Meet The Team

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Ed has more than 40 years of experience in Engineering, Project Management, Government Acquisitions and Electronic System repair. He has extensive Program / Project Management experience in all facets of the engineering arena including Site Identification, Investigation and Construction, Industrial Hygiene, and Safety. Project Management skills include Project Planning, Contract Administration, Statement of Work writing, Cost Estimating, Proposal Preparation & Evaluation, Negotiations and Contract Document Writing & Review. Project Engineer, Data and Configuration Control Manager for projects ranging in size up to $500M. Experienced with all governmental regulatory agencies. Ed is the principal owner and chief engineer for Alpha Terra Engineering, Inc., since 1997.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

• Overton-Brooks VAMC Parking Garage Addition, Shreveport, LA. Program Manager leading a multi-disciplinary team to provide project management, environmental assessments and design services for a garage addition at the Overton-Brooks VA Medical Center (OBVAMC). This project involves expanding an existing 2-story parking garage by providing an additional 284 parking spaces in a 4-story addition. The initial NTP includes providing a schematic design and a complete set of drawings suitable for construction bidding. We will investigate and survey Overton Brooks VAMC within the project scope. We will obtain approval of the siting plan, floor plan, preliminary cost estimates, and list of probable specification sections and provide the initial design analysis and approach. The design will then proceed with 35%, 65%, 95% and Construction Documents (CD) submittals. A separate NTP will be issued later for Construction Period Services (CPS). Preliminary work includes topographic and utility surveys and a geotechnical investigation. ATEI is conducting an Environmental Assessment (EA) in parallel with the design effort.
• Expansion of Emergency Department and New Human Resources Building at the Audie L. Murphy VAMC, San Antonio, TX. Led multi-disciplinary team to provide design services for existing Emergency Department (ED) and HR Department. The primary goal of this project was to expand and renovate the existing ED. Located in a 1970s era building on an existing campus, the only option for the ED was to expand into the existing HR Department, requiring the relocation of the HR Department. Post expansion, the ED tripled in size to approximately 19,048 SF. The total number of treatment rooms doubled in number and existing treatment rooms renovated to meet current standards.
• Radiation Oncology Services Building at the Audie L. Murphy VAMC, San Antonio, TX. Led multi-disciplinary team to provide design services for a new 10,840 SF Radiation Oncology Building. The building design incorporates the use of two LINAC machines. Connecting the building to the main hospital is a climate- controlled corridor facilitating patient comfort. The design includes site utilities, site development, slab design, physical security, parking layouts, and landscaping. Supervised a team of architects and engineers designing the facility to meet VA standards. He ensured successful execution of feasibility/concept studies, cost estimates, value engineering, environment compliance, design, and submittal reviews.
• VISN 20 Facility Condition Assessments, Various Locations. Led a diverse team of professionals to assess 10 VAMCs throughout the northwest US and Alaska, with over 6.2M SF of space, using the VA FCA 101 Guidelines. Challenges include data acquisition from participating hospitals and assessing facilities within the specified schedule. Because of ATEI’s and our subcontractors’ work history with FCAs over the past 15+ years, our attention to detail and ability to discern important from inconsequential data allows us to meet assessment expectations. ATEI uses a zero-based cost estimating process that leads to more accurate and detailed cost estimates.
• VISN 22 Facility Condition Assessments, Various Locations. Led a diverse team of professionals to perform Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs) of the 9 main hospital campuses comprising VA VISN 22. This project required physically observing all areas of the medical centers, conducting interviews of key staff members and the comprehensive research of existing conditions. The project consisted of approximately 10,127,766 gross square feet of floor area within approximately 445 buildings, from the 9 sites in the 3 states of AZ, CA ,and NM.
• Builder Assessment for DLA, Ft Belvoir, VA and Barstow, CA. Served as a mechanical assessor evaluating 500K SF/3.8M SF of facilities at both locations. Each location was unique with peculiarities attendant to a secure building on the east coast and warehouses on the west coast. Both facilities contained classified materials of differing degrees always requiring escorts. The work included assessing the facilities in accordance with the USACE Builder assessment program. Reporting requirements included photo documentation of all items, classification of discrepancies, and documentation of conditions in a flawless report. Total field time was four weeks; post processing time three weeks.
• Natural Gas Fueling Station Design, Lake Jackson, TX. Responsible for the siting, mechanical, plumbing, and general layout/structural design services for the natural gas fast fill station for CNG Partners / the City of Lake Jackson. The project was a unique public / private venture. This station is serving both the public and government owned vehicles. The fast fill fuel islands station allows vehicles to quickly fill their natural gas-powered vehicles in just 10-minutes. The design required knowledge of high-pressure plumbing and mechanical design and assembly design for dispensing and accessories. The designs required extensive knowledge of NFPA, City of Lake Jackson, State, and Federal guidelines, regulations, codes, and permitting. Challenges encountered included limited space, and preservation of trees, and negotiating solutions regarding regulatory/code conflicts with permit reviewers.
• City of Elmendorf, Elmendorf, TX. Provided general environmental compliance services to a racing fuel blending company since 2013. Revised both the SPCC and SWPPP plans to reflect recently revised regulations and renegotiation of the general stormwater permit. Prepared Toxic Release Inventories and Tier II reports under the Emergency Planning and Community Right to know Act. Revising facility air permits and conducting an environmental audit under the TX Audit Privilege Act, the results of which will enable the client to avoid fines and penalties due to the company’s rapid growth in the past year. Design and implementation of a vapor recovery system and flare involving tank emissions modeling using State and EPA approved methods.
• Ozona Oil & Gas, State of TX. Provided an assessment of an 1800-acre oil lease in use since the early 1950s. Evaluated environmental impact of current and past petroleum exploration and operations and prepared spill plans, closure cost estimates, and naturally occurring radioactive material assessments. The environmental assessment also included evaluation of the impact on threatened and endangered species, and typically recognized environmental conditions. This project was considered hazardous due to the presence of lethal concentrations of hydrogen sulfide gas. Air monitoring respiratory protection protocols were monitored closely. The assessment and opinions rendered provided critical information that led the client to an informed decision not to purchase the property.
• City Public Service, San Antonio, TX. Provided infrastructure design support services for City Public Service (CPS). Completed assessments and redesign of facilities operated by CPS across Bexar County. Integral to each project was the need for the design of stormwater runoff control and assessment of any change to pervious cover. Successfully established appropriate and complete storm water control measures with all projects.

