Robert Cervantes

Accomplished and goal driven servant leader/contributor with extensive experience in the power industry. Immersed in the resolution of complex environments, competitive issues, crisis management, supply chain challenges and stakeholder leadership. With over twenty-five years of institutional experience in leading/delivering of Electric Transmission and Distribution Capital/Operational projects, Vegetation Management, Renewables, Power Delivery, Substation/T&C; within but not limited to the Electric System of Southern California Edison, San Diego Gas & Electric, and Pacific Gas & Electric grids. Experience in leading/delivering on Medium Voltage (MV), High Voltage (HV) energy projects, while coordinating with electric utilities and energy providers across the Western Grid. In addition, possesses thorough expertise in the project management and developing/delivering on 50+ MW large scale/technically demanding power infrastructure projects, while closely coordinating/collaborating with internal/external stakeholders. Strategic system planning and tactical business leadership. Expertise in managing business process change to achieve maximum results with effective planning. Program Director of Transmission and Distribution, guiding and providing leadership to design, engineering, cost estimating, project management and construction teams on activities for overhead and underground transmission and distribution systems. Technical Senior Manager for a variety of high profile internal/external clients and stakeholders. Responsible for directing/managing multimillion-dollar capitol and system improvement projects. Highly motivated to build and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, collective bargaining unit and management employees. Strong senior manager, with proven leadership characteristics and the ability to facilitate, establish and lead successful project teams, coach, mentor and supervise employees. Director of Engineering Design Construction & Maintenance leading and directing all construction activities for SDG&Es, Transmission Corrective Maintenance Program (CMP). Lifelong learner and continuous improvement.

Accomplished and goal driven servant leader/contributor with extensive experience in the power industry. Immersed in the resolution of complex environments, competitive issues, crisis management, supply chain challenges and stakeholder leadership. With over twenty-five years of institutional experience in leading/delivering of Electric Transmission and Distribution Capital/Operational projects, Vegetation Management, Renewables, Power Delivery, Substation/T&C; within but not limited to the Electric System of Southern California Edison, San Diego Gas & Electric, and Pacific Gas & Electric grids. Experience in leading/delivering on Medium Voltage (MV), High Voltage (HV) energy projects, while coordinating with electric utilities and energy providers across the Western Grid. In addition, possesses thorough expertise in the project management and developing/delivering on 50+ MW large scale/technically demanding power infrastructure projects, while closely coordinating/collaborating with internal/external stakeholders. Strategic system planning and tactical business leadership. Expertise in managing business process change to achieve maximum results with effective planning. Program Director of Transmission and Distribution, guiding and providing leadership to design, engineering, cost estimating, project management and construction teams on activities for overhead and underground transmission and distribution systems. Technical Senior Manager for a variety of high profile internal/external clients and stakeholders. Responsible for directing/managing multimillion-dollar capitol and system improvement projects. Highly motivated to build and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, collective bargaining unit and management employees. Strong senior manager, with proven leadership characteristics and the ability to facilitate, establish and lead successful project teams, coach, mentor and supervise employees. Director of Engineering Design Construction & Maintenance leading and directing all construction activities for SDG&Es, Transmission Corrective Maintenance Program (CMP). Lifelong learner and continuous improvement.

Executive MBA, College of Business, Florida International University (FIU) 2018  Executive Leadership Program, (Southern California Edison) 2018  B.S. Degree, Architecture, Florida International University (FIU) 1993  A.A. Degree, Business Administration, Florida International University (FIU) 1991