Experience

McNamara • Salvia, Structural Engineers

• United States
• Design Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Associate

  • May 2021 - Present

• Senior Project Manager

  • Jan 2016 - May 2021

• Project Manager

  • Mar 2012 - Jan 2016



Thorson • Baker + Associates (TBA)

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Engineer

  • Jun 2006 - Mar 2012

  Responsible for the structural design, detailing, construction documents, and book specifications for over 65 retail, commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential projects in 20 U.S. states.Managed the structural project budget, design, and the client/owner interface with companies such a Prime Retail (Prime Outlets), University of Akron, Baldwin Wallace College, National Aeronautics & Space Administration, Stark Enterprises and Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) U.S.Drafted the book specifications for all structural materials and advised the architect on Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) requirements.Experienced in the evaluation and rehabilitation of existing building structures, dating as far back as the early 20th century, to incorporate structural upgrades to meet current building and seismic codes.Performed extensive work in the renovation of existing steel, wood, and concrete buildings to meet the owner's requirements for the change in the occupancy and use of the space. For example, the conversion of a wood storage warehouse into a retail store in California (including seismic upgrades) and converting a concrete parking garage into academic science labs in Ohio.Supervised the work and production of several junior engineers. Provided them mentorship and advice on conventional design methods and drawing detailing.Performed the CA for all assigned projects to include shop drawings, special inspection reports, material test data reports, and site observation reports.Conducted numerous pre- and post-construction site observations to evaluate compliance with the contract documents.Experienced in the operation of structural analysis programs such as RAM Structural System, RAM Elements, PCA Wall, and RISA 3-D.Utilized AutoCad and Revit for structural construction drawings and 3-D modeling.



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Division Engineer Liason Officer

  • Aug 2005 - May 2006

  Managed the 82nd Airborne Division's $150 million barracks revitalization program of more than 300 buildings.

• Iraq Reconstruction Plans Officer

  • Jan 2005 - Aug 2005

  Managed over $600 million in project development, scope, contracting, and funding for 1,445 reconstruction projects for the Multi-National Corps-Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. I worked with the United States Army Corps of Engineer's Gulf Region Division to develop project scoping, contracting, and management of over 600 reconstruction projects in Iraq.

• Executive Officer

  • Oct 2003 - Jan 2005

  Managed a 10 person section responsible for the logistics, equipment maintenance, and administrative requirements for a 105 soldier company. I developed the scope of work, contracting, and managed four construction projects to improve the life support of a 4,000 soldier base camp in Iraq. Appropriated and accounted for over $350,000 of U.S. Government funds for mission essential equipment and services in Iraq.

• Platoon Leader

  • May 2002 - Oct 2003

  Managed the training, welfare, and readiness of more than 50 soldiers and responsible for over $1 million of government equipment and monetary funds. Designed and managed the construction of unimproved roads and the force protection plans for 5 Forward Operating Bases during Operation Iraqi Freedom.