Michael Preiss, P.E. Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx, Us

EVP overseeing corporate functions such as Human Resources, Learning and Development, Talent Acquisition, Information Technology, Budgeting and Metrics, and Acquisition Integration.

Houston, Texas Area

Michael opened Pape-Dawson’s Houston office, and has shepherded its growth into a significant regional engineering services provider. As Managing Principal of Pape-Dawson’s operations in the Greater Houston region, Michael was responsible for leading multiple teams providing land development, transportation, water resources, environmental, and surveying services across Southeast Texas. During his tenure, Michael has managed the development of master planned communities, evaluated feasibility… Show more Michael opened Pape-Dawson’s Houston office, and has shepherded its growth into a significant regional engineering services provider. As Managing Principal of Pape-Dawson’s operations in the Greater Houston region, Michael was responsible for leading multiple teams providing land development, transportation, water resources, environmental, and surveying services across Southeast Texas. During his tenure, Michael has managed the development of master planned communities, evaluated feasibility for countless land acquisition prospects and coordinated civil engineering, land planning and environmental services for numerous projects. Notable past projects include Canyon Springs, Valero Corporate Headquarters and Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio and Bauer Landing, Park Lakes and The British International School in Houston. Michael has served as the District Engineer for a variety of Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs). Show less

Rosenberg, Texas, United States

Michael was brought into the organization to replace a senior level manager with 25+ years of experience in land development. Drawing from his strong understanding of the land development field, and utilizing his sound management skills, Michael made an immediate impact to the organization. While managing the entitlement and development of two 1,000+ acre master planned communities, Michael also: + Analyzed market conditions to re-direct development within proposed first phase of… Show more Michael was brought into the organization to replace a senior level manager with 25+ years of experience in land development. Drawing from his strong understanding of the land development field, and utilizing his sound management skills, Michael made an immediate impact to the organization. While managing the entitlement and development of two 1,000+ acre master planned communities, Michael also: + Analyzed market conditions to re-direct development within proposed first phase of community saving organization several million dollars + Directed preliminary planning of and participation in joint regional wastewater facilities that will provide service to more than 2,200 acres + Identified substantial budget shortfall that would have bankrupted a project + Successfully closed $14 million in alternative financing programs aiding in solvency of organization during market downturn + Implemented reimbursable cost analysis protocol resulting in accelerated receipt of MUD reimbursements + Assisted in successful defense of suit brought against organization for previous development activities + Managed implementation of new lot/land maintenance program estimated to reduce annual operating expenses by over $100,000 Show less

Hired on to backfill a senior manager as part of an aggressive strategy to more than double the annual unit production of the division over the next three years, Michael quickly grew into the position of Manager of Due Diligence and was responsible for evaluating the feasibility and directing the original development planning for all land acquisition prospects within the Houston division. Externally, Michael coordinated with and directed various civil engineering, land planning, environmental… Show more Hired on to backfill a senior manager as part of an aggressive strategy to more than double the annual unit production of the division over the next three years, Michael quickly grew into the position of Manager of Due Diligence and was responsible for evaluating the feasibility and directing the original development planning for all land acquisition prospects within the Houston division. Externally, Michael coordinated with and directed various civil engineering, land planning, environmental services, and geotechnical services companies in evaluating various aspects of development for numerous potential projects. Internally, Michael was the Program Manager responsible for directing land, legal, purchasing, marketing, sales, construction, and local government affairs departments in support efforts related to preparation of land packages to be submitted to corporate land committee. + Prepared land packages for successful acquisition of both raw land and developed lot positions around the Houston market + Directed efforts to evaluate financial performance of every active community in Division and recommend strategies for improvements + As a Special Assignment during this engagement, Michael was named Project Manager for Houston division’s Martha Stewart project partnership. This ambitious project required that Michael direct and coordinate the national efforts of representatives from Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and KB Home’s Corporate Headquarters to conceptualize, design, develop, and deliver this unique product. Show less

Hired as a Graduate Engineer in the Land Development Services department upon his family’s relocation to Houston, Michael promptly garnered the trust of his supervisors and developed into a respected Project Manager leading a team of five young engineers and technicians in the design of residential land development projects. During this engagement, Michael responsibly: + Represented six MUDs, one WCID, and one Joint Operations Board as District Engineer in which he: -… Show more Hired as a Graduate Engineer in the Land Development Services department upon his family’s relocation to Houston, Michael promptly garnered the trust of his supervisors and developed into a respected Project Manager leading a team of five young engineers and technicians in the design of residential land development projects. During this engagement, Michael responsibly: + Represented six MUDs, one WCID, and one Joint Operations Board as District Engineer in which he: - Successfully directed numerous sanitary sewer infrastructure investigation and rehabilitation projects - Supervised preparation of a large scale water delivery model to evaluate capacities of various interconnected water systems and determine necessary emergency operations protocols - Coordinated connection of four water supply facilities to West Harris County Regional Water Authority surface water lines and conversion to Chloramine disinfection systems - Orchestrated procedures to utilize ailing water production facilities saving district money and ensuring regulatory compliance - Directed feasibility, planning and contract negotiations for proposed reclaimed water system utilizing outflow from regional WWTP + Managed all of AECOM's development projects for KB Home within Houston area + Received company-wide recognition on two different occasions for Commitment to Service and Client Satisfaction Show less

Hired as a graduate engineer after working as both a summer intern and a student intern, Michael gained valuable experience related to residential and commercial land development as well as watershed analysis and detention basin design. Progressing into an assistant manager position and learning to delegate and supervise the numerous tasks associated with multiple jobs and ensure their successful completion, Michael served as the primary project contact for regulatory agencies as well as… Show more Hired as a graduate engineer after working as both a summer intern and a student intern, Michael gained valuable experience related to residential and commercial land development as well as watershed analysis and detention basin design. Progressing into an assistant manager position and learning to delegate and supervise the numerous tasks associated with multiple jobs and ensure their successful completion, Michael served as the primary project contact for regulatory agencies as well as contractors and clients and was directly responsible for the work product of the project team. Project experience gained during this engagement ranged from 2-acre to 170-acre commercial site developments, to 40-acre to 2,800-acre residential subdivisions and master planned communities in the San Antonio area. Show less

Bsce, Civil Engineering

Diploma

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society - Officer Graduated 7th in my class.