Andrew Bena MBA

Washington State Development

Early-Stage Wind Project Manager-- responsible for supporting Development and Environmental’ s efforts in compiling permits and coordinating with the authorities that have the jurisdiction on a Wind Project. • Provide high level project specifications, civil design, and provide (procure) project equipment specs. • Responsible for RFP’s, contract negotiations, and execution of various contracts during the lifetime of the project • Leader on early construction sequencing and scheduling for the Wind Project. • Work with the project engineer to provide the 30% design package, which includes equipment specifications, to ISC. Providing equipment specifications to kick off the procurement process. • Responsible for coordinating with the project estimator to develop the capex, or capital expenditure for a project. • Accountable for multiple agreements that their assigned projects are subject to, and needed to ensure the agreements are reviewed before execution. • Successfully built a total 1242MW of wind, from inception to the grid. • Responsible for various reports that go to various stakeholders in the organization. • De-risking a project and assisting development and other groups during the internal management approval process for a Wind Project. • Lead PM and responsible for RFP’s, contract negotiations, and execution of all Repower Wind Project contracts 2021-2023. • Lead PM and responsible for RFP’s, contract negotiations, and execution of all O&M buildings for the Wind Portfolio 2021-2023 • Prepared over 100 estimates supporting capital projects. • Awarded over $600MM of EPC contracts for wind related projects. • Provided scheduling support to more than 25 active projects. •Early Stage PM on one of the most diffcult wind farms for NextEra, which was built on an active oil field with pipelines within 50ft. •Early Stage PM for a wind repower project that was of of the largest, regarding scope, that NextEra has ever done. •Hiring & recruiting •Powerbi

Late-stage Renewable Development for California • Evaluated new development opportunities including New Leaf Cougar and Sanger BESS with M&A. • Partnered with Early-Stage Development and E&C on Haven project development. • Supported land acquisition and permitting for Argenta and North Central Valley (3,000+ acres). • Contributed to AB 205 application for Corby and CEQA/CUP process for Argenta. • Helped define Corby community benefits (Solano College, Travis Fisher House, local fire department). • Coordinated with Finance on structuring Corby entity (North Bay Interconnect) for CEC compliance. • Contributed to data communication process improvements and permitting timelines with CAL FIRE. • Supported launch of Argenta website and BLM cost recovery agreement. • Presented development update at December Chalk Talk; met with CEC Commissioner Gallardo.

• Project Manager-- Responsible for community homebuilding projects, ensuring high-quality home construction and on-time completion with a business sense and leadership skills that help work in conjunction with a large team and uphold NVR’s best-in-class reputation. • Schedule and supervise sub-contractors, enforcing scopes of work and schedule inherence. • Conduct quality control inspections and weekly virtual preconstruction meetings with homeowners. • Order building materials, manage community assets and site budgets with a division best saving 1.08 % on house cost variance. • Excellent communication skills, updating customers and sales representatives regularly regarding the progress of home(s) under construction. • Ranked in the top 5 out 20 qualifying Project Managers based on internal company Key Responsible Areas metrics. • Osha 30 hr and ENS certified, In charge warranty claims with homeowner post-closing 30 days. • Recipient of the 2020 4th Qtr Production MVP award, awarded 3-29-2021

SUPERVISOR OF COMMERCIAL MULTI-FAMILY HOMES/CONSTRUCTION MANAGER—Oversee all aspects of construction for high-end estate single family homes (5,000+ sq. ft.) in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Responsible for the entire process, from undeveloped lot through homeowner closing, including developing pro scheduling and enforcing scopes, negotiating pro pricing, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards, within project time frame. Concurrently manage 15 to 20 homes, and meet 100% of deadlines. Maintain a constant communication with customer from onset through completion, walkthrough, and after, to ensure customer satisfaction. • Promoted from Construction Manager to Supervisor of three story Commerical Multi-Family Homes (60+). • Implemented process improvement that improved scheduled accuracy by 55% and decreased the build cycle by >2 weeks. • Designated to oversee construction of the highest-cost, largest home, valued at $1.5M+, in a community of 500+ homes. • Ranked the fastest construction manager among 5 colleagues. • The company received several emails from homeowners expressing gratitude for outstanding work. • Work with underperforming trade subcontractors, communicating on areas needing correction, improvement strategies, and performance metrics. • Frequent presenter on OSHA safety guidelines at company meetings. • Concurrently built land amenities that where linked to commercial multi family units

PROJECT MANAGER—Project manager for renovations on luxury estate homeowner and select commercial projects on Jupiter Island. Specialized in projects ranging from commercial, land developing, ranch style, single-family custom homes to private, high-end luxury residential construction, both new and remodel. Experienced in preliminary project budget estimating, comprehensive preconstruction services, and team approach to the design-construction process. Concurrently managed multiple projects. • Extensively involved in 40+ renovations at the preliminary stage, managing project cost and scheduling. • Achieved 100% adherence to project deadlines.

FIELD MANAGER/PROJECT MANAGER—Supervised all aspects of the development one community of single-family homes in Wellington, FL. Overall all phases of construction, including scheduling, materials and labor procurement, writing and enforcing scopes, pricing negotiation, quality assurance, and overseeing the entire process, from taking undeveloped lot to final closing with homeowner within given time frame. Managed $20M+ in assets. • In charge of all safety OSHA and SWPPP-related procedures for 150+ homes • Ranked as one of the top performers for customer satisfaction. • Met and exceeded performance goals, and built four award-winning models from shell to Completion of Occupancy within two months. • Promoted from Customer Service Representative to Field Manager/Project Manager.

FIELD SUPERVISOR— Scheduled, procured materials, negotiated contract details, supervised, as well as performed construction-related aspects for a mold remediation company that provides services to large homebuilders throughout the southeast Florida area. Hired and oversaw 2 employees and 10 subcontractors. Successfully negotiated contract for work with Centex Homes’ upper-level management. • Recognized by a national customer for ensuring all work was performed to detailed scope and within budget and schedule. • Personally, increased clientele by approximately 15% through business development and negotiating techniques.

FIELD MANAGER—Supervised all aspects of development for 8 communities of single-family homes in Vero Beach. Managed $10M+ in assets. Scheduled and supervised all phases of construction. • Identified and developed recommendations for remedying a severe contract flaw which had increased liability exposure of the company. • Received recognition for faster-than-average cycle time for contract work completion, high customer satisfaction survey ratings, ranking as #1 for customer satisfaction survey ratings. • Proposed several process improvements, including warranty checklist letter implemented companywide, and initiating proactive relationships of warranty representatives with homeowners, also implemented companywide, improving customer perception.