Experience

J.F. Shea Co., Inc.

• United States
• Construction
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Executive Project Manager

  • Mar 2009 - Present

  Executive to the Joint Venture on Valley Transit Authority's (VTA) BART - Silicon Valley Extension- Phase 2, Contract Package 2 (CP2). This $3B+ Progressive Design Build (PDB) is being procured in a two stage format. Project will connect an approximate 5 mile subway (extension) and underground stations to the existing Berryessa Station. Executive to the Joint Venture on Crenshaw Corridor, Expo to LAX, 8.5 mile light rail project, $1.2 B. Collaborate with ownership and joint venture executives in interpretation and outlining solutions to project issues. Prior to Los Angeles assignment, assembled and calculated detailed estimates on a variety of underground and tunnel projects including hard rock TBM, drill and blast tunnels, EPBM and Slurry TBM tunnels which including various shaft and concrete lining operations/options. Implemented innovative methods in bid structure to allow joint venture comparison/reconciliation with greater efficiency. Implemented engineer training program to prepare field staff for designated assignments. Since joining estimating group, awarded over $4 Billion in contracts. Notable projects: Palisades and Eastside Access – 72nd Street, New York City, NY, Crenshaw Corridor and Westside Purple Line - Los Angeles, CA., Rondout Tunnel NYC-DEP. Show less



JW Fowler

• Paso Robles, CA

• Project Manager

  • Jan 2008 - Mar 2009

  Project Manager, Nacimiento Water Supply Project – Intake A, Bradley, CA Project involves the construction of a 23’ diameter liner plate shaft, excavated 180 feet deep. Followed by a 500 lf micro tunnel which will tap Lake Nacimiento, utilizing a 53” Soltau machine. There was a marine retrieval and associated surface piping, utilities, and hydraulically controlled actuated valves. Responsible in promoting staff in the areas of team work, safety awareness/behavior, engineering, and budget. Show less



Traylor Bros., Inc.

• United States
• Construction
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Project Engineer

  • Jan 2002 - Dec 2007

  Project Engineer, San Vicente to 2nd Aqueduct Pipeline, San Diego, CA Project consisted of 58,227 lf of tunnel with four points of access, three shafts and a portal. The project was segregated into 6 independent reaches of tunnel, based on geology. Excavation methods included a 138” diameter Robbins TBM, two 146” diameter digger shields manufactured by CTS, drill and blast, precast segments lined tunnel and NATM. Responsible in assisting entire staff in engineering, safety, management, and supervision. Provide excellent customer service to our client San Diego County Water Authority. Project Engineer, Detroit River Outfall No. 2, Detroit, MI Project consisted of a 30’ diameter shaft, 300 vft, two access shafts, six riser shafts and 6,200 lft of 21’ ID tunnel with precast segments. Staff includes a well-qualified group of people including senior and developing engineers teamed with innovative and communicative supervision. Team member in resolving issues at all levels of the project. TBM was supplied by CTS Model 630-9.2 consisting of a 284” diameter excavation. Show less



Robison Construction

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Sep 1998 - Jan 2002

  Project Manager, Projects: Tanner Creek Stream Diversion PH2 & PH5, Portland, OR, NE Tacoma/Federal Way Transmission Main, Tacoma, WA. Qualified Robison Construction in tunneling. Responsible for all projects involving slurry tunneling. Team member in engineering of jacking shafts capable of infiltrations less than 5 GPM under 32 vft of water column. Above successful project(s) include 5,120 lft. of 72” RCP jack pipe through northwest Portland and 800 lf of 60” Permalok jack pipe. These footages were completed in 8 and 26 production days respectively. Other areas of exposure include several welded steel pipeline projects ranging from 43” to 60” diameters for a combined footage of 6 miles of pipeline. Duties include estimating, project reviews, support of excavations, tie-downs, jet and compaction grouting and trouble shooting other projects. Herrenknecht Tunnel Systems supplied MTBMs; Models AVN 1600 – 63” Ф and AVN 1800 – 91” Ф. Show less



