Project Manager Management
Resume:
RICKEY GREEN
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Accomplished transportation practitioner with approximately twenty years experience in the rail
industry, combined with academic accomplishments at the Master’s Degree level (M.A. in
Transportation Management). Additional academic pursuits include studies at the Doctoral level in
Public Policy at the University of Taxes at Dallas, which will allow me to apply a macro level systemic
approach to National Transportation Public Policy Objectives.
I put-foreword twenty years of broad ranging rail-focused knowledge consisting of experience in four
key rail transportation sectors: Engineering Supply, Federal Regulatory Compliance, Public Transit, and
Private Consultant. My broad ranging experience provides me an exceptional level of practical
Knowledge and Skills necessary to meet 21 St Century Executive Management Challenges. Necessary
Knowledge and Skills include: Inspiring Vision, Building and Maintaining Partnerships, Communicating
Organization Vision, Leadership, and Solid Performance Based Management Competencies.
Core Skills & Abilities
Project Budget & Finances Building and Maintaining Key Partnerships
System Design System Startup & Testing
System Maintenance & Planning Systems Startup Planning
Leadership and Support for Organization Regulatory Safety & Compliance
Goals & Objectives
Providing Technical Expertise Representing Project Management
The Organization
Operations & Planning Systems Safety Certification.
Systems Safety Program Development. Effective Communication Oral & Written
WORK EXPERIENCE
1 October 2008 - Present
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3 Stantec Consulting Dallas, TX: Manager of Rail Systems Integration And Startup
Program.
4 Project Manager for Systems Design and Construction Management Services for the
Trinity Rail Express (TRE) Commuter Rail Valley View Lane Double Track Project.
The TRE project was unique with a very compressed timeline for completion of systems design services
which required implementation of a very creative design approach in order to meet aggressive schedule
timelines. I put together a diverse geographically dispersed multi-disciplined engineering team to
provide systems design services to implement a safe and operational system which integrates seamlessly
with existing systems.
As project manager I represented Stantec throughout the project life cycle beginning with initial proposal
marketing, development of project scope, planning, design, customer relations management, and project
closeout. The project manager has total responsibility for project performance ensuring that Stantec
services achieves the agreed upon client scope, technical, schedule, financial, and quality criteria. In the
Stantec Organization Structure the project manager position is an intermediate to senior management
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RICKEY GREEN
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level position requiring specific skill sets related to leadership, effective communication, technical
knowledge, resource management, and financial management.
My responsibilities included leading the design team in completion of project objectives while insuring
that the final product fulfills customer schedule, engineering, and budget expectations. The client looks
to their consultant to provide skill sets that they often lack internally, my leadership on the TRE project
was constantly demonstrated by the ability to anticipate client needs and address problems before they
negatively impacted the project. As project manager my objective was to demonstrate management and
control of the project by being proactive rather than reactive, providing guidance, direction, and
motivation in leading the project team.
Communications is a key factor in customer relations management, and for leading highly effective
teams, the project manager most ensure that each team member has clearly defined roles and
responsibilities. A high percentage of customer dissatisfaction and liability issues arise as a result of poor
communication. Therefore, I implemented specific client communications process as a formal project
function consisting of: monthly project progress reporting identifying issues, resolutions and corrective
action plans, identification of responsible parties, invoice, budget status, change management, and
earned value performance index reporting processes. Stantec internal project management frameworks
requires project managers to proactive in tracking and addressing financial issues, and requires weekly
assessments. Being proactive in addressing project budget issues demonstrates leadership.
Internal communications is a key element to project success which includes the following: project
planning, organizing, management of day-day activities, developing and implementing project
organization structure, team building, team development, communication with senior management, and
weekly project meetings. As a successful project manager I planned up-words of 70 % of my time to
expend on a combination of customer, management, and project team communications.
5 May 2007 – October 2008
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7 Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Austin, TX: Manager of Rail Systems
8 Provide oversight and quality assurance of the Operations & Maintenance (O/M)
contractor
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13 I provided management oversight of the Operations and Maintenance (O/M) contractor to
ensure that the agencies capital investment in infrastructure and assets were maintained to the
highest levels of standards for safety, reliability, and industry best practices. I jointly managed the
development and implementation of the Commuter Rail System Maintenance Plan and monitored
the O/M contractor performance of day to day maintenance of rail (freight & passenger) systems
elements. Contractor performance to maintenance standards was monitored utilizing the newly
implemented Asset Management System which I helped to develop based on Capital Metro specific
maintenance program objectives.
