An Nguyen, P.E.

• Manage properties under AAQ Investment, overseeing all aspects of day-to-day operations and maintenance.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules and repairs to ensure properties maintain high standards and tenant satisfaction.
• Primary point of contact for tenants, addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
• Implement cost-effective strategies for property upkeep and improvement, optimizing resource allocation to maximize return on investment.

• Led a team of 6 data analysts and engineers, overseeing their work assignments and project management.
• Mentored team members, providing guidance in best practices and fostering opportunities for professional growth.
• Monitored employee performance to keep projects on track, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
• Coached entry-level and junior engineers to enhance their skills and talents.
• Promoted teamwork and improved collaboration among personnel through effective communication strategies.
• Led assessment initiatives, overseeing comprehensive engineering studies to evaluate utility infrastructure's condition and performance.
• Conducted detailed engineering analyses to identify strengths, weaknesses, and improvement opportunities within utility systems.
• Utilized findings to develop strategic plans for maintenance, upgrades, and expansion, ensuring optimal functionality and longevity of utility assets.
• Improved project efficiency by streamlining engineering processes and implementing innovative solutions.
• Led cross-functional teams for successful completion of multiple large-scale projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
• Established partnerships with external departments to remain updated on utilities' emerging technologies.
• Collaborated with external stakeholders to exchange insights and incorporate cutting-edge advancements, ensuring utilities meet and exceed industry standards.
• Implemented state-of-the-art solutions from external partnerships, enhancing utility operations' efficiency and effectiveness while anticipating future industry trends.
• Collaborated with maintenance teams to prioritize and execute timely repairs, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of mechanical equipment.
• Evaluated vendor proposals to select the most suitable partners based on cost-effectiveness, capabilities, delivery schedules, and overall value proposition.
• Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
• Utilized SQL queries to extract, organize, and clean raw utilities data, ensuring accuracy and reliability for analysis of pipeline and underground structures' conditions and performance.
• Employed advanced data visualization techniques in Power BI Excel (pivot tables), Tableau to communicate comprehensive insights and forecasts regarding asset longevity, repair strategies, and improvement plans to stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Conducted thorough analysis of utility infrastructure, employing engineering principles and machine learning (A.I.) to develop strategic plans for maintenance, repair, and enhancement, optimizing the longevity and efficiency of large public assets.

• Oversaw capital improvement projects encompassing transportation, water, wastewater, stormwater, and reclaimed water, managing all facets from planning to asset management for the County of Manatee.
• Managed FDOT utilities coordination and relocation projects, collaborating closely with FDOT counterparts to mitigate delays and resolve design conflicts.
• Integrated program processes including planning, engineering, design, construction, asset management, and budget and schedule development to ensure seamless project execution.
• Reviewed and coordinated submittals, shop drawings, samples, and certificates of compliance with Architect-Engineer firms, ensuring adherence to project requirements and regulations.
• Liaised with local, state, and federal government entities, conducting coordination meetings and milestone reviews to ensure project compliance with regulatory standards.
• Facilitated resource procurement, bid packages, contractor selection, critical path scheduling, and contract administration to facilitate smooth project implementation.
• Conducted field inspections to monitor work quality and design compliance, providing technical support and issue resolutions to contractors, engineers, and the public.
• Monitored project progress and evaluated contractor performance against contract requirements, negotiating change orders and approving contractor payments as necessary.
• Ensured compliance of development projects with Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Code, FDOT standards, and County design standards, maintaining necessary records and reports professionally.
• Collaborated with FDOT counterparts on the Local Agency Program (LAP), a grant program funded by FHWA and FDOT, to ensure successful project implementation.
• Represented the County in stakeholder and resident meetings, addressed concerns, and facilitated communication on behalf of the County.
• Issued purchase orders, assigned work, reviewed and approved invoices, ensuring timely and accurate processing of financial transactions.

Developed comprehensive plans and specifications for a range of projects including hurricane risk reduction/flood protection, levee system armoring, coastal restoration, and roadway design, channel improvements, utilizing advanced software such as CADD, ArcMap, and SpecsIntact.

• Served as Project Team Lead and Design of Record (D.O.R.), guiding multidisciplinary teams through the entire project lifecycle from design phase to construction completion, facilitating dispute resolutions, and fostering technical and professional development among team members.
• Conducted thorough quality assurance checks to ensure designs complied with local, state, and federal guidelines and standards, referencing industry manuals such as LaDOTD standards for roadway design, AASHTO, and MUTCD.
• Managed project budgets, schedules, and resources, analyzing and assessing engineering resources for upcoming projects, prioritizing tasks effectively, and ensuring projects were delivered within cost and quality requirements.
• Oversaw various aspects of project management including reviewing right-of-way and easements for legality, preparing Project Management Plans (PMPs) for funding requests, and coordinating with local municipalities on traffic control plans during project construction phases.
• Provided technical recommendations, evaluated Architect-Engineer firms' performance, and assisted in developing request for proposal (RFP) documents outlining project scopes and technical requirements.
• Conducted comprehensive reviews including biddability, constructability, operability, environmental review (BCOE), Agency Technical Review (ATR), and Design Quality Control (DQC) for Engineering Division projects.
• Managed the development and implementation of emergency management and disaster preparedness plans, ensuring operational readiness during hurricane and high water events.
• Facilitated various inspection activities including annual operation and maintenance inspections of flood protection systems, construction inspections, and processing construction change orders.
• Assisted Real Estate Division with legal descriptions and agreements for public-right-of-way acquisitions, provided technical support during advertisement, and ensured permit compliance with local and federal guidelines.
• Collaborated with Environmental Branch on Environmental Impact Supplemental reports, providing technical descriptions of work and construction impacts.
• Promoted from GS-11 to GS-12 within one year for exceptional performance, notably leading projects such as theJefferson Lakefront shoreline extension, completed within schedule with a budget of $40 million. Maintained consistently high performance evaluations throughout tenure with US Army Corps, receiving top rankings in performance reviews.

• Designed roadway, water, sewer, drainage, and site grading plans and specifications, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and project requirements.
• Conducted engineering calculations and cost estimates for public works and capital improvement projects.
• Prepared feasibility reports and offered alternative water and sewer alignments, facilitating informed decision-making and optimizing project outcomes.
• Utilized CADD software to create detailed plans and specifications for clients, maintaining accuracy and consistency in design documentation.
• Reviewed plans and specifications for clients, ensuring alignment with project objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Conducted site verification to validate compliance with design plans and specifications.

• Assisted with inspection with sewer line, waterline, drainage, manhole, roadway, soil compaction, asphalt and concrete pavement.
• Assisted senior soil lab technicians with compaction and concrete strength test.
• Prepared field inspection reports.