Project Manager Engineer

JOHN T. CORNISH, P.E.

***** * **** ***** *****, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057

816-***-**** *********@*****.***

Experienced Project Manager and Team Leader

SUMMARY STATEMENT

Highly competent, results oriented project manager experienced at completing complex projects within time and budget. Demonstrated skills in analyzing business requirements and successfully managing project scope, stakeholders, risks and issues. Over 10 years experience in the Kansas City area engineering community and accomplished conference speaker. Seeking a position where these skills will add similar or greater value.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

End-to-End Project Management

Strategic Planning/Leadership

Project Planning/Execution

Process Design/Redesign

Cross-Functional Project Team Leadership

Organizational/Team Design and Development

Productivity and Efficiency Improvement

Leadership Development and Training

Problem Solving

Design/Project Software:

- MicroStation

- Bentley Geopak

- Bentley InRoads

- MS Office

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Manager, Cook, Flatt & Strobel, Kansas City, MO, July 2007 – May 2011

Lead projects from $50,000 to $9.5 million in projected construction costs.

Directed and managed team of designers and technicians on all projects from date of hire.

Lead management, design, and construction teams on the Argosy Casino Parkway – West project for Riverside, MO. Successfully coordinated $3.8 million project from start of design to open-to-traffic in eight month span.

Recipient, as Manager of the Argosy Casino Parkway – West project:

- 2008 Missouri Concrete Pavers Association Project of the year – Urban Arterials & Collectors.

- 2008 American Public Works Association KC Metro Chapter’s Project of the Year – Less than $5 million.

Ensured project successes by effectively committing resources of staff, funds, and time while developing strong cost control measures.

Successfully marketed new clients while maintaining strong, profitable relationships with current clients.

Assisted with intra-office training of fellow engineers, EITs, and technicians.

Transportation Engineer / Team Leader, Bucher, Willis & Ratliff, Kansas City, MO, March 2005 – June 2007

Lead team of designers and technicians for large, multi-office projects using a variety of analytical techniques.

Successfully developed creative strategies to streamline design processes using groundbreaking computer technologies.

Presented on achievements in managing and controlling expenses using said computer technologies at the 2006 Bentley Empowerment (BE) International Users Conference.

Collaborated in marketing efforts, proposal generation, and qualification presentations to new clients.

Lead efforts to effectively increase employee training utilizing new methodologies and higher objectives.

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Project Manager, FBS Engineers, Kansas City, MO, June 2004 – February 2005

Lead engineer responsible for overseeing design plans for clients in Independence, MO and locations in Oklahoma.

Successfully implemented new technologies to facilitate better design approaches.

Assisted in organization’s participation with public affairs and meetings.

Transportation Engineer II/III, HNTB, Kansas City, MO, April 2002 – May 2004

Lead design engineer that honed professional skills to municipal projects within the Kansas City Metro Area.

Became proficient in the use of multiple civil design programs recognizing the benefits of each platform to increase timeline and budgetary efficiency.

Successfully increased use of intra-office training and self-reliance as a method of optimization.

Staff Engineer – Transportation, Delich, Roth & Goodwillie, Kansas City, MO, February 1999 – March 2002

Successfully integrated self into existing design team while devoting appropriate attention to all new responsibilities.

Learned to perform and function effectively despite sudden deadlines and changing priorities.

Excelled at making effective use of peak time periods while utilizing slower times for training and systematically alleviating future design needs.

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Bentley InRoads 2006 - Present

Presented at local and regional user conferences on several occasions, receiving recognition for both technical knowledge and teaching practices. Presented at the 2006 Bentley Empowerment (BE) International Users Conference in Charlotte, NC.

Bentley Geopak 1999 - 2002

Presented at various local user conferences on topics such as criteria writing and streamlining designs. Honed ability to interact with audience to help them achieve a better understanding of presentation subjects.

EDUCATION & LICENSURE

Kansas Professional Engineer License #17453, 2003

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, 1998

Associate of Science, College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL, 1996

REFERENCES

Professional References Provided From:

Wes Minder, P.E. Project Manager, City of Kansas City, MO Public Works, 816-***-****

Geoff Vohs, P.E. Operations Engineer, Johnson County, KS Public Works, 913-***-****

Steve Roth, P.E. Department Head, Delich, Roth & Goodwillie, 913-***-****

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