Zeeshan Ali - New Jersey Society of Professional Engineers
Zeeshan Ali - New Jersey Society of Professional Engineers
Zeeshan Ali - New Jersey Society of Professional Engineers
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James D. Adams, P.E.,5 Tornillo Road, West Orange, <strong>New</strong> <strong>Jersey</strong> 07052Home: (973) 731-4588 E-Mail: jdadams2@aol.comOBJECTIVE:PROFILE:EXPERTISE:Senior Construction/Engineering position in a well established company orinstitutionPr<strong>of</strong>essional Civil Engineer with over 25 years <strong>of</strong> engineering, construction andproject management experience on projects <strong>of</strong> varying complexity and size.Experienced leader capable <strong>of</strong> leading and managing diverse organizations instable and changing environmentsLeadership, construction engineering and management, municipal engineeringand operations managementEXPERIENCE:2007 – Present Regional Director, NJ SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, Trenton NJ Reporting directly to the Vice President <strong>of</strong> Project Management, lead ateam <strong>of</strong> 30 School Development Authority pr<strong>of</strong>essional staff Manages over $1 billion in NJ School capital and maintenance projectsin 17 school districts Develops and maintains effective relationships with State, County, Localand School District Officials in the planning, construction and occupancy<strong>of</strong> their projects. Makes project presentations to NJSDA Board and Executive staff onproject budget and schedule. Responsible for the day-to-day operations <strong>of</strong> the <strong>New</strong>ark Regional Office Guides, develops, mentors and reviews performance <strong>of</strong> staff. Reviews and approves construction change orders, designamendments, payment applications and invoices.Assists in the procurement and evaluation <strong>of</strong> consultants andcontractors. Develops, recommends and implements policies and procedures toimprove effectiveness and efficiency <strong>of</strong> project delivery.2003 -- 2007 Director <strong>of</strong> Engineering / Municipal Engineer, CITY OF NEWARK, NJ Managed $30 million budget and the Department <strong>of</strong> Engineering’s 5divisions which included Traffic and Signals, Public Buildings, Motors,Uniform Construction Code Office and Director’s Office. Led 4 managers with 200+ employees including, the Municipal Surveyorand Planner, the Office <strong>of</strong> Energy and Environmental Services, theOffice <strong>of</strong> Uniform Construction Codes and Engineering and ContractAdministration Maintained city map, geographic and tax lot information
James D. Adams, P.E. Page 2Director <strong>of</strong> Engineering / Municipal Engineer(cont) Managed $150 million capital program, including design, procurement,construction, quality assurance, and final inspections Recorded, monitored and enforced Uniform Construction Code on $250million <strong>of</strong> constructed projects.Designed and implemented road, bridge and rail projects, installedmaintained and repaired traffic lights, roadway signage and parkingmeters, repaired potholes, managed State and Federal grant projects Secured and maintained 56 public facilities including 7 pools, provided 24-hour emergency services that responded to 5,500+ requests yearly,supported parades, ceremonies, and groundbreakings. Provided services that include electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry,painting and HVAC Repaired and maintained 900 vehicle and equipment fleet. Processed vehicle titles and registration and insurance, managed vehiclefueling facilities, and disposed surplus and obsolete vehicles1993 – 2003 Senior Resident Engineer, PORT AUTHORITY OF NY and NJ Managed all construction activities at the NJ Marine Terminals, HobokenWaterfront Development, <strong>New</strong>ark Legal Center and the Essex CountyResource CenterSupervising Engineer, JFK Airport Redevelopment Program (1995-1998) Supported Senior Management in planning, organizing, leading andcontrolling all resources necessary to execute the construction <strong>of</strong> theJFK Redevelopment Program. This multi-million dollar program included; existing control towerdemolition, reconstruction <strong>of</strong> access roadways and construction <strong>of</strong> new$46 million parking garage projectSenior Engineer, <strong>New</strong>ark International Airport (1993-1995) Managed staff including engineers, inspectors and administrativepersonnel. Certified that airport construction contracts were executed in accordancewith plans and specifications. Adhered to Port Authority policies, codes and industry standards. Monitored cost, safety and AA/EEO programs. Coordinated activities with internal, City, State and Federal Agencies.1986 – 1993 Engineer, NEW JERSEY HIGHWAY AUTHORITY, Woodbridge, NJ Supervised contractors and field engineers on projects <strong>of</strong> varyingcomplexity including soil and erosion control, bridge rehabilitation,pavement restoration, toll plaza widening and noise barrier installation
James D. Adams, P.E. Page 3EDUCATION:STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Hoboken, NJMaster <strong>of</strong> Science Degree – Management <strong>of</strong> TechnologyVILLANOVA UNIVERSITY, Villanova, PABachelor <strong>of</strong> Science Degree – Civil EngineeringMEMBERSHIPS: NJ <strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong> Municipal <strong>Engineers</strong>, Transportation and InfrastructureAdvisory Committee – 8 th Congressional District, American <strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong> Civil<strong>Engineers</strong>, National <strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong> Black <strong>Engineers</strong>, The Princeton ReviewInstructor, Commissioner – North <strong>Jersey</strong> Transportation Planning Authority, NJ<strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essional <strong>Engineers</strong>AWARDS:ASCE Government - 2004 Engineer <strong>of</strong> the YearRegional Business Partnership - 2005 Transportation Leadership Award
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