David A. Biermann

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Construction Project Management professional with 20+ years experience and a demonstrated ability to achieve total construction project management from conception to completion on time and within budget, develop strong client and contractors relationships, and promote teamwork and staff development.


AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Construction Management
oCraft Supervision
oSpecification Compliance
oConstruction Inspection
oMeans & Methods analysis
oConstruction Safety Project Management
Identification of staffing and resources
Cost estimating & scheduling
Coordination of project schedules & budget
Generate payment requests and change orders
Project cash flow analysis and evaluation
Environmental Management
CAA, CWA, RCRA, NPDES experience
CEM experience
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Planning
RemediationSite Management
Compliance Auditing & Assessment
Capital Projects
Waste and Storm Water Permitting
Construction Feasibility


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Construction ManagerOBrien & Gere, Syracuse, NY2007 2009
Responsible for interfacing between owner and contractor on a $44mm waste water treatment plant enhanced nutrient facility upgrade. Performed inspection duties per ICC 2003 special inspections. Certified ACI concrete inspector. Reviewed and approved monthly contractor billing. Reviewed, negotiated and approved change orders. Coordinated with OBrien & Gere engineering on design revisions and client requests. Advised on start up procedures. Created punch lists for system turnover.

OwnerSubmetering Technology, Mechanicsville, VA 2005 2007
Company worked as an installation subcontractor to large ESCOs (Energy Service Companies) installing water meters and water related energy savings devices.

Project ManagerVarious companies1994 2005
[Wellspring International, CA; W.M. Schlosser, VA; Cajun Constructors, NC; Bell Company, NY]
Estimated and bought out waste water treatment plants. Assisted in construction start up. Responsible for all eastern United States water meter installations, including start up and client relations. Ran Operations and Support Services Group managed all trades and produced monthly billing, forecasts and scheduling. Advised owner on project feasibility. Responsible for 20 craft personnel and 8 staff.

Plant EngineerExeter Energy, Sterling, CT1990 1994
Responsible for all phases of all capital projects. Ensured and documented plant compliance with NPDES, the Clean Water Act and the Clean Air Act requirements, reporting to the CT DEP.

Construction Engineer Fluor Daniel, Morris, IL1989 1990
Senior Field Engineer Pullman Power Products, Williamsport, PA1985 1988


EDUCATION

BS[Civil & Environmental Engineering]Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY

ADDENDUM

KEY PROJECTS

Frederick-Winchester Service Authority, Winchester, VA Parkins Mills WWTP ENR Upgrade
Performed engineering construction management duties at a $44mm waste water treatment plant enhanced nutrient removal upgrade with a 30 month schedule.
Examined all cost proposals and saved the owner over $50,000.
Assisted in phase one start up to assure contract and specification compliance to meet schedule. Generated a deficiency list of over 100 items.
Advised owner of superfluous contract requirements, with a savings of over $20,000.

Western Carolina Regional Sewer Authority, Greenville, SC Mauldin Rd. WWTP
Estimated entire job on this new $27mm waste water treatment plant.
Tendered 8 subcontractor packages. Awarded the work and implemented subcontractor contracts.
Bought out over $2mm of mechanical piping and equipment.
Assisted project management team in job start up.

West Valley Demonstration Project, West Valley, NY Operations and Support Services
Managed over $1mm of start up projects for Westinghouse on this existing uranium enrichment plant being converted to spent fuel vitrification.
Tripled monthly billing from $80,000 to $240,000 due to insight in productivity, crew allotment, and the addition of work through foresight and client relations.
Managed 20 craft and 8 staff to implement construction packages and maintain quality control.
Managed 3 staff for electrical and I & E work; personnel assisted Westinghouse directly.

Exeter Energy, Sterling, CT Civil & Mechanical Management
Onsite from groundbreaking through start up, commissioning and operations of this 26 MW $100mm tire to energy non-utility generator power plant.
Advised DEP on wetlands, endangered species and historical structures impact. Interfaced with local officials on construction impact on streets. Held discussions at town meetings with citizens over plant operations.
Assisted in design, tendering, awarding and supervision of over $250,000 worth of capital projects.
Reported to CTDEP CAA, CWA, RCRA, & NPDES permit compliance. Performed CEM maintenance.
Developed an off-site $100,000 350 gpm water supply system for plant.
Developed remediation arrangements for stormwater runoff.
Inspected contractors work during construction for civil and mechanical design compliance.

Millbury Resource Recovery Project, Millbury, MA Mechanical Construction Site Office Engineering
Quantified, qualified and purchased over $500,000 of all on site material required for the mechanical contract of this 45 MW power plant trash to energy project.
Tendered mechanical work for offsite fabrication resulting in cost savings of over $20,000.
Assisted supervision with budgets, estimates and schedules brought project in on time.
Inspected over $3mm of pipe, hanger, and equipment installation for specification adherence.
Handled over 100 field clarification requests to corroborate with engineering.

Perry Nuclear Power Plant, Perry, OH Field Engineering/supervision
Totally responsible for the supervision of over 150 craft personnel and 40 staff during the $70mm mechanical construction contract of a 1200 MW nuclear power plant ensuring quality control, production and safety.
Coordinated with clients power plant operators in start up to bring plant on line.