIELD, MI 1997 – 2001
CIVIL ENGINEER
HUBBELL, ROTH AND CLARK, INC., BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 1991 – 1997
DESIGNER/INSPECTOR
EDS CORPORATION, SOUTHFIELD, MI 1989 – 1991

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI
Engineer-in-Training Certification
OSHAA 10 Certification
ISO 9001 Awareness and ISO 9001 Training

Steven Pochmara Senior Civil Engineer

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