Project Manager Senior

Michael Navabi, PE, LEED AP BD+C, BCEE Page *

Michael H. Navabi, PE, LEED AP BD+C, BCEE Senior Project Manager 13211 W Stella Lane, Litchfield Park AZ 614-***-**** *******.*.******@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/michaelnavabi/ Award-winning senior engineer with more than 20 years of success in leading the design and construction of hundreds of water, wastewater and reuse facilities valued at up to $150M in annual CIP and operating budgets. Served small to large communities including Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Columbus, Indianapolis, Lansing, and Galveston; federal USACE, NASA, ICE and DHS; and industrial Anglo-American, Freeport-McMoRan, Procter & Gamble and GM. Highly skilled in strategically collaborating with stakeholders, and navigating federal, state, and local regulations to advance projects. Comprehensive experience in transforming diverse staff into cohesive teams equipped with the leadership needed for a challenging environment. Core Competencies

Design and construction managemnt of water, wastewater: water distribution, sewer collection, pumping, pipe rehabilitation, and treatment Sustainability and LEED Management of diverse discipline professionals, and multidiscipline subconsultants Alternative and conventional project delivery Value Engineering Constructability. Professional Experience

Senior Project Manager, CDM Smith, Phoenix, AZ 2024-2024

Controlled the execution of two civil master studies in Rio Rancho ($450K) and Alamogordo ($500K), NM. Senior Associate/Assistant Vice President, WSP, Phoenix, AZ 2023-2024

Directed treatment design for 1.7 MGD dual lagoons, HDPE liners, fine bubble diffusers, drainage system, and float cover in King County, WA. Feasibility for PFAS treatment for the Cannon Airforce Base W/WW treatment plants, NM. Senior Project Manager, HDR, Phoenix, AZ 2020-2023

Compiled assets of over 600 W/WWTPs for ADEQ. Designed 36" DIP Waterline for SRP along Gilbert Bridge ($5M).

Designed City of Scottsdale PRV and Metering. Studied and designed City of Scottsdale, AZ Gainey Village Water Distribution including cathodic protection ($3.3M). Alternative delivery involved working with CMAR during construction with planning, scheduling, RFIs and Shop Drawings reviews. Managed City of Scottsdale DC Ranch Water Distribution, Pumping & Treatment.

Directed rehabilitations to 2 City of Mesa water reservoirs: Desert Well 2 Reservoir and 2MG Val Vista Reservoir ($2M).

Directed condition assessment of 1,180 Water Meter & Valve Vaults for City of Phoenix ($1.7M).

Participated in activities of AZ Water and other professional societies to keep up with current technology and engineering developments as well as industry and competitive developments. Public Works Capital Projects Engineering Manager, City of Avondale, AZ 2018—2019

Managed design of CIPs including renovations to: McDowell Recharge Basin; Coldwater Reservoir wells & booster pumps; water distribution and maintenance improvements ($20M); and connection of the city well water to CAP ($12M). Director of Engineering, Donahue IDEAS, Columbus, OH 2016-2018

Teamed as a small WBE firm with firms DLZ, ACE, CDM, and AECOM in management of City of Columbus W/W projects. Water Engineering Department Manager, Prime AE Group, Columbus, OH 2006 – 2016

For over 10 years, directed internal staff, sub-consultants and contractors in design and construction management of 40+ environmental utility projects for municipal, water / sewer districts and federal clients.

Ensured engineering analyses, reports, designs and constructions within budgets and duration, in high quality and in compliance with codes, and regulations. Initiated corrective action when necessary.

Assembled and organized teams of experts in design and construction for $65M 2-miles of 96-in to 120-in pipes of carbon steel, other utilities and pumping systems for NASA Stennis Center, MS.

Assigned workload of internal staff and managed assets for Columbus water projects as part of EPA Consent Decree.

