Paul H.Russell, P.E.
**** ****** *** ( Midland, Virginia 22728 ( Phone: 540-***-**** (
*******@*****.***
Licenses Purpose Statement:
Professional A knowledgeable, experienced, detail-oriented leader strives for
Engineering the opportunity to unite strengths with an organization that
Licenses in VA & aims for excellence. Able to multi-task in a fast-paced
NY environment and successful at completing projects on time and
within budget. Maintains a passion for customer service and is
able to use superior communication skills to engage directly
Key Skills with the client. Uses strong interpersonal and organizational
skills to handle a multitude of challenges and responsibilities.
Risk Management Self-motivated and continuously leads by example to ensure a
Vulnerability strong professional work environment and deliver outstanding
Assessments results while engaging in environmental and planning development
Regulatory work. Seeks short term (6 months to 24 month) assignment in area
Compliance of contract administration and inspection of construction
Strategic Planning projects.
Communication Career Accomplishments:
Leadership
Team Development & With a rich level of experience in consulting engineering, I
Engagement have been responsible for the following efforts:
People Management
Preparing numerous Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to align
professional talent to current projects.
Education Planning and designing many water and sanitary sewage systems
for local governments.
St. Lawrence Outlining and presenting community projects to county boards and
University, NY industrial executive committees.
BS in Mathematics Designing several water treatment plants for municipal
governments.
Rensselaer Designing and implementing strategic plans for municipal and
Polytechnic industrial wastewater treatment facilities.
Institute, NY Obtaining several solid waste land application system permits.
BS in Civil Responsible for preparing and administering more than 40
Engineering construction contracts with a focus on inspection services, pay
estimates, change orders, and the final close-out process.
Syracuse For municipal projects administered contracts and inspection
University services throughout project.
Graduate-Level For industrial projects managed acquisition of major equipment
Work items, participated in negotiations with Contractors, inspected
construction, and managed construction contract.
Throughout career, commonly provided in-field inspection when
Honors called upon for moderate periods of time.
Diplomat of the
American Academy Professional Experience:
of Environmental
Engineers Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) ( Culpeper, VA
Staff Engineer (5 years)
Who's Who in
Engineering Responsible for development plan reviews and management of land
use permits by home owners, businesses, and commercial
enterprises.
Evaluated transportation/facility capacities in terms of future
impact.
Communicated with applicants to ensure projects met the
requirements and standards of VDOT to assure public safety.
Interacted with traffic engineers, planning and other project
liaisons to uphold project integrity.
J R Engineering P.C.( Newark, NY
Chief Executive Officer (35 years)
Strategized management of the firm to meet client needs and
current demands.
Provided designs to cost-effectively treat high-strength
industrial waste waters in order to reach allowable discharge
levels.
For Industrial clients I conducted the RFP for equipment and
supplies for projects and assisted in negotiations with
potential Contractors.
For Municipal and Industrial clients I routinely managed the
construction period activities on behalf of the Owner including
quality control, inspection, contract administration, pay
estimates, etc.
Focused on employee engagement to uphold morale, values, and
retention amongst highly-trained and respected individuals.
Responsible for preparing and administering more than 40
construction contracts with a focus on administering the
Contract, provide quality assurance, and facility startup.
Consistently outreached to clients to foster long-term
relationships and future business while demonstrating the
capability of meeting current client needs.
Stearns & Wheler ( Cazenovia, New York
Project Engineer/Manager (7 years)
Developed plans for civil/environmental facilities including
reports, construction documents and permits to assure state and
federal regulation compliance.
Organized and directed project teams through regular
communication meetings and status updates.
Delivered project outlines that focused on engineering and
community needs.
Professional Achievements:
As a consultant for the National Food Processors Association I
prepared the technical framework for successful litigation
against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
As an environmental expert for the National Kraut Packers
Association I provided evaluation and guidance to industry
leaders.
As consultant to New York State wineries I represented the
Industry in meetings with USEPA.
Publications/Lectures:
Authored, presented, and published technical papers for the
Industrial Waste Conference at Purdue University.
Presented at the University of Minnesota on food processing
waste water to industry leaders.
Annually presented at Cornell University on the topic of waste
water.
Attended conferences as a presenter for the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA).
References:
Bruce Reese, P.E. Consultant 540-***-****
Diana Sheesley, P.E., VDOT Construction Manager 540-***-****
Steve Buerman, Manager, Project Engineering 585-***-****
Richard Buckles, Engineering Technician 315-***-****