Project Manager Power Plant

Matthew F. DeSorbo

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Senior Environmental Engineer

Environmental engineer and project manager with more than 10 years of experience working on public and private

sector projects. A confident manager who leverages extensive experience in project development, permitting, and

construction. Collaborates skillfully with project stakeholders to effectively resolve challenges, and deliver projects

within schedule and budget. Enthusiastically takes ownership of the coordination, execution and achievement of

program objectives.

Skills

Project Planning and Feasibility Design Supervision/ Contract Management

RFP/RFI Preparation and Evaluation Real Estate Acquisition

Environmental Investigation Environmental Due Diligence

Creative Team Leadership Construction Supervision / Monitoring

Federal, State and Local Regulatory Agency Outreach Environmental Permit Compliance Assurance

and Negotiation Land, Water, and Air Permitting

Solid/ Hazardous Waste Planning, Collection and Contract Budget Tracking

Disposal Research and Developmen

Information Management

Professional Experience

GENPOWER SERVICES – Newton, Massachusetts

A leading U.S. developer of clean energy projects, with a unique focus on renewable energy technologies and

backed by the nation’s largest energy focused private equity partner.

Senior Environmental Analyst, 2007 to Present

Technical lead in charge of construction permitting on the 700MW super critical coal fired Longview Power Plant

located in Maidesvile, West Virginia. Provide leadership to operations staff in the development and implementation

of environmental programs, policies and procedures to assure compliance with federal, state and local regulatory

requirements.

Selected Accomplishments:

Direct environmental compliance program on the $1.8 billion Longview Power Construction Project. Overall

responsibility for environmental permitting, compliance, and monitoring of water and fuel supply infrastructure

construction projects.

Lead a multidisciplinary team in development, design and permitting of a 4.5 mile coal conveyor corridor to

support the 700 MW Longview Power Plant.

Negotiated permit modifications with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection District Mining

Office for project savings of $1.2 million dollars.

Completed all environmental due diligence investigation for the purchase of over 450 acres of abandoned coal

mining and industrial properties.

Supervised development and permitting of a 10,000 gallon per minute water intake, treatment and pipeline

system to supply the Longview Power Plant with cooling and process water.

Directed the development, design and permitting of a 35 acre private industrial landfill to support a 100MW

biomass power plant in Clay County, Georgia.

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MASSACHUSETTS AERONAUTICS COMMISSION – Boston, Massachusetts

Environmental Director, 2006 to 2007

Provided environmental leadership and oversight to 37 public use airports in Massachusetts. Developed

environmental directives and supervised deployment to airport management. Directed a multidisciplinary team to

conduct planning, design and permitting of airport improvement projects.

Selected Accomplishments:

Successfully negotiated approvals with the Cape Cod Commission for the Barnstable Municipal Airport $30

million dollar Terminal Building Replacement Program.

Provided oversight on the Statewide Vegetation Management Control Program to control nuisance vegetation

and remove airspace obstructions around airports.

Attained and dispersed over $400 million dollars in Federal and State Airport Improvement funding.

Conducted periodic facility audits to identify potential environmental liabilities, and lapses in environmental

compliance program. Recommended remediation practices as needed.

MASSACHUSETTS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT – Boston, Massachusetts

Project Manager, 2001 to 2006

Managed development, permitting and public outreach efforts on several large capital transportation

improvement projects. Maintained comprehensive knowledge and database of all applicable environmental

regulations, best practices, and immerging technologies related to transportation infrastructure.

Selected Accomplishments:

Managed several multi million dollar consultant contracts within the State Procurement System and ensured the

timely delivery of quality work product.

Directed a team of colleagues to fast track permitting of over 24 miles of bike/pedestrian trails for the Rails to

Trails Program.

Appointed to the Statewide Transportation Enhancement Steering Committee as Environmental Coordinator.

Acquired permits for over $200 million dollars of bridge reconstruction projects per year.

Technology

Software: MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Project, Autodesk TrueView, Autodesk

Design Review, Google Earth, ESRI ArcGIS.

Education

University of Massachusetts at Amherst

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science, Dean's List

Continuing Education

• Effective Project Management for • Wetland Delineator Course, ACOE

Transportation Professionals Methodology

• Public Process Within the National • Risk Management and Disaster

Environmental Policy Act Preparedness

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