Project Manager Air Force

Environmental Project Manager /Engineer/ Compliance Specialist

Globally competitive, results-driven, and accomplished professional with comprehensive experience in leading and managing environmental, infrastructure, oil and gas, and geotechnical projects. Adept at overseeing all aspects of environmental management with diverse knowledge of program strategic planning, execution, and staffing. Experience in leading team efforts the estimation and proposal preparation for environmental and engineering programs valued at up to $25M. Armed with extensive background as project manager of geologic, engineering, and administrative staff, and subcontractor labor forces. Knowledgeable of Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Capable of maintaining collaborative relationships with diverse groups of professionals through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Core Competencies

Management and supervision of Department of Defense Performance Based Remediation (PBR) and Fix Fee Projects (FFP)

Phase I/ II Environmental Site Assessments for Commercial and Industrial Clients

Soil and Groundwater Remediation

Construction Project Management

Oil and Gas Exploration, Production and Infrastructure

Geotechnical Field Investigation Programs

Oil Sand Mine Development

Remedial Investigations/Feasibility Studies

State and Municipal Brownfield Redevelopment

Underground Storage Tank (UST) Release Investigations and Remediation

Regulatory Compliance: Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

Professional Experience

AGEISS Inc., Fort Worth, Texas

Senior Environmental Restoration Project Specialist/Scientist (GEITA Contract) 10/2015–Current

úClient Air Force Civil Engineering Center, Performance Based Remediation Services Oversight

úStrategically manage and evaluate the entire Performance Based Remediation (PBR) contract vehicle for Air Force Civil Engineering Center (AFCEC) in order to reduce environmental liability and economic costs for the Air Force at multiple sites at Air Force Bases across the US associated with the Environmental Restoration Program (ERP)

úOffutt AFB : Conduct field observations during contractor assessment and investigation activities to ensure adherence of field activities of contractor and subcontractors with contract terms and conditions according to federal, Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ), Air Force guidance documents, and health and safety requirements

úNationally Base Wide: Perform comprehensive analysis for contractor submitted deliverables which include work plans, proposals, and reports; provide feedback after the completion

úUpdate and Manager Environmental Management Databases as required

Environmental Engineering and Geotechnics, Inc., Weatherford, Texas

Senior Environmental Consultant (Contract, As Needed) 1/2015–10/2015

úClient: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Austin, TX

Small Business and Local Government Assistance Program

úConduct Environmental Compliance Audits on Small Commercial and Industrial Businesses

úPerform comprehensive site Inspection of the facilities for regulatory compliance and conformance

úAssist with completing necessary registrations, and permits

úPrepare and submit compliance checklists, comments and reports

Ideals, Inc. - Glendale, AZ, USA

Senior Environmental Scientist/Specialist (GEITA Contract) 3/2014–11/2014

úU.S. Air Force Civil Engineering Center, Luke AFB

úStrategically manage and evaluate the entire Performance Based Remediation (PBR) contract vehicle for Air Force Civil Engineering Center (AFCEC) in order to reduce environmental liability and economic costs for the Air Force across 13 sites associated with the Installation Restoration Program (IRP)

úConduct field observations during contractor assessment and investigation activities to ensure adherence of field activities of contractor and subcontractors with contract terms and conditions according to federal, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), Air Force guidance documents, and health and safety requirements

úPerform comprehensive analysis for contractor submitted deliverables which include work plans, proposals, and reports; provide feedback after the completion

BioGenesis Enterprises - Al Ahmadi, Kuwait

Operations Engineer (Contract Position) 2013–2014

GS Engineering and Construction, Burgan Oil Field ($750K) – 2013

úServed as field liaison of vendors accountable for providing soil washing equipment and proprietary chemicals to overseas client for two ex-situ soil washing plants to remediate soils and fine sediments affected by discharges of unrefined and refined oil as result from the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990.

úCoordinated and modified treatment protocol and confirmatory sampling programs with client on soil lithology and concentration changes during remedial activities.

AMEC Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. - Fort Worth, TX, USA

Project Manager 1999–2013

Imperial Oil - Canada

úFort McMurray, Calgary, Alberta, CA ($1.2M+/$3.5M/season) - 2010–2011 – Served as the field project and program manager for Summer Fall Field Investigation Program; coordinated field activities of rig monitors and geologists with client drilling contractor, which included installing over 100 boreholes, collecting soil samples, developing gINT logs, and preparing data reports upon completion.

