Miriam Anderson
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in managing water and wastewater Capital Improvements Program (CIP) projects from concept to completion. Skilled in contract administration, addressing concerns from city management and residents, and reviewing plans and specifications. Proficient in developing specifications, participating in consultant selection, and organizing inspections. Strong background in monitoring project budgets and maintaining financial records, with a solid understanding of construction cost proposals and schedules. Capable of efficiently overseeing design and construction progress in a municipal setting.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility Plant Operator II
City of Peoria/Greenway Water Treatment Plant
05.2022 - Current
- Operated and monitored treatment plant to ensure all Federal, state, and local regulations and standards are met
- Performed plant and equipment inspections, laboratory sampling and testing, orders water deliveries, chemicals, and supplies, and provides customer service
- Prepared daily reports, log books, maintenance data, process data, process control using computer software and written reports.
Regional Manager of the Water and Wastewater Projec
Nicaraguan Company of Sanitary Aqueducts and Sewer (ENACAL)
09.2014 - 05.2017
- Ensured compliance with contractual commitments established between government (ENACAL) and Contractor, such as, scope of work, plans, technical specifications, quality, deadlines, final cost, environmental protection, and safety of water and wastewater project to benefit 99% of population (58,306) of Bluefields
- Managed environmental permits and land acquisition for water and wastewater treatment plants, intake, reservoir, water tank storage, and lift stations
- Collaborated with design activities, topographic surveys, water source studies, and field data collection for electrical designs.
Civil Engineering Project Manager
Andalusian International Cooperation Agency in Nicaragua
03.2009 - 03.2013
- Prepared terms of reference for contracting works, goods and design services, as well as supported in processes of bid selection, site delivery to contractor, and projects closure, reviewed and proposed changes to designs and project contractual documents.
- Controlled budget, compliance with activities, deadlines, and quality of works of according to agency's standards and procedures
- Managed more than 20 projects from design to completion including: School repair and new construction; package treatment plants; women's shelters and health clinics.
Municipal Advisor
Emergency Social Investment Fund
12.2002 - 02.2009
- Coordinated and managed 40+ smaller scale projects in four regions for education sector and drinking water systems in rural communities
- Performed calculations of work quantities, technical specifications, cost and budget estimates, and work scheduling
- Analyzed, evaluated and selected of bids for project designs, construction bids as well as contracting supervision
- Monitored progress of projects, quantity and quality of works, verified change orders, deadline extensions, construction payments, reports and supervision payments for each project.
Education
Associate of Applied Arts - Environmental Science And Water Resources Technolo
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ12.2020
Bachelor of Science -
Universidad Nacional De Ingenieria
Nicaragua, Central America2002
Master of Science - Rural Water And Sanitation Systems
Universidad Catolica Redemptoris Mater
Managua, Nicaragua12.2003
Skills
- OSHA regulatory knowledge
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Project Budgeting
- Blueprint understanding
Timeline
Utility Plant Operator II
City of Peoria/Greenway Water Treatment Plant
05.2022 - Current
Regional Manager of the Water and Wastewater Projec
Nicaraguan Company of Sanitary Aqueducts and Sewer (ENACAL)
09.2014 - 05.2017
Civil Engineering Project Manager
Andalusian International Cooperation Agency in Nicaragua
03.2009 - 03.2013
Municipal Advisor
Emergency Social Investment Fund
12.2002 - 02.2009
Associate of Applied Arts - Environmental Science And Water Resources Technolo
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College
Bachelor of Science -
Universidad Nacional De Ingenieria
Master of Science - Rural Water And Sanitation Systems
Universidad Catolica Redemptoris Mater
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