Dear Sirs
I am looking for a position where my project management, leadership, land development, civil design, construction, communication and interpersonal skills can affectively be used. I have 21 years in consulting as a civil engineer and 6 years experience in land development which focused on affordable and market rate multi-family residential housing. While in the consulting field I not only ran design projects but managed the civil engineering department of Summit Engineering for 10 years. This position included design, management of over 20 staff and professional engineers, obtaining and negotiating new work and contracts, setting and tracking budgets and acquiring new work. While in construction and land development I was able to focus on what it takes to develop a project from an idea to its completion, I negotiated contracts with contractors and design professionals, maintained schedules and worked closely with city officials, sub contractors and superintendents. I have a well rounded knowledge of construction, project management, design and managing people. My strongest assets are my design capabilities in all aspects of development specifically in the multi-family and commercial areas, my technical writing and speaking skills, my AutoCAD capabilities and I’ve always been one of the best at laying projects out in difficult terrain,
I am currently licensed in the state of Nevada and will pursue other state licensing if things work out.
Michael Daniels, PE
Reno, NV
Education
University of Nevada, Reno, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, December 1983
Registration
Professional Engineer, Nevada, #8437
Employment History
Pacific West Companies, Reno, NV 2004 –2009
Civil Engineer Land Development Manager
Pacific West Companies is a builder/developer of market rate and affordable multi-family residential projects in Nevada and California. Focused on the company’s land development programs which included due diligence review prior to land acquisition, entitlement coordination, preparation of master plans and site development plans, site permitting and oversaw site development. Grew to understand the “developer side†and the importance of scheduling, meeting time frames and coordinating all the various design disciplines. Outlined below is a broader overview of these responsibilities.
Due Diligence:
Based on the boundary and topography of a certain property, the local zoning regulations and other
applicable guidelines, developed site plans for over 6000 multi-family units (both for rent, for
sale, affordable and market rate) throughout central and northern California and Nevada. Cities in
Nevada included Reno, Carson, Las Vegas and Sparks. Cities in California included Sacramento,
Rocklin, Roseville, Elk Grove, El Dorado Hills, Natomas, Folsom, American Canyon, Fresno and
Clovis. Managed the Due Diligence efforts as related to the land which included coordinating the
completion and review of various reports, review local ordinances and codes as relate to land
development. Reviewed environmental documents to fully comprehend the impacts and costs
associated with the development. Met various agencies (both public and private) to fully
understanding the various approvals required, the time frames and possible obstacles which could
come into play. Worked closely with our economic team to develop an accurate model used to
forecast the economics of a given project.
Entitlements:
Coordinated the entitlement process with a local engineering and or planning firm who would
prepare the entitlement package based on the information provided. Responsible for maintaining
schedules, making sure our consultants were completed on time and ensure the cities review and
approval process was not delayed. Coordinated meetings with the various cities allowing the team to work through issues, review and negotiate conditions and provide owner representation at public
hearings.
Plans and Permitting:
Interacted with the Civil Engineer, Landscape Architect, Geotechnical Engineer, Traffic Engineer Environmental and Noise consultants as required to permit the site development. This included obtaining proposals from various consultants, selecting a consultant, pre design meetings, coordinating consultants to ensure the latest base information was used, and making sure schedules were met. Tracked and ensured conditions were satisfied and plan check comments were addressed. Reviewed improvement plans to insure plans were complete and correct, facilitated Improvement Agreements and bonding. Worked with site subcontractors during bidding, prepared scopes and addressed issues. Also coordinated PG&E, SMUD, SPPCo, telephone and cable designs.
Site development:
Dealt with various site development issues from owner changes to utility conflicts. In many instances, was able to provide a solution to the design professional, which minimized delays and eliminated change orders. Inspected site related improvements to insure work were completed per plan and to our satisfaction. Processed change orders and site related submittals. Coordinated as- builts, final certification and bond release.
During my 6 years with Pacific West there was a minimum of 5 to 10 projects in some stage of development at all times, whether it be due diligence, entitlement, design or construction.
With the current economy Pacific West closed their development entity.
Civil Engineering firm specializing in all aspects of Civil Engineering. From 1983 to 1988, developed skills as a Staff Engineer specializing in residential subdivisions, multi-family, commercial, industrial, public works and roadway projects. Promoted to Project Manager in 1988, and for the next 5 years developed engineering skills as well as people and management skills. In 1993, was promoted to Vice President and from that point on, managed the Civil Engineering division of Summit Engineering.
Key Responsibilities:
Executive / Management
• Review Project Managers, Staff Engineers and clerical personnel
under my supervision
• Hired and managed engineering personnel
• Secure and distribute work
• Establish new clients
• Established new work venues
• Insure deadlines were maintained
• Prepare and review design budgets
Design
• Single family residential subdivision design
• Multi – Family Improvement Plans
• Commercial development
• Industrial development
• Roadway designs
• Utility infrastructure
• Public works projects for the City of Reno, Sparks, Washoe County,
Regional Transportation Commission and the Nevada Department of
Transportation.
Land Development
• Infrastructure Planning
• Master Planning
• Public presentation at planning commissions and city councils
• Development Scheduling
• Field Meetings with onsite development manager, subs and civil engineer
• Bid review and award of construction contracts
I left Summit Engineering on good terms. After 21 years I wanted to pursue other goals.
Comphel Custom Concrete, Sparks, NV
Concrete Finisher, 1975 - 1983
During high school and college, worked as a concrete finisher in the construction industry.
Interests
Constructed four custom homes over the last 12 years as an owner-builder, including one during the past year after leaving Pacific West.
Computer Skills
AutoCad, Excel, Word
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