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS

• Professional Engineer: TX (92737), AR (16814), OH (79441), LA (40110), WY (14710) & KS (23865-Retired)

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Science – Mechanical Engineering
• Master of Science – Environmental Science

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Energy Manager (19647)

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Heather is an accomplished professional with proven success managing simultaneous multi-million-dollar medical facility support and initial outfitting (IO) projects, worldwide, on-time and on-budget.  She has extensive federal, state, and commercial contracting experience supporting both large and small businesses as well as managing cost-plus, time and material, and firm fixed price single award and multi-award contracts.

As a Senior Manager, Heather has over 25 years of combined experience in project and program management, operations, and human resource management. In addition to her extensive knowledge and capabilities in solving problems, managing difficult situations, and motivating teams, she has the superbly refined interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with clients and produce mutually beneficial outcomes.

Heather is also a USAF Veteran, having served 13 years in the United States Airforce as Medical Logistics; she held multiple positions over 13 years and supported various medical centers, hospitals, and clinics during her tenure.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Program Manager – Defense Health Agency (DHA), San Antonio, TX – Managed a multi-disciplinary team of professionals supporting the Program Management Office (PMO) and Transition Management Office (TMO) to assist the client with the transition from the tri-service medical activities (Army, Air Force & Navy) to the Defense Health Agency – Facility Enterprise (FE).  Heather managed a team of portfolio and project managers, subject matter experts (SMEs), engineers and financial analysts interfacing with the prime contractor and senior level government stakeholders to support the Facility Life Cycle Management activities across the military health system. This support included reviewing and consolidating facility support agreements, updating property records in BUILDER and DMLSS, ensured the facilities met regulatory compliance requirements and assisted the client with centralizing all programs.

