Pedro A. Calza, P.E., CFM
** * *** **, ****, AZ *5201
602-***-**** *.*****@*******.***
Summary
TALENTED AND ACCOMPLISHED SENIOR EXECUTIVE / CORPORATE OFFICER WITH
EXTENSIVE BACKGROUND DIRECTING TECHNOLOGY GROUPS. PROVEN ABILITY TO
IMPLEMENT EFFECTIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, ENHANCE PRODUCTIVITY, AND
INCREASE EFFICIENCY. EXPERTISE IN BUDGET MANAGEMENT, NEGOTIATIONS,,
MARKETING, AND CUSTOMER SERVICE. RECOGNIZED FOR ABILITY TO INCREASE
CUSTOMER RETENTION RATES. EXCELLENT ANALYTICAL AND QUANTITATIVE ABILITIES.
ADEPT AT PENETRATING NEW MARKETS AND ESTABLISHING SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS
PROGRAMS. OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP, AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS. 27 YEARS
EXPERIENCE IN HYDROLOGY, HYDRAULICS, EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION, URBAN
DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL, FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT AND FEMA DELINEATIONS.
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Professional Background
URBAN ENGINEERING, INC., PHOENIX, AZ 2005 - 2009
VICE PRESIDENT
. Hired initial staffs, implemented all policies and procedures, and
coordinated all operations.
. Oversaw all hardware, software, operating system, and network
operations..
. Oversaw all contracts and marketing as company grew from 1 to 8 people. .
. Prepared RFPs and managed projects for roadway design, hydrologic and
hydraulic analysis for subdivisions, and floodplain use permits
. Obtained 12 Sand and Gravel mining permits in a 2 year period .
Aspen Consulting Engineers, Inc., Phoenix, AZ 2002 - 2005
Vice President, Water Resources
. Responsible for developing the engineering drawings and documentation to
meet the requirement for floodplain use permits for sand and gravel
operations.
. Project Manager for preliminary planning and conceptual design for the
Marana Heritage Park. .
. Developed the hydraulic models to support the application of a 404 Permit
for the Salt River between 35th and 51st Avenues, Phoenix AZ.
. In charge of the hydraulic analysis for the Agua Fria River Restoration
Project, Maricopa County, AZ.
Tetra Tech, Inc., Phoenix, AZ 1999 - 2002
Vice President, Head of Water Resources for Arizona
. Developed policies and procedures to improve training programs and
quality control.
. Oversaw all contracts and marketing for the Water Resources Group.
. In charge of Water Resources Group which consisted of 40 professionals
located at 4 offices throughout the state
. Managed numerous projects ranging from local flooding to Area Drainage
Master Plans and FEMA LOMR and CLOMR.
Flood Control District of Maricopa County, Phoenix, AZ 1987 - 1999
Floodplain Branch Manager
. Coordinated, and supervised the issue of floodplain use permits in the
unincorporated areas of Maricopa County.
. Processed CLOMR and LOMR submittals with FEMA.
. Conducted hydrologic/hydraulic studies and prepared technical reports.
. Represented FCDMC on the State Standards Committee for Floodplain
Management.
. Managed floodplain delineation studies totaling 540 miles and was
responsible for initiating the FCDMC floodplain delineation program which
was one of the largest in the country.
Education
. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING (B.S.C.E.), UNIVERSITY OF
ARIZONA, TUCSON, AZ.
Professional Development
. SHORT COURSES IN SCOUR ANALYSIS FOR SMALL TO MID-SIZE DESERT WASHES, AFMA
. Short Courses in HEC-1, HEC-2,HEC-6,HEC-RAS, AFMA.
. Training in Total Quality Management, Baker Engineers
. Registered Professional Civil Engineer in Arizona
. Certified Floodplain Manager
Computer Skills
WORD, EXCEL, PROJECT, AUTOCAD,
Professional Organizations
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS (ASCE)