Mackenzie S. Burns

Experience

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  University of Nevada-Las Vegas

  Jul 2008 - Jun 2022

  I formerly taught part time in the UNLV School of Public Health, using both live and online formats and electronic learning tools. Courses taught included: PBH 435/HED 635 Health Studies on Dangerous Drugs and NRES 432/EOH 601 - Advanced Environmental Toxicology. Both of these courses are cross-listed and may contain both undergraduate and graduate students. PBH 435/HED 635 satisfies an undergraduate social sciences requirement and serves as an elective course in the Master in Public Health (MPH) program for graduate students. NRES 432/EOH 601 is an elective course for undergraduate students in environmental sciences and is a required course for MPH students with an Environmental and Occupational Health concentration. I have also delivered PBH 205 - Introduction to Public Health, a second year seminar course option for the University. Show less I worked for UNLV in a number of capacities (Graduate Assistant - Professional Staff) beginning in 2008, ending as a Project Manager for a research project funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. I also worked on research projects funded by: the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Nevada Trust Fund for Public Health, and the Dignity Health Community Grants program. I have published my research in the peer reviewed literature and have presented my work at professional conferences. My research interests included environmental health risks to children, particularly those encountered in the built environment (e.g., childhood lead poisoning and asthma development/exacerbation). For three years I served as the Project Manager for a $650,000 Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-funded grant for the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health (DEOH). I managed personnel and was responsible for attaining grant benchmarks and reporting on progress. On related projects in the DEOH, I also continued to work as an EPA-certified lead-based paint risk assessor and a National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)-certified healthy homes specialist. During my tenure at the DEOH, I also wrote or co-wrote several grant proposals, several of which were successfully funded (>$3 million total funding). Show less

  • Part-Time Instructor

    Aug 2011 - Jun 2022

  • Project Manager

    Jul 2008 - Jun 2016
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  Stantec

  Jun 2016 - now

  As part of the Water, Mountain West (MW) Regional Leadership Team, I work to foster a strong and collaborative Project Management culture founded on exceptional project delivery that serves the needs of our diverse Clients and enhances Stantec's reputation as an outstanding partner. As the PML, I provide oversight of Project Managers to ensure Earned Value Management practices and controls are consistently implemented, and to monitor the region's risk positions across its project portfolio; both activities that contribute directly to the financial performance of the region. I also assist in building and maintaining the MW Project Management community across ten states in the US Southwest and Pacific Northwest. I am committed to coaching and guiding Project Managers in the consistent implementation of industry best practices and Stantec corporate and Water Business Line priorities that support top-notch project delivery and continued improvement in the Project Management profession. I also continue to serve in the role of Senior Project Manager and strive for excellence in the delivery of my own book of projects. Show less Since joining Stantec (formerly MWH Global) in 2016, I have applied my technical and analytical background to many local and regional water projects for both public and private Clients. Some of my experience includes: Performing Project Management tasks for projects with fees ranging from $50k - $17M, including scope and fee development, as well as preliminary risk assessment; contracting with clients and subconsultants; managing subconsultants; budget and schedule maintenance; financial forecasting; invoicing and change management; resource planning; as well as working side-by-side with the technical team to ensure high-quality deliverables; and serving as a primary contact for client communication.Assisting with the development of materials for strategic pursuits,Assisting with environmental water quality management in lakes and ponds, including appropriate treatment recommendations;Performing environmental assessments (desktop reviews and minor field work), according to applicable guidelines (e.g., NEPA decision-making process);Supporting clients with the identification of federal, state, and local permits relevant to their projects and, when appropriate, assisting with the timely submittal of permit applications (including Clean Water Act Section 404 Individual Permits, NPDES MS4 Phase I Stormwater Permits, local Building and Encroachment Permits); andCreating and editing technical reports for clients and regulatory authorities. Show less

  • Project Management Leader, Water, Mountain West

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Senior Project Manager

    Jun 2016 - now