Michael Riegel - ACC, PMP

Experience

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  New York City Department of Transportation

  Mar 1992 - Jul 1993

  Transportation Planner / Special Events Liaison

  • Develop access and egress plans for major events in New York City• Serve as liaison between the Department of Transportation and other agencies in the coordination of citywide events• Evaluate operation plans for event sponsors

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  Eng-Wong, Taub & Associates

  Jul 1993 - Sept 1997

  Engineer

  • Manage planning and engineering projects for municipal and private clients• Provide analyses for complex infrastructure projects• Evaluate alternatives for feasibility, economic impact, and goal attainment• Supervise staff in the completion of technical assignments• Analyze project budgets and assessed project status with clients

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  HNTB

  Sept 1997 - Jan 2003

  Operations / Business Manager

  • Analyze and report on monthly financial performance including variations from budgeted to actual expenditures and monthly variations for key indicators• Model and monitor the annual operating budget to determine the impacts on profitability• Develop HNTB’s three-year strategic plan for the New York office• Analyze and evaluated work practices and advised on improved work processes• Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives • Conduct internal engagements with staff on workplace, human resource and morale issues Show less

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  Fay, Spofford & Thorndike

  Jan 2003 - May 2005

  Senior Project Manager / Operations Director

  • Direct the implementation of Project Management control initiatives• Assess the financial status of the New York operation and evaluate alternative approaches to increase profitability• Construct and monitor annual operating budgets• Forecast current workload, billings, profitability, receivables, and backlog• Evaluate staff capabilities and professional development goals with Senior Management• Analyze work flow processes and increased staff efficiency• Managed major planning and engineering projects throughout metropolitan New York • Supervised staff of engineers, planners, architects, and support personnel Show less

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  National Grid

  May 2005 - Apr 2010

  Lead Project Manager/Senior Resource Planner

  • Implement Resource Management initiative to optimize available resources• Develop annual capital budget and manage a $70-100M annual work plan • Evaluate and redesign processes to increase department and program efficiency• Manage the change management effort associated with new processes• Identify and implement new initiatives for sustainable cost savings • Create appropriate KPIs for overall budget monitoring• Coordinate with Finance department to ensure proper billing and reporting• Enhance planning efforts for short term and long term department activities• Serve on taskforces focusing on Resource Management, and Financial Reconciliation Show less

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  The Shaw Group

  Apr 2010 - May 2012

  Executive Program Manager

  • Direct a professional services program generating $30M in annual revenue• Nurture existing and develop new client relationships• Develop department operating budgets, KPI’s and reporting tools• Monitor financial performance of projects and the entire portfolio of projects• Lead multiple project teams and create a fully integrated organization• Coordinate local interactions with Finance, Legal, Procurement, and HR departments• Strategic input to growth opportunities and business development initiatives• Assess, coach, mentor and prepare performance evaluations for 10 direct reports• Assure compliance with internal and client standard operating procedures and policies Show less

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  Engineers Are People Too

  Aug 2012 - Aug 2016

  Managing Director

  Engineers Are People Too recognizes that technical professionals are often talented linear thinkers with deep subject-matter expertise and a commitment to getting the job done right -- who also find that the interpersonal communication needed to get things accomplished is far from an exact science. We understand that these “soft skills” can often be the hardest to master, and offer training, coaching and consulting for technical professionals to help them manage people, projects, presentations and their own careers with ease and confidence. In addition, we help technical organizations strategically leverage their human and financial resources to run more efficiently.With over 20 years of experience working with, for and as technical professionals, our team understands the mindsets and skill sets of technical professionals, the needs of organizations who hire, train and manage these professionals, as well as the specific challenges they face. From Architects to Electricians to Financial Analysts to Wastewater Engineers (and many more in between), we’ve helped thousands of professionals and organizations improve their communication, presentation and management skills.• Deliver technical, management and leadership skills development for technical organizations• Provide consulting in the areas of process analysis and re-design, resource management, asset allocation, organizational restructuring, risk assessment, and project planning • Guide clients on effective measures to manage and control capital program expenditures Show less

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  TDX Construction Corporation

  Aug 2016 - Jul 2018

  Program Manager - MTA Small Business Development Program

  Program Manager for the Small Business Development Program at the MTA. The Small Business Development Program assists small construction contractors (MWBE, DBE & Service Veterans) in developing their business skills, identifying and achieving their company growth goals, and navigating the MTA system. The core elements of the program include the assessment of all contractors and the creation of individualized action plans to address any identified challenges. The training program includes a 13-week semester that addresses a variety of topics including: construction law, financial statement analysis, estimating, scheduling, marketing, and many more. The training program now includes enhanced workshops on Business Communications, Presentation Skills, Strategic Business Development, Financial Statement Analysis, and Marketing Materials. The last component of the program is the provision and management of specialized resources for the contractors that includes back office support, construction mentoring, business coaching, legal guidance, and accounting/finance support.Responsible for the hiring and management of the full time project team, management and coordination of all vendors and sub-consultants, and implementation of all program components. Refining the training program to ensure the topics presented are aligned with the action plans, the delivery elements are consistently branded and incorporate the latest methodologies, and working with participants to provide new and innovative training elements.Leading the assessment effort and ensuring a consistent approach to the interactions with program participants and the development of action plans. Training and coaching internal staff on client engagement, active listening and customer service to ensure positive program results. Providing strategic guidance on the management of resources and capital construction procurement to achieve projected results and manage goals and commitments. Show less

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  A/E/C Business Strategies

  Jul 2018 - now

  Director

  Executive Coach, Consultant and Trainer for professional organizations and municipal agencies including Amazon, Fox Home Team Sports, Columbia University, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Washington Gas & Light, and the National Association of Women in Construction. Consulting to and advising emerging businesses to identify and realize their growth and business goals. Coaching and mentoring firms individually to develop strategic business development plans, identify target clients, interact with agencies and prime contractors, engage with professional service providers (accountants, insurance brokers, bonding agents, attorneys), and create strategic partnerships.Assisting public agencies with creating compliance plans, identifying procurement opportunities for certified companies, consulting on minimizing organizational impediments to achieving contracting goals. Providing expertise on the development and implementation of mentor programs and engaging MBE, WBE, DBE, and SDVOB communities to develop their businesses and provide contracting opportunities. Consulting with prime contractors to identify and vet appropriate sub-contractors to meet compliance goals based on specific scopes of work. Show less