Experience

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  Adirondack lakes survey corporation

  Jun 1985 - Apr 1989

  Field biologist

  Biological inventory of 3,500 Lakes & Ponds in the Adirondack Park.Fisheries, aquatic macrophytes, entomological, and water chemistry research project on the effects of atmospheric deposition on terrestrial and aquatic systems of the North East. Part of an ESERCO / USEPA Long term research on Acid rain. Field species collections, identification for presence / absence, population dynamics, bathymetric mapping and data QA/QC

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  Essex county planning department

  Apr 1989 - Sept 1992

  Associate planner

  Duties included traditional community planning, project review, infrastructure planning and public financing assistance. Reporting duties to the Planning Director and County Board of Supervisors. Boquet & AuSable River Association technical advisor. Erosion and stream bank stabilization facilitation. Feasibility Studies, procurement, bidding & Contract Administration for consultants and contractors. Facility sitting and land acquisition coordination. Public and stakeholder outreach for public facility improvement projects. Grant writing, application management and project administration of State and Federal earmarks and funding programs (USDA / FmHA, EDA, HUD,SWPCRF). Show less

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  Clough harbour & associates

  Sept 1992 - Jan 1998

  Section manager

  Design development, permitting and construction management for private and public clients with a major Engineering, Planning, LA and Surveying firm. Major focus on Municipal public works, potable water supply & transmission, wastewater treatment, electric and gas utilities, storm water management, and resort development. Site reconnaissance, acquisition, site licensing – leasing, permitting and construction services for two major cellular telephone providers in New York and Connecticut. Pioneered early cell tower / antenna co-location agreements and Master License Agreements with legal counsel. Established regional permitting process with State, County, City and Regional Agencies to facilitate RSA / MSA sitting and coverage requirements. Constructed wetlands for storm water treatment. Contract consultant to local Planning Commissions. Regulated Wetland / CEA experience with USACE 404 permits & mitigation, Regional Planning Agency (Adirondack Park Agency). Grant writing, application management and project administration of State and Federal earmarks, grants and funding programs (USDA / FmHA, EDA, SRF, HUD, EPA, SDWA, SWTR). Show less

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  Olympic regional development authority

  Feb 1998 - Aug 2002

  Director of planning & construction

  Facility Management, Master Planning, Design, environmental compliance & construction management, design / build for modernizing and rehabilitation of the Venues of the 1980 Winter Olympics: Alpine & Cross Country Ski Centers, Bobsled and Luge Facility, Ski Jumping Complex and Olympic Center skating sports, Administration facilities and USOC Olympic Training Center. Budgeting for all operations and capital improvements. Coordination and analysis of annual and long range CapEx planning & development with five Venue GM’s. Engineering, planning and Architectural consultant procurement: design development and contract management. Utility design coordination, layout and permitting. Marketing, business development, finance and Public Relations support. Major Sports Event planning coordination (World Cup, Olympic Trials, TV events). Environmental Manager & monitor for all facilities management and construction activities. Protected and threatened species identification and habitat conservation. Entitlement and permit acquisition / compliance responsibility. Lobbying, business development and funding team member at State and Federal Level (Albany, NY and Washington, DC.). Grant writing, application management and project administration of State and Federal earmarks and funding programs (ESDC, EDA, SRF, HUD, EPA). Show less

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  Pultegroup

  Aug 2002 - Feb 2007

  Land development manager

  Daily management and leadership of all land development, Heavy Civil & Civil / Site & recreational facilities on a 6,826 unit 4,500 ac. Del Webb Master Planned community (Sun City Lincoln Hills) and the 4,100 unit 2,800 ac. Westpark Specific Plan - PL Roseville Joint Venture. Managed partnering process with eight major GC’s, five technical consultants, and seven agencies. Supervisory responsibilities and Operating Committee member managing a $945M infrastructure CM responsibility in 6 years. Responsible for environmental compliance of multi-agency permit and MMRP process. Management of Development Agreements. Native plant protection and habitat enhancement. Compensatory wetland mitigation design management and construction. SWPPP development and management. Show less

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  Granite construction

  Mar 2007 - Jul 2010

  Resource development manager

  Facilities, operations and environmental compliance assessment of physical plant facilities in 6 states. Reconnaissance, leadership and project management of candidate facilities and properties for acquisition and entitlements. Conducted several resource Identification, feasibility analysis, resource acquisition, alternatives analysis, site investigation, title review, land acquisition and venture process. Performed due-diligence, entitlements / environmental review, permitting, renewable energy feasibility and site reconnaissance. Habitat restoration activities. Facilitation of operation BMP’s and public presentations on sustainable land development Show less

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  Emg

  Jan 2011 - Oct 2013

  Project manager

  Facility, property condition, and environmental assessment services for site assessments and property condition surveys through all phases of site acquisition, project management, construction management and facility management support services. Agency permit, entitlement risk assessment, asset management and compliance management. Experienced with assisting property owners, architects, engineers, government, utilities, environmental agency staff, facility managers, corporate real estate managers, lenders, and other senior decision-makers in evaluating physical needs and potential risks associated with properties or projects on which they are considering for transactions, compliance or modifications. Show less

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  Barnum mechanical, inc.

  Oct 2013 - Sept 2017

  Project manager

  Barnum Mechanical Inc. (BMI) provides sanitary process systems for the food and beverage industries. BMI specializes in project engineering, process system automation, custom prefabrication of modular process systems and onsite installations. BMI offers turnkey process solutions that work. Mr. Conway provided Industrial, institutional, civil, design-build, construction management and general construction support. Comprehensive design / development modification services of facility modifications in support of BMI’s sanitary process projects. Manages local agency development regulatory processes and permit acquisitions, agency inspections, project close out. GMP / BMP / RAGAGEP. Design build of innovative indoor agriculture / controlled environment agriculture facilities.www.barnummech.com Show less

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  Alston construction

  Oct 2017 - Feb 2021

  Alston is a leader in General Construction , Design Build and Construction Management Services for Healthcare, Industrial, Office, Retail and Interiors customers throughout the U.S. As a Project Manager, Chris is responsible for general business operations of the company by directing and overseeing the design build operations and activities of assigned projects, ensure completed safely, on schedule, within budget all while providing complete client satisfaction.www.alstonco.com

  • Project Director

    Jul 2020 - Feb 2021

  • Project Manager

    Oct 2017 - Jul 2020
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  Confidential

  Feb 2021 - now

  Independent development consultant

  I am currently under contract performing development consulting services for private interests.