EDUCATION
B.S., Civil Engineering
University of California, Davis (1990)
OVERVIEW
•Registered Civil Engineer with 20+ years of experience in the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure improvement and environmental remediation projects.
•Skilled project manager—proficient at overseeing technical, personnel, budgeting, regulatory, and quality assurance aspects of multiple projects.
•Well-versed in civil and environmental engineering construction materials and techniques.
•Proficient construction manager.
•Effective communicator with regard to industry knowledge as well as sensitive information.
•Experienced in the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and HEC-RAS software.
•Adept at preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates for infrastructure projects.
Registrations, Certifications, and Professional Development
Registered Professional Engineer California No. C59090
Qualified SWPPP Developer (2012)
Caltrans Local Assistance Resident Engineer Academy (2010)
National Highway Institute
Pedestrian Facility Design (2008) Bicycle Facility Design (2007)
USACE Stream and Riparian Corridor Restoration Workshop (2006)
USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors (2005)
Radiation Safety Officer, CPN International, Inc. (1998)
Manager of Landfill Operations SWANA (1997)
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certificate (1990)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Civil Project Engineer
Nichols Consulting Engineers, Chtd., Richmond, CA (2012-present)
Provided civil engineering design, construction and project management for public and private clients. Projects included design of roadways and trails; creek bank repairs and slope stabilizations; storm water and wastewater management systems; and public and private utilities. Prepared plans, specifications and cost estimates and obtained permits from various agencies. Onsite services included construction site safety and erosion controls; and construction quality assurance for placement of engineered fill, geosynthetic materials, pipelines, reinforced concrete, and pavements.
Managed day-to-day technical and business aspects of multiple projects. Supervised technical staff and implemented quality assurance of deliverables. Ensured accurate invoicing, monitored receivables, and addressed billing issues. Assisted in evaluation and redesign of problematic project elements. Developed and fostered client relationships and furthered business opportunities.
Project Engineer
Questa Engineering Corporation, Richmond, CA (2006-2012)
Project Engineer involved in the planning, design, and construction management of infrastructure improvement and remediation projects for a civil/environmental consulting firm. Projects included utility improvements, landfill closure, geomembrane containment, wastewater system design, creek bank and culvert repairs, storm water system improvements, wetlands restoration, pedestrian bridges, and public access improvements. Performed geotechnical, structural, hydrologic, and hydraulic investigations and analyses. Prepared plans using AutoCAD. Developed specifications and cost estimates and obtained regulatory permits. Provided job site safety oversight and ensured construction quality and regulatory compliance.
Senior Project Engineer
Engineering/Remediation Resources Group, Concord, CA (2004-2006)
Senior Project Engineer for a civil/environmental construction and consulting company providing design-build services for numerous remediation and infrastructure improvement projects. Projects included aboveground and underground utility and stormwater improvements, landfill development and closure, geomembrane containment, and landfill gas and leachate collection and control systems. Performed geotechnical and hydraulic investigations and analyses. Prepared plans using AutoCAD. Developed specifications and cost estimates for public and private clients. Obtained regulatory and building permits. Performed construction management, including job site safety oversight.
Project Engineer/Site Manager
Republic Services/Richmond Sanitary Service, Inc., Richmond, CA (1998-2004)
Site Manager for a 1,000-ton-per-day landfill, recycling and composting facility, supervised a crew of 30+ truck drivers, operators, and laborers. Duties included human resou...
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