Gregory A. Blake, PE

Engineering Project Manager – Transportation

Boston, MA 02124 • 207-***-****

adlud7@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/GregoryBlakePE/

Summary

Technically sophisticated engineering management professional with 30+ years of experience in consultancy, project management, and administrative positions. Repeated success guiding sizable, multidisciplinary teams in the design, planning, execution, and completion of largescale, multimillion-dollar projects. Expert presenter, negotiator, and leader; able to forge solid relationships with stakeholders, customers, and site personnel to build consensus across all organizational levels. Extensive expertise in onsite operations of the Transportation industry, as well as comprehensive capabilities with standard and specialty equipment, tools, and methodologies.

Areas of Expertise

Leadership & Team Building

Stakeholder Communication

Construction Administration

Engineering Consultancy

Document Management

Accounts Payable/Receivable (AP/AR)

Customer Relationship Management

Personnel Development Programs

Civil Works Design & Engineering

Engineering Project Management

Regulatory Compliance

Business Development

MS Office / MS Project

Planning & Scheduling

PE & LAP Certified

Notable Projects

VHB, Inc. Subconsultant – $75M Henderson Bridge Replacement Project (2019-2020)

HNTB Corp. Subconsultant – $250M I-95 Northbound Viaduct Replacement (2019-2020)

Sr. Transportation Engineer / Project Manager – MaineDOT Route 1 Reconstruction Project (2016-2017)

Project Manager – MaineDOT: Route 3 Highway Reconstruction, Preliminary Design, (2012-2014)

Project Manager – MaineDOT: Route 1 Highway Reconstruction, Prelim./Final Design, (2011-2014)

Project Manager / Lead Highway Engineer – MaineDOT: Design-Build Program, (2009-2012)

Project Manager / Lead Hwy./Civil Engineer – I-93 Mainline Hooksett Toll Plaza Conversion, (2008-2011)

Project Manager / Lead Engineer – MaineDOT: Farmingdale-US Route 201, (2008-2010)

Project Manager / Lead Engineer – MaineDOT: Kennebec River Rail Trail (KRRT), (2006-2007)

Project Manager – MTA: Washington Street & MCRR Bridge Rehabilitation Project, (2006-2008)

Project Manager – MTA: Mayall Road Bridge Replacement, (2006-2008)

Chief Resident Engineer – MTA: Statewide Turnpike ITS Systems, (1997-1998)

Lead Hwy./Civil Designer – FHWA: $45M Topsham-Brunswick Bypass, (1992-1996)

Lead Hwy./Civil Designer – FHWA: $135M Casco Bay Bridge, (1989-1996)

Professional Experience

Pare Corporation, Foxboro, MA 07/2019 – 07/2020

Managing Engineer

Led, guided, and supported CRM, construction phase services, and organizational development for transportation-related project teams in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, including the Foxboro and Lincoln offices. Directed and orchestrated project staffing, management, and regulatory compliance programs. Facilitated and oversaw creation, development, and completion of project designs and contract documentation.

●Expertly served as Client Liaison and primary point of contact, delivering proactive and effective communication to ensure successful project achievement.

●Coordinated interdepartmentally with corporate office teams to optimize AP/AR, Budgeting, Business Development, Marketing, Resource Management, and Staffing operations.

●VHB, Inc. Subconsultant – Championed the development and completion of TTCP Plans for the fast-tracked $75M Henderson Bridge Replacement Project, connecting East Providence and Providence proper.

●HNTB Corp. Subconsultant – Spearheaded proposal preparation for Pare’s Civil portion of the $250M I-95 Northbound Viaduct Replacement section of the Skanska/Manafort JV Design-Build Project.

CDR Maguire, Inc., Milton, MA 03/2018 – 05/2019

Vice President / Regional Transportation Manager

Administrated and oversaw project design, staffing, documentation and data management, and municipal/state/MPO compliance efforts for three New England offices (MA, CT, RI). Directed construction managers and designers, supporting development and administration of budgets, schedules, and project-specific plans. Evaluated, recorded, and reported progress toward project goals.

●Leveraged extensive expertise and inherent flexibility to develop on-the-fly experience with MassDOT, enabling ongoing successful completion of eight projects within a multi-year contract, consisting of $8.5M in design fees for highway, bridge, and traffic projects in various phases throughout the Commonwealth.

