Mark Stephens, ICMA-CM, PE

Experience

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  WK Dickson & Co., Inc.

  May 1997 - Aug 2003

  Project Engineer

  Design of civil engineering projects with experienced project team on site, civil, stormwater management, infrastructure design, and transportation projects. Forecasted budgetary items related to infrastructure improvements for local municipal clients and private developers. Coordinated with local government, state, and federal regulatory agencies to detail proposed actions and their compliance with laws and statutes.

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  West Consultants, PLLC

  Aug 2003 - May 2005

  Project Engineer/Project Manager

  Management of planning, design, construction, scheduling, project budgeting, and other related activities necessary to complete projects for private clients, governmental entities, and non-profit organizations. Responsible for timely completion of projects and supervision of design staff for representative projects. Administered computer hardware and software purchasing, installation, testing, and training for company employees. Redesigned and implemented new networking system which upgraded company productivity. Show less

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  McGill Associates, P.A.

  May 2005 - Feb 2007

  Project Engineer

  Design and project management of planning, design, construction, scheduling, project budgeting, and other related activities necessary to complete projects for private clients, governmental entities, and non-profit organizations. Responsible for various aspects of design including but not limited to erosion control, highway design, residential and commercial development, water and sewer line extensions, water and sewer system analysis, and well and septic system design. One of two primary contacts for the company during design of one of the largest residential development projects in the history of the North Carolina. Responsible for timely completion of projects and supervision of design staff for representative projects. Show less

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  Higgins Stephens Building & Development, Inc.

  Feb 2007 - Jun 2008

  Executive Vice President

  Co-founder and management of a million dollar producing company providing residential speculative and custom construction services. Responsible for project management for multiple construction projects at any given time, marketing, design, public relations with clientele and subcontractors, billing, human resources, business development, permitting, and various other business related duties for the continued daily operation and maintenance of the company.

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  City of Statesville, North Carolina

  Jul 2008 - Jan 2011

  Assistant Public Works Director

  Along with Assistant City Manager, responsible for all aspects related to management and administration of the public works department for the City of Statesville. Direct supervisor to four divisions; Streets, Sanitation, Garage, and Water/Sewer Maintenance, consisting of 86 employees. Responsibilities include but not limited to preparation of approximately $8 million in operating and capital budgets, council agenda decision requests, engineering related design and review, operations management, contract formulation and execution, grant preparation, detailed policy analysis, analytical and technical reports on effectiveness of operations, and complex project management. Show less

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  City of New Bern

  Jan 2011 - May 2021

  • City Manager

    Jun 2014 - May 2021

  • Interim City Manager

    Dec 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Director of Public Works

    Jan 2011 - Jun 2014
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  WithersRavenel

  May 2021 - now

  • Chief Growth Officer

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Western Regional Manager and Vice President

    May 2021 - Jan 2022