Project Manager Engineer

Ronald R. Thomas

**** ******* ******* *****: 205-***-****

Birmingham, Alabama 35235 Email: ***********@*******.***

SUMMARY

Accomplished, decisive, and knowledgeable engineer with 14 years of

experience in the disciplines of civil engineering, environmental

engineering, utility design, facility maintenance, and the management of

multimillion-dollar engineering and construction projects. Core

professional competencies include:

Technical Writing Construction Management

Contract Administration

Civil Design OSHA Safety Compliance

Design Review

NPDES Permitting MS Office Products Proficient Cost

Controls

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Alabama A&M University, Huntsville,

AL, May 1997

Master of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Colorado at Denver,

Denver, CO, May 2002

EMPLOYMENT

2012-PRESENT; Construction Cost Analyst; Governor's Office; State of

Alabama; Birmingham, AL

Develop analyses of the conditions of structures prior to the April 2011

tornados; Assess construction services needed to restore structures to

their pre-tornado condition; Determine the quality of materials and labor

required to restore damage structures to pre-tornado condition; Prepare

cost estimates for the repair of structures damage including materials,

labor, and equipment; Monitor construction progress and costs during the

completion of construction activities.

2007-2012; Construction Project Manager, Program Management Dept., Volkert,

Inc., Birmingham, AL

Prepared bid documents and request for proposals for the selection of

professional and construction services; Set design, bid, and construction

schedules based on owner requirements; Collaborated with architects and

other stakeholders during the planning and design phases of construction

projects; Developed project plans, specifications, and budgets that

incorporated the owner's requirements and end-user's needs; Reviewed

project plans and specifications for compliance with current building

codes; Developed and tracked cost estimates to ensure projects were within

owner's specified budget; Facilitated project bidding, recommend contract

awards, and lead the execution of contracts for construction and

professional services; Conducted coordination meetings to track progress,

costs, and schedule; Managed claims and change orders to minimize cost

overruns; Ensured the overall quality of construction; Monitored and

reported construction progress to the owner; Coordinated owner's

transitions into new facilities following the completion of construction;

Ensured projects were closed out in a timely manner in accordance with

specified project procedures.

2003-2007; Project Engineer, Utilities Department, Volkert, Inc.,

Birmingham, AL

Produced as-built drawings following the field survey of over 150 lift

stations and associated valves, manholes, cleanouts, and air release valves

utilizing Leica portable GPS surveying system; Assisted in the design of a

sanitary landfill including the leachate collections system, groundwater

contamination detection wells, and methane gas detection system; Authored

landfill permit for submission to the Alabama Department of Environmental

Management (ADEM) for review and approval; Identified water and sewer lines

in need of repair, designed the necessary repairs, estimated the cost of

repairs, prepared bid documents for repair work, and administered contracts

following the selection of contractor; Supervised contractors during the

implementation of repair work.

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2000-2003; Assistant Project Manager, Tetra Tech FW, Inc., Rocky Mountain

Arsenal, Denver, CO

Interfaced with client and regulatory agencies on critical project issues;

Presented project updates at monthly public information meetings; Developed

cost estimates for various phases of remediation work based on established

work breakdown structures (WBS); Prepared task order proposals for funding

approval; Worked with department heads to assign project support personnel;

Developed man-hour estimates for project support personnel; Tracked project

costs and man-hour billing; Supervised field work to ensure work was being

performed in accordance with project plans, specifications, and schedule;

Reviewed and approved contractor invoices.

1998-2000; Project Engineer, Tetra Tech FW, Inc., Rocky Mountain Arsenal,

Denver, CO

Developed program for the revegetation and irrigation of remediation areas.

