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Austin, Texas, United States

Austin, Texas, United States

Managing the development of environmental components and quantity takeoffs for the procurement of Large-Scale Design-Build and P3 Transportation Infrastructure Projects. What I do:- Oversee development of estimation and permitting strategies associated with project environmental commitments, including: NEPA evaluation, WOTUS/wetland impacts mitigation, hazardous materials management (SPCC), cultural resource management, temporary sediment and erosion controls (SWPPP) and landscaping. - Manage environmental subconsultants during the procurement phase. Coordinate and oversee the development and finalization of environmental submittals.- Evaluate project design iterations to identify environmental constraints and provide input regarding the development of design optimizations. - Provide technical interpretation of contractual documents for the purpose of identifying commitments, risks and opportunities to be considered.Procurement Phase Projects:I-20/I-285 West Interchange (GDOT) - Environmental & Contamination Design LeadI-10 Calcasieu River Bridge (LA DOTD) – Environmental & Contamination Design LeadOntario Line Subway Program: South (Toronto, CA) – Contamination Design LeadI-35 NEX South (TxDOT) – Environmental & Contamination Design LeadSR400 Express Lanes (GDOT)I-285/I-20 East Interchange (GDOT)Southeast Connector: Initial RFP & BAFO (TxDOT)PennDOT Pathways Major Bridge P3 Initiative (PennDOT)Inglewood Transit Connector (Inglewood, CA)Construction Phase Work:I-66 Express Lanes, Fairfax VA & SH-99 Grand Parkway: Segments H&I, Houston TX – On-Site Stabilization and Erosion Control OversightJFK Airport: New Terminal One - Contamination Specialist

Austin, Texas, United States

Managed environmental compliance, project permitting and hazardous materials on TxDOT Design-Build and private linear transportation construction projects. Teamed with engineering firms and construction contractors to develop environmental scope, budgets, schedules, and compliance framework for projects during the pre-construction phase. Responsible for overseeing the execution of project environmental monitoring during construction, including training and supervision of Environmental Compliance Inspectors and project personnel in the field.

Austin, Texas

Provided pre-construction and construction phase environmental consulting and oversight, acting as an Environmental Compliance Inspector on Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Concession, Design/Build, and Construction Engineering & Inspection projects. Conducted compliance monitoring, including the monitoring of project sites to maintain compliance with all TxDOT requirements and state/federal regulations [Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) consultation and inspection, TxDOT Construction Stage Gate (CSCG) inspections, Environmental Surveys, etc.]. Creation and execution of SWPPP plans, Investigative Work Plans, Hazardous Material Site Investigation Reports, Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Reports, and TxDOT Environmental Re-evaluations.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Austin, Texas

Directed and assisted with environmental mitigation, regulatory compliance, hazardous materials management and sustainability education/advertising programs. Duties included monitoring/oversight of airport tenants, inspecting and operating drainage features/controls to ensure compliance with TPDES, MS4 and SWPPP permits, coordinating disposal of hazardous wastes and spill remediation.

San Marcos, Texas

Provided premium flight support services for aviation clients. Responsibilities included storing, towing, positioning, and full ground servicing of private, commercial, and U.S. military aircraft. Assisted aviators with pre-flight, post-flight, and safety check procedures while providing first-class customer service and ensuring the readiness of each aircraft. Regularly operated large/complex equipment including refueling trucks, aircraft tugs and service vehicles. Completed annual NATA, AVFuel, Hazmat, and FAA safety protocol, and was certified to assist with sensitive U.S. military contractor training exercises.

New Braunfels

Conducted integrated water quality testing, standardized record keeping and maintaining real-time water quality levels to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety standards. Operated large, independent hydraulic pressure systems while monitoring water temperature, chemical levels and outside contaminants in order to proactively respond to internal fluctuations within hydraulic systems.

Austin, Texas And San Marcos, Texas

Initiated and completed firearm sales, facilitated and processed ATF Form 4473 firearm transaction record documents and ordering FBI background checks. Other responsibilities included firearm handling and security, product and firearm sales, and firearm inventory, stocking, and sales planning.