Obtaining a job with a design firm doing land development.
JAMES EDWARD EVANS, RLA
7734-J Ella Jane Lane
Charlotte, NC 28273
704.942.6445
jimenc[at]yahoo.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Registered Landscape Architect: Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. CLARB certified.
• Accomplished in a computerized design environment, utilizing AutoCAD Land Desktop, MicroStation, Pond Pack, StormCad, Adobe Photoshop, ArcMap, Microsoft Office and other software programs.
• Experienced in land development to include: master plans, land planning, rezonings, site design, construction plans, grading plans, stormwater management, utility plans, construction management and public hearings.
• Significant project experience on a variety of commercial, residential and municipal developments.
EDUCATION
• Bachelor of Science, Landscape Architecture, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, 1988;
• Minor in Geography, specializing in Urban Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SITE SOLUTIONS, PA Charlotte, North Carolina (2006-2009)
Project Manager – Land Development
• Project management, all phases of design and site plan development. Responsible for land planning, site design and engineering, landscape architecture and coordinating support services for commercial, residential and office projects. Also responsible for obtaining all required permits and approvals.
• Responsible for marketing and client management for land development projects
ESP ASSOCIATES, PA Charlotte, North Carolina (2004-2006)
Land Planning Manager
• Project management, all phases of design and site plan development. Responsible for land planning, site design, landscape architecture, zoning approvals and coordinating support services for residential and commercial projects.
CLOISTER POINTE, LLC Charlotte, North Carolina (2003-2004)
Construction Manager
• Construction Manager for a upscale 32-lot lakefront gated community on Lake Wylie. Responsible for construction management and coordinating contractor services.
COOPER ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. Charlotte, North Carolina (2001-2003)
Department Manager – Land Planning
• Created Land Planning Department
• Project management, all phases of design and site plan development. Responsible for land planning, site design, landscape architecture and coordinating support services for commercial, residential and office projects. Responsible for obtaining all required governmental permits and approvals.
• Responsible for marketing and client management for land development projects.
THE HOWELL GROUP, INC. Hoover, Alabama (1996-2001)
Land Planning Manager
• Project management, all phases of design and site plan development. Responsible for land planning, site design, landscape architecture and coordinating support services for commercial, residential and telecommunication projects. Also responsible for obtaining all required permits and approvals.
• Marketing Director, responsible for marketing and client development.
SAIN ASSOCIATES, INC. Birmingham, Alabama (1992-1996)
Landscape Architect/Land Planner
• Land planning, site design and landscape architecture services for large-scale commercial developments and government agencies.
• Performed conceptual designs, site engineering and project coordination.
• Marketed planning and development services.
PSC ENGINEERS & CONSULTANTS Lancaster, Pennsylvania (1988-1992)
Landscape Architect
• Performed project design, site engineering and landscape architecture design for commercial and residential projects.
• Project management, coordinated support services and represented clients at public hearings
• Conducted municipal reviews of land development projects.
ORGANIZATIONS
• Member - American Society of Landscape Architects
• Member - Charlotte Area Chamber of Commerce
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
Retired from Company "C", 1/150 Armor Battalion, West Virginia Army National Guard with 25 years experience.
Duty Positions: Platoon Sergeant and Tank Commander, responsible for leadership and training of a 16-man Armor Platoon and 32-man Scout Platoon.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT LIST
RESIDENTIAL
Barber Rock, Lancaster, SC - Project design and management, obtained rezoning approval, site engineering, produced construction drawings and government approvals for 180-unit upscale single family development with extensive tree save areas, trails and amenity area design. Extensive coordination with contractor during construction.
Sun City Carolina Lakes Pod W, Lancaster, SC - Master plan and land planning for a 68-unit single family senior living residential development.
Springfield, Fort Mill, SC - Master plan and land planning for a 543-unit upscale single family residential golf course development with club house, cart barn, amenity center, pool area, tennis courts, trails and extensive tree save areas.
Henry Chapel Road, Belmont, NC - Master plan and land planning for a 279-unit single family residential development.
Gretna Springs, Mt. Gretna, PA - Master plan, site design and site engineering for a 23-unit retirement community.