Program included system design, development of project specifications,

drawings, statements of work, procurement of contractor services, and

contractor oversight during implementation. Developed and implementation

irrigation strategies that minimized disturbance to native vegetation

species, wetlands areas, and sensitive wildlife habitat; Developed project

drawing for remediation projects; Incorporated applicable OSHA, EPA and

other federal regulatory requirements into project plans and

specifications; Managed the demolition of over 100 structures; Designed

groundwater treatment systems; Designed storm water controls to prevent

cross contamination during excavations of remedial sites; Conducted safety

training seminars for contractors and enforced safety regulations during

construction.

1997-1998; Project Engineer, Tetra Tech FW, Inc., Oak Ridge National

Laboratories

Performed field stress tests on water and steam piping to identify possible

stress points and recommended corrective actions to be implemented in the

field; Assisted in the design of a state of the art facility for re-

containerizing radioactive waste;

1994-1997; Wastewater Treatment Operator, City of Huntsville, Huntsville,

AL

Monitored and recorded plant flows; Completed pH tests on plant

influent/effluent; Collected grab and composite samples for lab analysis;

Performed daily lab analysis to determine suspended and dissolved solids

concentrations; Tested and recorded residual chlorine levels in effluent;

Monitored dissolved oxygen levels; Performed general maintenance and

ensured overall plant efficiency.

TRAINING, CERTIFICATIONS, AND AWARDS

Fundamentals of Engineering Exam, Alabama (No. EI 13039)

Project Management Training, Levels 200 and 300

Loss Prevention and Accident Investigation

40-Hour OSHA Hazwoper Health and Safety Training, CFR 1910.120

OSHA Competent Person Excavation and Trenching

FEMA Emergency Management Response Certification

E-Builder Certified

CPR and First Aid Certified

MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS

President, Civil Engineering Advisory Board, Alabama A&M University

Member, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated

Member, National Society of Civil Engineers

RONALD R. THOMAS - RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Capital Improvement Program, Birmingham City Schools, Birmingham, AL

. New Hayes K-8 School ($16.5M): Construction of a new 96,000 square-

foot K-8 School

Project Manager: Responsible for programming, design oversight,

contract administration, scheduling, construction oversight, and cost

control.

. Wenonah Field House ($3.5M): Construction of new athletic field house

Project Manager: Responsible for project closeout

and facility management during one-year warranty period.

. Wenonah Track and Field Upgrades ($175K): Construction of track and

field events

Project Manager: Responsible for design oversight, scheduling,

construction oversight, contract administration, and cost control.

. Sun Valley Roof Project ($700K): Modified bit and standing seam metal

roof replacement

Project Manager: Responsible for scheduling, construction oversight,

contract administration, and cost control.

. Minor Elementary School Repair and Upgrades ($265K): Various facility

upgrades

Project Manager: Responsible for procuring contractor services for

carpet installation, ceiling tile replacement, VCT installation, HVAC

replacement and maintenance, and building envelope renovations.

Capital Improvement Program, Butler County Board Of Education, Greenville,

AL

. W. O. Parmer Elementary School ($7.5M): Renovation and addition to

existing school

Project Manager: Responsible for programming, design oversight,

scheduling, contract administration, construction oversight, and cost

control.

. Georgiana K-12 School ($16.5M): Construction of new 100,000 square-

foot K-12 School

Project Manager: Responsible for programming, design oversight,

scheduling, contract administration, construction oversight, and cost

control.

Utilities Department, Volkert, Inc., Birmingham, AL

. Sewer Force Main ($1.5M): Produce as-built drawings for 150 lift

stations

Project Engineer: Responsible for field surveying lift station

features utilizing GPS surveying equipment. Transferred field data

onto as-built plans.

. New Georgia Landfill ($4.0M): Design of Subtitle "D" landfill cell

Project Engineer: Responsible for the design of leachate collection

system, groundwater contamination detection wells, methane gas

detection wells. Authored permit for submission to ADEM for approval.

. Water/Sewer Point Repairs ($2.0M): Design and repair of deteriorated

water and sewer lines

Project Engineer: Responsible for identification, repair design,

contract administration, and construction oversight for the repair of

multiple segments of deteriorated water and sewer lines.

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