Director of Water and Wastewater

• Jun 2021 - Present

Project Manager

• Jun 2018 - Jun 2021

Associate Engineer & Client Service Manager

• Apr 2014 - Jun 2018

• Provides boots on the ground, real time support, solutions, communications and problem solving for clients as Client Service Manager.• Utilizes a strong background in water quality, channel protection, and stormwater management facilities design, research, planning, documentation and permitting as part of LDA's engineering team.• Assists with Green Infrastructure design, research, planning, modeling and permitting as part of LDA's engineering team.• Research, planning, documentation, planning, design and permitting for water & sewer infrastructure projects as part of LDA's engineering team. • Supports project management solutions for timeline management, client communication, and permitting with regulatory agencies as part of the LDA engineering team.As an associate engineer under the direction of senior engineers, Jason is responsible for performing field and office civil engineering work related to the planning, design, construction and maintenance of private, city, county and regional projects and programs in the areas of capital improvement and construction services, including conducting plan checks, preparing project schedules, plans, specifications, and cost estimates; advertises for construction, coordinates engineering activities with contractors and other agencies and monitors contracts; and performs related work as required.

Project Manager, Civil and Environmental Design

• Jun 2010 - Apr 2014

• Project manager for a large multi-national commercial client. Responsible for coordinating phase 1 environmental site assessment, initial geotechnical soil assessments for projects. Responsible for all civil site designs in the State of South Carolina for client.• Responsible for presentations, reports, and evaluations that are presented to community members, clients, contractors, and state and local governing bodies.• Manage the development of commercial sites beginning from real estate acquisition, concept planning, site development, permitting, construction, and final inspection.• Coordinate project design with federal, state, and local authorities to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances.

Project Manager, Stormwater Engineering Division

• 2008 - 2010

• Supervise employees and multiple government contracts to ensure completion of contracts in support of MS4 district and municipal operations.• Manage professional consulting contracts for the City of Sandy Springs, GA stormwater program to ensure that the city meets all requirements and best management practices as outlined in the MS4 permit• Responsible for all stormwater related citizen concerns. Includes conducting field investigation, legal document research, developing scope of repair and maintenance, and public education.

Engineer III, Stormwater

• 2007 - 2008

• Technical review of design plans, including erosion control, grading, drainage, stormwater, and hydrology analysis.• Coordinate, update and review regulations used by the County for Development Design.• Provide in the field assistance for residential & commercial inspectors to solve erosion control, natural buffer and engineering disputes as needed.• Provide technical assistance, information and education to residential, municipal, and commercial customers as well as citizens of Gwinnett County. Includes face-to-face meetings, teleconference, and both electronic and written communication.• Teach Level IB and Level II GASWCC certification courses as well as Level IB and Level II recertification courses for Gwinnett County plan review staff and inspectors.

Project Engineer

• 2005 - 2007

Design of commercial, residential and municipal projects from conceptual plan through construction documents including:• Conceptual land planning• Grading and earthwork calculations • Erosion, Pollution, & Sediment Control Plan preparation & review• Utility layout including coordination of power, gas, irrigation and telephone service.• Design of water and wastewater distribution systems for new development and municipal operations.• Stormwater Management Facility Design• Hydrology studies• Responsible for preparing reports of due diligence to assist clients with real estate contracts.• Prepare and present documents at public hearings to assist with rezoning and variance hearings.• Assist with cost analysis for project design• Coordinate field changes to plan with contractors, clients and permit issuing authorities

Design Engineer

• 2003 - 2005

Design of commercial, residential and municipal projects from conceptual plan through construction documents including:• Conceptual land planning• Grading and earthwork calculations • Erosion, Pollution, & Sediment Control Plan preparation & review• Utility layout including coordination of power, gas, irrigation and telephone service.• Design of water and wastewater distribution systems for new development and municipal operations.• Stormwater Management Facility Design• Hydrology studies• Responsible for preparing reports of due diligence to assist clients with real estate contracts.• Prepare and present documents at public hearings to assist with rezoning and variance hearings.• Assist with cost analysis for project design• Coordinate field changes to plan with contractors, clients and permit issuing authorities

Student Worker

• 2000 - 2003

I worked on several studies and projects while working with the UGA College of Engineering including:• Remediation of UGA Dairy Farm Effluent Pond• Study of alternative construction waste BMP’s and conventional silt fence BMP’s • Redbud Farm Stream Bank cattle crossing and streambank stabilization

Surveyor & Engineering Technician

• 2000 - 2002

Surveyor and Engineering Technician• Survey Crew member, responsible for topographic, boundary, utility surveys.• AutoCad Technician responsible for drafting of surveys and plans for construction documents.• Engineering Technician responsible for gathering project information and performing basic engineering calculations in support of engineering projects.

Infantry

• Jul 1992 - Sep 1996

US Army Ranger, Light Infantry, And LRSU from 1992 to 1996 active and from 1996 to 2000 GA National Guard.