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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States

In January of 2023 accepted modified role to manage the Design Services group in addition to maintaining the Planning Manager duties. Position has 14 reports in five groups. Responsibilities include areas of capital and asset planning, right-of-way, utilities, and engineering automation. Duties include manage, plan, supervise, and direct the activities of the Unit to assure performance levels meet or exceed established goals. Establish performance standards, motivate and evaluate staff. Continuing to manage additional projects including the PennSTART initiative, Team Lead on the Reinventing The Turnpike, Team Crossroads, and member of the Enterprise Planning Team.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States

In 2018 accepted expanded role to manage the Environmental – Projects group in addition to maintaining the Planning Manager duties. The position was immediately supplemented to include Environmental – Facilities group as FEMO was concurrently being reorganized. In August 2020 position was supplemented again to include the Environmental – MS4/Stormwater group. Position had 13 reports in four groups. Duties include manage, plan, supervise, and direct the activities of the Unit to assure performance levels meet or exceed established goals. Establish performance standards, motivate and evaluate staff. Successfully developed and implemented an MOU for positions with DEP – RPCO. Continuous improvement of the CRM system to monitor/track additional permitting information. Continued managing additional projects including the PennSTART initiative and being an active member of the Enterprise Planning Team.

Ptc Central Office - Harrisburg, Pa

As Planning Manager and Capital Plan Manager, I managed, planned, supervised, and directed the activities of the Planning Unit to assure performance levels meet or exceed established goals. Establish performance standards, motivate and evaluate staff. Position had 3 direct reports. Provide technical training for staff. Capital Plan Manager for the PTC Ten-year Capital Plan and Independently Funded Program by forecasting spending, monitoring, tracking, and reporting. SAP system owner/administrator for Project Systems. Train and assist all PTC employees on SAP Project Systems. Project Manager for several projects, including the Systemwide Transportation Planning contract with the Strategic Plan Update, Long Range Plan, and the Scranton Beltway Study. Review, evaluate, and provide recommendations for consultant engineering contract proposals. As Sr. Engineering Project Manager, I managed, planned, supervised, and directed the activities of consultants to assure performance levels meet or exceed established goals. Manage various components of the Mon/Fayette Expressway and Southern Beltway projects including tracking anticipated project costs and revenues. Chair of the Major Project Management Team and PTC representative on three of the five Design Advisory Teams for the PA Route 51 to I-376 Project. Developed and obtained FHWA approval for the first Project Management Plan (PMP) in the state of Pennsylvania. Review, evaluate, and provide recommendations for consultant engineering contract proposals.

Lower Paxton Township, Harrisburg, Pa

As the Township Engineer/Public Works Director I managed, planned, supervised, motivated, and evaluated 32 employees in the Public Works Department and assured that performance levels met or exceeded established goals. Prepared and monitored the $2.4 million Public Works Department Budget and Annual Report to the Board of Supervisors. Established priorities for and supervised the township roadway construction and maintenance program, including winter maintenance. Continued the duties of the Township Engineer. Liaison to the Linglestown Committee and the Harrisburg Area Transportation Survey (HATS).As the Township Engineer/Community Development Director I managed, planned, supervised, motivated, and evaluated 10 employees in the Community Development Department and assured that performance levels met or exceeded established goals. Prepared and monitored the Department’s budget and Annual Report. As the Township Engineer, reviewed all land development plans for compliance with ordinances and engineering practices. Completed all land development and roadway occupancy inspections. Prepared construction cost estimates for Improvement Guarantees. Developed and managed all Capital Improvement Projects using internal and external engineering and construction services, from design through construction including procurement, execution, and administration of contract documents. Managed the maintenance and operation of the Township 34 traffic signals. Chair of the Traffic Safety Committee. Applied for and managed various grants. Prepared and reviewed bid specifications. Attended and made presentations to the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, and other boards.

Ephrata, Pennsylvania, United States

Managed, planned, supervised, motivated, and evaluated 5 employees in the Engineering Department and assured that performance levels met or exceeded established goals, measurements, and standards. Selected and developed the use of the APWA Roadway PCI system. Established priorities for the Borough Roadway Program using the APWA Roadway PCI system. Developed and managed all Capital Improvement Projects using internal and external engineering and construction services, from design through construction including the advertisement, procurement, execution, and administration of contract documents. These projects included the $2.5 million Ephrata Library (built by Borough employees + supplemental staff), the $1.2 million WWTP Filter Press Addition (built by Borough employees), the $750K Lincoln Water Tower, and the $2 million Clay Township Sewer and Water Extension. Prepared and monitored the Engineering Department Budget and the Ten-year Capital Plan. Reviewed proposed development plans. Supervised land development construction inspection. Completed minor water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer extensions, from design through construction. Applied for and managed various grants for projects. Prepared and reviewed all bid specifications. Member of the G.I.S. and Safety Committees. Board Member/Secretary for the Save Our Creek Foundation.

Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States

Managed, planned, supervised, motivated, and evaluated 6 to 10 Maintenance Millwrights daily and assured performance level met or exceeded established goals, measurements, and standards. Responsible for all plant environmental controls including dust collectors and a WWTP. Ensured operations met or exceeded all DEP and OSHA standards. Designed, developed, supervised, and managed major capital expenditure and installation projects. Revised and updated the plant’s PPC Plan. Escorted regulatory officials on inspections and plant tours. Developed UST Removal and Upgrade program. Developed the Ductwork Replacement program. Developed hazardous waste training programs.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Civil Engineering

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa), Masters Of Public Administration

Activities and Societies: Pi Alpha Alpha, President