Resume

For

Rodney J. Van Deusen, Jr.

Project Manager / Construction Professional

*** ******** ****, *********, ** 06824

Cell: 203-***-**** - acewtl@r.postjobfree.com

Career Summary/Qualifications:

Division Chief/Project Manager/Owners Representative/Construction Quality Control Manager/Construction

Management/Engineering Designer with a strong record of progressively responsible supervisory, leadership,

business development, and marketing, complex project management and design positions. I have experience in

project management and structural engineering (steel, concrete and timber) relating to commercial, industrial,

institutional, waterfront and high-end residential projects. I have a comprehensive knowledge of design and

construction methods, standards and codes. A demonstrated ability to build long-term client relationships and

determine cost effective solutions to design, construction and regulatory issues.

Key Strengths Include:

Construction Management / Administration Design Liaison

Commercial Structural Damage Investigations Knowledge of Building Codes

Residential Damage Evaluations Engineering Design and Management

Certified Surface Air Supplied Diver Waterfront Design, Permitting, and Construction

Quality Control / Quality Assurance Proposal Generation

Specification and Bid Preparation Glass and Curtain Wall Design

Timber, Steel and Concrete Design Above and Below Water Inspections

Business Development Report Writing

MEP Coordination

Professional Experience:

ARGE Consulting LLC October 2012 – Present

Position: Senior Project Manager

Department: Project/Program Management, Construction Quality Control and Design

In this position I am responsible for the development and guidance for a consultancy specializing in project /

program management, Construction Quality Control, waterfront design, permitting and inspection, residential

design and construction management. Developed and directly responsible for design concepts, supervision of

office and field personnel, client interaction and satisfaction, generation of proposals, and development of

marketing materials. Recent projects include Quality Control Management, Project Management and MEP

coordination for a project at the United States Military Academy, Design of a 300 linear foot gravity seawall in

West Haven, CT and consultation for a 1200 foot steel bulkhead in Norwalk, CT.

Responsibilities:

• Business Development – Responsible for the development of the strategic plan and direction,

providing and guiding the firm’s direction, vision and mission.

• Marketing – I am responsible for coordinating all marketing efforts for this firm.

• Project Management – Responsible for managing and implementing the overall project and program

management for the firm. This includes project scheduling, estimating, report generation, review of

change orders, review and generation of RFPs, client interaction and support.

• Construction Quality Control – Responsible for the development, management and implementation of

USACOE CQC plans for complex US Military projects.

• Investigations – Inspections include residential structural evaluation, commercial structural evaluation

and waterfront structures.

• Design – Responsible for all aspects of design oversight including staff scheduling, reviewing

calculations, preparing or reviewing permitting applications for local, state and federal agencies,

reviewing drawings and specifications.

• Construction Management / Administration– Responsibilities will include preparing bid documents,

bid review and evaluation, Quality Control and Quality Assurance, review of shop drawings, attending

Rodney J. Van Deusen, Jr.

Project Manager / Construction Professional

construction progress meetings, onsite supervision to assure adherence to design documents, and

project closeout.

CSE, LLC October 2010 – October 2012

Position: Sr. Project Manager/Senior Engineer

Department: Structural Engineering/Waterfront

I was directly responsible for engineering and management of projects for architectural, engineering,

commercial, insurance and residential clients. Design work included conceptual development of structural

systems, analysis and design of new and existing structures, complete design documents, specifications, code

compliance and cost estimating.

Responsibilities:

• Project Management

• Engineering Design

• Residential Damage Investigation and Evaluations

• Forensic Engineering Investigations

• Construction Management / Administration

Ocean and Coastal Consultants, Inc. April 2005 – October 2010

Position: Project Manager/ Lead Engineer Diver

Department: Structural Engineer/Waterfront/Transportation

I was responsible for the overall management of waterborne transportation projects for the firm and provided

general management and structural support for other sectors. Construction cost for the projects I was directly

responsible ranged between $100k and $15 million. Project management included overall management of

projects, scheduling of personnel, project cost control, proposal generation, business development and

marketing. Average fees generated were 1.25 to 1.5 million per year.

Responsibilities:

• Business Development

• Executive Management Committee

• Marketing

• Project Management

• Lead Engineer Diver

• Waterfront Engineering Design

• Construction Management / Administration

• Safety Committee

McLaren Engineering Group June 1992 - April 2005

Position: Division Chief/Project Manager/Staff Engineer

Department: Marine/Waterborne Transportation

As Division Chief for the Marine and Waterborne Transportation Divisions I was responsible for leading and

directing a staff of six engineer divers, four engineers and four commercial divers. In this position responsibilities

included overall day-to-day operations, business development, marketing, client interaction, staff scheduling,

proposal generation and design oversight. Annual fee generation for these divisions was a combined $2.5 to $3.5

million dollars per year.

Thune Associates Structural Engineering October 1982 - June 1992

Position: Design Engineer/Draftsman

Department: Structural Engineering - Buildings

As design engineer I reported to the Chief Structural Engineer and was responsible for the complete structural

design of commercial and residential structures.

Rodney J. Van Deusen, Jr.

Project Manager / Construction Professional

Education:

Wentworth Institute of Technology

B.S./Architectural Engineering

Wentworth Institute of Technology

A.D./Architectural Engineering Technology

Wentworth Institute of Technology

A.D./Building Construction Technology

Certifications:

SAS Work Diving Safety and Supervision Course/ 2005/Florida Keys Community College

TWIC Card

Certified Diver - SDI

Certified USACOE Quality Control Systems Administrator / Quality Control Manager

OSHA 10 Hour

American Red Cross CPR/AED Adult

Dan O2 training

American Red Cross First Aid

American Red Cross Bloodborne Pathogens

Professional and Other Affiliations:

Town Facilities Commission – Town of Fairfield, CT – Member

First Taxing District Parks Commission – Norwalk, CT - Member

Structural Engineer's Association of NY

The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers - Member

American Society of Civil Engineers - Member

Coasts, Oceans, Ports and Rivers Institute - Member

Connecticut Maritime Association, Inc.

Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance

Board of Directors for the Cranbury Chapel – Norwalk, CT – Member

Awards/Recognition:

Design Award – First Place for the design of repurposing of the main sanctuary of the United Methodist

Church located in Rutland, VT.

Certificate of Appreciation - Department of Design and Construction in appreciation for efforts during

the clean up of the World Trade Center Site.

Letter of Appreciation - Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for the design and installation of a

temporary ferry terminal at Pier A in lower Manhattan.

Letter of Appreciation – The Thornton Tomasetti Group, Inc. for the work completed during the clean up

of the World Trade Center site.

Certificate of Appreciation - Assistance in construction of the first recycled plastic bridge over

Hannacroix Creek in Greene County, New York.

Computer Skills:

Microsoft - Word Bentley Systems – RAM

Microsoft – Excel AutoCAD

Microsoft – PowerPoint Bentley Systems – STAAD Pro

Microsoft - Project

Contact this candidate