Project Manager Engineer

Tim M. Martin, P. E., P. S. 512-***-**** Page

Tim M. Martin, P. E., P. S.

Austin, Texas • 512-***-**** • abq1rr@r.postjobfree.com

Successful Civil Engineering and Land Surveying / Management Professional with over 25 years of experience in planning, design, production, quality control, and construction for Public and Private Entities. Proven ability to exceed client’s expectations, analyze complex projects and develop solutions, manage and motivate design teams, attain company profits, and client cost savings.

Objective

I seek a position where I will have the opportunity of using my proven track record in the civil engineering and land surveying industry to be a valuable team player in the success of your organization. I still have the passion, the energy, the drive to achieve and succeed as a Civil Engineer, Land Surveyor, and Manager. What I can bring to a company is knowledge, mentorship, willingness to work with others, the desire, and the ambition to learn and grow.

KEY SKILLS / COMPETENCIES

Proactive Project Management Style Adept in Computer Hardware / Software Deadline & Schedule Driven

Proven People & Team Leader Quality Control of Design Phases Thorough Research Abilities

Forward-Thinking Strategic Planning Excellent Speaking / Presentation Skills Value-Engineered Production

Detailed Design Engineer / Surveyor Strong Technical Writing Proficiencies Budget Control & Cost Analyses

Effective Time Manager Repeat Clientele / Marketing Knowledge Sustains Continuing Education

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

1. Re-organized the LETS Volver production office in Austin by adding personnel and equipment necessary to finalize over 300 telecommunication developments in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina, and Wisconsin in a two-month time period, resulting in obtaining additional projects for the branch.

1. Re-tooled the stormwater management report process and documentation to meet the new Northwest Florida Water Management District’s guidelines for permitting. Received a permit without comments for the first project submitted, enabling our client to go to construction several months in advance.

1. Spearheaded the establishment of individual project teams, consisting of a Project Manager / Engineer and Cad Designer. This highly effective method increased productivity, moral, and profits, and ultimately decreased the internal stress and strain of getting the work out the door.

1. Championed a new client to the St. Augustine, Florida Branch Office. Formed a design team for production and permitting for the Murphy Oil USA fueling station program. This increased the profitability of the company and resulted in the achievement of the largest profit margins within the CEI Engineering’s branch offices.

1. Reduced the approval time with Walmart for a Murphy Oil Project by several months by re-organizing Murphy Oil’s Bentonville Office by literally “walking” the plans through the proper channels at Walmart for approvals. Walmart approvals were actually more difficult to attain than the local governing authorities.

1. Bridged the communication gap between the engineers and surveyors within CEI Engineering’s Corporate Office by successfully managing their Land Surveying Department. Worked closely with the engineers and surveyors to assure schedules and budgets were met, resulting in larger profits and repeat clientele.

1. Earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Civil Engineering while continuing to work full-time at Milholland Company as an intern engineer and surveyor.

1. Achieved multi-state professional registration in engineering and surveying. Maintains a personal account with NCEES records program.

PROFESSIONAL Experience

LETS Volver International, L.L.C., Austin, Texas 2011 - Present

Senior Manager of Engineering

Manages the Austin, Texas branch for all engineering activities to produce construction plans and specifications for telecommunication developments across the United States and natural gas, transmission line projects in Texas.

1. Dedicated manager and client contact with Architectural-Engineering firms to ensure all deadlines and production schedules are met. Prepare proposals and negotiated contracts.

2. Tracks project budgets, accounts payable and receivable.

3. Accommodates construction administration and the contractor assistance.

4. Coordinates with sub-consultants, governing agencies, and utility companies during the design and construction phases.

Connelly & Wicker Inc., Destin, Florida 2005 - 2010

Senior Project and Quality Control Manager

Managed an engineering design team to produce construction plans and specifications for local commercial and residential developments and provided quality control reviews on all projects.

1. Dedicated manager and client contact with major developers (Crystal Beach Development and Legendary)

to ensure all deadlines and production schedules were met. Prepared proposals and negotiated contracts.

1. Tracked project budgets, accounts payable and receivable.

2. Generated technical reports: including traffic, stormwater management, lift station, force main, and potable water hydraulic analyses.

3. Provided value-engineered techniques on all projects and offered quality control evaluations on all projects.

4. Coordinated with sub-consultants, governing agencies, and utility companies during the design phases.

5. Represented the client at all public hearings.

6. Expedited all permits with the State, County, City governing authorities, and Utility Companies.

7. Accommodated construction administration and the contractor assistance.

8. Contracted as the Town Engineer for the Town of Cinco Bayou, Florida; Attended Town Council meetings.

CEI Engineering Associates, Inc., Bentonville, Arkansas 1987-2005

Senior Project Manager, St. Augustine, Florida Branch (2002-2005)

Managed the Murphy Oil USA program at the St. Augustine Branch consisting of an engineering design team to produce construction plans and specifications for their fueling station operations situated on Outlots owned by Walmart Stores, Inc. in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida.