●Earned recognition for adaptability and knowledgeability, specially selected for additional projects in Rhode Island and Connecticut; helmed and directed transportation-related projects in offices across three states (CT, MA, and RI) and across their respective, different engineering platforms.

Hoyle, Tanner, & Associates, Inc., Brunswick, ME 06/2016 – 06/2017

Senior Transportation Engineer / Project Manager

Evaluated, trained, and managed office and site personnel, creating and implementing schedules for construction projects. Prepared documentation, such as scope of work, contracts, purchase orders, reports, and budgets. Ran meetings to ensure attainment of project budgets, schedules, and specifications. Cultivated relationships with internal stakeholders and client-side officials to confirm alignment to goals and objectives.

●Fostered and supported civil design assistance for multiple in-house “landside” aviation projects.

●Successfully identified and established a previously nonexistent region-level market for MaineDOT.

●Supervised, coordinated, and orchestrated preparation of bid book, design, field reconnaissance, and quantities for a 3-project grouping of Pavement Preservation plans, collaborating with MaineDOT Region 1 personnel.

●Acknowledged as integral operative in the contract acquirement of a major MaineDOT Highway Group project, the Route 1 Reconstruction Project in Van Buren, ME.

City of Portland / Portland International Jetport (PWM), Portland, ME 03/2015 – 09/2015

Deputy Director of Engineering & Facilities

Managed departmental leadership and supervisory personnel; facilitated and enforced adherence to project budgets, designs, and schedules; and monitored workload and staff utilization. Trained, mentored, and supported office and site staff in technical advancements and project management, maximizing team effectiveness and efficiency. Engaged, established, and developed relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

●Steered and led “landside” operations of the Jetport’s Infrastructure division: design, engineering, implementation, and facilities; collaborated with and reported to PWM’s Assistant and Executive Directors.

●Controlled and oversaw Architect, Facilities Maintenance, and Project Engineering personnel, interfacing with Consultants and Contractors to confirm project deliverables.

●Navigated and streamlined “non-airfield” facilities: fueling, ground transportation, jet-ways, lighting, terminals, on-campus roadway systems, parking garage, sewerage, surface parking lots, traffic control, and water.

Additional Experience

Senior Project Engineer/Manager – Civil & Transportation Engineering The Louis Berger Group, Inc. 2014

Senior Project Manager – Civil & Transportation Engineering HNTB Corporation 1996-2014

Project Manager / Project Engineer T.Y. Lin International 1988-1996

Staff Engineer City of Portland—Engineering Division 1985-1988

Education & Certification

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

University of Maine, Orono, ME

Professional Engineer, ME/#6407, Exp. 12/2021

MaineDOT Complete Streets 101, 2020

MaineDOT LAP Certified

Military Experience

US Air Force / Air National Guard 1985 – 2007

●Retired from Maine ANG as Commander of the 101st Civil Engineering Squadron, 2007.

●Air Command and Staff College, USAF, 2003.

●Squadron Officer School, USAF, 1991.

●Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, Academy of Military Science, USAF/ANG, 1986.

Memberships & Affiliations

Professional:

Order of the Engineer

Massachusetts Highway Association

Society of American Military Engineers

National Society of Professional Engineers

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)—Maine Chapter President, 2002-2003

Civic:

Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester—Community Food Project Volunteer, 2020-Present

Boston International High School—Food Pantry Project Volunteer, 2020-Present

MassPORT Designer Selection Panel—Member, 2018-Present

City of Westbrook Planning Board—Member at Large, 2002-2018

Westbrook Little League Baseball—Coach & Committee Player Representative, 2007-2008

Westbrook Junior High School Building Committee—Member, 2003-2005

Boy Scouts of America, Westbrook Cub Scouts Pack 70—Den Leader, 2001-2005

Honors & Awards

Professional:

Young Civil Engineer of the Year, ASCE—Maine Chapter, 1995

Military:

Air Force Outstanding Achievement Award (w/ 5 Oak Leaf Clusters)

Armed Forces Reserve Medal (w/ Silver Hour Glass)

Air Force Longevity Service Award (4 Devices)

National Defense Service Medal

Air Force Commendation Medal

Air Force Achievement Medal

Humanitarian Service Medal

Meritorious Service Medal

Air Force Training Ribbon

GWOT Service Medal

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