Project Manager
Resume:
Jeffry J. Pytlak
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Education
B.S., Industrial Engineering, The
Pennsylvania State University
Continuing Education
Vapor Intrusion Workshop, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Land Recycling Program Workshop, Pennsylvania Department of
Environmental Protection
Construction Quality Management Workshop, U.S Army Corps of Engineers
Environmental Risk Assessment,University of Delaware
Registrations
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 8-Hour
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Refresher Training
Environmental Professional - 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 312,Standards and Practices for All Appropriate Inquiries
OSHA 8-Hour Supervisor Training
OSHA 8-Hour Confined-Space Entry Training
OSHA 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
Training
Professional Associations
Project Management Institute
American Society of Civil Engineers
Specialized Training
Woodard & Curran Project Management Training
Interstate Technology Regulatory Council Vapor Intrusion Pathway
Professional Profile
Mr. Pytlak offers 23 years of professional experience in the environmental consulting and construction industry with the last 10 years focused on project management. Experience includes site/remedial investigation, remedial design, and remedial action for Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, Liability Act (CERCLA) and other hazardous waste sites. Extensive experience in Polychlorinated biphenyl
(PCB) Mega Rule investigations and cleanups in Regions III, V, and VII, the Pennsylvania Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (Act 2), the New Jersey Site Remediation Program, and vapor intrusion assessments and mitigation consistent with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Vapor Intrusion Technical Guidance. Provided project management and oversight for a wide range of environmental and construction projects including remedial investigation (soil and groundwater), contaminated soil removal, subsurface investigation, landfill cap construction, utility installation, and storage tank removal/installation, and has directed and participated in various sampling and characterization programs at hazardous waste sites. Possesses strong technical writing skills and has created project deliverables for voluntary and involuntary cleanups under state and federal programs including detailed remedial investigation reports (soil and groundwater), remedial action work plans, remedial action completion reports, sampling and analysis plans, quality assurance project plans, health and safety plans, soil management plans, erosion and sedimentation control plans, groundwater and surface water monitoring plans, and construction specifications for a variety of investigation, remedial action, and construction projects. Experience in design and implementation of soil remediation strategies including soil vapor extraction and vapor intrusion mitigation systems.
Responsibilities have included leading the effort for proposal development and development of client relationships, contract preparation and bid negotiation, contractor procurement and scheduling, development of project scope, schedule, and budget, project resource allocation, maintaining schedule and budget goals, change order negotiation, cost estimating, and review of contractor payment estimates. Served as the supervisor for several direct reports and also performed the duties of hiring manager. In addition, Mr. Pytlak has substantial experience in providing construction quality assurance and contractor oversight at Superfund sites and industrial facilities, as well as evaluation of soil and groundwater data. Has coordinated evaluations of fate and transport of contaminants in groundwater and has fulfilled permit requirements for stream encroachment, wetlands disturbance and mitigation, and road crossings.
Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects concurrently and diligently advocates health and safety compliance. Has the knowledge and skills to develop site-specific strategies to cost-effectively obtain environmental release of liability under the regulatory provisions of Act 2, and has a strong understanding of the New Jersey Site Remediation Program and vapor intrusion assessments and mitigation under NJDEP and PADEP technical guidance.
Very organized, detail oriented, a team player, and experienced in working with cross functional teams. Substantial experience in acting as a liaison between owner/clients and various state and federal regulatory agencies. Has demonstrated a working knowledge and principles of the environmental consulting and construction industry, which has been applied through successful completion of projects to site closure. Currently maintains established relationships with clients.
Related Experience
Woodard & Curran, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Project Manager, 1999 – 2016
Assessment and Cleanup of Former Electrical Apparatus Repair Facility – Cincinnati, Ohio. Project Manager for the assessment and remediation of PCB- impacted soils at the former electrical apparatus repair facility. Scope of work also included assessing and remediating interior environmental conditions of an 80,000 square foot Site building, and complete building demolition. The interior work included asbestos abatement, universal waste removal, and removal of PCB- contaminated electrical equipment. Developed a sampling plan and performed concrete core sampling of the building floor slab to characterize concrete flooring to distinguish between areas that contained PCB concentrations greater than 50 mg/kg for off-Site disposal purposes. Activities also included oversight of the building demolition and concrete remediation contractor. Over 1,100 tons of PCB-impacted concrete was disposed of off Site.
