FINNEGAN MWAPE, MBA, P.E.
**** *. *** ******, #***, San Jose, CA 95112, 510-***-****,
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BUSINESS GROUP MANAGER/CIVIL ENGINEER
OBJECTIVE: A position in management where my talents for leveraging human
resources and business acumen can be utilized to drive operations and
profitability.
SUMMARY: Ten years of a progressively challenging responsibility in the
construction/Civil Engineering industry. Excellent management of human
resources and execution of business objectives. Competent in strategic
planning and management.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Licensed Civil Engineer, California Strategic Planning and Management
Engineering design calculations, Contract Negotiations
modeling and analysis Financial Analysis
Technical Report writing Business Development
Engineering plans preparation and Software - CRM, Microsoft Office Suite (
review including Excel, PowerPoint, Access and
Construction observation Outlook)
Construction laboratory testing and Formulating Operating Policies and
management Procedures
Program/Project Management Cross-Functional Team Building &
Construction services cost estimation Leadership
Risk Management and Loss Prevention
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BSK Associates, Inc., Rancho Cordova, California, 2008 - Present
Geotechnical Group Manager
. Leader on interdisciplinary proposal teams to secure work for
engineering consulting services.
. Excellent project management skills with proven cost cutting measures
and delivery of extra value to clients on projects.
. Created multiple and sustained client relationships in both private
and public sectors.
. Created and led several cross-functional teams in delivering solutions
on multiple projects.
. Led, mentored and managed project staff.
. Developed and maintained new client relationships using client
management resources (CRM) and client interaction.
. Authored memoranda of understanding that governed strategic alliances
with other engineering consulting firms.
. Increased revenues by 20% through new clients and strategic business
alliances.
. Authored a Strategic Planning and Management tool that increased
strategic plan adoption by 10%.
. Prepared quarterly and yearly forecasts based on current and project
client additions.
. Formulated operational policies, procedures and compensation schemes
for employees.
TRC, Inc., Mountain View, California, 2007 - 2008
Project Manager/Project Engineer
. Demonstrated exceptional project management skills by delivering
projects under budget with added value for the client.
. Generated more than $200,000 in project revenue on assigned projects
in less than one year.
. Led on-site engineering operations through staff management,
performing quality assurance/quality check functions and providing
engineering recommendations.
. Adept business development skills demonstrated by creating and
maintaining client relationships.
. Led multidisciplinary engineering teams on complex projects that
required custom solutions combining geotechnical and environmental
engineering mitigation measures.
. Led investigative and construction observation field operations teams
and trained junior staff.
. Devised creative solutions through software applications, and
engineering modeling and analysis.
. Developed potential strategic potential client targets through market
research and analysis.
Kleinfelder, inc., San Jose, California, 2000 - 2007
Project Manager/Project Engineer
. Managed engineering laboratory testing operations from 2001 to 2003.
. Integrated laboratory activities and engineering operations to deliver
value-added solutions to clients.
. Created and lead cross-functional teams to deliver client-centered
solutions on projects.
. Led construction observation operations through staff management,
performing quality assurance/quality check functions and providing
geotechnical engineering recommendations.
. Developed and maintained new client relationships using client
management resources (CRM) and client interaction.
. Executed construction management duties on several projects of varying
complexity.
. Generated more than $900,000 in revenue on assigned projects from 2005
to 2007.
. Managed projects of varying sizes and complexity.
. Led cross-functional teams and trained junior staff.
. Devised creative solutions on several projects through software
applications, and engineering modeling and analysis.
. Developed potential strategic potential client targets through market
research and analysis.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSE
Registered Professional Engineer - Civil Engineering (State of California
License No. C69998).
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration, General Management, California State
University Sacramento, 2010.
Bachelor of Science, Geological Engineering (Minor: Finance), University of
Arizona, 2000.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Beta Gamma Sigma - International Business Honor Society
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
American Council of Engineering Consultants (ACEC).