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PAUL SCHWINDLER

PAUL SCHWINDLER

Johnstown,CO

Summary

Project-focused Public Works Director with a background analyzing organizational issues. An encouraging leader with over 15 years of solving problems quickly and effectively while staying current on all federal, state and local laws related to public works. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deputy Director

Windsor Public Works
08.2020 - 03.2022
  • Improved customer service by coaching Stormwater MS4, Stormwater Maintenance, and Infrastructure Inspection teams to address compliance calmly and fairly
  • Tracked and reported on team’s progress on their goals, objectives, and priorities
  • Shared strong knowledge of water distribution and sanitary sewer collection systems, facilities management, and wastewater treatment through hands-on leadership
  • Spearheaded department-wide team to collectively develop Public Works Department’s first 5-year strategic plan
  • Effectively responded to inquiries from public promptly and professionally
  • Successfully planned, designed, and completed capital improvement projects by collaborating with stakeholders and contractors throughout labor and material shortages
  • Prepared and oversaw division budgets, which included monitoring, reviewing budget variances, and approving expenditures
  • Analyzed projects against established budgets to track spending and determine levels of success
  • Addressed conflicts with staff and public, listening to all sides and making informed decisions
  • Improved department safety by reviewing safety procedures and risks, updating policies, and implementing improved safety training
  • Reviewed department supervisors’ performance and advised on ways to improve their overall progress
  • Analyzed projects against established budgets to track spending and determine levels of success.

Public Works Director/County Engineer

Peach County
08.2010 - 08.2020
  • Improved health and safety of hundreds of citizens, replacing failing septic systems by managing design, funding, and construction of the $12.5 million South Peach Sanitary Sewer System retrofit
  • Completed construction of a $7.5 million Workforce Development Center utilizing County Public Works crews to complete horizontal construction while managing vertical construction by contracted workforce
  • Improved pedestrian, bike, and vehicle safety by conceiving, designing, and contracting construction of a new pedestrian and bike-friendly entrance road to South Peach Park
  • Successfully implemented the Board of Commissioners’ capital improvement plan through coordination of grant funding for municipal projects, including roads, facilities, and other capital improvements
  • Verified construction documentation conformed to quality assurance standards and client requirements.
  • Drafted and oversaw department budgets, which included monitoring, reviewing budget variances, and approving expenditures
  • Improved daily operational efficiency and reportability through process improvements, integration of technology and GIS, training, and strategic planning
  • Established effective strategies and policies, including organizational safety, maintenance objectives, and capital improvement objectives
  • Cultivated close working relationships with local municipalities and governmental agencies to achieve a community-oriented approach to organizational goals
  • Prepared reports and presented them to County Commissioners and the public
  • Forecasted for future needs, including capital investments, program administration, and staffing support
  • Developed requests for bids and proposals for professional services and capital improvement projects.

Stormwater General Engineering Manager

Rockdale County
02.2008 - 08.2010
  • Reduced the backlog of construction projects by 65% in two years by training all department engineers to be effective project managers
  • Effectively met all County MS4 permit requirements by mentoring a staff of 12 professionals to manage daily operation of the stormwater utility, including project and construction management ($1.7 million±/yr.), contract and bid preparation, budget development ($4.2 million±/yr.), regulatory compliance, plan review, accounting, and utility fee collections
  • Proactively addressed citizen concerns by tracking and analyzing reported stormwater issues
  • Directed the Stormwater response to a 2008 flood partnering with FEMA to repair damaged stormwater infrastructure
  • Fairly Enforced County Stormwater Codes and Ordinances
  • Coordinated services and activities with those of other teams, outside agencies, and organizations
  • Communicated programs, projects, and successes to elected officials, county leadership, and residents
  • Listened to diverse viewpoints and identified creative solutions to complex challenges.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering Technology

Southern Polytechnic State University
Marietta, GA
01.1997

Skills

  • Program Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Change Management
  • Executive Leadership
  • Disaster Response
  • Performance Goals
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Project Oversight
  • Contract Management
  • Budget Management
  • NPDES MS4 Stormwater

Certification

  • Licensed Professional Engineer in Georgia (PE031762)
  • Certified Floodplain Manager, (CFM)

Timeline

Deputy Director

Windsor Public Works
08.2020 - 03.2022

Public Works Director/County Engineer

Peach County
08.2010 - 08.2020

Stormwater General Engineering Manager

Rockdale County
02.2008 - 08.2010

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering Technology

Southern Polytechnic State University

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