Firm Operations Management•Developed and monitored budgets for all business functions including IT, risk, business development, and accounting.•Performed monthly budget to actual analysis with explanation on variances.•Prepared forecast analysis and developed financial plans based on analysis of data.•Drove strategic initiatives as member of board of directors; ensured objectives were communicated effectively and results were analyzed for best practices.•Served as main interface between engineers and clients to ensure engineering teams met the business needs of the client; directed conflict resolution to meet project deadlines and objectives.•Designed and implemented marketing plan successfully extending services into new markets.•Developed and implemented internal policies including employee manual, non-compete agreement and corporate policies.•Solicited and selected business insurance coverages and providers; managed contractual compliance and communications to stakeholders.•Designed and implemented succession plan to sustain operations following retirement of founding partners.•Designed, implemented and monitored accounts receivable process to reduce collection times and improve client relationships.•Sourced and managed real estate, legal and tax consultants.Resource Management•Lead, mentored and coached a team of professional and administrative staff, ensuring highest standard of teamwork and customer service.•Responsible for staffing roles across all areas of business including professional, technical and administrative.•Implemented performance improvement plans resulting in success for both the employee and the business.•Established and communicated job descriptions with specific, measurable performance targets.•Selected, customized and trained employees on an Enterprise Resource Planning system.

•Managed design and construction inspection process from conceptual design through commissioning, including scope and bid analysis, value engineering recommendations and construction reviews.•Served as liaison between owners, developers, architects, design and field construction teams.•Consulted and collaborated with owners on behalf of design team to achieve optimal project plan, cost savings and repeat business. •Managed contractor bidding process; negotiated terms, qualified and made contractor selections.•Reduced field modifications and costs by conducting thorough review of mechanical, plumbing and fire protection designs prior to issue. •Reviewed, responded and maintained change order records from contractors, consultants and vendors.•Gathered leader input and facilitated effective communication to key stakeholders on project timelines and potential impact. •Conducted meetings with AHJ officials to confirm local code requirements based on project scope; conducted subsequent walk-through meetings with officials to resolve comments.•Examined, commented and approved or denied contractor shop drawings for compliance with design and other trades to verify constructability and resolve conflicts.•Reviewed, responded and minimized change order requests from contractors, worked proactively with contractors to reduce quantity and size of change order requests.•Conducted site surveys of existing facilities to establish existing systems and make recommendations for upgrade/maintenance for owners.•Reported on budgeted project earnings versus actual revenues, analyzed and presented on any variances.•Designed mechanical and fire protections systems for a wide variety of project types and scopes.•Specialized in design of systems for data centers, including dry chemical fire suppression, “Liebert” style in-room cooling, in-rack cooling and under floor air flow design.•Conducted on site inspections of construction for conformance with design and code.

•Designed and implemented educational program which achieved LEED accreditation of 100% technical staff in multiple locations.•Lead LEED business development activates, including pursuit of new clients involved with LEED projects and sales of LEED services to existing clients.•Wrote and presented LEED 2.2 to V3/2009 transitional information to both current and potential clients.•Served as LEED Project Manager for projects with global brands including Goodwill and Hampton Inns.•Planned and directed LEED design, construction and commissioning kick-off, progress and closeout meetings.•Created, compiled and submitted documentation for LEED Certification through USGBC.

•Created, coordinated and negotiated scope of work from owner expectations to design and construction teams.•Established and executed against goals for budget, scope, and timing for MEP portions of projects.•Lead MEP team to meet design parameters of owners and architect.•Reviewed, responded and minimized change order requests from contractors; worked proactively with contractors to reduce quantity and size of change order requests.•Conducted site inspections for conformance with design and code.•Conducted meetings with AHJ officials to confirm local code requirements for MEP systems.•Provided mechanical and fire protection design for several “big-box” national retailers.•Reviewed contractor shop drawings for compliance with design and other trades to verify constructability.