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15 My project management responsibilities consisted of providing the following budget and
financial functions: Cash flow management to ensure that all financial issues were resolved with
the client and / or sub-consultants in a timely manner. I monitored monthly invoicing to ensure
accurate accounting of resource hours, rates, and expenses. Implemented project monitoring and
performance controls to identify measurable deliverables, in order to evaluate and report progress
against deliverables in order to compare expended hours against budgeted hours, and develop
forecast for future performance. Implementing these performance controls allowed me to validate
productivity and verify where efficiencies were being achieved and allowed for corrective actions
at the earliest project phases. Additionally, I used project monitoring to establish project controls
as a continuous productivity improvement tool.
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17 I assisted with startup and commissioning program activities for the commuter rail project
during the pre-revenue phase. My activities included planning oversight of the systems design
consultants, and management of multiple systems capital upgrades for both freight and urban
commuter rail projects. Because of my project management experience I was requested to take
over as Project Manager for installation of the Signal & Train Control and Highway Grade
Crossing projects which were both behind schedule and over budget. Both installation projects
were completed after replacing an ineffective installation contractor. But the signal system
continued to experience failures due to design flaws which eventually required re-design.
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19 My experience at Capital Metro has provided me an opportunity to develop unique skills by
partnering with the FRA in laying the groundwork for establishing policy relevant to wavers for
hybrid none traditional rail operations that combine Light Rail & Commuter Rail functionality.
The proposed Capital Metro operating methodology utilizes a non-compliant DMU vehicle,
operating based on temporal separation, which was planned to comply with State Safety Oversight
Standards. After several multi-jurisdictional meetings involving the FRA, FTA, Texas Department
of Transportation, APTA, Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CMTA), and other
interested stake holders it was determined that the Austin Commuter Rail would fall under FRA
regulatory compliance. This decision would have far reaching implications impacting all aspects of
the commuter rail program including: Operations, Maintenance, System Safety Program, Project
Budget, and System Life-Cycle-Cost.
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21 The experience gained working on this first of its kind project builds a unique set of
Knowledge Skills and Abilities needed to manage the paradigm shift and resulting documentation
needed to transition from State Oversight to an FRA safety compliant program. The lessons
learned can readily be applied to future transit projects requiring system specific FRA waver
applications. And additionally builds partnering relationships which will help to facilitate national
transportation industry objectives of providing safe, efficient, and cost effective public
transportation solutions.
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23 Task Oversight and Management
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Project Manager Signal System Installation Project Manager Grade Crossing Installation
Communications System Installation Asset Management System Implementation
Vehicle Acceptance Program Maintenance System Planning
Integrated Test Planning & Implementation. Vehicle Maintenance Planning
System Safety Program Plan Development Team Building
Partnership Forming Team Leadership
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30 May 2000 – May 2007
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32 DMJM+HARRIS. Transportation Rail Consultant Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
Dallas, TX . Sr. System Integration Specialist
33 Systems Integration and Operations Specialist
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As Sr. Systems Integration and Operations Specialist I led systems integration certification testing
activities for multiple phase-1 build-out functions including:
Systems Integration Testing & Certification
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Startup Program Planning Highway Grade Crossing Warning Verification
Block Signal System Verification Communications System Verification
Systems Integrated Test Program Planning Systems Safety Program Plan Development
Safety Planning Emergency Drills
Operations Planning & support System Safety Certification
Operations Support
Performed operations analysis for proposed 2010 & 2030 operating plans the study utilized a
combination of train performance, and computerized network simulation techniques. Utilizing analysis
results DART executive management was able to significantly reduce both planning and engineering
cost by focusing limited resources on the alignment options, which offered optimal network operating
efficiencies.
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39 Operations / Maintenance Planning
Managed Startup Track Allocation Activities; Chaired Operations Coordination Meetings;
Revised Standard Operating Procedures; Update Operations & Maintenance Plans;
Update Operator Rulebook; Chaired Interface Coordination Meetings
Attended Weekly Design Meetings To Ensure Between Contractors And Operations In
Effective Project Management And Operations Preparation Of Cutovers.
Interface.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) was a primary focus of the Systems Integration Consultant
(SIC) team, and was integrated in a step-by-step systematic process throughout the project lifecycle. I
managed multiple project management CRM functions including: Service Planning, Operations
Planning, and System Startup coordination committee meetings. Utilizing the following stakeholder
management principles DART Phase-I build-out project was completed on time and within budget, and
has achieved national recognition as a model transit project.
