Date of birth

3 Jun 53

   Nationality

Canada

   Country of residence

Canada

   Marital status

Married

   Gender

Male

   Languages

ROMANIAN (Native), ENGLISH (Excellent), FRENCH (Excellent)

   Institution

Technical University of Iasi

   Location

Romania

   Start date

Oct 72

   End date

Jun 77

   Type of Diploma

Master's 

   Subject

Engineering-civil and environmental 

   Institution

University of Waterloo

   Location

Canada

   Start date

Jan 96

   End date

May 97

   Type of Diploma

Master's 

   Subject

Engineering-civil and environmental 

   Profession

Civil Engineering-Environmental Engineering

   Current Position

Resident Engineer

   Key qualifications

20 years of international experience with a wide assortment of divergent civil and environmental engineering projects in environmental restoration, marine, offshore and onshore, water and waste water, irrigation and drainage, erosion control, heavy construction and infrastructure (planning, design, financial management, contract management and administration, construction management, supervision, QC/QA inspection) -excellent project management skills combined with MS Project software -strong marketing and business development skills -seminars and training - organisation and delivery; strong aptitude for coaching and mentoring -participatory project implementation with communities.

   Years of professional
   experience

25

   Project Title

not relevant

   Start date

Jan 01

   End date

Jun 02

   Company / Organisation

AECOM – Metcalf & Eddy UK (former Balfour-Maunsell)

   Position / Responsibility

Resident Engineer/Project Manager

   Beneficiary

   Funding Agencies

n/a

   Countries

Qatar

   Sectors

Constr. & Engineering
  -Planning / Architecture / Engineering
  -Building / Construction / Civil Works
  -Highways / Roads
  -Works supervision

   Client references

   Detail task assigned

Contract supervision, procurement support, management support for Beneficiary for new highway and utilities (water, sewerage, electrical distribution, street lighting, telephony) project· pre-construction activities· administration of contract· approval of Contractor’s materials, construction techniques and programmes of works· direct supervision of works and monitoring progress· preparation of mandatory reports

   Project Title

Sakhalin Island Project

   Start date

Jan 01

   End date

Jan 01

   Company / Organisation

Han - Padron Associates, Marine Consulting Engineers

   Position / Responsibility

Senior Engineer

   Beneficiary

   Funding Agencies

n/a

   Countries

United States of America

   Sectors

Constr. & Engineering
  -Planning / Architecture / Engineering
  -Finance / Bonds / Insurance / Cost
Energy
  -Oil / Gas / Petrol

   Client references

   Detail task assigned

Planning, cost estimation and procurement for an offshore Oil Terminal in Russia, Sakhalin Island Project

   Project Title

not relevant

   Start date

Jan 00

   End date

Jan 01

   Company / Organisation

Site Blauvelt Engineers

   Position / Responsibility

Resident Engineer

   Beneficiary

   Funding Agencies

n/a

   Countries

United States of America

   Sectors

Constr. & Engineering
  -Planning / Architecture / Engineering
Prog. Management
  -Management Systems & Techniques

   Client references

   Detail task assigned

Contract supervision and management support for Beneficiary for $40 mil Interchange and 23 lane Toll Plaza Construction and Utilities (fibre optic cable, telephony) projects for New Jersey Turnpike, the most important artery on East Coast

   Project Title

not relevant

   Start date

Jan 99

   End date

Jan 00

   Company / Organisation

URS Cole, Sherman & Associates Ltd

   Position / Responsibility

Resident Engineer/Team Leader

   Beneficiary

   Funding Agencies

n/a

   Countries

United Arab Emirates (UAE)

   Sectors

Agr. & Rural Dev.
  -Water / Drainage / Irrigation / Flood / Well / Hydrology
Constr. & Engineering
  -Planning / Architecture / Engineering
  -Highways / Roads
Prog. Management
  -Management Systems & Techniques

   Client references

   Detail task assigned

Contract supervision, management support for Beneficiary and procurement support for three internal roads and utilities projects (water, storm water drainage, irrigation, electrical distribution, street lighting and telephony) in a new industrial city; co-ordination of sub-contractors and consultants (Pencol Int’l, UK-water works and Rejlers, Sweden-electrical works) · inspecting and monitoring the quality and progress of construction activities in accordance with AASHTO and ASTM· representing Client in all activities and advising Client in technical and contractual matters· conducting monthly co-ordination meetings and quarterly monitoring meetings with Client, consultants, contractors and agencies· financial management (review and evaluation of change orders and approval of contractors pay requests);· reviewing and approving shop drawings and materials submittals· assumed full legal, financial and professional accountabilities in accordance with FIDIC Conditions of Contract

   Project Title

Integrated Regional Development Projects

   Start date

Jan 99

   End date

Jan 01

   Company / Organisation

Government

   Position / Responsibility

n/a

   Beneficiary

   Funding Agencies

n/a

   Countries

Qatar, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

   Sectors

Agr. & Rural Dev.
  -Water / Drainage / Irrigation / Flood / Well / Hydrology
Constr. & Engineering
  -Planning / Architecture / Engineering
  -Building / Construction / Civil Works
  -Highways / Roads
  -Works supervision
Prog. Management
  -Training

   Client references

   Detail task assigned

Project Description: highways and utilities (water, storm drainage, irrigation, electrical distribution, street lighting and telephony)Services Rendered: advisory services, project planning, implementation and monitoring, contract documents (FIDIC procedures), financial management, procurement, equipment installation, supervision of civil works, submittals, client liaison, personnel recruitment and training

