Principal

• Mar 2020 - Present

Professional Engineering Services (PES) provides high-quality, responsive, and affordable consulting services grounded in over 30-years of successful practice in the Civil Engineering industry. PES can also bridge the gap when high-performance senior leadership and project management services are needed in the public and private Engineering and Construction industries.— PES works hand-in-hand with Clients to craft and keep highly effective promises that consistently deliver successful projects.— Grounded in broad and deep experience in the municipal, industrial, utilities, and private land development markets, PES leverages a finely honed set of soft and technical skills in an innovative, relationship-based, goal oriented, collaborative, and iterative approach that consistently delivers projects in excellence.— Services range from the origination of structural designs and grading and drainage plans for single-family residences and commercial buildings, to land planning and obtaining land-use entitlements from regulatory agencies, and project management for commercial, industrial, and residential projects from conception to completion.— No matter the size of the project, PES's goal is to create trusting and collaborative relationships to deliver the highest benefit for all parties throughout the life of a project.

Senior Forensic Engineer

• Jul 2022 - Present

Mr. Wall serves as a Senior Forensic Engineer for the Forensic division of VERTEX. Mr. Wall provides agile and resilient professional consulting services, including forensic analysis and expert witness for construction defect, professional liability and premise liability; and consulting for property owners and managers; Civil and Structural Engineering; professional liability claim assessments; forensic analysis for property loss claims; construction due diligence, schedule impact, delay claims, and contracting; and litigation support and expert testimony.

Principal Educator

• Sep 2015 - Present

Founding ELI to fill the soft skills gap in the Engineering industry, I have worked with practitioners, firms, and national Engineering industry organizations (ASCE, ACEC, NSPE, etc.) to build team capability and soft skills, improving employee engagement, productivity and company profitability. I partnered with MeBox Media to craft the online Performance Certification System (PCS) Learning Management System, leveraging technology to teach top soft skills including interpersonal skills, integrity, professionalism, adaptability and lifelong learning. Developed and implemented the Organization High-Performance Plan (OHPP) to help organizations balance culture and strategic planning, that utilized the PCS to integrate soft skills, create common language, and build cultural foundations. - Originated a OHPP for a leading engineering firm, transforming organizational culture to one of customer-centricity and high performance;- Partnered with a leading engineering firm to craft 10-year strategic business plan, integrating leadership and employee development into strategic objectives and business performance targets;- Crafted bespoke PCS, utilizing technology to help businesses develop soft and work readiness skills, common language, and shared values;- Established position as industry thought leader, by designing and facilitating in-person leadership trainings with the Montana Society of Engineers (MSE), the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

Senior Project Manager

• Nov 2018 - Feb 2020

Engaged to develop the industrial and commercial markets and diversify the company portfolio, I lead Client, project, and Team development, building team capability and driving profitability through target market development. I conduct scope, budget and schedule creation for complex, high-value projects, aligning resource allocation with Team and Client expectations, ensuring consistent delivery of extraordinary results. Leveraging refined interpersonal skills, I have developed strategic relationships with key regulatory agencies and local governments, and fostered a collaborative, high-performing, and Client-centric Team environment.- Realized over 300% increase in business revenue through the targeted development of the company’s private and industrial markets;- Effectively managed a multi-million dollar fast-track project, leveraging internal resources and relationships with regulatory agencies to expedite permitting and accomplishment of major project schedule milestones;- Ensured the on-time delivery of the City of Eagle West Eagle Park Project by securing approval for modification/waiver with the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) Commission;- Cultivated high-performance, client-centric Team culture through mentoring, emphasizing soft skills, and collaborating with Clients and Team members to build long-term, trusting, and profitable relationships.

Municipal Group Leader

• Mar 2014 - Aug 2015

Recruited to drive Municipal Group performance and develop the Municipal market, I led ground-up business development and cultivated a diverse Client base resulting in exceptional business growth. I partnered with corporate leadership in the strategic business planning and visioning process and implemented systematic, methodical, and consistent processes across business development, Client conversion, and Client fulfillment, driving operating efficiency and in turn, business profitability. Fostered a culture of high performance and impunity through prioritizing soft skill development, Client focus, and relationship building that significantly improved employee engagement and Client satisfaction. - Exceeded 12-month growth goals within first 7-months of Group leadership;- Optimized internal collaboration and project delivery across KLJ Municipal Practice Area groups, developing consistent, methodical and systematic approach to project sharing;- Grew return Clients and enhanced Client satisfaction by keeping promises with Clients;- Led the group to deliver projects on-time, every time in accordance with Client and Consultant expectations;- Expanded the company’s Municipal Practice market, leading key growth strategies and identifying new business growth opportunities.

Senior Project Engineer

• Mar 2013 - Mar 2014

Recruited for my expertise, entrepreneurship and academic studies, I was tasked with the organization, implementation, and innovation of the company’s first regional Strategic Business Development and Marketing Plan. I established a reputation as a respected and known practitioner in the Minot North Dakota region, working specifically with the Municipal, Tribal, Commercial, and Private Land Development markets, driving client satisfaction and Municipal Group growth. - First engineer in 75-year company history to lead the creation and implementation of Strategic Business Development and Marketing Plan for Minot region;- Converted multimillion-dollar water facilities improvement project for local community;- Developed, managed and converted several high-value projects on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation;- Exceeded stretch goals set by corporate administration, providing leadership and co-management of the Minot office operations.

President

• Sep 2009 - Feb 2013

Principal Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, Land Planner, and Project Manager. Given the state of the economy in Bozeman during and on the heels of the great recession, relied on established relationships with local developers, architects, and contractors to bring collaborative, high quality solutions to complex land planning and structural engineering projects in a challenging economic and regulatory market. Principal Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, Land Planner, and Project Manager. Given the state of the economy in Bozeman during and on the heels of the great recession, relied on established relationships with local developers, architects, and contractors to bring collaborative, high quality solutions to complex land planning and structural engineering projects in a challenging economic and regulatory market.

Senior Project Manager

• Jul 2008 - Apr 2009

Responsible for all aspects of project management and Civil Engineering design; signature project was the sustainable adaptive reuse of the Carmike Cinemas by the Town & Country grocery store, which included: processing the design review with City of Bozeman staff; formulating the scope, criteria and impact study for the traffic impacts; application, representation and approval of the site plan application with the City Commission (including a total of five variances for un-mitigatable traffic impacts); design and processing of civil engineering plans with the City of Bozeman and the Montana Department of Transportation.

President

• Feb 1990 - Jun 2008

Principal Civil Engineer, Land Planner, and project manager, Client manager, and single point of contact for the creation of large master planned commercial and residential projects. As project manager the role was unique: provided all land planning, regulatory agency representation (including processing of Declarations of De-minimis Findings, a.k.a. “Neg Decs,” in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)), and the management of a “seal team” of high performance sub-consultants from project start to close-out. As business owner, was in charge of design, implementation, quantification and innovation of business systems, and the management of a professional staff of fourteen.

Civil Engineer/Project Manager

• Jul 1988 - Jan 1990

Civil Engineer

• Jan 1984 - Jun 1988