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Julian Carroll
PROJECT MANAGER AND RESEARCHER at GREEN SPHERE
Oakland, CA
To obtain a challenging position as a Project Manager, Program Manager or Construction Manager in
a progressive Construction, Project, and Program Management, and Planning/Engineering Agency with
an emphasis on Sustainable, Land Use and Transportation Planning, as well as Geographic Information
Systems (GIS), and Green Building Construction.
Work Experience
PROJECT MANAGER AND RESEARCHER
GREEN SPHERE - Oakland, CA
February 2009 to Present
Perform Green Building research: • Wind turbine energy systems
• PGE Smart metering
• Net metering
• Kilowatts versus Megawatts
• Solar water heating
• Solar thermal heating (domestic hot water)
• Photo voltaic technology
• Cell modular and array
• Crystalline silicon (mono and poly)
• California Green Building incentives for renewal energy and efficiency: o LEED criteria
o Low E-windows
o Home remodeling green building guidelines: * Conserve national resources
* Increase energy efficiency
* Improve indoor air quality
APPRENTICE
GRID Alternatives - Oakland, CA
January 2009 to September 2009
Installed solar electrical systems and solar panels.
BRANCH CHIEF/SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER SPECIALIST
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - Oakland, CA
October 1989 to September 2009
• As Program and Project Manager represented the Northern and Central California Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, and 10 in all matters related to leading project teams to ensure projects were completed within budget,
schedule, and in accordance with specifications and safety requirements. Planned and developed the
project scope, procedure, financial budget and overall project schedule. Established and controlled the
budget for project costs. Reviewed subcontracts. Worked with Construction Managers, Residential and
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Traffic Engineers and other Functional Unit staff to manage activities of subcontractors and project
delivery.
• Worked with Functional Units to obtain project requirements to achieve customer needs. Coordinated
with local, regional, and statewide contacts, including correspondence with the client, and maintained
working relationships at all levels throughout the project.
• Reviewed and monitored engineering projects to assure that all work was performed in accordance
with the specifications, drawings and terms of the projects.
• Reviewed and approved project forecasts, schedules, cost estimates, and financial reports. Reviewed
schedules and specific plans including project delivery to ensure compatibility with the overall project
schedule and budget.
• Reviewed all Engineering Documents: Project Specifications and Estimate (PS&E), Project Scope
and Cost, Project Reports and Project Study Reports, PDP, Contract Proposals, and Project Initiation
Documents (PID) and related documents.
• Reviewed subcontracts. Worked with Consultant's Project Manager. Reviewed and monitored
engineering projects to assure that all work was performed in accordance with the specifications and
terms of the project.
• As Technical Liaison, assisted Mayor, City Manager, Assembly members and Highway Patrol
(Captains') on Roadway Improvements.
• Helped create Inter-Modal Transportation Systems (ITMS), a GIS based software tool used to examine
congestion and performance measures, congestion relief, and project cost.
• Responsible for Intergovernmental Review (IGR) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Environmental Review.
• Led quarterly Advisory Committee meetings with Regional Groups.
• Provided technical assistance to Non-Motorized Technical Travel Team, which wrote a Technical
reference guide for Caltrans Planners and Engineers.
• Supervised and trained incoming planners.
Educational Programs in Progress
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), acceptance to take exam
• Project Management Institute (PMI), acceptance to take PMP exam
• LEED Accredited Professional examination (enrolled)
Education
Certificate in Geographic Information Systems Program
San Francisco State University
2005
Certificate in Engineering
California State University
2004
Certificate in Urban Planning
California State University
1984
