Brian Wells, PE
Smithville,TX
Summary
Dedicated and diligent leader with a proven track record at MWM DesignGroup, revitalizing civil engineering practices and spearheading quality control management. Excelled in client development and retention, transforming challenges into repeat business through innovative solutions and effective team building. Skilled in project and resource management and multi-disciplinary coordination, enhancing client satisfaction and operational standards. Merges big picture planning, technical proficiency, and personable communication.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Client Experience Manager
MWM DesignGroup
06.2024 - Current
- Restructured the company Quality Control Plan and performed training for project managers and design teams.
- Tracked and managed quality control reviews for groups in architecture, civil engineering, and landscape architecture.
- Drafted a plan to gather quantifiable and actionable client feedback at project milestones.
- Developed key clients and supported marketing efforts.
Practice Leader of Civil Engineering
MWM DesignGroup
01.2021 - 05.2024
- Supervised a group of project managers, engineers, and CAD technicians.
- Developed new clients and won significant projects from repeat clients.
- Supervised and managed public and private site development projects totaling more than $500 million in construction value.
- Stabilized a group suffering revenue loss, staff turnover, and contractor claims.
- Recruited, hired, and mentored new staff, growing the group four fold.
Design Operations Manager
MWM DesignGroup
05.2014 - 12.2020
- Developed and implemented project management and quality control management policies.
- Managed engineering and CAD standards
- Supervised civil engineering team leaders and managed resource allocation for all productions teams.
- Trained project managers on managerial, technical, and administrate policies.
- Managed and designed key projects.
- Restructured and managed the project controls process, including revenue tracking and project setup.
- Oversaw hardware and software purchases and upgrades.
Team Lead of Civil Engineering
MWM DesignGroup
01.2006 - 04.2014
- Supervised a team of engineers and CAD technicians.
- Managed and designed public works projects, including higher education, aviation, civic, transit, roadway, and utilities.
- Performed municipal stormwater management, storm drain, and floodplain modeling and planning.
- Provided construction management on key projects.
Assistant Branch Manager
Claunch & Miller (now HDR)
01.2004 - 12.2005
- Managed and designed roadway and pipeline projects.
- Developed Austin-area clients for the branch office and increased the client base by 400%.
- Recruited and hired staff for the branch office.
- Provided technical support for the San Antonio branch office.
Project Manager
Martinez, Wright & Mendez
01.2002 - 12.2003
- Managed and designed public and private projects.
- Modeled water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
Graduate Engineer
Martinez, Wright & Mendez
04.1997 - 12.2001
- Performed stormwater and utility modeling and calculations.
- Designed roadway, utility, and stormwater projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05-1996
Skills
- Client development and retention
- Quality control management
- Conflict resolution
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Mentoring and training
- Team building
- Multi-disciplinary experience
- Construction management
- Critical path scheduling
- Resource allocation
- Innovation and standardization
- Software tools optimization
Affiliations
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- Texas Society of Professional Engineers
- Texas Floodplain Management Association
Accomplishments
- Founding member of the Environmental and Water Resources Institute (EWRI) Austin Branch
- Presenter at the Environmental Systems Resource Institute (ESRI) Users Conference, Sidewalk Prioritization with GIS
- Key stakeholder for the City of Austin Development Services Division Site Plan Review Transformation Initiative
Timeline
Client Experience Manager
MWM DesignGroup
06.2024 - Current
Practice Leader of Civil Engineering
MWM DesignGroup
01.2021 - 05.2024
Design Operations Manager
MWM DesignGroup
05.2014 - 12.2020
Team Lead of Civil Engineering
MWM DesignGroup
01.2006 - 04.2014
Assistant Branch Manager
Claunch & Miller (now HDR)
01.2004 - 12.2005
Project Manager
Martinez, Wright & Mendez
01.2002 - 12.2003
Graduate Engineer
Martinez, Wright & Mendez
04.1997 - 12.2001
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Texas At Austin
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