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Cody Swan, P.L.S., E.I.T.

Bellingham,WA

Summary

Award-winning Project Engineer experienced in managing multifaceted projects from inception to completion. Delivered sustainable design solutions by leveraging technical expertise and effective project management techniques, ensuring timely and budget-compliant outcomes. Collaborated with teams of designers and contractors to consistently achieve project goals.

Overview

1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Engineer

Whatcom County Public Works
06.2017 - Current
  • Led project planning, execution, and delivery for multiple engineering initiatives.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize project workflows and enhance communication.
  • Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
  • Fostered culture of continuous improvement, leading to adoption of innovative solutions that addressed complex challenges.
  • Led cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
  • Developed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies to optimize efficiency.
  • Mentored junior project managers, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
  • Created accurate budgets based on resource requirements, allowing for optimal allocation of funds across all aspects of the projects.
  • Promoted innovation within project teams, encouraging exploration of new tools and methodologies to enhance project outcomes.
  • Completed projects within tight deadlines, coordinating team efforts and prioritizing tasks effectively.
  • Project Manager of the Year 2021 American Public Works Association (APWA)

Supervisor: James P. Karcher, P.E., Kraig Olason

Engineering Technician IV

Whatcom County
06.2013 - 06.2017
  • Possess a comprehensive knowledge of the WSDOT Standard Specifications, WSDOT Construction Manual, and the LAG Manual.
  • Acted as Project Engineer writing specifications, producing engineering estimates and completing construction drawing on several Whatcom County projects, including Yacht Club Rd.-Quiet Zone and Swift Creek Bank Stabilization.
  • Facilitated negotiation and execution of change orders, ensuring project alignment with contract requirements.
  • Maintained detailed daily diaries and documented records of work accomplished for progress payment.
  • Assisted in the negotiation of change orders and assisted in their execution.
  • Provided technical advice and training on a method of survey data acquisition and developed a process to enable efficiency of field to finish work.
  • Delivered technical advice and training on survey data acquisition methods, streamlining the field-to-finish workflow.

Supervisor: James P. Karcher, P.E.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Surveying Engineering

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
05-2008

Skills

  • Project management
  • Project development
  • Project scoping
  • Scheduling
  • Quality assurance
  • Schedule management
  • Planning and deployment
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Construction documentation
  • Cost estimation
  • Budget development
  • Team leadership
  • Field support

Certification

  • Professional Land Surveyor; License No. 57249 - January 2019 - Present
  • Engineer in Training - October 2009 - Present

Timeline

Project Engineer

Whatcom County Public Works
06.2017 - Current

Engineering Technician IV

Whatcom County
06.2013 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Science - Surveying Engineering

Ferris State University