Anna James Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Tx, Us

Dallas, Tx, Us

+Manage and lead a team of water and wastewater professionals in the San Francisco Office+Lead and support several major projects and programs and clients including: SF Waterfront Resilience Program, King County South Plant Program, City of San Mateo Clean Water Program, Las Virgenes Pure Water Program, Cal Water, and others.

Dallas, Tx, Us

As the Project Delivery and Engineering Lead, I oversee all activities related to wastewater treatment plant and collection system projects. Responsibilities include coordination with project managers, bundling of projects (as needed) and scheduling start dates, identifying project managers for upcoming projects in coordination with the Program Management Team (PMT), providing project updates to the PMT, leading meetings to make key decisions related to project coordination, change, and risk, and prioritize support services and resources for projects. I manage project managers, helping them use proper tools, update the P6 schedule, hold consultants and contractors accountable, and manage cost and schedule in coordination with the Project and Program Controls Manager. I provide a holistic perspective of how each project impacts the overall Program and drive consistency across all projects. I lead the Change Management process, which is accomplished in close coordination with the Program’s Change Management Board.

Englewood, Colorado, Us

Provides project management of a variety of collection system projects for the Clean Water Program, including procurement, management, and coordination with different design consultants and construction contractors, including: Annual Sewer System CCTV and Inspection Project, Basin 1b Collection System Improvements Project, East San Mateo Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation Project. Managed and reviewed submittals through alternative analysis and detailed design phases, as well as managing field activities such as sewer cleaning and inspection.

Englewood, Colorado, Us

As the State and Federal Funding Lead, I have coordinated multiple successful letter of interest efforts (two low-interest loans from the Water Infrastructure Financing and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program) resulting in invitations to apply for loans for up to $364M and completed submittal of one full loan application. Currently leading negotiation and closing of the first loan, and the development of the second full loan application with the EPA. Additionally, leading coordination of a financing agreement with the California State Board to obtain State Revolving Fund assistance (approximately $137M). This includes assurance that project meets State and Federal loan requirements; on-going coordination with State and Federal agencies on behalf of the City and the City’s Public Financing Authority; close coordination with the CWP Program Controls and Economic Management team to update cash flow projections.

Englewood, Colorado, Us

Leads the coordination and management of the collection system projects for the Clean Water Program. The San Mateo Clean Water Program is a capital improvement program, with the goal of upgrading the City’s aging wastewater collection system and treatment system with advanced infrastructure. Collection System Lead duties include management of numerous collection system project managers and projects; coordination with various consultants and contractors performing design and construction services; creation of and refinement of project delivery process and reports; coordination with overall wet weather management strategies.

Englewood, Colorado, Us

Responsible for designing a polymer system in the new Biosolids Dewatering Facility in Biosolids Digester Facility Project, the San Francisco Public Utility Commission's largest sewer system improvement program capital project ($930M construction project). Tasked with completion of all process mechanical design responsibilities in 35%, 65%, 95%, and 100% design submittals, and coordination with the other design disciplines in multidisciplinary meetings. Drafted technical specifications, and coordinated with several polymer vendors to design a system for use in the City’s Southeast Plant (SEP), responsible for processing about 80% of the City’s wastewater.

Englewood, Colorado, Us

Stood up a procurement department and processes for the Program. Responsible for all procurement needs of the Clean Water Program, including various design consultants, construction contractors, including a Construction Manager At Risk for the WWTP upgrade and expansion project. Developed tools, writing guides, tracking, best practices, and look ahead schedules to expedite and perfect the process. Regularly met with the client Program Manager on a weekly basis and coordinated with the City Attorney and other City staff to create a cradle-to-grave approach to efficient procurement processes.

Englewood, Colorado, Us

Served as the 65% phase facility lead for the SFPUC’s largest sewer system improvement program capital project ($930M construction project), located in the Bayview/Hunter’s Point neighborhood. Staffed and managed the design teams for the four CH2M-led facilities, managed an aggressive project delivery schedule, helping the team meet key decision milestones. Coordinated closely with the Project Manager and Project Engineer, ensuring alignment on key timelines and risk management issues.

Englewood, Colorado, Us

Created water main construction plans, completing over 15 miles of new design and 50 unique projects. Resolved all underground utility conflicts, achieving approval from 24 reviewing members of the City of Chicago’s Office of Underground Coordination for each project. Oversaw successful construction of each project, ensuring on-time execution of design plans, accurate and to budget. Developed tailored training curriculum for new employees and on-boarded several new engineers and continued to provide guidance in ongoing training and mentorship role. Streamlined design process for all engineers by creating a design checklist and serving as point person for coordination between designers and several supporting groups within the program.

Naperville, Illinois, Us

Naperville, Illinois, Us

• Excelled in a 24-week accelerated training program including completion of technical lessons on boiler, cooling tower, and wastewater systems, on-site customer site visits and various field trips to water and wastewater treatment plants.• Accomplished fast-tracked technical and sales training, with targeted networking opportunities to quickly grow work experience, and enhance knowledge of engineering principles, and their use in the water engineering markets.• Improved ability to work with others by completing numerous technical studies and reports, projects, and presentations in small teams.• Learned to recognize and solve real work problems of resource management and engineering efficiency in a safe environment that encourages the triple bottom-line of economic, environmental and social sustainability.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, Us

• Compose multiple summaries, reports, and presentations in order to present residents with ways to live more sustainably on campus.• Complete custodial audits and residence hall surveys in order to calculate cleaning schedules that are efficient and environmentally friendly.• Assist in designing sustainability information packet and publications for residence hall use and to improve levels of recycling.• Communicate information related to the Sustainability Program to campus departments through powerpoint presentations and public speaking

Ann Arbor, Michigan, Us

• Conducted a literature review of deep dynamic compaction and several other site improvement methods in order to evaluate their relevance for improving landfill sites.• Characterized waste ash for potential reuse by performing multiple geotechnical experiments and comparing results with known soil qualities. • Performed on-site measurements at different landfills in Michigan and collected in-situ shear wave velocity data to analyze the sites’ potential for improvement.• Obtained copyrights to reprint various figures for an ASCE special publication on waste mechanics, which will encourage and foster further research in the area.

Bachelor Of Science In Engineering, Civil And Environmental Engineering

High School Diploma