Thomas F. Palmieri II
Rancho Cucamonga
Summary
Results-driven public utilities leader with several years of experience and a proven track record of success in project management, client relations, and team leadership. Adept at driving initiatives from conception to completion, while ensuring adherence to quality standards and timelines. Strong communicator with a talent for building and nurturing productive relationships. Seasoned CIP Engineer with robust background in project management, financial analysis, and strategic planning. Possess strong analytical skills, adept at identifying trends and making data-driven decisions that drive business growth. Made significant contributions to team performance and client relationships through exceptional communication skills and proactive problem-solving approach. Skilled in fostering collaboration and ensuring the seamless execution of complex projects.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Associate Engineer, City of Ontario
Capital Improvements Projects (CIP)
Ontario
06.2018 - Current
- Served as a Project Manager in the coordination and administration of development of water, wastewater, and recycled water projects including transmission mains, treatment facilities, pressure reducing stations, wells and SCADA systems with budgets varying from $30,000 to $5 million.
- Developed implemented our Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Integrated Project Controls, Assessment and Reporting system.
- Updated several of the agency’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) such as Community Outreach, Project Development from Feasibility to Design to Construction and Lessons Learned Best Practices.
- Managed multi-year On-Call Design and On-Call Construction and Inspection contracts with pre-qualified firms to support the CIP Divisions $30-$60 million annual project budget.
- Supervised and coordinated the work of consultants and contractors by explaining and providing the agency standard design and construction procedures, reviewing their work for conformance with the local, state, and federal standards, and resolving procedural and policy questions.
- Partnered with our Operations Group with need assessments for the upgrade, repair, and replacement of the City’s aging infrastructure.
- Prepared documents such as City Council Agenda Reports, correspondence, reports and proposals.
- Served as a City’s liaison with coordination efforts with regional land development firms and other internal and external public agencies, and the public.
- Supervised, mentored, and conducted performance evaluations for 2 assistant engineers
Senior Project Engineer
Walsh Construction
San Gabriel
05.2013 - 05.2018
- Supervised the administration and operations of the project’s structural and roadway work by developing Standard Operating Practices (SOPs) for our skilled labor crews totaling 200-400 works at any given time in the field.
- Prepared and presented specialized project budgets of upwards to $20 million
- Prepared and presented traffic control plans, work plans and schedule for projects.
- Coordinated and managed the construction of over 1 million square feet of pavement rehabilitation.
- Oversaw our project’s equipment maintenance program with a total budget of $4 million.
- Perform daily quality assurance for all newly constructed work based on various governmental agencies’ technical standards ranging from Greenbook, CalTrans and IBC.
- Prioritize and allocate available resources; review and evaluate program and service delivery, make recommendations for improvement to ensure maximum effective service.
- Worked with governmental agencies in coordinating the planning/construction of infrastructure in heavily urbanized areas in order to balance agency requirements with considering scheduling and financial constraints and community needs.
- Developed project scope, fee determination, and bid proposals for new contracts.
- Conduct contract negotiations and contract management.
- Supervised, mentored, and conducted performance evaluations for 4 interns and 3 project engineers.
Lead Residential Advisor
University of Southern California
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Fostered a safe and inclusive environment for 180 international and domestic graduate students.
- Hosted monthly outreach events, personal life skills training and career development experiences for my residents.
Field Engineer - MLK Multi-Ambulatory Care Center
McCarthy Builders
01.2012
- Assisted in the Final Technical Staff Report to Prohibit On-site Wastewater Disposal Systems in the Malibu Civic Center Area
Field Engineer - Disney Carsland (2011) and Estimator (2010)
Clark Construction
01.2010
- Lead coordination and scheduling meetings with various sub-contractors.
- Developed Bid Proposals and assisted in contract negotiations and execution.
- Analyze problems, identify and evaluate alternative solutions and present them to the project team for approval, and implement recommendations in the field.
Civil Engineering Intern
California Regional Water Quality Control Board LA Region
01.2009
- Assisted in the Final Technical Staff Report to Prohibit On-site Wastewater Disposal Systems in the Malibu Civic Center Area
Education
Master of Public Administration -
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA08-2025
MS - Civil Engineering/Construction Management
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California01.2014
Skills
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Budget preparation and management
- Contract negotiation
- Team leadership
- Community outreach
- Design optimization techniques
- Analytical problem solving
- Program planning
- Construction engineering
Certification
- Civil PE, California 89922
- Treatment Plant Operator T2, California
- Distribution System Operator D2, California
- Traffic Control Supervisor, ATSSA OSHA 30
Affiliations
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- Chi Epsilon (CE Honor Society)
- University of Southern California Alumni Association
Training
- Skill Based Leadership Program, Claremont Graduate University, Winter/Spring 2022
- Public Works Management Leader Training, Cal Poly Pomona, Spring 2022
- Ontario Citizens Leadership Academy, City of Ontario, Fall 2021
- Introduction to Water Systems, Citrus College, Fall 2019
- Collaborative Leadership Conference United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Summer 2017
- Project Controls-Budgeting and Estimating, USC Spring 2014
- Project Controls - Planning and Scheduling, USC Fall 2013
- Managing and Financing Public Engineering Works, USC Spring 2013
- Construction Accounting and Finance, USC Spring 2013
Timeline
Senior Associate Engineer, City of Ontario
Capital Improvements Projects (CIP)
06.2018 - Current
Senior Project Engineer
Walsh Construction
05.2013 - 05.2018
Lead Residential Advisor
University of Southern California
08.2012 - 05.2014
Field Engineer - MLK Multi-Ambulatory Care Center
McCarthy Builders
01.2012
Field Engineer - Disney Carsland (2011) and Estimator (2010)
Clark Construction
01.2010
Civil Engineering Intern
California Regional Water Quality Control Board LA Region
01.2009
Master of Public Administration -
University of La Verne
MS - Civil Engineering/Construction Management
University of Southern California
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