AECOM, Piscataway, NJ

Project Manager

​October 2013 - present

 

• Managed multi-site environmental remediation program ($200K to $1M per Site); responsible for budget, schedule and project scope development and control resulting in on-time and on-budget project from initial plans through project completion

  • Recipient of AECOM Deliver-to-Win Award for quality and budget compliance improvements.

  • Spearheaded alignment of multiple project teams improving quality and consistency of deliverables resulting in a savings in excess of $75K in report development costs.

• Led team in development of 500+ Job Safety Assessments during $400M upgrade project at largest advanced wastewater treatment plant (370M gal/day) resulting in a safe integration of over 8,000 assets and new processes into routine and emergency operations and maintenance activities.

  • Conducted special project investigations and root cause analysis resolving complex problems related to equipment access and safe operation procedures.

  • Assisted client with developing emergency response procedures and training for chemical storage and transport areas.

  • Developed and conducted hazard awareness and safety training to over 100 plant operators and maintenance personnel improving employee safety awareness and commitment.

• Region lead for the ExxonMobil program team.

  • Organized training workshop that focused on project management, budget, safety, and loss prevention system (LPS) requirements (job safety analysis (JSA) development, loss prevention observations (LPO), and near loss investigations (NLI)).

  • Successfully managed the LPS health and safety program, resulting in zero loss-time incidents.

  • Managed LPS tools development and field implementation, and conducted LPO feedback and review with field personnel.

  • Stewarded LPO, NLI, and loss reporting to completion. Organized and presented monthly safety stewardship meetings with contractors, client, and field staff to review LPOs, NLIs, and JSAs, and communicate lessons learned and the progress/status of program safety record.

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Conrey Victorian Home Renovation, Rockaway, NJ

Project Manager and Laborer

​August 2012 - October 2013

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• Took sabbatical to advance renovations in our 1876 Victorian home (see Victorian Home page). 

  • Demolished and disposed of 27 tons of plaster and debris; work included removing 2 interior chimneys by hand.

  • Replaced black pipe for steam boiler.

  • Restored original steam radiators.

  • Designed and installed foundation and four structural I-beams to open up first floor and replace buckling beams in basement; work included digging out and installing 6 footers.

  • Framed out attic walls to install utility room and bathroom.

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First Environment, Boonton, NJ

Project Manager

June 2008 - August 2012

 

• Responsible for development and management of budgets, determining project scope, liaising between clients and regulatory agencies throughout project lifecycle, and ensuring objectives were met. 

• Conducted risk assessments for all projects to ensure that environmental, construction, and operational hazards were mitigated. Risk management practices resulted in all projects and tasks being completed without incident.

• Designed and installed air circulation system for 20,000 sf office building achieving reduction in chlorinated solvent concentrations to levels below indoor air quality standards.

 

University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida

Teacher's Assistant

​August 2003 to May 2006

 

Assisted with the hydrodynamics laboratory class.

• Introduced instruction on writing for the business environment with the intent to better prepare the students for their first job.  

• Mentored students in the development of technical reports and challenged them to provide conclusions based on empirical data as it relates to the fundamental mathematical and physical theories. 

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Golder Associates, Jacksonville, Florida

Project Engineer

​June 2004 through January 2007

 

• Led on-site demolition and excavation activities of 18,000 sf PCB impacted industrial facility, successfully preparing Site for long term closure.

• Planned and safely implemented excavation of contaminated soils under community theatre without disruption to children’s day camp operating in rooms adjacent to remediation activities.

• Established partnerships with University of Florida and Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and served as project lead on nanoscale zero-valent iron injection pilot study to remediate chlorinated solvent impacted groundwater and test passive flux technology as part of the Florida DEP Dry Cleaners Program.

 

ExxonMobil Corporation, New York

Maintenance and Repair Coordinator

​April 2000 - May 2003

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• Maintenance and Repair Engineer for facilities in New York City (230+ facilities) and Upstate New York (260+ facilities) responsible for maintenance and small capital projects for assets valued over $2B.

• Planned and implemented $20M UST upgrade program at over 100 NYC sites addressing regulatory compliance deficiencies with 5 days of total facility down time and less than 3% change orders.

• Developed and conducted annual contractor technical and safety training resulting in turn-over of high quality facilities on time, on budget with zero loss time injuries.

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Exxon Corporation, New York

Project Engineer

​April 2000 - May 2003

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• Successfully and safely completed over 12 new facility builds, 20 retro-fit projects (core/shell upgrades), 50+ UST system upgrades, and various special projects ($100K to $2M per project).

• Served on Operations Integrity Management System (OIMS) leadership team:  ensuring safety, training, regulatory compliance and fiscal responsibility goals were met.

• Coordinated emergency response drills and training with Exxon personnel, contractors, consultants, and local first responders.

• Developed and presented annual training workshops resulting in continual improvement of project delivery and strengthening of technical procedures/specifications.