Responsible for developing and implementing extensive surface and subsurface investigations across the Site which resulted in the characterization and delineation of the extent of PCB-impacted soil. Also assisted in the preparation of a risk-based remedial evaluation to assess potential human-health risk posed by residual concentrations of PCBs in Site soils, as well as to develop an integrated risk-based remedial approach. Prepared a Soil Cleanup Plan in accordance with Risk-Based Disposal under 40 CFR 761.61, which was approved by USEPA, Region V. Over 8,000 cubic yards of TSCA and non-TSCA soils were excavated and disposed of off- site. Prepared a Cleanup Completion Report and Soil Management Plan, which were approved by USEPA Region V with minimal comments. Also was responsible for groundwater investigation and preparation of a Groundwater Monitoring Plan for the Site that was approved by USEPA Region V.
Assessment and Cleanup (Act 2) of a Transformer Manufacturing Facility – Scottdale, Pennsylvania. Project manager for the investigation and remediation under Act 2 of an active transformer manufacturing facility. The contaminants of 3
concern in Site soils and groundwater were PCBs, VOCs, PAHs, and metals. The site was remediated under the Act 2 Site Specific Standard. Remediation included placement of a soil and gravel cap over 1.5 acres of the site and implementation of an institutional control (environmental covenant). Responsible for preparation and submittal of a Notice of Intent to Remediate, Remedial Investigation Report, and Soil Cleanup Plan, which were approved by PADEP. Also developed bid documents, and engineering plans and specifications for the project, as well as a Final Report and a Post-Remediation Care Plan, which were approved by PADEP. The client has received a release of liability from PADEP for soil and groundwater at the site.
Remediation of a Pesticide-Impacted Site – Moorestown, New Jersey. Project Manager for the remediation and remedial investigation, under CERCLA, of a former pesticide-formulating facility (including DDT and other chlorinated organic pesticides). Provided project management and public relations with local township officials and adjacent property owners for this high public awareness project. Remediation included the excavation and off-site disposal/treatment of soil, former disposal trench materials, and drainage-ditch sediments; underground storage tank (UST) removals; building decontamination; asbestos abatement and building demolition; and wetlands mitigation. Over 165,000 tons of hazardous and non-hazardous material were removed and disposed/treated off site. Responsible for designing and implementing the remedial investigation of pesticide-impacted soils remaining at the facility and adjacent properties, which included freshwater wetlands. Remedial investigation activities, which focused on pre-delineating the extent of the impacts, consisted of the collection of over 800 soil samples to a maximum depth of 11 feet below ground surface.
In addition, served as liaison between client and regulatory agencies, and was responsible for preparing final documentation for USEPA Region II review and approval, including a Remedial Investigation Report, Remedial Action Work Plan and design documents based on findings of the remedial investigation, and a final Remedial Action Report. The USEPA approved the soil remediation work completed at the site. Coordinated the effort for fate and transport analysis of pesticides in groundwater associated with the site.
Technical and Strategic Support of Property Transfer – York, Pennsylvania. Provided technical support on environmental matters to the client in its acquisition of a 28-acre, former industrial property for future development. The project was conducted under Act 2 as well as the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA). The principal contaminants in Site soils were PCBs and priority pollutant metals. The site was remediated using a combination of Act 2 Statewide Health Standards and Site Specific Standards. Remediation included soil removal, onsite treatment (lead exhibiting characteristics of a hazardous waste) prior to transferring the wastes to suitably permitted disposal facilities, placement of a 2-foot thick soil cap over 5.6 acres of the site, and implementation of institutional controls (environmental covenants). The property was successfully acquired by the client, and completion of this Act 2 remediation qualified the site for redevelopment for residential land use(s), and Act 2 liability protection.
Assessment and Cleanup of Former Transformer Repair Facility – Cleveland, Ohio. Project Manager for the investigation and remediation of the building interior
(i.e., floors, walls, ceilings, columns, and beams) and soils located outside and beneath of the former transformer repair building. The work was conducted under the Ohio Voluntary Action Program, as well as USEPA Region V. Developed and directed a post-excavation soil sampling program in accordance with the USEPA PCB “Mega Rule” that included over 1,000 post-excavation soil samples. Coordinated off-site disposal approvals, chemical cleaning of concrete floor, concrete floor core confirmation sampling, and field design changes; was responsible for contractor procurement, and measurement and payment issues; and managed the remediation contractor’s on-site activities. In addition, prepared design documents, engineering plans and specifications, and a Remedial Action Report that was approved by USEPA Region V and Ohio Department of Environmental Protection.