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Ability To Rapidly Anticipate & Respond To Ability To Translate Stakeholder Needs Into
Stake Holder Needs; Successful Project Objectives;
Ensure That Projects Maximize The Value Recognize And Solve Potential Problems Early,
Delivered To Customers. Thus Preventing Expensive Redesign And
Product Retrofits.
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43 Bi-State Development Agency (BSDA), St. Louis, MO. 707 N 1st St, St Louis, MO 63102
44 Signal Engineer
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49 Signal System Experience
Managed Signal & Train Control System Provided Contractor Oversight To Ensure The
Highest Level Of Standards For Safety, And
Safety And Maintenance Quality;
Program;
Reviewed Material Submittals To Ensure Reviewed Material Submittals To Ensure
Compliance To Systems Design Criteria, And Compliance To Systems Design Criteria, And
Industry Best Practices & Standards; Industry Best Practice Standards;
Performed Detailed Analyst Of Systems Developed And Presented Signal Training
Failures To Determine Root Cause And To Program To Provide Continuous Training
Institute Corrective Actions; Necessary To Maintain A High Level Of Safely
And Efficiency For BSDA’S Signal Personnel;
Managed BSDA’s Signal System Safety The Maintenance Program Was Modeled On
Certification Program Through Implementation The Federal Railroad Administrations 49 CFR
Of A Periodic System Installation, Maintenance, 236 “Rules Standards And Instructions
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And Test Program. Governing The Installation, Inspection,
Maintenance, And Repair Of Signal And Train
Control Systems.
50 October 1995 - August 1999
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52 Federal Railroad Administration, Houston, TX. JOB TITLE Signal &Train Control
Safety Inspector
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Roadway Worker Protection Rules (RWP) went into effect during my tenure with the FRA on December
16 1996, mandating that all railroads adopt and implement an on- track- safety program. The RWP
Standards were pervasive and would have wide-reaching impact affecting all aspects of Railroad
Operations to include: Maintenance, Capital Projects, Train Operations, Personnel, and Human
Resources.
As FRA Signal & Train Control Safety Inspector in Region III, I was tasked to oversee implementation
of RWP in my territory and to assist, monitor, and evaluate railroad on- track- safety program
compliance. Additionally, I represented the FRA by providing clarification and interpretation to intent
and application of specific requirements. In my role I helped to lead the paradigm shift from status-quo
safety practices, to RWP which was innovative empowering each individual roadway worker to take
responsibility for safety. Railroads in my territory made satisfactory progress in meeting the training
requirements of implementing their on- track- safety training programs, inspection and accident
investigation records show that RWP is working and is making a big on track safety impact.
57 DOT Regulatory Safety & Compliance:
S&TC System Safety Inspections; Highway Grade Crossing Warning System
Safety;
Railroad Roadway Worker Protection Public Health And Safety;
Program;
Operations Efficiency Testing; Managed Railroad Safety Compliance Program
Within My Assigned Territory;
Promoted Rail Safety At Public Events Conducted Accident-Incident Investigations.
As An Operation Life Saver Presenter.
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59 June 1990 – October 1995
60 General Railway Signal, Rochester, NY. Sr. Senior Applications Technician
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Senior Applications Technician, General Railway Signal (GRS). My job responsibilities included CAD
circuit design, circuit drawing development, and circuit check using CAD tools. I was also responsible
for factory and field systems test for multiple signal contracts including:
WMATA – Washington, DC; MARTA – Atlanta, GA;
SEPTA – Philadelphia, PA. NYCTA – New York, NY.
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EDUCATION
Masters of Arts in Transportation Management (Honors), American Public University System With
A Concentration in Security Management- 2005
Dart Rail Institute Train Operator Certification- 2002
FTA Management OF Transit Construction Projects Training Course – 1999
FRA Safety Assurance & Compliance Programs – 5/1996
B.S., Applied Arts & Science, Rochester Institute of Technology, NY – 1998
Burlington Northern & Santa Fe- Railroad Signal Certification - 1998
A.A.S. Electrical Engineering. Tech., Monroe Community College, NY – 1985
My academic accomplishments have provided me the critical and foundational leadership skills needed
build, inspire, support, and develop highly effective teams in order to ensure quality results.
Key Leadership Skill:
Team Development Team Dynamics
Conflict Resolution Team Building
Professional Certifications and Memberships
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Rail Transit
Standards Fixed
Structures Inspection and Maintenance Committee
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