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Stephen Bures

Project Manager

Work experience

Feb. 2023April 2025

Project Manager

Valmont Solar - NA

Expertly managed the deployment of distributed generation-scale solar tracker projects from the product supplier position, ensuring seamless alignment of project value, budgets, timelines and client expectations. Spearheaded execution by leveraging solution-oriented leadership and teamwork to achieve company objectives.

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Commercial, Logistics, Executives) to assess scopes, devise tailored solutions, and drive alignment with business goals.

  • Directed schedules, resources, and teams to streamline operations, balance priorities, and achieve key milestones.

  • Managed process and project changes, adapting workflows, executing change orders, and ensuring operational continuity while maintaining contractual integrity. Optimized documentation systems to enhance transparency, communication, and efficiency through centralized tracking and workflow records.

  • Monitored and optimized project profitability, safeguarding margins and revenue targets.

  • Delivered actionable insights through root cause analysis, fostering strong relationships across organizational levels optimizing operations and strategic decision-making.

  • Championed continuous improvement, driving team engagement and delivering high-quality results.

Oct 2015Aug 2022

Solar Operations and Projects Manager

Ecology Solar - Denver CO

Led end-to-end operations for residential and commercial solar installations, ensuring seamless execution from pre-sales to commissioning. Directed cross-functional collaboration, optimized workflows, and drove operational efficiency across engineering, procurement, and construction teams.

  • Managed all project phases, including site evaluations, cost estimating, proposals, permitting, procurement, scheduling, and customer communications.

  • Streamlined processes to enhance stakeholder engagement, improve transparency, and align operations with industry standards.

  • Fostered a collaborative work culture, promoting open communication and problem-solving to drive excellence.

  • Ensured regulatory compliance, exceeding customer expectations with high-quality solar installations.

Jan 2011Dec 2016

RE Power Systems Designer/Consultant

Sun Integrated Design - Remote

Provided custom power system design and documentation services as an independent contractor, delivering tailored solutions for residential and commercial-scale projects with a focus on stand-alone, backup and remote applications. 

May 2011April 2015

RE Power Systems Designer and Project Specialist

Burnham & Sun - Remote

Designed and implemented renewable energy solutions, optimizing system performance for utility-interactive, stand-alone and backup installations. Field work including installation, troubleshooting and site evaluations for remote location projects.

Sept 2007March 2011

PV Power Systems Designer and Project Manager

Vibrant Solar - Denver CO

Designed and documented PV systems for residential and small commercial projects, standardizing workflows to enhance efficiency. Delivered technical insights, feasibility analysis, and cost estimating to optimize ROI and strategic decisions. Supported sales and operations with tailored solutions for high-performance installations.