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
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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
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