EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- Masters of Science in Civil Engineering, May 2002
The University of Colorado at Denver
Denver, CO - Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, May 1997
Alabama A&M University
Huntsville, AL - Fundamentals of Engineering Exam, Alabama (No. EI 13039)
Project Management Training, Levels 200 and 300
Loss Prevention and Accident Investigation
40-hour OSHA Hazwoper Health and Safety Training, CFR 1910.120
OSHA Competent Person Excavation and Trenching
FEMA Emergency Management Response Certification - E-Builder Certified
- CPR and First Aid Certified
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Ronald Thomas has 17 years of experience in the disciplines of civil engineering, environmental engineering, project management, utility design and facility maintenance. His background includes the management of multi-million dollar engineering and construction projects. Core professional competencies include the following:
- Civil Design
- Environmental Remediation
- Project Management
- Design Review
- Cost Controls
- OSHA Safety Compliance
- NPDES Permitting
He has extensive experience managing all phases of design and construction on an individual project level. He is responsible for ensuring each project is constructed in strict accordance with contract documents, with a high level of quality, within the scheduled time and allotted budget. Project control responsibilities include establishing and maintaining project schedule, coordination with on-site supervision and subcontractors to ensure that project progresses on schedule, administering regular on site progress meetings with contractors, designers, and owner's representatives. Project administration duties include reviewing and processing submittals, responding to and processing contractor/vendor requests for information, reviewing and approving pay requests, preparing and negotiating change orders with the owner and the contractor.
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE:
Construction Program Management (Owner's Representative)
COMMERCIAL PROJECTS
City of Birmingham Capital Improvements Program
Responsible for project level management, including the planning, design, and construction of multi-million dollar construction and renovation projects.
- Negro Southern League Museum ($5,600,000 - New Facility)
- George Ward Park ($448,958 - ADA Accessibility Upgrades)
- Cooper Green Park ($1,950,000 - Improvements)
- Birmingham Police West Precinct ($2,900,000 - New Facility)
- Fire Station No. 18 ($2,188,000 - New Facility)
- Fire Station No. 4 ($2,100,000 - New Facility)
- Fountain Heights Recreation Center ($1,800,000 - New Facility)
- Harrison Park ($490,000 - Renovations)
EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS
Responsible for project level management of the planning, design, and construction process on a multi-project capital improvement program. Each facility includes the following components: administrative suite, instructional classrooms, kitchen, cafeteria, computer laboratories, science laboratories, gymnasium, furniture, fixtures and equipment.
Birmingham City Schools
- Hayes K-8 School ($16,500,000 – New School)
- Wenonah High School Field House ($3,500,000 – New Facility)
- Wenonah High School Track and Field ($175,000 – Upgrades)
- Sun Valley Roof Project ($700,000 – Roof Replacement)
- Minor Elementary School ($265,000 – Repairs/Upgrades)
Butler County Schools
- W.O. Parmer Elementary School ($7,500,000 – Renovation/Addition)
- Butler County Magnet School ($16,500,000 – New School)
ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
Industrial
Responsible for the management and supervision of water line, sewer line and landfill design and installation.
- Sewer Force Main, Birmingham, Alabama ($1,500,000)
- New Georgia Landfill, Birmingham, Alabama ($4,000,000)
- Water/Sewer Point Repairs, Birmingham, Alabama ($2,000,000)