Cleanup of Former Transformer Repair Facility – St. Louis, Missouri. Project Manager for the remediation of PCB-impacted soils at the former transformer repair facility in accordance with 40 CFR 761.61. The remediation included preparation and implementation of a Self-Implementing Cleanup and Disposal Notification. Activities included providing oversight of the remediation contractor, performing verification soil sampling in accordance with the PCB Mega Rule, and evaluation of analytical results. The completed soil remediation resulted in attainment of the remedial goal of removing Site soils that were present with total PCB concentrations above the unrestricted use cleanup level of 1 mg/kg for high occupancy areas. Upon approval of the Final Report by USEPA Region VII, the property was successfully sold by the client.
Residential Water Supply System, Shriver’s Corner Superfund Site – Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Provided engineering oversight for the construction of a potable water supply system for affected residences at the Shriver’s Corner Superfund Site. The system included a 180 foot deep supply well; over 5,000 linear feet of four-inch high density polyethylene (HDPE) waterline, with a portion of the waterline crossing a stream and bored under a state road; and a chlorine feed system. Prepared the Remedial Action Work Plan and Final Design submittal for USEPA Region III review and approval; developed bid documents, and engineering plans and specifications; coordinated field design changes with contractors; assisted with contractor procurement, and was responsible for invoice and change order review, negotiation, and approval. Also led the effort for initial system startup and testing of the system.
Enviro/Consultants Group, Ltd., Newark, Delaware
Project Manager, 1996 – 1999
While at Enviro/Consultants Group, Ltd., served as a project manager for a variety of environmental construction and remediation projects involving landfill capping, storage tank closures and installations, environmental restoration, facility 5
decontamination and demolition, and excavation and disposal of contaminated soils. Responsibilities included change order negotiation; cost estimating; developing scope, schedule, and budget; health and safety compliance; and data evaluation. Representative projects include the following:
Removal/Installation of Underground/Aboveground Storage Tanks – U.S. Army Reserve Centers, Pennsylvania. Managed the removal of ten fuel oil USTs ranging in size from 550 to 10,000 gallons, the installation of six fuel oil ASTs ranging in size from 2,000 to 10,000 gallons, and the excavation and off-site disposal of contaminated soils. Prepared the tank closure reports and was responsible for regulatory interface. This project spanned six separate and active U.S. Army Reserve Centers throughout Pennsylvania. The project was completed ahead of the proposed schedule and resulted in a $60,000 savings to this $600,000 project.
O-Field Permeable Infiltration Unit, Aberdeen Proving Grounds – Edgewood, Maryland. Supervised the construction of an aboveground fire suppression system consisting of over 3,000 linear feet of HDPE piping, pre-cast anchor slabs, spray risers and supports, and low-point drains. This work was complicated by the fact that the O-field area had been used by the U.S. Army as a disposal site for unexploded ordnance and chemical warfare agents, and could safely support no more than 700 pounds per square inch.
Remediation of Storm Sewer Outfall – Hancock Field Army Complex – Syracuse, New York. Managed field activities associated with the remediation of a petroleum- and heavy metals-impacted, 400-foot long storm sewer outfall. Tasks included installation of a 6,000-gallon underground oil/water separator, installation of catch basins and 300 linear feet of corrugated metal storm sewer pipe, construction of a storm water collection system and a temporary storm water diversion piping system, and excavation and disposal of approximately 1,000 cubic yards of contaminated soil. In addition, also performed post-excavation soil sampling, prepared as-built drawings, and was responsible for regulatory interface with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Asbestos Removal and Building Demolition – Delaware Air National Guard – Wilmington, Delaware. Lead Engineer for the demolition of 10,000 square feet of block-, brick-, metal-, and wood-constructed administrative buildings, including underground concrete foundations, the abatement of approximately 4,000 square feet of asbestos-containing floor tiles and roofing materials, and the construction of a 40,000-square-foot asphalt parking lot over the demolished building’s location. Also was responsible for conducting the removal of contaminated soil in accordance with state regulations pertaining to leaking UST sites.
ENSR Remediation and Construction, Piscataway, New Jersey Project Engineer, 1993 – 1996
Project Engineer on several environmental remediation and construction projects. Duties included construction monitoring; review of construction drawings, specifications, and contractor submittals; in-situ soils testing; subcontractor oversight; 6
preparation of as-built drawings and partial payment estimates; initiation of change orders; soil and groundwater sampling; quality control; and served as a site health and safety officer on several projects.
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