Expert Details
General Engineering Construction & All Types of Transportation
ID: 735642
California, USA
Expert has provided consultation and expert witness work for such firms as Heffernan & Boortz LLP, Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP, Rutan & Tucker LLP, and Dowling/ Aaron. Expert's company was honored for its work on the Scripps Seawater Return Lines at the University of California, San Diego. The complex, $2.5 million project included nearly 4,500 feet of piping. Expert has extensive knowledge of construction-related equipment, from selecting and procuring to operating and maintaining heavy trucks and trailers, forklifts, cranes, skip loaders, backhoes, excavators, boring machines, horizontal directional drills, hydraulic moles and more.
Expert's areas of focus include:
-Trenchless underground utility installation
-Underground pipeline installation
-Fiber Optic Conduit Networks
-Gas, Electric, Water, and Sewer
-Storm drains
-Seawater return pipelines
-Contaminated Soil Remediation Lines
-Operations Management
-Construction Defects
-Forensic Reviews
-Feasibility Studies
-Underground utility easements
-Dedicated Contract Maintenance Programs
- Expert Witness
-Litigation
-Horizontal directional drilling (HDD)
-Fleet Selection and Maintenance
-Transport and leasing
-Transportation logistics
- Large-scale public works projects
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 1990 | Degree: Certificate | Subject: Total Quality Management | Institution: McDonnell Douglas Finance Corporation |
| Year: 1986 | Degree: Certificate | Subject: Real Estate | Institution: Golden West College |
| Year: 1982 | Degree: N/A | Subject: Sales and Marketing | Institution: Golden West College |
| Year: 1981 | Degree: GED | Subject: General | Institution: Rancho Alimitos High School |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2004 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: President | Department: Operations, Estimating |
Responsibilities:• Expert Witness• Fulfill key proprietary role, directing day to day operations within a general engineering contracting firm. • Steer complex projects to an on-time, within budget completion; manage all phases, including contract negotiation, cost estimation, P&L management and strategic planning. • Leverage industry expertise to provide high level consulting within the construction and transportation industries. • Strategically identify client needs and develop innovative solutions to fulfill accordingly; provide custom tailored trenchless solutions for pipe installations. • Exemplify top notch interpersonal skills while cultivating positive relationships to grow existing client base. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1999 to 2004 | Employer: Utility Boring Inc. | Title: President | Department: General Management |
Responsibilities:• Assumed critical leadership position within a company generating $8M annually; directed day to day operations.• Streamlined process improvement initiatives, resulting in doubled revenue within first 12-months of employment. • Leveraged top notch relationship building skills to acquire contracts with high profile companies, including Fluor, Time Warner and Qwest Communications. • Used aggressive negotiation tactics to ensure favorable company terms throughout all agreements. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1993 to 1999 | Employer: Transportation Commodities Inc. | Title: VP Transportation | Department: Eastern Region |
Responsibilities:• Spearheaded logistics, Truck Rental and Full-Service Truck Leasing management operations within a territory generating $8M annually.• Implemented innovative strategies to significantly increase company revenue. • Successfully pinpointed inefficiencies throughout varying demographics and implemented solutions to promote growth. • Demonstrated an ability to generate accurate forecasts and successfully procure vehicles. • Emphasis on growth for new customer base through relationship building. • Provided custom tailored rental solutions and short-term rental to lease conversions. • Used truck and trailer sales. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1985 to 1993 | Employer: Various | Title: Various | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert was Lease Account Manager for Carmeninta Leasing, Inc. from 1992-1993. Previously, he was District Lease and Rental Manager for Lend Lease Trucks, Inc. from 1991-1992. Before this time, he was Area Rental and Used Truck Manager from 1989-1991 with McDonnell Douglas Truck Services. Earlier, from 1985-1989, he was In-Yard Customer Service Representative for Associated Concrete Products. |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1999 to 2017 | Agency: Califronia | Role: General Engineering Contractor | Description: Underground Construction |
| Years: 2008 to 2010 | Agency: Texas | Role: Senior Consultant Expert | Description: Underground Construction |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| 1990 Total Quality Management Systems (TQMS) Southern California Builders Association |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| • Class A General Engineering Contractors License, California (A) 2004 • Cal-OSHA 30-hour Safety Certified • Cal-OSHA 24-hour Hazwoper Certified • Total Quality Management Systems (TQMS) 1990 |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Honor Award, American Public Works Association Outstanding Award, American Society of Civil Engineers |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Published an article regarding Pit Launched Directional Drills and Seawater Return Lines in Underground Construction Magazine. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| English | Fluent |