Program Manager – Medical Facilities Support Services (MFSS) – (USACE – Huntsville, AL) – Managed a multi-million dollar ($13M)/multi-disciplinary IDIQ contract providing project and facility support services, facility operations and maintenance support, and transition support services at 45 medical facilities located within the continental U.S. (CONUS). Typical support included: project coordination, facility assessments, facility planning services, project development services, site analysis services, and occupancy support services.

Project Manager – Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), Martinsburg, VA –   Managed a team of multi-functional support service professionals to augment the medical facilities department providing full-service facility operations and maintenance support to the VAMC campus.

Program Manager – BUILDER – Defense Health Agency (DHA), San Antonio, TX – Provided BUILDER program management support to the DHA Facilities Enterprise Branch. Interfaced with AFMSA, BUMED, MEDCOM, JMLFDC, CERL and DHA senior leadership to plan and develop policies and procedures to standardize the multi-service business approach and project delivery methods in order to streamline into a standardized DHA execution framework. Fostered a collaborative environment to capture each service’s best practices for implementing into DHA’s BUILDER program objectives and business rules during transition of medical services to DHA. Provided program coordination for the continued implementation of the BUILDER facility condition assessments and sustainment management initiatives.

Program Manager – Initial Outfitting (IO) and Design-Build (DBIO) – USACE -Huntsville, AL & Little Rock, AR Districts) – Managed multiple teams supporting IO and DBIO projects (valued over $6M) in two countries and seven states. These large-scale projects included hospitals, laboratories and dental clinics with major renovations, additions, and new construction. Interfaced with Army, Air Force, Navy, and the US. Dept of Veteran Affairs representatives. Each project required different oversight levels ranging from full turn-key services to individual activities including comprehensive interior design, structural interior design, artwork and signage, space and equipment planning, transition and IT planning and low voltage planning, project management, public relations/media support, as well as specialized equipment, move management and property accountability. The projects ranged from one year to multi-year schedules and consisted of single phase or multi-phased projects. Heather managed a diverse team of project managers, transition and equipment planners, schedulers, and Biomedical Equipment Technicians (BMETs), as well as multiple subcontractors including interior designers, artwork, signage, and public relations consultants, low voltage, and space planners, moving and warehousing companies, OEMs, and other vendors. Heather participated in project team meetings, deliverable reviews, budget, and schedule management. She also provided on-site technical support to include project management, transition planning, inventory management and property accountability for various projects and has specialized expertise in medical logistics, supply chain, and medical equipment management.

Project Manager – Joint Medical Facilities Office (JMFO) and Health Facilities Planning Agency (HFPA), Ft. Sam Houston, TX – Managed five concurrent projects worth over $3.5M supporting the Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) tower addition and parking garage. Led a multi-functional team of project managers, engineers, architects, space planners, and construction managers.

Project Manager – San Antonio State Hospital (SASH), Texas Center for Infectious Disease (TCID), Texas Health and Human Services (THHS) and multiple commercial healthcare facilities – Managed multiple state and commercial projects ensuring BMETs provided preventative maintenance and equipment repair according to contract guidelines.

Human Resource Management and Facility Security Officer (FSO) – Led the Human Resources department for several small businesses servicing hundreds of employees in 35 states and overseas. Managed daily HR operations, employee relations and performance, full life cycle recruiting and onboarding while maintaining a strong company culture. Maintained company Top Secret Facility Clearance and interacted with Department of Security Services (DSS) on security matters. Managed company security program ensuring compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS

Project Management Institute (PMI), www.pmi.org  and Alamo Chapter

Society of Human Resources (SHRM), www.shrm.org and SAHRMA Chapter

Human Resources Standards Institute (HRCI), www.hrci.org

EDUCATION

Master of Arts, Management and Leadership

Master of Arts, Procurement and Acquisition

Bachelor of Science, Management/Human Resources

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)

Graduate Certificate in Government Contracting

Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR)

Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

An accomplished, effective, and efficient Senior Environmental Manager with 29+ years of leadership experience in managing Federal, State, and Municipal Projects. Recognized for the exceptional ability to direct project teams to complete challenging projects that meet and exceed client expectations, budgetary goals, and regulatory requirements. Proven communicator, fostering trusting and long-lasting relations with management, team members, third-party agents, and clients. Maintains a current Department of Energy (DoE) L Security Clearance.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

