Engineer Construction

Summary of KEY STRENGTHS AND Qualifications

Registered Professional Engineer (AL, FL, CA, WI, ND, SD)

(Eligible for registration in other jurisdictions by

reciprocity/comity)

Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications; quick

proficiency in new applications

Excellent ability to think "outside the box" to achieve novel

solutions to complex problems

Superb understanding of engineering concepts

Strongly detail-oriented while able to comprehend the "big picture"

Able to balance company financial objectives with customer needs

Irreproachable professional integrity

Work Experience

Professional Engineer (2/1989 - Present)

(Independent Consultant), Eufaula, AL

Tested soils, performed percolation and subsurface geotechnical

investigations, prepared plot plans, and designed engineered

systems for onsite sewage disposal. Performed miscellaneous

consulting services (including forensic engineering, technical

design, and incidental architectural services) for residential,

commercial, and institutional building structures.

Senior Research Engineer (1/2008 - 2/2010)

American Buildings Company, Eufaula, AL

Maintained and upgraded standard designs and design tools, details,

and procedures. Designed tests and specified test procedures;

supervised testing; interpreted test data and wrote reports.

Coordinated overall project requirements between various

departments to ensure seamless implementation of new products.

Mayor (10/2004 - 10/2008)

Town of Bakerhill, Alabama

Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Town

government. Presided over Council meetings. Enforced actions of

Town Council. Managed and supervised Town employees. Drafted

proposed laws and ordinances for consideration by Town Council.

Represented the Town at ceremonies and civic functions. Designed

and managed construction of new Town Hall structure and site.

Conceived, developed, and executed a plan to pave unpaved city

streets in cooperation with Barbour County Commission. Conceived,

developed, and executed a plan to install new fire hydrants in

cooperation with Bakerhill Water Authority and Bakerhill Volunteer

Fire Department, lowering the town's fire insurance rating from a

"9" to a "4". Rewrote the town's Business License Ordinance and

designed and established a method for business license renewal,

bringing tens of thousands of dollars of additional revenue each

year.

Manager of Engineering Process Improvement (1/2006 - 12/2007)

American Buildings Company, Eufaula, AL

Promoted harmony of work procedures among five regional technical

offices. Provided technical support for five regional technical

offices. Coordinated required software improvements with

Information Technology department. Trained and mentored junior

engineers in all aspects of metal building system design.

Anchor Bolt and Clarification Group Leader (1/2003 - 12/2005)

American Buildings Company, Eufaula, AL

Managed a diverse group of technical and non-technical personnel in

the clarification of new purchase orders and in the preparation of

anchor bolt plans and reactions for all incoming projects in the

South Region. Initiated change orders to resolve discovered

discrepancies between quote and clarified project requirements.

Responsible for daily supervision and mentoring of team members,

assignment of work to accomplish company objectives, annual

performance reviews for team members, and regular participation in

job status meetings.

Senior Design Engineer (7/1984 - 12/2002)

American Buildings Company, Eufaula, AL

Designed all components of metal building system projects of the

highest complexity, incorporating numerous structural and

nonstructural complex features including crane systems, multiple

floor systems, special facade systems, unusual loading

requirements, complicated geometric building shapes and layouts,

special structural performance requirements, etc. Prepared design

calculations and project specifications for projects to be built

worldwide. Performed field inspections and field problem

investigations; worked with contractors and fabricators to achieve

economical solutions to complicated design, fabrication, and

erection issues. Saved the company multiple thousands of dollars in

error costs by applying a thorough understanding of detailing

requirements in checking erection drawings, bills of material, and

shop details prior to their final release.

Construction Laborer (summer employment, 1978 - 1983)

M. P. Smith Construction Company, et. al., Cherokee, AL area

Member of a crew performing bridge, box culvert, and other civil

works construction (segment of Natchez Trace Parkway south of

Cherokee to Mississippi state line). Member of a crew performing

railway maintenance and construction. Member of a crew performing

natural gas substation renovation.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (1984)

The University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa)

GPA in major field of study: 3.80 / 4.00

Overall GPA: 3.41 / 4.00

Additional Qualifications

Member, American Society of Civil Engineers

Member, National Society of Professional Engineers

Deacon, Discipleship Training Director, Adult Sunday School

Teacher, Children's Church Minister, Youth Leader (Lake City

Baptist Church, Eufaula, Alabama)

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