úCalgary, Alberta, CA ($1M–$1.5M/yr.) - 2008–2011/ ($2.5M) - 2009, 2010 – In the role of deputy project manager/office laboratory coordinator for AMEC E&E, for oil sand mining development project in Western Canada, which involved drilling of 593 boreholes with advance tests, installation pumping/monitor wells, and down hole geophysics. Oversaw project progress and costs; prepared weekly progress reports for review of stakeholders and project manager

úFort McMurray, Alberta, CA ($1.2M/season) - 2008–2010 – As Deputy Program Lead/Manager, maintained coordination with field and geotechnical engineers from Calgary and AMEC’s Materials Lab and sub contracted laboratories in selecting samples for index and advanced testing during various winter drilling programs. Initiated the development of gINT logs; coordinated Index and Advanced Testing with third-party laboratories; and documented geotechnical data reports. Directed the 2009 and 2010 Winter Hydrogeology Water Testing Program, consisting of diverse pump and slug test and water quality sampling. Secured strict compliance with all health and safety protocols and interfaced with subcontractors on behalf of AMEC and attending briefings and meetings as needed.

úFort McMurray, Alberta, CA ($3M) - 2008, 2009 – As geotechnical field manager for AMEC E&E, accountable for overseeing large scale Pile Load Test Program in north Fort McMurray in Alberta, Canada, which consisted of over 100 test piles and 40 reaction piles with static and lateral load tests as well as pile driving analysis (PDA). Regulated the overall safety performance of E&E personnel for onsite SSHE manager and handled the submission of daily progress reports to the AMEC Oil Sands and Mining (AMEC O&M) project manager

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), Phoenix, AZ ($450K/yr.) - 2005–2007

úProvided oversight to the ADEQ’s Underground Storage Tank Program; analyzed more than 2000 leaking underground storage tank (LUST) case files in order to assess eligibility for closure according to documents

úAssisted with the development of site specific target cleanup levels using ADEQ’s RBCA Tier II Evaluation Software for approximately 100 sites

Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT), Various Locations, TX ($2K/site) - 2004

úPresided over the successful development of individual NPDES Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, which involved site inspections, evaluation, and identification of potential hazardous materials stored and used at the site. Established sampling and reporting programs for surface water and groundwater and facilitated employee training programs

Massachusetts Military Reservation, Camp Edwards, Cape Cod, MA ($5M) - 2003

úServed as lead field geologist, accountable for spearheading the subsurface munitions investigation project according to Time and Materials (T&M) to identify source of explosives, perchlorates, tritium, VOC’s in the sole source aquifer underlying the Cap Cod, Massachusetts, which was affecting groundwater used for drinking and recreational activities within several residences

Pure Resources, L.P., Midland, TX ($45K) - 2002

úIn the role of air compliance specialist, responsible for distributing Permit by Rule and PI-7 Forms for more than 100 oil and gas facilities throughout Permian Basin and West Texas according to assigned deadline

City of New York, Department of Design and Construction, New York City, NY – 2001

úFunctioned as the site health and safety officer, accountable for ensuring compliance of AMEC E&C personnel and subcontractors with all federal, state; and city health and safety regulations during AMEC’s Emergency Response activities at the World Trade Center site in New York City September 11, 2001 events; secured adherence to OSHA, State of New York, and City of New York

Earlier Projects Accomplished:

Udelson Equipment Rental Co, Fort Worth, TX ($3K) – 2000

úPhase 1 Assessment

Citibank Corporation, Amarillo, TX ($2500) – 2000

úEnvironmental site assessment

A-1 Rent A Centre, AL, TX, FL ($7500) – 1997

úPhase I/II and ESA

Education

Post Graduate Petroleum Engineering Curriculum Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS

Graduate Level Courses in International Relations and Policies Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA

Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science Parsons College, Fairfield, IA

Coursework in Computer Analysis and Research The New School for Social Research, New York, NY

Professional Development

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

Professional Geologist (PG), Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists, Texas 2004

Certified Environmental Scientist (CES), Oil Inspection Section, Colorado 1999

Licensed Corrective Action Project Manager (CAPM), Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission 1993

Registered Environmental Manager (REM), National Registry of Environmental Professionals 1991

Professional Training

40-Hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Health and Safety Training

8-Hour OSHA Supervisor and Annual Refresher Training

40-Hour Canadian Health and Safety Training

40-Hour Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)

OSHA Excavation and Trenching Competent Person

40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)

Radiation Safety, Handling and Use of Nuclear Isotopes, CPN International, Inc.

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