Experience

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  Amtrak

  Dec 2009 - Nov 2023

  ▪With Capital & Core resources, held the overall responsibility for all planning, coordination, integration and execution of all design and construction facility projects at Network Stations on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor.▪Responsible for all project management functions including: design, review resource planning, implementation, cost control, reports and closeout with respect to construction of station buildings, platforms, vertical transportation, signage, and all other related appurtenances on Amtrak-owned property or property owned by other railroads within the project limits.▪Developed and fostered interpersonal relationships and provided guidance, direction and support to contractors and cross-functional teams to ensure the effective utilization of Amtrak resources, such that all financial and schedule aspects of assigned projects are properly managed and controlled.▪Ensured effective utilization of Amtrak Program Management staff and force account labor to accomplish project goals and directives.▪Responsible for the implementation of technical standards, policies, and procedures related to specificdisciplines throughout all design and construction phases. Show less ▪Developed field control of all phases of Engineering Track & Structure maintenance and construction at the Los Angeles Maintenance Yard and Los Angeles Union Station.▪Managed a total staff of approximately (50) employees under various crafts, including Trackmen, Carpenters, Sheetmetal Journeymen, & Electricians under the Engineering Department workforce.▪Directed the development of scope, schedules, estimates and cost-control measures for both short and long-term resource planning relating to the facilities within the Amtrak Maintenance Yard.▪Managed the oversight of all train derailment recoveries that occurred within the Yard.▪Coordinated with craft employees and contractors on labor contract compliance and labor clearanceapprovals. This included working with different Union labor on complying with labor contracts and meeting Carrier objectives. Show less ▪Developed the Track & Structure assets of Amtrak’s New Jersey High Speed Rail Improvement Program, with the goal of increasing train speeds to 180 mph from 120 mph.▪Managed a combined work force of over (60) labor-agreement (craft) engineering personnel.▪Ensured that construction work complies with all engineering standards, specifications, and design instruction for High-Speed Rail (HSR).▪Coordinated and scheduled work activity for major track outages involving Structure and Track whichrequired multi-department coordination. Show less

  • Facilities Development Manager

    Jul 2019 - Nov 2023

  • Senior Engineer of Construction

    Jan 2016 - Jul 2019

  • Senior Engineer of Track and Structures

    Sept 2013 - Jan 2016

  • Engineer of Structures

    Dec 2010 - Sept 2013

  • Management Associate Engineer

    Dec 2009 - Dec 2010
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  Northrop grumman

  Apr 2024 - now

  Construction engineering manager 2 (satellite/space systems)

  Managing a team of construction project managers to include reviewing/assigning incoming department requests, cost estimate and schedule reviews, contractor workforce management, and team coordination with other departments.Other key responsibilities:• Plans, designs, and oversees the construction of new or expanded facilities.• Prepares architectural and engineering cost estimates and schedules.• Obtains and supervises outside contractors.• Recommends architectural and engineering design procedures and standards for the planning and design of facilities.• Coordinates with architecture/engineering firms in developing design criteria and preparing layout and detail drawings.• Prepares bid sheets and contracts for construction and facilities acquisition. Reviews and estimates design costs including equipment, installation, labor, materials, preparation, and other related costs.• Supervises the detailed design, budgetary costing, standardized construction, and final inspection of facility projects.• Inspects or directs the inspection of construction and installation progress to ensure conformance to established drawings, specifications, and schedules.• Support sustainability efforts within the division. Show less