Construction Manager

• Nov 2022 - Present

Responsible for managing the Construction Division at Contra Costa Water District including an in-house staff of four construction contract administrators and four construction inspectors, as well as numerous consultants providing construction support services. Tasked with developing an organizational structure and implementing construction management systems to handle the sharp increase in capital construction workload expected to occur through FY32. Specific duties include: - Managing, directing and organizing the business activities of the Division, including construction management, construction inspection, and project scheduling. - Preparing the Construction Division budget; assisting in budget implementation; forecasting additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; administering the approved budget. - Representing the Division to outside agencies and organizations; participating in outside community and professional groups and committees; providing technical assistance as necessary. - Assisting in the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. - Applying the principles of prevention through design to prioritize safety in all construction efforts. Show less

Senior Civil Engineer

• Aug 2020 - Nov 2022

Senior Civil Engineer responsible for overseeing a staff of five (a construction manager, a field engineer, an office engineer, a supervising construction inspector, and a senior administrative clerk) in managing large, complex construction projects involving pipelines, pumping plants, reservoirs, rate control stations, water treatment plants, and specialty facilities. I work collaboratively with Contractors, outside agencies, other District work groups, and the general public to ensure high-quality and timely completion of the multi-million dollar capital improvement projects assigned to my group, ensuring safe and reliable drinking water for the 1.2 million customers in our service area. Specific duties include:• Providing leadership and oversight to a group of construction management and inspection professionals in implementing major capital projects.• Overseeing construction of multiple large, complex water facility projects from contract award through start-up and transfer to the client or operations.• Planning, scheduling, assigning, monitoring, and evaluating the work of multi-disciplinary professional, technical, field, and administrative staff and guiding their professional development.• Exercising proactive problem-solving skills, strong decision-making ability, and excellent judgment.• Preparing progress payments and negotiating change orders and claims.• Coaching staff to be firm and fair in enforcing contract documents to ensure receipt of a high-quality product consistent with project objectives.• Managing project schedules and budgets and coordinating section activities with other EBMUD work groups, consultants, contractors, representatives of other agencies, and the public.• Establishing and implementing performance and quality control standards. Show less

Associate Civil Engineer

• Aug 2017 - Aug 2020

Associate Civil Engineer responsible for administering and managing construction contracts related to water transmission, treatment, storage, and/or distribution projects. Construction manager for complex projects involving multiple disciplines, including civil, mechanical, HVAC, structural, architectural, electrical, and/or instrumentation and control elements. Specific responsibilities include:• Managing construction projects to meet goals and to deliver quality results within budget and on schedule.• Coordinating and reviewing the work of other engineers, support staff, and consultants on projects.• Developing and reviewing specifications, bidding documents, cost estimates, project status reports, and other related documents and correspondence.• Interacting with EBMUD public affairs staff and representing EBMUD in public meetings during the construction phase.• Supporting the preparation and publication of contract documents.• Initiating and preparing progress payments, change orders, and other key contract documents.• Coordinating the work of the division with other engineering and work groups within EBMUD, and with other agencies and organizations outside EBMUD.• Managing the testing and startup of new or rehabilitated pumping plants, reservoirs, treatment plants, and other facilities.• Using computer programs and other applications for construction contract administration.• Keeping current with new developments and legislation related to engineering principles, construction methods, water and wastewater systems, contract administration, construction cost estimating, and other relevant areas.• Reviewing contractor baseline schedules and updates, and coordinating the work of outside consultants. Show less

Assistant Engineer

• Sep 2014 - Aug 2017

Resident Engineer responsible for the daily construction engineering, administration, inspection, and testing activities associated with the infrastructure renewal and improvement projects that ensure high-quality water service to our customers in the East Bay. Member of the Damage Assessment Strike Team, the group of first-responders who self-deploy and inspect District facilities after a major event such as an earthquake.Responsibilies include:•Ensuring compliance with contract documents and monitoring the quality of construction, preparing deficiency memos in the event of non-complying work.•Serving as the primary contact with Contractor’s engineering and construction staff, District staff, representatives of area cities, counties, and regulatory agencies, and the general public.•Coordinating Operations & Maintenance (O&M) personnel’s training during startup.•Assisting with preconstruction activities, prebid design review and bid walks, negotiating Change Order Request/Change Order justification and contractor quotations.•Identifying potential sources of claims during construction and assisting with preparing response to claims.•Resolving field issues, providing necessary contract document interpretations, and preparing change order packages.•Initiating contractor progress payments (estimating percent complete and materials on hand).•Ensuring a safe and secure construction environment is provided for the duration of the project. Show less

Junior/Assistant Engineer

• May 2012 - Sep 2014

Project Manager/Project Engineer responsible for managing over $4.0M in Capital Improvement Projects mostly involving the pumping plants, reservoirs, regulators, and rate control stations that bring water to the 1.3 million customers in our East Bay service area. Specific duties included:•Coordinating with all functional areas of the District during the project process including the Real Estate Services, Water Operations, Facilities Maintenance and Construction, Distribution Maintenance and Construction, Water Distribution Planning, Construction, Workplace Health and Safety, Environmental Compliance, and other client and resource division to incorporate the input of all involved parties into the final design and ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. •Serving as Project Engineer on an additional $6.0M in design projects, and technical lead on multi-disciplinary teams of civil, structural, electricaI, mechanical, and power/control systems engineers to produce compatible, high-quality design drawings and construction specifications for contract construction. •Providing construction support including response to RFI's, submittal review, and represented the District in public meetings when issues arose during construction. Show less

GIS Technician

• Jun 2010 - Jul 2011