Daniel Johnston, PE, PMP

Experience

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  AHBL, Inc

  Jun 2002 - May 2007

  Project Engineer

  Project Engineer for Civil Engineering consulting firm specializing in private commercial, residential and industrial developments as well as public schools and military installations with values ranging from $500k to $15M. Catered to a wide variety of clientele including prime consultant architects, municipal utility purveyors, private residential and commercial developers, public school districts, and the United States Army (Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA).Design site plans including building placement, site grading to attain earthwork balance, utility extensions and connections, surface water management, erosion control, and finished grade surface features. Preparation of 100% design plans utilizing AutoCAD software including erosion control, surface water management, water and wastewater utility plans in both overhead and profile view with details highlighting complex elements.Assembly and quality-review of complete bid-ready packages including architectural, civil, structural, mechanical and electrical plans and specifications. Preparation of detailed cost estimates for customer evaluation in preparing funding for construction and project specifications utilizing MasterSpec format.Preparation all documentation for site development permitting and environmental compliance including all City/County/State jurisdictional requirements as well as National Pollutant Discharge Elimination (NPDES) guidelines.Observation of construction activities for public and private development projects to ensure Prime Contractors were operating in accordance with plans, specifications, and permit requirements. Build rapport and work closely with contractors for early detection of challenges to mitigate potential delays and claims. Design and construction observation for two projects ($9M Village Crest Subdivision in Orting, WA and $15M Bay Pointe Assisted Living Community in Bremerton, WA) with less than 1% added to both contract duration and cost through construction. Show less

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  KPG, Inc

  May 2007 - Jan 2010

  Project Manager

  Project manager for municipal consulting firm specializing in multi-million dollar civil infrastructure improvements to include state highways, city arterials, water distribution and wastewater collection systems, electrical distribution systems, riverbank mediation and protection, and pedestrian facilities amongst others.Design of surface water collection and conveyance systems, stomwater treatment, detention/retention and discharge facilities, domestic water distribution systems, gravity and pressure wastewater collection systems and electrical and communication distribution systems via directional drilling in addition to structural and geometrical design for high-volume roadway arterials. Management of design-bid-build document preparation as well as oversight and guidance for design development, request for proposal package (RFP) assembly bid process coordination.Lead contact for variety of clientele including city and county jurisdictions, municipal and private water, wastewater and electrical utility purveyors in addition to subcontracting with prime Architectural/Engineering (AE) firms. Reporting directly to Principal leadership providing status summaries for all managed projects in design (pre-award) phase including design challenges with proposed resolutions, client-requested modifications with described impacts and progress towards plan & specification submittal milestones.Engineering reviews for private development plans for municipal clients and preparation of comments for technical competency, construction feasibility, impacts to adjacent property and conformance with municipal construction guidelines.Construction Manager for construction service contracts. Hosted weekly progress meetings with General Contractors to assess progress, quality of work and compliance with project specifications. Reviews and approves or modifies pay requests and applies aggressive management to correct deficiencies and/or recover schedule. Show less

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  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Brigade Lead Engineer

  Serve as Provincial Reconstruction Team Brigade Lead Engineer for the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE PRT) and provide oversight and supervision for a staff of eight (8) PRT Engineers, Construction Representatives and Engineering Technicians managing over 250 Contract actions through pre-award, post-award and turnover for the Logar, Wardak and Bamyan provinces in Regional Command East, Afghanistan with cumulative value of over $170M.Provide Engineering Site Assessments (ESAs) for potential projects and presented findings to Brigade Command Staff which include figures on potential beneficiaries and professional opinions on feasibility of construction given access, soil conditions, topography and availability of water and power. Summarize ESAs with recommendations to proceed with funding obligation and procurement or to relocate site when potential challenges appear insurmountable. Provide formal evaluation, direction and guidance for USACE PRT Engineers and Construction Representatives within Brigade Area of Operation to include development of regular project inspection routes, inspection and quality assurance procedures, deficiency documentation, remedial measures and schedule management.Review Scopes of Work and Requests for Proposals prepared by USACE PRT Engineers for completeness, clarity and technical accuracy. Work closely with Brigade Legal Office to ensure proposals were in accordance with funding guidelines and acquisition strategies and were sensible and practical for the nature of work proposed. In addition, review of plans prepared by design-build contractors for technical competency. Show less

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  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Sept 2012 - Oct 2014

  Project Manager

  Project Manager for US Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic District Middle East (USACE TAM), Served as Project Delivery Team (PDT) lead for the Afghanistan Infrastructure Fund Program providing guidance and technical as well as administrative oversight for 20 high-visibility infrastructure projects Afghanistan-wide.Primary contact for customer, United States Forces – Afghanistan Joint Programs Integration Office (USFOR-A JPIO) investing time through weekly meetings and selective engagements to understand customer needs while establishing and maintaining positive rapport. Review of end-user needs for new infrastructure and co-development of statements of requirement while setting and managing expectations accordingly. Assurance that all applicable USACE, federal, and regional regulations are communicated to the customer and incorporated as contractual requirements.Lead the PDT for largest USACE program in Afghanistan, Afghanistan Infrastructure Fund (AIF), which includes several high-profile power, water and transportation infrastructure projects collectively valued at nearly one billion dollars. Efforts include Northern and Southern Electrical Power Systems (NEPS & SEPS) providing affordable grid power to Kabul & Kandahar population centers, Dahla Dam providing hydro power and municipal water to Kandahar City and the Gulam Khan Corridor serving as a regional vehicular thoroughfare to Pakistan. Direct oversight of AIF pre-award program currently consisting of eight projects estimated at over $400M. Primary decision maker with regard to acquisition strategy and bidder evaluation factors. Preparation of Source Selection and Project Management plans designating team members and responsibilities. Coordination with engineering teams of several USACE districts for preparation of specifications and Independent Government Estimates. Development of accelerated procurement schedules to meet JPIO requirements for award dates and requirements for use of funds. Show less

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  Markon Solutions

  Oct 2014 - Dec 2015

  Overseas Building Operations, Project Controls Engineer

  Dual role as Project Civil Engineer and Controls Engineer for the Department of State Overseas Building Operations (DoS OBO) providing quality assurance for onsite construction activity as well as management of the project budget, schedule and contract changes.Oversee daily construction activity as Quality Assurance (QA) representative for civil, structural and utility features of work. Provide inspection of structural elements including reinforced concrete foundations, walls, columns and elevated floor slabs for quality and conformance with plans and specifications. Inspection and testing of utility pipes and structures to include duct banks, water, storm and plumbing/sewer piping, utility vaults, manholes and geothermal (hydronic) piping.Assist the onsite Construction Manager in identifying quality concerns and collaborate with the OBO team, Designer of Record (DoR) and General Contractor towards solutions involving approval of acceptable field changes, rework where necessary or a combination thereof.Review monthly project schedule submittals for progress compared to baseline schedule, total float, logic between activity relationships and resourcing for upcoming activities. Review of monthly progress payment applications for extent and quality of work claimed to be complete as well as inventory of stored materials.Prepare independent government cost estimates (IGEs) for field-directed changes and assists OBO Cost Engineers for IGEs related to large-scale changes. Review contractor-provided proposals for comparison to IGEs as well as representation of the US Government in negotiation of changes as well as requests for equitable adjustment (REAs). Show less

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  U.S. Department of State

  Jan 2016 - now

  Cost Manager