• Department of Energy (DoE) Gaseous Diffusion Plant, Piketon, OH. Developed Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) and provide safety oversight for over 800 construction, maintenance, and/or demolition projects at the DoE Gaseous Diffusion Plant. Served as the primary compliance contact and Subject Matter Expert (SME) on assigned specialty area(s). Developed engineering controls, safe work practices, administrative controls, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidance for personnel working with and around hazardous chemicals and radioactive materials. Worked with operations and regional organizations to maintain compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), DoE and state standards. Supported the investigation and communication of near misses, releases and other relevant incidents that occur under the jurisdiction of the DoE.
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), NY. Managed 12 industrial hygienist and safety personnel during Hurricane Sandy operations, completing health and safety audits for Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs), branch offices, and the New York City Joint Field Office (JFO). Performed Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) assessments at select DRCs, JFO and sections of Far Rockaway, NY.
• U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC), Nationwide. Completed Industrial Hygiene (IH) exposure monitoring for the 88th Regional Support Command throughout the US, collecting and interpreting exposure readings and air samples for Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulated hazardous materials.
• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Nationwide. Performed Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) throughout the U.S. and developed Phase II delineation and remediation reports in accordance with ASTM E-1527, with 100% of all 65 projects completed on time and within budget.
• General Services Administration (GSA), Nationwide. Performed Environmental Audits (EAs) at GSA offices throughout the northeast, including evaluation of hazardous materials storage, use and disposal. Provided summary of findings and recommendations for operation and compliance improvements that were implemented in managed facilities located throughout the U.S. Collected air samples at each office for evaluation of Sick Building Syndrome and the management of Asbestos and Lead Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Programs.
• U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Southern U.S. Managed Occupational Safety & Health (OS&H) workplace inspections throughout the southern U.S., improving overall audit accuracy and completion ratings by 40%.
• Burge Engineering & Associates, San Antonio, TX. Supervised the Environmental Department of five professionals improving overall team performance, accuracy, budget maintenance and project completion by 35%. Developed proposals for over 350 environmental projects and tracking project expenditures of up to $500K. Reviewed monthly TCEQ Chemical Water Sampling Reports and associated chain-of-custody (COC) documents for approximately 300 water wells located throughout central Texas. Managed reports for Phase II environmental projects to include installation of test pits, monitoring wells, sampling and characterization of impacted soils, groundwater and manifesting materials for disposal. Completed National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) assessments for various cell tower companies located throughout the U.S. Oversaw business development and grew existing client relationships with $350K annual increase in revenue.
• H.B. Fuller, San Antonio, TX. Developed American Institute of Architects (AIA) presentations for 475 architects, engineers, and developers. Provided technical expertise on IAQ related projects and developed best practice procedures for remediation and construction related projects that resulted in 100% customer satisfaction. Expanded business into construction market, generating $2M in additional revenue, while maintaining relationships with existing distributors that ensured 100% in retention.
• Engineering Consulting Services, Ltd., San Antonio, TX. Supervised over 15 environmental and safety professionals, ensuring 90% in employee retention. Reviewed Phase I & II ESAs and Work-Place Hazard Assessments on Federal and commercial properties. Managed over 200 NEPA assessments completed throughout the U.S. Developed, performed, reviewed and managed IAQ investigations for over eight insurance companies.

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS

• Environmental Professional

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science, Certified Public Manager, Texas State University
• Associate of Science, Occupational Safety and Health, Texas State Technical College

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

• TDHS Mold Assessment Consultant (License No. MAC1230)
• ODH Asbestos Hazard Evaluation Specialist (License No. ES36135)
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910: 30-Hour General Industry
• OSHA 29 CFR 1926: 30-Hour Construction
• OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher Course
• Department of Energy (DOE) – Radiation Worker I & II Certified
• Personal Protection Equipment (PPE): Levels A, B, & C
• Certified Public Manager (CPM)
• Security Clearance (DOE – L Clearance)