Project Manager Engineer

Craig Seger

*** **** ****** *** **, New York, NY 10011

Phone: 231-***-**** ( Email: ***********@*****.***

PROJECT MANAGER

Dynamic 16-year civil engineering career reflecting effectiveness in

management of complex projects.

Proven achievements in transportation, recreation, residential, municipal,

and industrial design.

Strong alliance-building skills in private and government sectors.

Accomplished manager experienced in directing projects and staff in fast-

paced, results-oriented environments for roadway, recreational, mixed-use

development, industrial and infrastructure projects. Articulate

communicator able to elicit outstanding performance from a diverse array of

professionals. Highly successful in developing synergistic relationships

to bring projects to completion on time and under budget. Effective

leadership, organization, and communication skills.

Project Management ( Transportation Design ( Civil Site Design (

Subdivision Design ( Recreation Design

Civic Engagement ( Field Surveying ( CAD Management ( Construction

Management ( Staff Development

Strategic Planning ( Performance & Quality Standards ( Client

Satisfaction & Allegiance ( Strategic Partnerships

Selected Achievement Highlights

Project Manager for the $1.5 billion Wolverine Power Clean Energy Venture

electric generating project in Rogers City, Michigan. Designed and prepared

site plan approved by the Presque Isle County Planning Commission and the

City Council of Rogers City.

Project Engineer for the $25 million Hartman Hammond Connector highway

project. Provided highway and pedestrian way design, stormwater design,

regulatory and permit coordination, budget management, CAD design and

supervision, and client interaction with the Grand Traverse County Road

Commission.

Managing Consultant of a $15 million multi-use development in Benzonia,

Michigan. Organized current scope of work to generate financial strategies,

community planning, preliminary engineering and permit applications.

Project Manager for $3 million of the Betsie Valley Trailway. Provided

planning, engineering, construction management, and trail management of

Benzie County's recreational jewel that connects five trailheads, a city,

three villages, three lakes and a river.

As Benzie County Zoning Administrator, transformed the functionally obsolete

zoning permit section into a vibrant, highly communicative and purposeful

Zoning Department.

Professional Experience

Johnson Hill Land Ethics Studio, Traverse City, MI 2002 - 2005

and 2009 - Present

DIRECTOR OF ENIGNEERING

Recruited by the president to direct civil engineering work company-wide and

manage Traverse City location activities. Managed projects in the northern

and western regions of Michigan. Provided guidance for operations, sales,

marketing, strategic planning, human resources and IT.

Key Results:

Provided coordination and planning for the Elberta Segment of the Betsie

Valley Trailway. Worked directly with company landscape architects, trail

and government officials, and other stakeholders to create a workable plan

for park and trail improvements through complex easement areas.

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Provided project management which included planning, design, construction

management and contract administration for the 12-mile Thompsonville Segment

of the Betsie Valley Trailway. The project involved interaction with six

governmental jurisdictions, placement of a significant trailhead, and solving

complex drainage issues.

Acted as project manager and provided onsite wastewater, stormwater and site

engineering for a $3.5 million hotel complex. Paved the way for on-time

completion of the project by fast-tracking plans and specifications.

Worked as project manager and engineer for a 200-foot long recreational

bridge for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources located in the

Manistee National Forest Park near Wellston, Michigan.

Managed three parallel residential subdivision projects totaling $5.3

million.

BioTech Agronomics, Beulah, MI 2009 -

2010

PROJECT ENGINEER

Recruited by company president to act as Project Manager/Engineer for

biosolids management projects primarily in the cities of Detroit, Toledo and

Chicago. Initial responsibilities included contacting new municipal clients

and processing contract documents. Other responsibilities included record

keeping, meetings with other contractors and interpretation of contract

drawings and specifications.

Key Results:

Provided cost estimating, specifications and contract administration for $3.6

million in biosolids management construction work.

