Project Manager Construction

Diana Kamenel Trettin

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Sustainable Program/ Project/construction/ Management

Highly accomplished, results-driven professional with proven expertise in

the planning and execution of large-scale sustainable construction and

improvement projects for the government and private sector

20+ years of experience in the planning and implementation of major

construction projects: project development, sustainable resource

management and issue resolution. Proven success serving as liaison to

government agencies, corporate decision makers and other local and federal

stakeholders, ensuring seamless execution of all initiatives. Solid history

leading large capital improvement programs in both consulting and staff

roles, demonstrating wide-ranging proficiency and commitment to the field

including green building and LEED projects. Demonstrated competencies

include:

Elaborate Phasing Plans / Complex Major Sustainable Infrastructure &

Building Systems Improvement Projects

National Architectural Landmark and Quality Assurance & Compliance

Historic Building Preservation Laws Management

and Practices Environmental & Regulatory Compliance

Large-scale Multi-year Budgets

Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Team Building & Supervision

Regulations (FAR) Scheduling, Budgeting & Resource

Allocation

Professional Experience

Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Sustainability Division, Atlanta,

GA 2009 to Present

Assistant Director

. Manage a team of scientists and engineers who provide technical

assistance to businesses and institutions in the State of Georgia.

Manage the Partnership for a Sustainable Georgia (PSG). The PSG is a

program open to any business or institution in the State of Georgia which

provides free and confidential assistance to businesses and institutions

to set up and meet environmental goals, either through the adoption of an

Environmental Management System (EMS) or by utilizing the Sustainable

Office Toolkit (SOT).

. Participated in water and energy audits and Train the Trainer classes for

PSG Partners and Georgia municipalities and helped develop the Standard

Operating Procedures (SOPs) for audit reporting.

. Direct supervision of all technical staff. Duties include prioritization

and delegation of staff work assignments, coaching and motivation to

staff, monitoring the quality and timeliness of services, resolving

conflicts, evaluating staffing and resource needs, and maintaining a high

performance environment with a strong team orientation.

. Prepare employee performance management plans, and conduct employee

evaluations.

. Assist in the development of a Green Hospitality Program for the State of

Georgia. Convene hospitality stakeholder meetings around the state to

gain insight into needs of industry. Prepare outline of concepts and

metrics developed from these meetings to create a Green Hospitality

program for the state, working with USEPA and hospitality leaders,

including those from hotel industry and the National Restaurant

Association.

. Report on activities via tracking system and confirm that technical staff

is updating tracking system.

. Conduct Quality Control review of all staff deliverables for

clients/Partners before submittal.

. Analyze findings and makes recommendations in reports. Serve as an expert

adviser to the senior management, as well as provide expert knowledge and

information to policy makers, other local, state and federal agency

representatives. Studies proposed legislation and/or regulations for

impact on programs. Researches current or new management practices for

application to programs or operations. Work closely with the other

State/Fed agencies to ensure linkages between climate change and

renewable stewardship goals.

. Knowledge of Fed and State laws/regulations/policies pertinent to,

sustainability/energy development/resource protection, including the

conservation of natural resources/preservation of cultural resources,

resolution of environmental issues impacting people in low-income and

minority areas.

Selected contributions:

. Played an integral role in the development of the five year Strategic

Plan for the Division.

. Serve as lead for annual aggregation of program metrics.

. Evaluate results of annual Partner survey to improve program's

efficiency and effectiveness.

. Coordinate content development for program events.

CH2M HILL, INC., Atlanta, GA 2005 to 2009

Senior Project Manager

Plan, develop and execute sustainable infrastructure projects for the City

of Atlanta and other municipalities, with complete accountability for

construction projects from design through implementation. Expertly

coordinate and manage resources, and work closely with teams and

stakeholders for on-budget and on-time results. Oversee quality assurance

and control (QA/QC), and participate in permitting and contract

administration.

Selected project list:

. $3.9 Billion EPA Consent Order Sewer Program - Selected as Senior

Project and Construction Manager of the major infrastructure utilities

coordination effort for the City of Atlanta (COA). Identified and

resolved critical utility issues, before they escalated.

. Clean Water Atlanta Program - Designed sewer lines and manholes in

accordance with the city's Sewer System Evaluation Survey (SSES).

Performed QA/QC reviews. Participated in permitting and contract

management. Also aided in the launch of a new, interactive Web site

that streamlined implementation of SSES and sustainable construction

projects.

. Municipal Water and Wastewater Projects - Planning and design support

for Athens /Clarke County Ga. new sustainable LEED certified water

treatment facility.

CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, Miami Beach, FL 2004 to 2005

Area Manager / Senior Capital Projects Coordinator

Provided insight and direction for capital projects in the City of Miami

Beach, including all phases of planning, design and construction of

buildings, parking garages, utility infrastructure, parks, theaters and

Right of Way (ROW) projects. Led a team of Planners, Capital Coordinators,

Construction Managers, Engineering Inspectors and support staff. Built

public and private partnerships. Conducted presentations for the Design

Review Board, Historical Preservation Board and other stakeholder

organizations. Secured grant funding for municipal projects.

Selected project list:

. Miami Beach Convention Center Project - Managed a multidisciplinary

design project (including allocating the large, multi-year budget and

elaborate phasing plan) to renovate four exhibit halls in a manner that

drove up profitability and visibility for the center. Replaced

furniture, equipment, doors, restrooms and roofing. Purchased two-acre

staging yard. Installed technology and green energy conservation

systems, signage and landscaping. Repaired elevators and escalators.

. $6.5 million Colony Theater Project (National Register of Historic

Places) - Improved theater operations and performances by steering

multimillion-dollar design and renovation effort in compliance with ADA

Title III requirements and Historic Preservation Board policies and

review requirements. Transformed the entrance, fa ade, ticket booth and

lobby to their original Art Deco style. Revamped the interior, expanded

the theater house, and introduced leading-edge theatrical rigging and

sound systems.

