Professional Experience (1985 - present)
Practicing as a civil engineering project manager from 2003 to present. Currently the Vice President of Engineering and Project Manager for Benchmark Civil Engineering Services, Inc, in Allentown, PA. Engineering responsibilities included managing all phases of land development projects from conceptual through design, permitting and construction. Worked as the resident site engineer/construction manager for infrastructure improvement projects that include bridge construction and road rehabilitation. Assisted municipal engineering department and traffic department in municipal and infrastructure improvement projects. Continuing forensic engineering work in civil and transportation engineering, accident reconstruction, drainage, land development, construction accidents, premises liability and contracts.
- Provide investigation, prepare reports, and testify in matters relating to engineering that are in litigation. Areas of expertise include accident reconstruction, highway design and maintenance, traffic safety, design construction operation, maintenance of streets, highways, intersections, parking lots, work zones, sewer and water facilities, soil erosion, and public utilities. Additional areas of expertice include premises liability, zoning, and OSHA.
- Manage all phases of commercial, industrial, and residential land development projects. Duties include client coordination and development, marketing, management, engineering design, environmental regulation, permitting, construction observation and coordination. Responsible for obtaining waivers, variances, and final approval from government boards including planning commissions and municipal governing boards. Present proposals and plans for development before all regulating and government agencies.
- Assistant County Attorney: - Practice includes government law, construction law, utilities law, contract preparation and negotiation, eminent domain, claims, and dispute resolution. Prepare and review all construction contracts for the county. On-going construction budget was approximately 50 million per year. Provide technical and legal advice to the engineering, construction, utilities, and facilities departments on all construction related issues. Review and approve construction bids and advise on professional services selections and contracts. Responsible for resolving construction claims, preferably through negotiation and dispute resolution, but also in litigation where necessary. Advise administration and various county boards on legal matters related to planning development and construction. Represent the County in on-going environmental litigation in the Tampa Bay Area (Water Wars).
- Vice-President/Senior Engineer: Crone Associates was a spin-off company of Wantman Associates. Started as a Project Engineer in the civil design group and advanced to Project Manager, Vice President, and Regional Manager. Responsibilities included being in charge of all Engineering office design and administration, including transportation, environmental and water management systems. Responsible for the design team on major urban highways, transportation, and land development projects in South Florida. Prepare estimates, proposals (written and oral presentations), payment schedules, workload schedules, and overall management. Complete quality control on design projects and CEI work during the construction phases. Establish regional office for E.C.E.A. Inc 224 in south Florida, when Crone Associates sold. In charge of all office engineering, administration, marketing, and management. Involved in all aspects of civil engineering design projects, and major environmental permitting projects. Prepare proposals, make presentations, and market for new public sector and private work. Responsible for client coordination and project development. In charge of invoicing and accounts receivable. Manage the design teams for major transportation, water and sewer projects, and environmental permitting projects. Inspections and as-built data as well as project management through construction completion.
- Engineer/Division Director: Responsible for all phases including design engineering, project management and eventually establishing and managing a transportation division in a medium/large civil engineering firm. Responsible for all phases of design and construction management. Manage Transportation design staff. Responsible for transportation, various land development projects, and civil engineering projects from conceptual through the construction phase.
EDUCATION
- J.D. - Juris Doctorate Law - University of Florida, 1993
- B.S. - Civil Engineering - Lehigh University, 1985
REGISTRATIONS
- Professional Engineer: Pennsylvania, Florida, and New York
- Attorney: Pennsylvania and Florida (inactive)
- Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS)
- Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
- 2005 - Present Consulting Services & Investigations, LLC, Bethlehem, PA
- 2004 - Present Benchmark Civil Engineering Services, Inc., Allentown, PA
- 2001 - 2003 Consulting Engineers and Scientists, Inc., Malvern, PA
- 1999 - 2001 Martin H. Schuler Co., Allentown, PA
- 1996 - 1998 Pasco County, New Port Richey, FL
- 1985 - 1995 Crone Associates Inc. / Wantman Associates, N. Palm Beach, FL
- Project Engineer / Manager / CEI: Consultant (Engineering and Construction)
- Engineering Intern and Field Engineer Pennsylvania DOT
ADJUNCT FACULTY
- 1986 - 1995, PBC College, Lake Worth, FL
- 1997 - 1998, Pasco Hernando CC, New Port Richey, FL
MEMBERSHIPS
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- Lehigh Valley Section ASCE (President 2007 - 2008, Board Member 2006 - Present)
- Lehigh Valley Engineering Council (Chairman 2006-2007, Board Member 2003 - Present)
- American College of Forensic Examiners (Diplomat 2001 - Present)
- Academic Advisory Council - LCTI- Pre Engineering (2004 - Present, Board Member)
- Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley (2009 - Present, Board Member)
- Pennsylvania Bar
- Bar Association of Lehigh County
- Florida Bar
- National Recreation and Parks Association - CPSI
- Tau Beta Pi - National Engineering Honor Fraternity
- Chi Epsilon - National C.E. Honor Society
PRESENTATIONS & CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES
Will be furnished upon request.