1. Developed and implemented the new “Any Town” plan production process with the Branch personnel.

2. Expedited all permits with the State, County, and City governing authorities.

3. Managed a total of 37 projects to completion in the 3-states assigned.

4. Achieved and maintained productivity goals of an average 14% profit in the 3 year program.

5. Designed the grading / drainage plans and prepared the stormwater management reports for permit approvals on the Starke and Crawfordville, Florida, Walmart developments.

Program Manager, Bentonville, Arkansas Corporate Office (2000-2002)

Provided engineering consulting services to Murphy Oil USA Engineering, Real Estate, and Construction Divisions at their New Orleans, Louisiana Exploration Headquarters with “hands-on” assistance of their fueling station program with Walmart Stores, Inc.

1. Extensively involved in the development and implementation of the new “Any Town” plan production process for the program. This allowed for a stream-lined plan review process which saved time and money for both Murphy Oil and Walmart.

2. Created a detailed requirement and check list documentation for Topographic Land Surveys and “As Constructed” Surveys for the program.

3. Presented several presentations at Murphy Oil’s Annual Consulting meetings, detailing new design techniques, time, and cost saving measures that would be implemented in the coming year.

4. Became the direct contact between Murphy Oil and Walmart on the approval process for the entire program. Worked directly with Walmart’s Real Estate and Engineering Divisions with coordination and plan approvals. Trained CEI personnel to manage the program in the future.

PROFESSIONAL Experience continued

Project Manager, Bentonville, Arkansas Corporate Office (1996-2000)

Managed an engineering production team for the Walmart Stores, Inc. program at the Corporate Headquarters consisting of the production of construction plans and specifications for their large commercial developments in Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Indiana, Montana, Wyoming, New Mexico, and Illinois.

1. Supervised 2 design engineers and 4 cad designers within our team.

2. Performed Due-Diligence by preparing a Site Investigation Report on all projects. Met and cultivated governmental contacts, thoroughly researched and compiled ordinances, prepared design and permit schedules, and evaluated probable construction costs from the conceptual site plan.

3. Maintained an average of $1.4 M annual billings over a four year period.

4. Work load consisted of managing at least 8 projects in different stages at one time.

5. Expedited all permits with the Federal, State, County, City governing authorities, and Utility Companies.

6. Represented Walmart and private developers at all Public Hearing, Neighborhood, Planning Commission, City Council, and Technical Review meetings.

7. Provided quality control during the design phases on all projects.

8. Designed DOT highway improvements and major City street designs associated with the commercial developments, meeting all other standards for permitting and construction administration.

9. Managed a total of 24 projects to completion in the 9-states assigned.

10. Achieved and exceeded productivity goals of an average 14% profit for the department.

11. Accepted the invitation to purchase stock with the company.

Land Surveying Department Manager, Bentonville, Arkansas Corporate Office (1993-1996)

Department Manager for the Land Surveying Division at the Corporate Headquarters. Stepped-up for upper management to lead the division by re-organizing the management style into teams rather than individual groups.

1. Managed a team of 5 crews, each consisted of a Licensed Professional, instrument man, and cad operator.

2. Created all proposals and contracts with clientele.

3. Became an ombudsman between the engineering and surveying department, creating a communication link for dealing with projects, schedules, deadlines, priorities, and billings. This attributed to my dual registration in both professions.

4. Increased productivity by setting up individual teams, creating a cohesive and peaceful attitude rather than a free-for-all scramble for field crews and technicians.

5. Within 2 months of reorganization, the department turned a profit and after one-year, met the company’s goal of 14% profit before taxes.

6. Achieved clientele outside the engineering profession; Cellular One – cell-tower site layouts, boundary, and easement surveys in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Colorado; The City of Russellville, Arkansas GIS Mapping of the City Limits and infrastructure (utilities and roadways); The new, Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport boundary survey, aerial mapping, and construction staking project;

7. Advocated multi-state registration among the Professional Surveyors in the department. Expanded the surveying territory to include work in Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, Tennessee, Illinois, Iowa, Florida, Colorado, and California.

8. Embarked on the hiring process and guided my successor to manage the department while my engineering opportunities became available within the company.

General Manager, Engineering & Surveying, Fresno, California Branch (1990-1993)

Managed all engineering and surveying activities at the first branch office in Fresno, including project management of a production team for large commercial developments in the Central Valley of California.

1. Supervised a team of 15 engineers, surveyors, designers, and administration personnel at the branch.

2. Revolutionized the development style for our Developers, by taking the lead for all site design, permitting, and construction, relieving their Architects to focus on building designs and aesthetics. Civil Engineers can do more than just grading plans.

3. Assisted our Developers at Public Hearings and Technical meetings. Expedited all permits with the State, County, and City governing authorities.

4. Managed a total of 12 projects in California to completion on sites consisting of 2 to 3 Big Box Anchors (Walmart, Safeway, Payless, Mervyn’s, The Home Depot), interior Strip-Centers for Commercial Buildings, and Out Parcels for Small Retail, Restaurants, or Banks.