Benzie County, Beulah, MI 2007 - 2009

ZONING ADMINISTRATOR / DEPUTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER

Appointed as Zoning Administrator to issue zoning permits, act as staff for

planning and zoning commissions, write and enforce zoning codes for nine

Townships and two Villages. Dual role also included responsibilities as

Deputy Drain Commissioner to act as technical staff for the Drain

Commissioner, coordinate county drain facilities, issue permits, assist with

dam operations, and enforce the drain code for the entire County.

Key Results:

Zoning Administrator

Reviewed applications and issued all permits involving zoning, special land

use and zoning appeals. Monitored construction work to ensure compliance

with approved construction documents.

Established and implemented rehabilitation of the outdated County zoning

ordinance, including authoring the Zoning Ordinance Management Plan and

ensuring compliance with State law.

Provided diplomatic liaison for County interaction with the Townships and

Villages.

Coordinated legal, engineering and planning consultant efforts to achieve

specific County objectives and goals.

Deputy Drain Commissioner

Coordinated and established preliminary engineering design solutions for

flooding issues in the Village of Beulah.

Coordinated with State and Federal officials to implement regulatory

requirements regarding drainage and wetland issues.

Reviewed applications and issued all permits involving stormwater and

sedimentation control.

Wade Trim, Traverse City, MI 2005 - 2007

PROJECT MANAGER / TEAM LEADER

Recruited by Vice-President/Regional Manager to act as project manager and

leader of a 6-person engineering team engaged in design, permit acquisition

and construction management of residential, commercial and industrial

projects. Restructured team dynamics to optimize strengths and skills of

each member.

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Key Results:

Directed engineering team to successfully obtain a special land use permit

for the Wolverine Power Cooperative Clean Energy Venture, a 600 megawatt,

coal-fired power plant in Rogers City, Michigan. The project included

development of 400 acres of land, an industrial waste landfill and

operational coordination with limestone quarry mining activities.

Optimized management of projects in Otsego and Benzie Counties by providing

design, design supervision, budget monitoring, permit coordination, contract

administration and client interaction at all levels for the following

projects: a $6.2 million mixed-use development including bike trails and

recreational facilities; and a $4 million residential subdivision including

trails for access to golfing activities.

Refocused ISO 9000 regulation commitments resulting in a successful year 2006

audit.

Gourdie Fraser, Traverse City, MI 1997 - 2002

PROJECT ENGINEER

Selected by the CEO to direct and expand the company's Transportation

engineering sector. Functioned as lead engineer on project teams for various

complex transportation projects for new and existing clients. Developed and

directed a comprehensive CAD training program for engineers and technicians.

Key Results:

Acted as Project Engineer for the Betsie River Segment of the Betsie Valley

Trailway. The project included planning, design and construction of one new

bridge, one bridge refurbishment, 5.5 miles of paved bike trail and 1 mile of

gravel bike trail.

Worked as project engineer for the Hartman Hammond $25 Million road/bridge

project in Traverse City, Michigan. Some of the specific design challenges

included inclusion of complex trail and pedestrian access, road curvature to

accommodate existing structures, and a significant wetland mitigation

package. Coordinated with State and Federal agencies to ensure compliance

with necessary requirements.

Acted as CAD Coordinator providing training to junior engineers and CAD

technicians.

Prior Experience

Functional project engineering positions in design and field operations

(Michigan)

Desine Engineers / Thomas R. Hendricks, P.E.

Achievements include: acting as field survey crew chief for construction

projects; CAD liaison between engineering personnel and CAD personnel;

extensive field and construction engineering; and, put to use top-notch

training in the areas of sales, relationship building and leadership.

United States Navy

Boatswain's Mate, United States Navy and Naval Reserve Recruiter. Received

Honorable Discharge as Second Class Petty Officer, 1986.

Education and Credentials

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, Houghton, Michigan

Licensed Professional Engineer

STATE OF MICHIGAN ( License Number 45713

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