Summary
Mr. Murcer has greater than 9 years’ experience in the water industry performing Construction Management, QA/QC, Project Engineering, and Design of Water/Wastewater Systems. He is currently serving as Program Controls Manager for the Southern Delivery System in Colorado Springs CO., which consists of delivering 50 MGD of water from Pueblo Reservoir to a new Water Treatment Plant in Colorado Springs.
He demonstrates strong client service and project management skills, and is proficient in analysis, design and construction of water/wastewater collection systems; assessment and rehabilitation of water/wastewater systems; creek protection design; economic analysis of infrastructure improvements related to water/wastewater systems and capacity improvement programs.
Key Qualifications
Progressive professional experience in management of US-based and International infrastructure projects during design, procurement, and construction phases:
Engineering and Design
Water and Wastewater Technology
Capacity Building
Client Service
Construction Management
Project/Program Management
Program/Project Controls
Procurement and Contracts
Education
1998 to 2005 BS/BSc, Civil Engineering and Design, 2005
Colorado State University, Colorado
Work Experience:
Program Controls Engineer
MWHC, Colorado Springs, CO
Southern Delivery System (SDS)
Colorado Springs Utilities, Colorado Springs, CO., (03/2013 – Present)
Mr. Murcer is currently serving as Program Controls Engineer for the $988M Southern Delivery System. The project consists of 67 miles of large diameter pipeline, a dam connection, three pump stations and a water treatment facility designed to deliver 50-mgd of potable water. As the Controls Engineer for this program, he oversees and maintains the Document, Cost, Schedule, Quality and Change Management for the multiple design, construction and design/build task orders for the SDS.
Quality Assurance / Quality Control Manager
MWHC, Tucson, AZ
Ina Road WRF Capacity and Effluent Quality Upgrade Project
Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department, Tucson, AZ., (10/2011 – 03/2013)
Mr. Murcer served as the Quality Manager for the $215M expansion project. This project consists of the expansion from 37.5-mgd to 50-mgd and includes implementing a 5-stage Bardenpho technology, repairing process units, replacing equipment and structures, addressing odor control issues and upgrading the facility to be compliant with environmental, regulatory and building code requirements. As the quality manager for this project, he managed the planning, implementation, and supervision of the project quality control plan. He worked with self-perform crews and subcontractors to sustain quality requirements, control risk and maintain the schedule. He directed personnel engaged in measuring and testing deliverables and analyzed material data for comparison to quality standards.
Operation and Maintenance Manager
MWH, Ramallah, Palestine
Infrastructure Needs Program (INP)
United States Agency for International Development (USAID), West Bank/Gaza, Palestine, (9/2010 - 8/2011)
Mr. Murcer designed and managed an O&M program to build capacity within the West Bank Water Department (WBWD). The objective of this program was to improve and enhance a bulk water supply utility to ensure the water infrastructure and equipment provides uninterrupted water supply throughout the West Bank. His primary responsibilities included preparing master plans, procurement of special tools and critical spare parts, training personnel in Computerized Maintenance Management (CMMS) activities and functional maintenance practices. He also developed the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), conducted progress and coordination meetings, trained and supervised engineers and construction support staff. In addition to these responsibilities, Mr. Murcer provided quality oversight for this project.
Senior Water Design Engineer
MWH, Ramallah, Palestine
Infrastructure Needs Program (INP)
United States Agency for International Development (USAID), West Bank/Gaza, Palestine, (3/2010 – 9/2010)
Mr. Murcer was the design manager on site for the comprehensive water supply projects throughout the West Bank valued at $185M. Primary projects included the design and rehabilitation of the existing water supply and distribution systems in addition to the design of new water supply and distribution systems. The scope of work consisted of new and existing well stations; booster stations; well development, alignment and capacity testing; balance tanks and reservoirs; disinfection systems; transmission mains and distribution piping throughout the West Bank. Mr. Murcer was responsible for project planning and design, coordination between West Bank and US design teams, procurement of water and road equipment, permitting and land acquisition activities, and coordination with sub-consultants. He supervised and mentored a team of engineers who assisted in the development of project drawings, specifications, tender documents and monthly reports to the client.
Project Engineer
MWH, Colorado Springs, CO
Sanitary Sewer Evaluation and Rehabilitation Program (SSERP)
Colorado Springs Utilities, Colorado Springs, CO, (9/2005 – 9/2007) (10/2008 – 3/2010)
Mr. Murcer provided engineering services for the Colorado Springs Utilities Sanitary Sewer Evaluation and Rehabilitation Program, which provided comprehensive and systematic evaluation, design, program management and construction management for the rehabilitation, replacement and repair of Colorado Springs Utilities sanitary sewer collection system on a multi-year basis for pipes 10 inches to 66 inches in diameter. Mr. Murcer’s duties consisted of pipeline evaluation, assessment, recommendation, design, and prioritization of main line rehabilitation options and construction management for over 330,000 linear feet of sanitary sewers. He was responsible for issuing task orders and change orders, reviewed contractor submittals, construction schedules, and pay applications; he also conducted progress meetings, coordinated in house design efforts, and sub-contractor activities including geotechnical analysis, engineering surveys and material testing.
Project Engineer
MWH, Colorado Springs, CO
Sanitary Sewer Evaluation and Rehabilitation Program (LCERP)
Colorado Springs Utilities, Colorado Springs, CO, (9/2005 – 9/2007)
Mr. Murcer provided engineering services for the Colorado Springs Utilities Local Collector Evaluation and Rehabilitation Program, which provided comprehensive and systematic evaluation, design, program management and construction management for the rehabilitation, replacement and repair of Colorado Springs Utilities Sanitary Sewer Collection System on a multi-year basis for pipes 12 inches in diameter and smaller. Mr. Murcer’s duties included pipeline evaluation, assessment, recommendation, design, and prioritizing of main line rehabilitation options and construction management for over 130,000 linear feet of sanitary sewers. He was responsible for the issuance...
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