Brookridge Subdivision, Elizabethtown, PA - Project design and management, Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, site engineering, construction drawings and government approvals for a 220-unit duplex subdivision
The Meadows, East Hempfield, PA - Project design and management, Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, site engineering, produced construction drawings and government approvals for 75-unit townhouse development.
Grandview Estates, Mt. Joy, PA - Project design and management, Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, site engineering, produced construction drawings and government approvals for 55-unit development.
Ridgeview Estates, Birmingham, AL - Master plan and land planning for a 60-unit subdivision.
Pipitone Subdivision, Pequea Township, PA - Project design and management, Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, site engineering, construction drawings and government approvals for 200-unit subdivision.
COMMERCIAL/OFFICE
Wal-Mart SuperCenter, Daphne, AL - Site design, site engineering and land planning for a 200,000 SF SuperCenter which included extensive tree preservation, numerous large tree transplants and creating a wildlife habitat that was integrated into the municipal park system. Extensive coordination with contractor during construction.
Wal-Mart SuperCenter, Pearl, MS - Site design, site engineering and land planning for a 225,000 SF SuperCenter.
Wal-Mart SuperCenter, Louisville, KY - Site design, site engineering and land planning for a 250,000 SF SuperCenter.
Yum Brands Restaurants, Multiple Sites – Site design, site engineering, landscape design and permitting for multiple Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC developments.
Coronado Center, Albuquerque, NM - Master plan for an 800,000 SF mall expansion with 200,000 SF outdoor plaza space.
The Falls, Miami, FL - Project layout, landscape plans, irrigation design and construction drawings for an 850,000 SF mall expansion.
University Mall, Tampa, FL - Project layout, construction drawings and landscape plans for a 300,000 SF mall expansion.
McKinley Mall, Buffalo, NY - Project layout, zoning exhibits and construction drawings for a 200,000 SF mall expansion.
Boardman Office Development, Chelsea, AL - Performed site design, site engineering and project management for a 20,000 SF office development. Extensive coordination with contractor during construction.
Woodyfields, Mobile, AL - Master plan and site design for a 20-unit commercial/industrial park.
Applewood Village, Fremont, OH - Master plan, site engineering and construction drawings for 300,000 SF commercial center.
Schaum's Corner, Brownstown, PA - Project design and management, Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, site engineering, construction drawings and government approvals for 80,000 SF commercial center.
Hogan Associates Retirement Center, Lititz, PA - Master plan for 7-story retirement center and therapeutic park.
Marina on Anacostia River, Washington, DC - Developed master plan and construction drawings for 60-slip marina and commercial center.
Cellular Communication Towers, Various Locations - Performed site design, site engineering and project management on over 425 cellular tower sites for such providers as Sprint, Nextel, AT&T, Bellsouth and Verizon.
INSITUTIONAL
St. Brendan Catholic Church, Shallotte, NC - Site design, site engineering and government approvals for a 100,000 SF phased expansion with associated parking areas. Extensive coordination with contractor during construction.
Corinth Church of Christ, Hickory, NC - Site design, site engineering and government approvals for a 60,000 SF expansion with associated parking areas.
South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, NC - Site design, site engineering and government approvals for a 50,000 SF expansion with associated parking areas. Coordination with contractor during construction.
St. Michael Catholic Church School, Cary, NC - Site design, site engineering and government approvals for a 75,000 SF school expansion.
Unity Presbyterian Church, Fort Mill, SC - Site design, site engineering and government approvals for a 50,000 SF expansion with associated parking areas and underground stormwater detention. Coordination with contractor during construction.
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC - Master plan and land planning for Student Excellence Center to include Student Union Addition, two new residence halls and renovation of existing residence hall.
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC - Site design and site engineering for Kidd Brewer Stadium Additions & Renovations.
United States Postal Service, Various Locations – Site design, site engineering and landscape design for several Postal Service developments
Lancaster County Solid Waste Authority, Lancaster, PA - Master plan for solid waste transfer station and public recycling center which included site engineering, construction drawings, obtaining government approvals, Phase I Environmental Site Assessment and project design and management.
Shades Valley High School, Birmingham, AL – Design and site engineering for Athletic Field and Football Stadium for new high school to include site layout, grading, irrigation design and stormwater management.
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