Project Engineer

SUMMARY       * Registered as a Professional Engineer in Missouri and Illinois.

                        * 17 years experience managing civil engineering on diverse & complex projects.

                        * Blessed interpersonal, negotiating and management skills; fosters camaraderie.

                        * Experience with regulatory authorities & coordinating projects and operations.

                        * Strong computer and software experience; good planning, initiative, knowledge.

                        * Provides leadership and direction for engineering and operations personnel.

* Consistently demonstrates ability to deliver impressive and efficient results.

* Fluency in Spanish as well as English.

EXPERIENCE    Illinois American Water.  Belleville, IL.  Project Engineer.

          May 08-  * Managed $3 million capital delivery projects annually: no injuries nor lawsuits.

          May 11   * Saved $40,000+ in negotiations annually: extras, easements, trees, damages.

                        * Saved $35,000 in 1 contractor invoice by original budget tracking spreadsheets.

                        * Developed & managed agreements with railroads, consultants, contractors.

                        * Represented in public meetings with positive, professional yet humble tact.

                        * Successfully calmed & negotiated amicable settlements with upset customers.

                        * Formed & managed complex projects & complex project teams successfully.

                        * Obtained permits & approvals as needed, resolved legal and insurance matters.

                        * Organized events fostering team building, kinship, morale and camaraderie.

          Feb 06-   Land Development Corporation, Inc.  St. Peters, MO.  Project Manager.

          Dec 07    * Estimated tasks and man-hours, prepared proposals and contracts.

                        * Storm water management & system design, Pondpack, hydrology & hydraulics.

                        * Preparation of Storm Water Pollution and Prevention Plans.

                        * Designed sanitary sewer pump station including drawings & specifications.

                        * Secured permits from Army Corps of Engrs., MODNR, MODOT, incl. 401/404.

          Mar 05-   St. Charles Engineering and Surveying, Inc.  St. Charles, MO.  Project Manager.

          Jan 06     * Project Manager for $2.5 million project Wolfrum Road redesign (1 mile).

                        * Storm water management and system design, sewer profiles and hydraulics.

                        * Planned, engineered and drafted 80-sheet set of roadway improvement plans.

                        * Prepared 5-phase 1-mile road construction plan providing continuous access.

                        * Coordinated sub-consultant work: requests for proposals, contracts, execution.

          Jan 02-    Pickett, Ray & Silver, Inc.  St. Peters, MO.  Assistant Public Works Director.

          Jan 05     * Designed and prepared plan sets for public water line improvement projects.

* Designed, drafted & managed 250 lot residential subdivision project.

                        * Prepared specifications & cost estimates; calculated quantities and earthwork.

          May 97-  James Engineering & Surveying, Inc.  Kirkwood, MO.  Principal Engineer.

          Oct 01    * Commercial & residential master plans, design, plan preparation and approvals.

                        * Creation of base drawings, surfaces & contours using AutoCAD Land Desktop.

                        * Storm water management, above & below ground detention, sewers, roadways.

EDUCATION      B.S. in civil engineering, 1994.  University of Missouri at Rolla.  Rolla, MO.

AFFILIATIONS   American Water Works Association, Water Environment Federation.

MILITARY          1987-1993 U.S. Army, part-time. Secret clearance. Honorable discharge, 1993.