Project Manager - Allegheny Contracting - Eastern United States
(2019-04)
Manage multiple large-scale natural gas infrastructure and construction projects throughout the eastern United States, ensuring safe, on-time, and cost-effective execution.
- Coordinate directly with utility providers, contractors, inspectors, and stakeholders on maintenance, repair, and new construction projects involving gas stations, transmission/distribution pipelines, buildings, and data centers.
- Develop and manage project budgets, scopes, schedules, and cost-tracking reports to maintain financial accountability and operational efficiency.
- Lead site safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective action implementation to strengthen regulatory compliance and reduce operational risk.
- Conduct daily job safety briefings and hazard assessments to reinforce safe work practices and maintain OSHA and DOT compliance.
- Enforce pipeline excavation safety standards by proactively identifying hazards, correcting unsafe behaviors, and ensuring adherence to company and federal regulations.
- Mentor and develop Transmission Foremen through hands-on leadership training, performance coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Interpret site plans, topographical surveys, and utility mapping to accurately plan excavation activities and prevent utility conflicts.
Road Manager - Norfolk Southern Railway
(2012-01 - 2019-04)
Directed railroad operations for more than 150 locomotive engineers across 200+ route miles for a Class I railroad while maintaining operational efficiency and safety compliance.
- Responded to service disruptions, emergencies, and operational incidents on a 24/7 on-call basis to minimize downtime and maintain continuity of operations.
- Conducted operational audits, field inspections, and employee observations to ensure compliance with FRA, DOT, AAR, and company operating regulations.
- Served as a technical safety advisor to senior leadership by recommending operational improvements and advancing railroad safety initiatives.
- Delivered internal and external hazardous materials training focused on incident prevention, emergency response, and regulatory compliance.
- Promoted a strong safety culture through operating rules instruction, field coaching, safety meetings, and one-on-one employee mentoring.
- Led accident and injury investigations in coordination with government agencies, preparing detailed reports and corrective action recommendations to improve operational safety.
- Conducted formal investigations involving derailments, injuries, and operating rule violations while ensuring procedural integrity and regulatory compliance.
- Managed emergency response activities involving hazardous material releases and environmental incidents to protect personnel, the public, and surrounding communities.
Qualified Locomotive Engineer - Ohio Central Railroad
(2005-09 - 2012-01)
Operated diesel-electric freight locomotives in compliance with federal regulations and company operating procedures.
- Safely transported consumer products and hazardous materials while maintaining strict adherence to safety and operational standards.
- Applied General Code of Operating Rules, company policies, and federal regulations to ensure safe rail operations and public safety.
- Performed locomotive inspections and operational testing to verify equipment reliability and compliance with safety requirements.
Senior Airman (E-4) - United States Air Force
(1999-09 - 2004-10)
