Brandon DeRosa
Summary
Accomplished construction and environmental project manager with over 28 years of experience supporting the successful delivery of complex public infrastructure projects. Brings a multidisciplinary background in construction management, landscape architecture, and natural resource science, with proven expertise in environmental program development, design review, and construction-phase compliance. Extensive experience in permitting, stormwater management, wetland and habitat restoration, and hazardous materials oversight on major transportation and public works initiatives, including light rail and airport expansions. Demonstrated ability to interpret regulatory frameworks, lead multidisciplinary teams, and coordinate effectively with contractors, clients, and agency stakeholders. Recently completed an MBA and pursuing construction project management opportunities that draw upon technical depth, leadership acumen, and field-based execution.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Environmental Planner
Sound Transit
01.2019 - Current
- Lead environmental compliance for Sound Transit's ST2 and ST3 capital programs, supporting over 60 miles of new light rail infrastructure across the Puget Sound region. Key ST2 construction-phase projects include the University Link Tunneling, Northgate Link Tunneling, Downtown Redmond Link, East Link, Lynnwood Link, and Federal Way Link extensions. Currently lead environmental planning, permitting, and construction coordination for major ST3 efforts, including early contract development and risk management.
- Manage environmental compliance staff and consultants, oversee multi-agency permitting, and coordinate inspections in accordance with NEPA, SEPA, Section 404/401, and NPDES requirements. Develop agency-wide tools (ECAR, Snapshot Reports) to track field compliance, enforce BMPs, and mitigate risk. Contribute to environmental specification development and contract language, and support integration of regulatory obligations into Progressive Design-Build (PDB), Design-Bid-Build, and GC/CM project delivery methods.
- Bridge environmental planning with project execution by aligning mitigation strategies with contractor schedules and construction activities. Serve as a subject matter expert to construction management teams, engineers, and executive leadership to ensure regulation-compliant, risk-informed delivery of Sound Transit's long-range infrastructure program.
Environmental Project Manager
CH2M HILL/Jacobs Engineering
01.2001 - 01.2019
- Led environmental compliance and permitting for major infrastructure projects across the Puget Sound region, integrating oversight into large-scale construction delivery. Served as environmental manager for Sound Transit's University Link and Northgate Link tunneling projects, as well as the East Link Extension, which includes at-grade, elevated, and the world's first light rail segment over a floating bridge. Responsibilities encompassed contractor coordination, field inspections, and compliance reporting during active construction.
- Managed environmental oversight for the Port of Seattle's Third Runway Program and 16L/34R runway reconstruction, providing technical leadership in permitting, constructability review, and construction inspection.
- Contributed to project delivery as a Licensed Landscape Architect, Professional Wetland Scientist, and Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL), specializing in erosion control, wetland mitigation, and water quality management to ensure regulatory and ecological compliance.
Landscape Architect
Springwood Associates
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Performed wetland assessments, delineations, and hydrology monitoring in support of site design and permitting. Prepared proposals, technical reports, and construction documents for residential and commercial projects. Collaborated with planners and engineers to integrate ecological constraints into design solutions.
Biologist
University of Washington Department of Forestry
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Conducted vegetation surveys and supported ecological research projects. Managed forestry databases, compiled field data, and performed vegetation identification and classification for academic and applied studies.
Regulatory Manager
US Army Corps of Engineers
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Served as Project Manager for Wake County within the Regulatory Branch. Reviewed permit applications, conducted wetland delineations and verifications, and issued Section 404 permits for jurisdictional waters and wetlands. Coordinated with federal, state, and local agencies. Completed USACE 40-hour Reg. IV Wetland Delineation Training.
Field Biologist
Triangle Wetland Consultants
01.1991 - 01.1995
- Led field operations for wetland mitigation bank development, including delineations, vegetation and hydrology monitoring, and native planting implementation. Organized planting crews and supported site restoration. Participated in HGM analysis for the Chicago Bafelli site, which contributed to the landmark SWANCC ruling on isolated wetlands.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Western Governors University
06.2025
Master of Landscape Architecture - undefined
University of Washington
Graduate Certificate - Construction Management
University of Washington
01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources Management
North Carolina State University
01.1996
Skills
- Environmental health assessment
- Coastal zone management
- Sustainability strategies
- Transportation planning
Certification
- Licensure & Credentials
- Licensed Landscape Architect, State of Washington (WA License No. 1015)
- Certified Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS No. 1726, lapsed)
- Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL), Washington Department of Ecology
- Environmental & Safety Training
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification (21-year active history)
- Wetland Delineation (Region IV), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- 30-Hour OSHA Construction Safety Training (University of Washington, 2010)
- 10-Hour OSHA Construction Safety & Health Training (OSHA, 2018)
- Construction Quality Management for Contractors – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Timeline
Senior Environmental Planner
Sound Transit
01.2019 - Current
Environmental Project Manager
CH2M HILL/Jacobs Engineering
01.2001 - 01.2019
Landscape Architect
Springwood Associates
01.1999 - 01.2001
Biologist
University of Washington Department of Forestry
01.1996 - 01.1997
Regulatory Manager
US Army Corps of Engineers
01.1995 - 01.1996
Field Biologist
Triangle Wetland Consultants
01.1991 - 01.1995
Master of Landscape Architecture - undefined
University of Washington
Graduate Certificate - Construction Management
University of Washington
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources Management
North Carolina State University
Master of Business Administration -
Western Governors University
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