5. Surveyor of Record on 11 commercial developments in California.

PROFESSIONAL Experience continued

Project Engineer / Land Surveyor, Bentonville, Arkansas Corporate Branch (1987-1990)

Managed an engineering production team for the Walmart Stores, Inc program at the Corporate Headquarters consisting of the production of construction plans and specifications for their large commercial developments in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Tennessee, Michigan, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

1. Part of a design team of Engineers, Designers, and Surveyors. Involved with the process of making the transition from board drafting to computer aided design.

2. Performed Due-Diligence by preparing a Site Investigation Report on all projects. Met and cultivated governmental contacts, thoroughly researched and compiled ordinances, prepared design and permit schedules, and evaluated probable construction costs from the conceptual site plan.

3. Work load consisted of managing at least 10 projects in different stages at one time. Handled all correspondence and record keeping for each project.

4. Expedited all permits with the Federal, State, County, City governing authorities, and Utility Companies.

5. Represented Walmart and private developers at all Public Hearing, Neighborhood, Planning Commission, City Council, and Technical Review meetings.

6. Designed DOT highway improvements and major City street designs associated with the commercial developments, meeting all other standards for permitting and construction administration.

7. Assisted the Surveying department on field data collection, Court House research, and construction staking.

8. Managed a total of 15 projects to completion in the 10-states assigned.

Milholland Company, Fayetteville, Arkansas 1980 – 1987

Project Engineer / Land Surveyor

Hired by Milholland Company as an Engineer Inspector while attending the School of Civil Engineering at the University of Arkansas to assist on several small City of Fayetteville street projects. Progressed as the Design Engineer and the Chief Surveyor for all projects within the company.

1. Managed 2 field crews and 2 drafting technicians. Handled all office and Court House research for projects.

2. Performed all field data research, corner search, and traverse control, set-up and maintenance.

3. Divided time between engineering design and land surveying applications on a daily basis.

4. Gained tremendous experience in starting projects from the proposal stage, to contracts, to field work, to design, to construction, and to final close-out.

5. Engineered and Surveyed 4-Residential and Commercial Subdivisions, 7-Roadway and Street Design Projects for the City of Fayetteville, AR, and 3-Major Water Transmission projects (Knoxville, Winslow, &

Indian Wells, AR).

1. Surveying Manager for over 500 boundary, lot, and topographic surveys for private businesses, the general public, the US Forest Service, the US Army COE, and local governments.

2. Worked full time while attending The University of Arkansas.

Arkansas State Highway & Transportation Department, Bentonville, AR Residency 1978 - 1980

Engineering Inspector

Hired to provide engineering construction observation on various state and federal highway projects in Northwest Arkansas.

1. Recorded daily construction operations on major roadway projects assigned.

2. Performed engineering surveys, consisting of reconnaissance surveys, blue tops, slope stakes, and quantity measurements.

3. Provided field materials testing at the sites, monitored truck tares and asphalt temperatures, sampled materials at concrete batch plants, made cylinder molds for concrete breaks, and prepared monthly pay quantities for periodic payments.

4. Assisted in Bridge Inspections.

5. Encouraged by the Department to continue my education. Returned to school full time by enrolling at the University of Arkansas, School of Civil Engineering.

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

1. Texas PE # 105418

2. Arkansas PE # 7398

3. Florida PE # 64450

4. Georgia PE # 036571

5. North Carolina PE # 038410

6. South Carolina PE # 29418

7. Illinois PE # 062.064083

8. Indiana PE # 11100633

9. Wisconsin PE # 42102-6

10. Michigan PE # 620*******

11. Arizona PE # 53296

12. Maryland PE # 42509

13. Tennessee PE # 115893

14. New York PE # 091255

15. Kentucky PE # 28949

16. Oklahoma PE # 26027

17. Minnesota PE # 50086

1. Arkansas PS # 1262

2. California PLS # 6633

Education

B.S., Civil Engineering, The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas 1986

1. Emphasis on Structural Engineering

2. Minor in Land Surveying, resulting in qualifying to sit for LSIT

3. Financed 100% of education

B.S., General Engineering, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, Arkansas 1978

1. Emphasis on Civil, Electrical, & Mechanical Engineering

Catoosa High School Graduate, Catoosa, Oklahoma 1974

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry Certified 2010

PV201 40-Hour Workshop on Photovoltaic System Design and Installation, 2010

RISA-3D 16-Hour Training Workshop on Modeling & Advanced Topics for Structural Design, 2013

COMPUTER and equipment SKILLS

1. AutoCAD, Adobe, Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, Outlook, Projects, & PowerPoint

2. Hydrology and Hydraulic Software; Haestad Methods, SWMM, HEC-RAS & HMS, AdICPR, MODRET, Kentucky Pipe, and Hydraflow

3. Structural Analysis Software; RISA-3D

4. Hewlett Packard Scientific Calculators; Model 41, 48, and the new 35s

5. Numerous Surveying equipment for field and office operations

6. Ditch Witch 2150GR GPR unit and the underground pipe locator 910R receiver & 970T transmitter

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