Brian Lowe
Crown City
Summary
Results-driven project manager with over 7 years of experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams and delivering infrastructure projects. Skilled in budget development and quality assurance, leveraging strong stakeholder communication to ensure project success and compliance with goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Project Manager
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, USACE
Huntington
09.2018 - Current
- Senior project manager for the planning and design phases of a complex flood risk management project (levee and floodwall) for Milton, WV.
- Partnered with external customers and stakeholders to establish requirements and goals, coordinating with internal stakeholders across various departments to form teams essential for project success.
- Managed multi-disciplinary teams in the completion of studies and technical analyses performed by internal team members, Architect-Engineer firms, and various contractors.
- Developed analytical tools to support risk-informed decisions.
- Supervised subordinate team of engineers, technicians, analysts, planners, and realty specialists by assigning, coordinating, and evaluating work performance.
Lead Engineer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, USACE
Huntington
09.2008 - 08.2018
- Led engineering teams in the design of infrastructure projects, which included multiple dam safety, navigation, flood risk management, and recreation.
- Developed technical specifications for construction and maintenance activities.
- Provided mentorship to junior engineers and interns on best practices.
- Reviewed engineering drawings for accuracy and completeness before execution.
- Resolved complex technical issues through troubleshooting techniques and root cause analysis.
- Developed budgets and schedules for engineering products and efforts.
Construction Project Engineer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, USACE
Huntington
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Monitored progress of construction for the Bolivar Dam Major Rehabilitation Project to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, codes, and safety regulations.
- Coordinated with contractors to schedule work and monitor project progress regularly.
- Provided technical support for the resolution of field issues related to construction operations.
- Prepared daily reports summarizing work performed on projects for senior management review.
Chief, Civil Design Section
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, USACE
Huntington
06.2014 - 09.2014
- Managed a team of engineers, providing guidance and direction on daily tasks and long-term projects.
- Established performance objectives for each engineer, monitored progress towards those goals, and provided feedback when needed.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure that engineering projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Resolved conflicts between employees concerning engineering tasks or duties.
- Reviewed designs created by engineers for accuracy prior to production implementation.
Civil Engineer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Huntington
06.2003 - 08.2008
- Designed infrastructure projects primarily in mission areas of navigation and flood risk management in compliance with policies, standards, and regulations.
- Prepared detailed reports on project design assumptions and methodology for stakeholder review.
- Prepared drawings, specifications, calculations, sketches, diagrams and final plans for various types of civil engineering projects.
- Provided technical advice on civil engineering related issues such as soil stability, water drainage, and road design.
- Estimated quantities and cost of materials, equipment and labor.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State Universit
Blacksburg, VA12-2002
Skills
- Project management
- Risk analysis
- Team leadership
- Contract negotiation
- Budget development
- Infrastructure design
- Change management
- Stakeholder communication
- Quality assurance
Certification
Professional Engineer (PE)
Timeline
Project Manager
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, USACE
09.2018 - Current
Construction Project Engineer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, USACE
09.2015 - 04.2016
Chief, Civil Design Section
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, USACE
06.2014 - 09.2014
Lead Engineer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, USACE
09.2008 - 08.2018
Civil Engineer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
06.2003 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State Universit