Project Manager Management

HEMENDRA K. ACHARYA

**** ***** ******, ******, ** 92603

(949) 336-8676Home; 508-***-**** cell; email: *********@*****.***; U.S. Citizen

SUMMARY: Accomplished professional with over 20 years of Project and Program Management experience in the field of Environmental Compliance & Protection for aviation and energy projects and facilities. Managed several projects from $100,000 to $2,000,000 in size; preparing budgets, scopes of work, schedules, overseeing technical work:

• Managed Environmental Compliance with federal & state laws for multi-state operating facilities and Characterization studies for site remediation, and prepared many technical documents for permits.

• Managed & Conducted Environmental Impact Assessment for more than twenty five projects for planned improvement and development actions on and off airport property, and for linear projects.

• Experienced in Literature Review, Data Analysis, Preparation & Presentation of NEPA/CEQA documents, and coordination of interdisciplinary review of documents for technical adequacy and for presentation to Clients & Regulators. Prepared more than 150 technical documents.

• Conducted more than 75 Environmental Due Diligence Audits.

• Planned & managed investigations for complex engineering facilities, such as power plants, dams, refineries, natural gas pipelines, and transportation related facilities (Budget $2-3 Million).

• Experienced in Contractor Management & oversight. Resourceful in problem solving.

• Member of FAA national team for developing Environmental Management System (EMS), and Guidance Documents. Self starter for many environmental projects and activities.

• Coordinated activities with clients, regulatory agencies and other team member organizations.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Program & Project Management for Environmental Compliance and Environmental Impact Assessment

• Program Management of Energy Conservation & Renewable Energy Utilization.

• Knowledgeable in Environmental Impact Assessment studies & regulations. – NEPA/CEQA,

• Knowledgeable of Federal & State Environmental Regulations – CAA, CWA, TSCA, EPCRA, RCRA,

• Environmental Due Diligence Audits prior to Real Estate Transactions – CERCLA, SARA.

• Expert in Data acquisition, analysis and integration, Report Preparation.

• Sub-Surface Investigations for Environmental Protection, Remediation & Geothermal Energy.

• Preparation of Management Plans & Activity Plans & Procedures.

• Publication of 52 scientific papers in peer reviewed research journals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TETRA TECH AMT – AVIATION ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST, TEMP –

Examine the environmental impact (air quality, noise, climate change) of new FAA Performance Based Navigation procedures for the Next Generation Air Transportation System.

Lockheed Martin / Washington Consulting Group - Senior Environmental Engineer, 1994 - 2010

Accomplished Senior Environmental Protection Specialist and provided technical and management support to FAA’s Environmental Protection & Energy Conservation Program. Activities included managing, preparing and/or reviewing Environmental Impact Assessment Documents, Developing and Implementing Environmental Management System, Environmental Compliance Plans, conducting Environmental Due Diligence Audits for property transactions, Developing and Implementing Site Characterization, and Implementing Energy Conservation Program. Implemented national programs and coordinated activities with field staff and with national (EPA) and state regulatory bodies, Monitored field activities of remediation and restoration work at former DOD contaminated sites, Reviewed national orders, SOPs, NEPA/CEQA and EDDA Reports.

NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Performed more than 75 Environmental Due Diligence Audits and prepared required documents.

• Prepared NEPA/CEQA documents for many projects and reviewed many NEPA/CEQA documents.

• Initiated, Managed and implemented Energy Conservation program for FAA facilities.

• Successful environmental compliance for over ten years at more than 100 facilities without any violation.

• Successful management of Asbestos Inspection and Drinking Water Testing Program.

• Member of National Team for revision of FAA Orders on Due Diligence Audits and NEPA.

• Member of National Team for Development of Environmental Management System (EMS) for FAA.

• Initiated identification of environmental and vulnerable human receptors near FAA Facilities.

• Coordinated Environmental Impact Assessment studies with National Park Service.

• Successful in appeal to National Advisory Committee on Historic Properties.

• Prepared Program Management/Implementation Plan and Administrative Record for projects.

• Prepared notices for public participation in Federal Register about NEPA studies.

• Examined feasibility of using Renewable Energy (Solar and Wind power) at remote facilities.

• Managed and maintained energy use database.

• Editor of FAA Newsletter “The Environmentalist”

AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Lockheed Martin Spot Award – 2004 & 2001

• Employee of the Year Award – 1997

Stone & Webster Engineering Corporation - Senior Principal Scientist - Consultant

Managed investigations necessary for environmental impact assessment, estimation of natural hazards, and risk assessment, for critical engineering facilities, such as power plants, dams, refineries, and pipelines. Defended the results with the National and International regulatory agencies for obtaining necessary licenses. Investigated feasibility of geothermal energy development at several sites. Project Management and Business Development. Research on earthquake and volcanic hazard estimation. Experienced in working under a corporate Quality Assurance Program.

• Best Technical Paper Award - 1980, 1981

Special Projects At Stone & Webster Engineering Corporation:

A) DOE's New Production Reactor Project,, Idaho, 1990-1992 - Cost Account Manger

B) Prepared Corporate International Business Plan for Geothermal Energy Projects, & Marketing 1982-1986.

C) Project Manager for Estimating Seismic Risk to nuclear power plants in eastern USA, 1979-1993.

D) DOE's High Level Nuclear Waste Program 1980-1989 - Project Geophysicist

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Geophysics/Mathematics, University of Wisconsin

M.S. Petroleum Engineering, University of California, Berkeley

B.Sc. Geology & Geophysics, Indian Institute of Technology

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