Jay Dee Contractors Inc

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Field Engineer

  • Apr 1995 - Sep 1998

  Project Engineer/Field Engineer, Projects: Dearborn Retention Treatment Tunnel, Dearborn, MI; Southfield Sewer Replacement and Repair, Detroit, MI; Downriver Storage Tunnel PH 5&6, Southgate, MI. Completed feasibility study and installation of temporary bridges over shafts. Executed majority of technical submittals, evaluated geotechnical data and provided support/assistance to site superintendent. Project responsibilities include, drill & shoot 51’ and 31’ diameter caissons, support of excavations, drilled shafts, tracking job costs, schedules, estimating, surveying, CADD drawings, design engineering issues and project layout. TBM’s supplied: Robbins 258” Ф, Lovat 163” Ф and Lovat 126” Ф. Show less



Kiska-Kajima

• Washington DC

• Field Engineer

  • Nov 1994 - Apr 1995

  Field Engineer, 14th Street Tunnels – E2C Greenline – Washington, DC Tunnel to be constructed with two-pass system, initial segments and secondary walkways. Supervised the support and excavation of fan and vent shafts and integrated the 8.5’ high by 125’ long bridge girder beams for a temporary (traffic) bridge over the fan shaft. Project responsibilities included support of excavation design, field-verifying designs, major procurements, TBM issues and site supervision. TBM supplied by Elgood Mayo – 260” Ф. Show less



Perini Management Services, Inc.

• Construction
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Tunnel Engineer

  • May 1993 - Nov 1994

  Tunnel Engineer, North Branch – Chicago Deep Tunnel Project, Morton Grove, IL Analysis of a nine-mile tunnel through dolomite limestone rock. Evaluations of mainline with respect to production and maintenance. Procurement of major items. Worked with South Atlantic controls (SAC) to regulate excavation of material through use of conveyor belts (i.e. PLC’s, computer control etc.). Developed innovative ways to accomplish tasks. Project responsibilities included preparation of cost, products, and TBM availability reports. TBM supplied by Robbins – 388” Ф. Show less



Edward Kraemer and Sons, Inc.

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Field Engineer/ Surveyor

  • May 1991 - Aug 1991

  Field Engineer, U.S. Army Corps Engineers’ – Pammel Creek, LaCrosse, WI Gave grade elevations on flood control project as instructed by the Corps. Survey included entire project layout. Grade elevations on sub base, rocks, previous fills and concrete. Also creation of various piezometer charts for purposes of understanding the effects of ground water during excavation. Quantities of concrete, resteel, forms and waterstop materials. Helped operation with innovative methods of placing materials, proving to be cost effective for the project. Also assisted in small bridge pour. Show less



Merriman Construction Inc

• United States
• Civil Engineering

• Laborer

  • May 1990 - Aug 1990

  Laborer, Various Locations. Preparation of excavations base (subbase) prior to installing the 60” raw water intake (utility). Various bridge projects, which were constructed of both timber and concrete. Installed rip rap and stabilization material for environmental (erosion) control. Also duties included site clean up, restoration, excavation of site for the installation of bell caisson used in water treatment plant. Communicated well with superiors well and learned the basic safety precautions on a construction project. Show less



Greenfield Construction

• Livonia, MI

• Laborer

  • Jun 1988 - Aug 1989

  Yard Laborer / Office Assistant, Main Office / Yard, Livonia, MI Summer 1988 & 1989 Loaded trucks for materials needed for various jobs. Built various concrete forms (from plans). Maintained equipment and restocked ordered parts and supplies. Submitted bids from head engineers at bid openings. Other various jobs. Yard Laborer / Office Assistant, Main Office / Yard, Livonia, MI Summer 1988 & 1989 Loaded trucks for materials needed for various jobs. Built various concrete forms (from plans). Maintained equipment and restocked ordered parts and supplies. Submitted bids from head engineers at bid openings. Other various jobs.