Michelle Mehnert
LONGMONT,CO
Summary
Engineering Manager Experienced Engineering Manager with experience in both government and civilian applications. Strong technical engineer with a Master of Science (M.S.) in Civil Engineering from University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado PE, and PMP certification. Adept at learning new tasks quickly to maximize project contributions. Always exploring ways to go above and beyond expected performance to support team. Professional goal is to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager Team Leader
Tetra Tech
01.2019 - Current
- Managed facility condition assessments for over 13 million SF of facilities over geographically dispersed sites
- Work with clients to optimize data collection for facilities, including energy audits (EISA 2007) and Real Property Inventories, in coordination with other services
- Develop and implement internal standard operating procedure (SOP) and related documentation
- Reviewed, advised on and conducted complex analysis and development studies in support of major organization programs.
- Coordinated daily activity and flow of projects through multiple departments to verify on-time product delivery.
- Developed project timelines for product lines from kickoff through production and online content development based on marketplace requirements.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
Staff Engineer
Tetra Tech
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Lead field inspectors and oversaw work to investigate conditions and monitor progress (30+ Assessors On-Site), improved group assessment speed by 20%
- Developed and implemented Sustainment Management System (SMS) training for internal and external parties
- Determined client requirements and contributed to development of scopes, schedules and budgets
- Trained and mentored competent and flexible workforce to meet project needs and promote positive work environment.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Developed work plans for various personnel roles based on strengths and talents.
- Captured technical schematics for use in project planning and execution.
Assistant Engineer
Tetra Tech
02.2014 - 01.2016
- Participated in research, data collection, field investigations, development and design of projects, specifically Facility Condition Assessment for BUILDER SMS program
- Draft and implement technical training for Structural & Architectural life cycle assessments
- 30% Travel, mainly centered around Western CONUS sites
- Provided technical assistance to staff when needed.
- Assisted in development, design and execution of projects.
- Collaborated with senior engineers on projects and offered insight.
- Evaluated quality control processes and made recommendations for improvements in quality control.
- Reviewed proposed engineering designs for feasibility.
Swim Coach
Boulder Aquatic Masters
06.2017 - Current
- Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
- Assisted clients with developing strategies to manage stress and increase skill execution.
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
- Provided guidance to clients in overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities.
Education
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Illinois At Urbana
Urbana, IL05.2012
Skills
- Project Requirements
- Engineering Specifications
- Employee Coaching
- Change Implementation
- Preventative Maintenance
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Write Reports
- New Market Identification
- Managing Multiple Projects
- Training Junior Team Members
- Statistical Data Analysis
- Agile Best Practices
Certification
- Professional Engineer License - Colorado
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
Timeline
Project Manager Team Leader
Tetra Tech
01.2019 - Current
Swim Coach
Boulder Aquatic Masters
06.2017 - Current
Staff Engineer
Tetra Tech
01.2016 - 01.2019
Assistant Engineer
Tetra Tech
02.2014 - 01.2016
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Colorado
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Illinois At Urbana