Seeking a project manager position with a reputable construction company.
Summary of
Qualifications:
Knowledgeable in the principles and practices of current, comprehensive land-use planning, project management, and environmental resource protection. I have supervised staff, developed work programs, and prepared budgets and proposals, provided technical planning, environmental and land-use regulatory expertise to the public, councils, boards, commissions and other departments and agencies. Worked in the public and private sectors preparing and reviewing land development profiles, feasibility studies, site development plans, and managing land-use entitlements and permitting processes. I posses good oral and written communication and presentations skills. I am proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Project), and have experience using Arc GIS.
Experience:
Lewis County November 2008 - Current
Chehalis, WA
Senior Project Planner
Responsibilities:
§ Perform highly skilled and complex planning activities pertaining to land use or development permit applications and proposals, including building and construction permit applications, major industrial or other master planned developments, land subdivision, watershed, shoreline, and/or wetland planning.
§ Lewis County Subdivision Administrator
§ Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Responsible Official for the County.
§ Direct the day-to-day functions of the land-use permitting division of the Community Development Department including supervision of two (2) assistant planners.
§ Schedule, coordinate, and participate in planning meetings and hearings as required for permit applications.
Experience
(Continued)
Davis & Kurth Construction September 2007 - May 2008
Renton, WA
Title: Development Manager
Responsibilities:
§ Collaborated with project professionals (i.e., Engineers, Biologists, etc.) to resolve land use entitlement issues.
§ Managed and expedited the land-use entitlement process for all company projects including, but not limited to Mixed-Use Commercial, Multi-Family, and Single-Family Subdivisions.
§ Provided direction and leadership in the identification/development of short term and long-term projects and goals.
§ Supervised and evaluated a project management staff of 3.
§ Defined project scope of work documents, solicited, negotiated, and monitored vendor contracts.
§ Developed project budgets and timelines to ensure project deliverables were provided in a timely manner and milestones were achieved.
ESM Consulting Engineers June 2006 – September 2007
Federal Way, WA
Title: Project Planner
Responsibilities:
§ Researched, analyzed, and prepared land development feasibility studies.
§ Performed work involving SEPA regulatory compliance, permitting, Endangered Species Act compliance,
National Historic Preservation Act compliance, site characterization and impact analyses, and other environmentally related studies.
§ Identified, developed, and secured business opportunities by participating in proposal writing and marketing activities.
§ Developed new client relationships and expanded existing ESM client relationships by leveraging and expanding ESM’s brand name awareness.
§ Designed site layouts for projects including but not limited to Master Site Plans, Planned Unit Developments, Subdivisions, Commercial and Industrial developments, and Special Use Permits, etc.
§ Coordinated with industry professionals across multiple disciplines preparing studies required for client entitlement projects.
City of Ridgefield, WA July 2005 – May 2006
Title: Community Development Manager
Responsibilities:
§ Responsible for administering and enforcing the City’s land-use, zoning, subdivision, development and environmental regulations.
§ Coordinated and negotiated public improvement agreements with staff, applicable referral agencies and applicants.
§ Prepared and presented agenda items, drafts of ordinances and resolutions, as required.
§ Professionally presented (privately and publicly) to supervisors, staff, City Council, boards and commissions as well as to the general public.
Experience
(Continued)
§ Project Manager for all privately and publicly initiated annexation proposals.
§ Supervised and evaluated planning staff of 1.
§ Facilitated Interagency coordinated during the environmental land-use review process.
§ Expedited state permitting process for several public works project including a Sewer Main extension, Water Tower replacement, and a Road improvement project.
§ Project Manager for Development of City’s Parks and Recreation Plan.
City of Maple Valley, WA June 2000 – July 2005
Title: Senior Planner
Responsibilities:
§ Managed the City’s consolidated SEPA environmental evaluation and project review process with staff and affected agencies.
§ Drafted and Recommended updates to City Regulations/Ordinances to ensure consistency with council policy, local, state, and federal laws.
§ Developed, interpreted, coordinated and administered the policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to land-use planning and zoning.
§ Made presentations to the appropriate decision-making body (City Council, Planning Commission, Hearing Examiner, etc.).
§ Initiated and facilitated public meetings as needed during policy development discussions, long-range planning, project development review, or the docketing process for updates to the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
§ Analyzed and prepared reports on long-range planning issues including updates and changes to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Development Code and other land development policies and standards.
§ Provided customer service to developers, real estate brokers, business prospects and citizens regarding development procedures and proposal inquiries.
§ Assistant Project Manager for Development of City’s Shoreline Master Program.
City of Grants Pass, OR October 1997 – May 2000
Title: Assistant Planner
Responsibilities:
§ Assisted customers through the development process and project compliance to applicable codes and regulations.
§ Prepared and presented staff reports and recommendations for land-use permit applications to the City Council, Planning Commission, and Hearing Examiner.
§ Reviewed and analyzed development applications for compliance with City’s Development Code, Comprehensive Plan, and applicable state and federal regulations.
§ Developed land use procedures, text amendments, forms, and brochures.
Education/
Training
§ The Complete Management Course for Planning 2005
Directors, Paul Zucker, Sponsored by the American
Planning Association
§ University of Washington-Seattle, WA 2004 – 2005
Certificate in Project Management
§ American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) 2002
§ Eastern Washington University-Spokane, WA 1996 – 1998
Masters Degree in Urban & Regional Planning
§ Eastern Washington University-Spokane, WA 1995 - 1996
Masters Degree in Public Administration
§ Thomas Cooley Law School-Lansing, MI 1994 - 1995
First year complete (30-credits)
§ Eastern Washington University-Cheney, WA 1988 - 1993
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Government (Pre-Law)
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