Engineer Project Manager

Michael Daniels, PE

Reno, NV

Education

University of Nevada, Reno, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering,

December 1983

Registration

Professional Engineer, Nevada, #8437

Employment History

Parsons, Anchorage, Alaska 2010 - Current

Senior Civil Engineer

I recently took a position with Parsons Design and Technology in Anchorage

Alaska working on

The Technical Support Services Contract III (TSSC-III) with the FAA as a

Senior Civil Engineer.

My responsibilities include design, project management, quality control,

and subcontract

procurement on various FAA facilities located throughout Alaska. Although I

enjoy the position, it

is my goal to get back down to the lower 48, closer to my wife and two boys

who live in Reno,

Nevada.

Pacific West Companies, Reno, NV 2004 -2009

Civil Engineer Land Development Manager

Pacific West Companies is a builder/developer of market rate and affordable

multi-family residential projects in Nevada and California. Focused on the

company's land development programs which included due diligence review

prior to land acquisition, entitlement coordination, preparation of master

plans and site development plans, site permitting and oversaw site

development. Grew to understand the "developer side" and the importance of

scheduling, meeting time frames and coordinating all the various design

disciplines. Outlined below is a broader overview of these

responsibilities.

Due Diligence:

Based on the boundary and topography of a certain property, the local

zoning regulations and other

applicable guidelines, developed site plans for over 6000 multi-family

units (both for rent, for

sale, affordable and market rate) throughout central and northern

California and Nevada. Cities in

Nevada included Reno, Carson, Las Vegas and Sparks. Cities in California

included Sacramento,

Rocklin, Roseville, Elk Grove, El Dorado Hills, Natomas, Folsom, American

Canyon, Fresno and

Clovis. Managed the Due Diligence efforts as related to the land which

included coordinating the

completion and review of various reports, review local ordinances and codes

as relate to land

development. Reviewed environmental documents to fully comprehend the

impacts and costs

associated with the development. Met various agencies (both public and

private) to fully

understanding the various approvals required, the time frames and possible

obstacles which could

come into play. Worked closely with our economic team to develop an

accurate model used to

forecast the economics of a given project.

Entitlements:

Coordinated the entitlement process with a local engineering and or

planning firm who would

prepare the entitlement package based on the information provided.

Responsible for maintaining

schedules, making sure our consultants were completed on time and ensure

the cities review and

approval process was not delayed. Coordinated meetings with the various

cities allowing the team to work through issues, review and negotiate

conditions and provide owner representation at public

hearings.

Plans and Permitting:

Interacted with the Civil Engineer, Landscape Architect, Geotechnical

Engineer, Traffic Engineer Environmental and Noise consultants as required

to permit the site development. This included obtaining proposals from

various consultants, selecting a consultant, pre design meetings,

coordinating consultants to ensure the latest base information was used,

and making sure schedules were met. Tracked and ensured conditions were

satisfied and plan check comments were addressed. Reviewed improvement

plans to insure plans were complete and correct, facilitated Improvement

Agreements and bonding. Worked with site subcontractors during bidding,

prepared scopes and addressed issues. Also coordinated PG&E, SMUD, SPPCo,

telephone and cable designs.

Site development:

Dealt with various site development issues from owner changes to utility

conflicts. In many instances, was able to provide a solution to the design

professional, which minimized delays and eliminated change orders.

Inspected site related improvements to insure work were completed per plan

and to our satisfaction. Processed change orders and site related

submittals. Coordinated as- builts, final certification and bond release.

During my 6 years with Pacific West there was a minimum of 5 to 10 projects

in some stage of development at all times, whether it be due diligence,

entitlement, design or construction.

With the current economy Pacific West closed their development entity.

Summit Engineering Corporation, Reno, NV 1983 - 2004

Vice President, Civil Engineering Division

Civil Engineering firm specializing in all aspects of Civil Engineering.

From 1983 to 1988, developed skills as a Staff Engineer specializing in

residential subdivisions, multi-family, commercial, industrial, public

works and roadway projects. Promoted to Project Manager in 1988, and for

the next 5 years developed engineering skills as well as people and

management skills. In 1993, was promoted to Vice President and from that

point on, managed the Civil Engineering division of Summit Engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

Executive / Management

. Review Project Managers, Staff Engineers and clerical personnel

under my supervision

. Hired and managed engineering personnel

. Secure and distribute work

. Establish new clients

. Established new work venues

. Insure deadlines were maintained

. Prepare and review design budgets

Design

. Single family residential subdivision design

. Multi - Family Improvement Plans

. Commercial development

. Industrial development

. Roadway designs

. Utility infrastructure

. Public works projects for the City of Reno, Sparks, Washoe County,

Regional Transportation Commission and the Nevada Department of

Transportation.

Land Development

. Infrastructure Planning

. Master Planning

. Public presentation at planning commissions and city councils

. Development Scheduling

. Field Meetings with onsite development manager, subs and civil

engineer

. Bid review and award of construction contracts

I left Summit Engineering on good terms. After 21 years I wanted to pursue

other goals.

Comphel Custom Concrete, Sparks, NV

Concrete Finisher, 1975 - 1983

During high school and college, worked as a concrete finisher in the

construction industry.

Interests

Constructed four custom homes over the last 12 years as an owner-builder,

including one during the past year after leaving Pacific West.

Computer Skills

AutoCad, Excel, Word

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