. $3.5 million Historic Jackie Gleason Theater Project - Worked with the

Miami Beach Preservation Board to comply with historic building

preservation laws while overseeing the multi-phase project. Oversaw

design and renovation of theater interiors, lighting, sound, seating,

restrooms and other areas.

. South Shore Community Center Project - Directed the complete

renovation, construction and build out of the community center in

accordance with the City of Miami Beach Parks Master Plan of 1996. Led

the build out of the facility and playground, renovation of bathrooms,

and purchase of new signage, playground equipment, lighting and

landscaping. Managed the widening of the 6th Street sidewalk.

. Flagler Island and Monument (National Register of Historic Places) -

Managed planning, assessment and sampling phases of the island and

monument stabilization and renovation project. Contracted the

architecture firm in accordance with the Brooks Act (open competition

and fair procurement).

Selected contributions:

. Successfully managed $45 million in active, sustainable construction

projects (new vertical construction, green buildings, renovations,

underground utility installations, parks, facilities and roadway

enhancements), and over $85 million in projects in various stages of

the design and development life cycle.

. Pioneered and directed numerous design, renovation and expansion

projects for architectural buildings and monuments listed on the

National Register of Historic Places, including the Colony Theatre,

Flagler Monument Island (island stabilization and monument renovation),

and others.

. Recognized as First Responder for the CIP Department during

emergencies; established immediate contact with contractors throughout

the city to ensure readiness prior to hurricanes and other situations,

and performed field inspections to verify compliance.

. Improved communication and productivity by facilitating the development

of a new tracking and reporting procedure that updated all team members

on project progress.

. Secured additional funding that supported additional historical

preservation of the Colony Theatre.

CH2M HILL, INC., Miami, FL 1997 to 2004

Project Consultant, Program / Construction Management and Water Resources

Directed significant capital improvement and sustainable water resource

projects throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Provided attentive,

hands-on leadership for expeditious project completion. Supervised

initiatives from concept and design through construction management,

including permit and contract administration and sustainable development,

QA/QC, safety, compliance and financial processes. Prepared FAR-compliant

bid documents.

Selected project list:

. $490 Million Capital Improvements Program (CIP) - Served as Senior

Project and Construction Manager for the City of Ft. Lauderdale CIP

program, and enabled all property owners to connect their septic tanks

to city sewer lines, regardless of annual household income.

. Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Project - Selected as Senior Project

Manager, and successfully led this innovative and complicated effort

which involved addressing and resolving unforeseen conditions within

the well borehole. Produced on budget, on time results, and a fully

functional, sustainable Aquifer Storage and Recovery well the first

year of its completion.

. Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant, and Well Field Expansion,

Rehabilitation and Permitting Projects - Championed and oversaw

construction of new and renovated water and wastewater treatment and

well field projects in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, to serve all

areas, including tribal areas of Broward County, providing all facets

of sustainable project planning, design and implementation.

Selected contributions:

. Played integral role in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

manuals that clearly articulated requirements for construction

management and utility permitting.

. Effectively coordinated and managed well design, testing and expansion

programs, and wrote and presented a paper on ASR well field operations

for Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department (MDWASD) at an AWWA

conference.

TPH TECHNOLOGY, INC., Provo, UT and Annapolis, MD 1991 to 1997

Vice President / Regional Office Manager

Provided strong, focused leadership for environmental remediation firm by

leading in-house operations while simultaneously offering design,

permitting and construction management for key projects. Established open

lines of communication with clients and local/federal/tribal agencies.

Conducted audits. Created work plans and generated detailed reports.

Maintained decision-making authority for project planning and execution.

Selected contributions:

. Increased compliance and accountability for Amoco Oil Company by

functioning as an internal consultant and expert to the organization.

Conducted legal, technical and financial feasibility analysis of

reports, documents and remedial system designs.

. Enhanced safety for employees, contractors, clients and the public by

directing emergency response operations for hydrocarbon contamination

crises in elevator shafts, sewers and manholes.

HANDEX OF MARYLAND, Odenton, MD 1987 to 1991

Senior Project Manager

Spearheaded environmental remediation efforts from initial investigations

and audits through comprehensive construction management. Coordinated UST

replacement and design projects. Secured permits. Provided fast and

effectual emergency response for hydrocarbon contamination (liquid plumes

and explosive vapors). Taught training classes on UST tankfield replacement

practices and technologies.

In prior experience, served as Geologist for EnviroPact, Inc., in Miami,

Florida. Recognized for expertise when selected to present Technical

Memoranda (TM) at industry seminars and conferences.

Education and Credentials

Master of Science Coursework in Hydrology

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Miami, FL

Bachelor of Science in Geology, Biology and Marine Science

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, Coral Gables, FL

Certifications and Training (selected list)

Certified Consultant (UT #CC0039) ( Certified Groundwater Professional

(NGWA #497) ( Registered Professional Geologist (DE #661) ( Registered

Professional Geologist (AR #1599) ( Facilitator Training ( Georgia

Leadership Institute Leadership Development Training ( Member of Southface

(affiliate of the U.S. Green Building Council) ( OSHA HAZWOPPER (40 hours

and 8-hour refreshers) ( OSHA Supervisor (16 hours) ( OSHA Construction

Safety Awareness (30 hours) ( Project Delivery Training ( CPR and First

Aid ( Pipeburst and CIPP Training ( Sustainable Atlanta Roundtables:

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and Green Building

Codes ( LEED certification training ( Substitute Teacher Dekalb County

School System ( City of Dunwoody Sustainability Commission Board Vice Chair

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