Ray Bahrami,PE,PMP,CPM,CFM

Experience

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  Hollis Engineering, Inc.

  Apr 1998 - Nov 2005

  Project Engineer

  • Performed stormwater modeling, storm sewer design, grading, erosion control and hydrology/hydraulic analysis for residential, commercial and industrial sites• Performed utility design for residential, commercial and industrial sites which included hydraulic water modeling and pump station design• Prepared Preliminary Subdivision Plan, Development Plan and Master Plan for City/County approval.• Prepared Feasibility Study report for land development sites• Prepared project quantities, cost estimates and specifications• Trained and supervised staff• Assisted Engineering Manager in various aspects of projects and construction management• Projects included:Residential Eagle Creek (800-Lot single family subdivision plus 225 golf townhomes), Grove Park (126 lot subdivision) Lake Marshall Preserve (110 lot subdivision), Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa (timeshare condominiums)Commercial & Industrial Eagle Creek (golf course, clubhouse, recreational center and golf maintenance facility), Lake Bennet Medical Center (medical building), Climatized Self Storage (storage units and building), Milios Dental Office, Albertsons Gas Station and Strip Plaza, Orlando GI (medical building), Guest House Inn, Ocoee Business Park (industrial warehouses), House of Floors (carpet storage warehouse and office building) Show less

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  HNTB Corporation

  Nov 2005 - Feb 2009

  Project Manager

  • Performed stormwater modeling, storm sewer design, grading, erosion control and hydrology/hydraulic analysis for roadways and land development sites which included preparation of reports and specifications• Performed utility (water, wastewater, reclaimed water) design for roadways and land development sites which included utility relocations and pump station design• Utilized AutoCAD/Microstation for drafting purposes • Prepared proposals and supplements as well as trained and supervised Engineers• Provided project QA/QC and conducted construction inspection• Approved shop drawings and handled construction administration• Communicated effectively with governmental agencies which reduced the number of RAIs (Request for Additional Information) • Managed budgets including high risk budgets effectively which prevented loss of revenue • Public Works / Capital Improvement Projects included:- Panama City Airport (Panama City, FL; developed 1,200 acres of 4,000 acres for this new airport; 2 miles of Main Access Road, 1 mile of General Access roadway, Loop Road, large parking lot and Terminal Building, Public Safety Building, Utility Building, and Air Traffic Control Tower Site Developments)- North Winter Park Drive (City of Casselberry, FL; New utilities and Relocation of existing utilities due to realignment of existing roadway and construction of a new roadway)- Bruce B. Downs Boulevard (Hillsborough County/City of Tampa, FL; $11M utility project construction cost for first 3.5 miles and designed an additional 3.5 miles of utility relocations) Show less

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  IMDC, Inc.

  Mar 2009 - Sept 2012

  Project Manager

  • Reviewed civil engineering plans/specifications and performed inspections for various Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport projects such as Consolidated Rental Car Facility, Air & Rescue Fire Facility, Airfield Vault Building and North Perimeter Road as part of program management team for the airport• Prepared pavement marking plans, specifications and cost estimate for Hawkins Field Airport• Coordinated with governmental agencies, client and sub-consultants; performed QA/QC and construction inspection; coordinated with contractors and managed sub-consultants during construction phase for projects in excess of $5M; Prepared schedules using Microsoft Project• Prepared proposals, supplements, cost estimates, reports and reviewed invoices; utilized AutoCAD for drafting purposes• Coordinated with utility companies; • Responsible for directing staff production within IMDC and managing budgets; traveled extensively • Capital Improvement Projects included:- Kansas City International Airport Runway 1L-19R Pavement Rehabilitation (Kansas City, MO)- Jackson-Evers International Airport Passenger Boarding Bridges (Jackson, MS)- Hawkins Field Airport Pavement Marketing & Signage Improvements (Jackson, MS)- Jackson-Evers International Airport Old Air Cargo Facility Improvements (Jackson, MS)- New Orleans Fifth District Police Station (New Orleans, LA) Show less

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  City of Bunnell

  Sept 2012 - Dec 2013

  City Engineer

  • Became the First City Engineer for the City of Bunnell on their 100-year history.• Served as the “Resident Project Representative” for the City’s Water Treatment Plant Phase II construction to ensure compliance with the approved construction plans and specifications.• Reviewed construction plans, specifications, and reports submitted to the City for construction approval.• Prepared engineering plans (using AutoCAD) for City’s projects along with providing guidance and recommendations as needed.• Participated in short and long range planning, design, construction, maintenance, and daily operational needs of the City along with handling complex engineering techniques and tools to bring issue resolutions with efficiency.• Reviewed proposals on design and bid Consultant contracts for drainage, utilities, roadway, and water treatment plant improvements while providing technical advice regarding design, construction, and project modifications.• Managed various projects for the City including landscaping enhancements and project improvements while inspecting project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to construction documents.• Established a draft of engineering standards including drainage and utilities for the City’s Land Development Code.• Developed City’s utilities (water, wastewater, reuse water, and storm sewer) As-Built information.• Participated in City meetings and serve as liaison between the City and other governmental agencies. Show less

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  City of DeLand

  Dec 2013 - now

  Deputy Public Services Director/City Engineer

  • Oversees Engineering and Airport Department staff.• Oversees the technical aspects of the planning, design, permitting, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of the city infrastructure. • Plans, directs and coordinates the design and inspection of construction projects to ensure compliance with engineering plans, City code and other regulations.• Serves in responsible charge of City’s capital improvement projects.• Assists in preparing requests for proposals and bid documents related to the construction of roadways, buildings and infrastructure.• Responsible for developing and updating engineering standards for water, wastewater, etc.• Administers approval by the city, oversees testing requirements, and reviews and approves the final permit certifications and acceptances by the city.• Assists in preparing and monitoring the City Engineering and Airport budget.• Represents the City in meetings and correspondence with public officials, citizens, and regulatory agencies. Prepares or reviews reports, agreements, ordinances, resolutions, and prepares comments and recommendations for various actions.• Approves FDEP water, sanitary sewer and reclaimed water permit applications.• Reviews, directs and approves all civil engineering design work and calculations for compliance with the City specifications and engineering standards.• Consults with other city departments, consulting engineers, developers, regulatory agencies, contractors and other cities and the county on construction projects.• Approves City Site Improvements / Infrastructure Permit. • Approves Final Plat for recording. • Assists in the coordination of the City’s Floodplain Management Program ensuring that the City meets FEMA’s minimum NFIP participation requirements. Show less