Instituted a companywide QA/QC program for all design work especially work involving multiple industries, architects, other professionals, and regulatory agencies Prepared specifications, reports, studies, and process schematics. Michael Navabi, PE, LEED AP BD+C, BCEE Page 2

Directed design and construction of $25M Columbus WWTP Grit Removal Facility including a 96-in PCCP water conduit, architectural and other disciplines.

Directed $55M hydrology / hydraulics for washes and vehicle barrier walls in Barry Goldwater Refuge and along Colorado River in Yuma, AZ

Provided value engineering to projects and modified them to improve constructability and increase cost efficiency.

Led and mentored younger staff in design and using KyPIPE, SWMM, Hec-RAS, -HMS, and EcoSys software programs.

Directed Design Build Community Activity Center with water, sewer, drainage, Civil / Site for US Army in Niagara Falls. Director of Water Service Engineering, Gresham Smith, Nashville, and Indianapolis 2002-2006

Directed Department of 22 Engineers and administrative staff for workflow Productivity for TN and IN projects. Director of Public Services, City of Lansing, Lansing, MI 1998- 2002

Directed, supervised, and hired a team of engineers, technicians and clerical staff for annual operating budget and CIPs of $150M for the 120K population Capital City Lansing (500K metro population).

Managed and evaluated department employees for necessary training.

Developed and maintained effective working relationships with contractors, consultants, stakeholders, government regulatory and permitting agencies. Worked with various other departments and created an Emergency Response Plan in cases of natural and human-caused disasters, outages, and environmental spills to bodies of water.

Developed written procedures for updating the city codes. Performed engineering tasks for city water and sewer utilities.

Made presentations to a variety of local and state agencies. Routinely Interacted with City Council and assisted Mayor in preparing and presenting rate case studies. Supported operations in safe, efficient integration of new infrastructure.

Oversaw and directed plan reviews for new neighborhoods and responded to customers inquiries.

Assigned CIP budgets for upgrades to the city’s utilities including design and construction of hundreds of miles of new pipes, new pump stations, with updated remote operations and SCADA. Mentored young engineers.

Oversaw engineering technical programs by managing the program requirements, collaborating with cross organizational partners, reviewing, and internalizing operating experience and coordinating corrective actions to ensure engineering program elements continue to remain healthy. Developed short and long-range strategies for significant site problems. Lead Civil / Environmental Engineer, Fluor Corporation, Cincinnati, OH 1996-1998

Designed the new fat trap with civil engineering details for olestra addition to Procter & Gamble Jackson TN plant ($50M)

Inspected and reported wastewater spill containments for over 10 P&G sites throughout the US. Senior Project Manager, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Design Enterprise, LTD., Indianapolis, Dayton OH 1989-1996

For 7 years, designed and managed constructions of 20+ W/WW utilities for Ohio communities ($35M). Project Engineer (Water & Wastewater), City of Galveston, Municipal Utilities, TX 1986-1989

Designed water / wastewater projects and assisted in administration of the Municipal Utilities Department. Education, Certifications and Training

MS, Civil Engineering Management, Lamar University BS, Civil Engineering, Lamar University Professional Engineer (AZ, NM, OH, IN, WA). LEED AP BD+C, US Green Building Council. Diplomate of Water Resources Engineering, American Academy of Water Resources Engineers. Board Certified Environmental Engineer, American Academy of Environmental Engineers, and Scientists. Pumping and Lift Stations, University of Wisconsin. Water Distribution Network Computer Modeling, University of Akron. OSHA Safety 10 and Confined Space Entry, OSHA. Construction Quality Management, USACE. Awards & Distinctions

Rated “Very Good” to “Exceptional” for Designs for 10/10 Projects USACE & NASA Design/Construction Projects. Engineering Excellence Merit Award for Project Management for $21M GM infrastructure, ACEC. Awards of Appreciation, Lansing Board of Public Service. Award of Appreciation, President of Central Ohio American Society of Civil Engineers. Fellow, American Society of Civil Engineers.

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