Civil Engineer with vast engineering experience and problem solving skills.

Prov
ides innovative solutions to complex challenges. Performs, conducts and coordina
tes projects that meet Clients requirements while maintaining engineering qualit
y. Mentors staff engineers to improve and develop their skills and problem solvi
ng techniques. Communicates with clients and team members to monitor schedule, b
udgets and coordination of the project.
KEY SKILLS
Project Management
Problem Solving/Resolution
Process Improvement & Efficiency
Quality Control
Proposal Development/bidding
Performance Training
Site Inspection
Mentorship
Sales
Surveys
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LONG ENGINEERING, INC. Atlanta, GA
Associate, Director of Land Development, 06/2001 11/2010
Completed engineering design on assigned projects. Managed and updated engineer
ing design tools and references. Assured designs met government ordinances, reg
ulations and laws. Managed design budgets and profitability. Supervised design
and administrative staff including hiring, training, performance appraisals, pr
omotions and terminations. Managed office operational activities. Maintained e
xisting Client relations. Developed new Clients and teaming opportunities. Pre
pared proposals and statement of qualifications. Prepared contracts and sub-con
sultant agreements. Ensured compliance to company project quality control and a
ssurance procedures. Oversaw invoicing and accounts receivables. Analyzed mana
gement tools that measure employees profitability, work volume and efficiency.
Analyzed monthly performance reports and recommend actions to increase performan
ce results.
Key Contributions:
Established the design process for the department. Created spreadsheets and wor
k organization charts. Established and maintained design schedules. Reviewed des
ign budgets. Communicated with design staff and Clients. Answered technical ques
tions for staff. Improved design quality, efficiency and minimized mistakes. Inc
reased department profitability.
Mentored junior and project engineers. Performed one-on-one training sessions,
conducted lunch and learns, and answered technical questions. Improved design ef
ficiency and quality. Facilitated learning.
Developed an employee appraisal and training program, reviewed programs from ot
her companies and professional organizations. Created the program to fit the org
anization needs, have a system of measurement of employee performance and proces
s to increase knowledge. Improve employee moral, retention and productivity.
URS CORPORATION Atlanta, GA
Associate, 05/1999 to 04/2001
Provided technical direction for the design of projects, provided engineering tr
aining and mentored staff engineers and technicians. Coordinated project schedul
es with Client and staff, oversaw the management of budgets and the profitabilit
y of the department. Reviewed construction documents for quality assurance, main
tained existing Client relations and developed new Clients, prepared proposals a
nd negotiated fees. Managed a staff of 30 Engineers and Technicians.
Key Contributions:
Attained new Clients for the Company. Increased the visibility of company throu
gh quality design work, attendance at business functions and collaboration with
Clients.
Developed and maintained design and technical standards.
CEI ENGINEERING, INC. Marietta, GA
Regional Manager, 09/1997-05/1999
Attained new Clients, wrote proposals/contracts, established project schedules a
nd made follow-up calls. Provided technical direction for the design of project
s, provided engineering training and mentored staff engineers and technicians. D
eveloped and maintained design and technical standards, coordinated project desi
gn schedules with Client and staff, oversaw the management of design budgets and
the profitability of the office. Reviewed construction documents for quality as
surance, maintained existing Client relations, prepared proposals and negotiated
fees. Supervised a staff of 12 Engineers, Technicians and Administrative Staff
.
Key Contributions:
Transitioned an unproductive team to improve efficiency. Provided mentorship a
nd encouraged employee feedback. Improved department profitability.
W.L. JORDEN & COMPANY, INC. Marietta, GA
Project Manager, 09/1996-09/1997
WATTS & BROWNING ENGINEERING, INC. Atlanta, GA
Project Engineer, 09/1994-09/1996
P.T. & B. ENGINEERING, INC. Atlanta, GA
Project Engineer, 01/1987-09/1994
USDA NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION SERVICE
Area Engineer, 06/1983-12/1986
Project Engineer, 06/1979-06/1983
Civil Engineer, 06/1978-12/1979
Student Trainee, 09/1975-06/1978
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science-Civil Engineering
University of Nebraska
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING LICENSES
Georgia, Kansas, Florida, Tennessee, Mississippi, North Carolina
Alabama, Nebraska, South Carolina, Ohio, and Missouri
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Level 2 Design Professional, Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commi
ssion
Work Site Erosion Control Supervisor, Georgia Department of Transportation