   Project Title

Infrastructure development

   Start date

Jan 98

   End date

Jan 99

   Company / Organisation

Department of Transportation, Highways and Engineering Division

   Position / Responsibility

Project Manager

   Beneficiary

   Funding Agencies

n/a

   Countries

Canada

   Sectors

Constr. & Engineering
  -Planning / Architecture / Engineering
  -Highways / Roads
  -Rehabilitation and maintenance works
Finance & Banking
  -Payments

   Client references

   Detail task assigned

Project management of infrastructure development and rehabilitation works (airports, highways and marine facilities) including: · tender evaluation, award management, contract administration· supervision of consultants and contractors to ensure compliance with scope of work (QC management)· financial management (cost estimating and budget control, change orders, payments certification)· developing specifications· claim analysis and dispute resolution · permitting, safety and environmental issues (contingency plans-spills)

   Project Title

not relevant

   Start date

Jan 96

   End date

Jan 97

   Company / Organisation

University of Waterloo

   Position / Responsibility

Candidate for a Master's degree, Teaching Assistant

   Beneficiary

   Funding Agencies

n/a

   Countries

Canada

   Sectors

Constr. & Engineering
  -Planning / Architecture / Engineering
Education
  -Policy / Planning / Systems / Institutions / Evaluation / Decentralisation

   Client references

   Detail task assigned

Conducted tutorials and graded assignments and projects for fourth year engineering students, Hydrology

   Project Title

not relevant

   Start date

Jan 91

   End date

Jan 95

   Company / Organisation

EDWARD’S

   Position / Responsibility

Business Development Consultant

   Beneficiary

   Funding Agencies

n/a

   Countries

Romania

   Sectors

Economic Dev.
  -Economic Systems / Planning
  -Business Centres / Incubator / Business Plans
Finance & Banking
  -Investment / Venture capital / Portfolio / Securities / Bonds / Stocks / Equities / Funds
Trade & Industry
  -Market Analysis / Market surveillance
  -Procurement / Purchasing & Supply / Sales

   Client references

   Detail task assigned

Operated own consulting business: · developed and implemented new business strategies for domestic and foreign companies (technical and investment advice, market research, business planning and proposal preparation)· supported creation and development of SMEs by registration process, providing business advice and guidance, business assessment and financial analysis· operated own employment agency· sales representative for an Austrian company in Romania· IMAS operator for market survey and polls

   Project Title

not relevant

   Start date

Jan 87

   End date

Jan 90

   Company / Organisation

Government

   Position / Responsibility

Project Manager

   Beneficiary

   Funding Agencies

n/a

   Countries

Romania

   Sectors

Constr. & Engineering
  -Planning / Architecture / Engineering
  -Equipment / Material / Procurement / Contracting
Prog. Management
  -Country Programming / Programme Development
  -Co-ordination / Aid co-ordination
  -Management Systems & Techniques

   Client references

   Detail task assigned

Contract supervision of large infrastructure development projects on the Black Sea coast in terms of planning, scheduling, budget control, resources procurement and assignment, site reviews, safety, QC/QA planning and management; co-ordinated and inspected sub-contractors (hydraulic systems, electrical and mechanical equipment installation and start up) at construction of a new port and its facilities:· wharves - caisson quay walls and breakwaters (stabilopods revetment)· backfill (belt conveyer filling system for reclaimed land from the sea)· berths (145 to 220 m length and -8.00 to -11.80 m depth) · channel deepening, RO-RO terminal and railway infrastructure

   Project Title

not relevant

   Start date

Jan 86

   End date

Jan 87

   Company / Organisation

Government

   Position / Responsibility

Researcher

   Beneficiary

   Funding Agencies

n/a

   Countries

Romania

   Sectors

Agr. & Rural Dev.
  -Water / Drainage / Irrigation / Flood / Well / Hydrology
Constr. & Engineering
  -Planning / Architecture / Engineering
Finance & Banking
  -Audit / Accountancy / Due Diligence
Prog. Management
  -Monitoring & Evaluation & Assessment / (impact) Studies

   Client references

   Detail task assigned

· Researched, designed and implemented vine irrigation methods in dry areas (drip and sprinkling), socio-economic impact assessment of new vineyards, environmental audits, seminar organisation and delivery· Lecturer at Ovidius University of Constanta

   Project Title

not relevant

   Start date

Jan 85

   End date

Jan 85

   Company / Organisation

Government

   Position / Responsibility

Head of Offshore/Onshore Infrastructure Division

   Beneficiary

   Funding Agencies

n/a

   Countries

Romania

   Sectors

Constr. & Engineering
  -Planning / Architecture / Engineering
Energy
  -Oil / Gas / Petrol

   Client references

   Detail task assigned

Engineering, installation and start up of large-scale capital development projects within onshore and offshore oil and gas industry (onshore oil terminal, central processing facility, storage tanks, installation of overland and submarine oil and gas pipelines);· managed all CM activities, i.e. contract administration, project planning, scheduling, procurement, QC/QA inspection, claims, change orders, safety, supervision, budget control, progress payment and personnel management.

   Project Title

not relevant

   Start date

Jan 84

   End date

Jan 85

   Company / Organisation

Government

   Position / Responsibility

Project Consultant

   Beneficiary

   Funding Agencies

n/a

   Countries

Irak

   Sectors

Agr. & Rural Dev.
  -Water / Drainage / Irrigation / Flood / Well / Hydrology
Constr. & Engineering
  -Planning / Architecture / Engineering
  -Building / Construction / Civil Works
  -Highways / Roads

   Client references

   Detail task assigned

Irrigation and drainage infrastructure, roads and bridges projects on 35,000 ha, valued at over $360 mil. · evaluated and recommended appropriate building procedures and construction materials and inspected infrastructure components – embankments, dykes, concrete lining of large irrigation canals, drainage structures, roads and bridges;interpreted, reviewed and approved construction specifications in accordance with ASTM and British Standard - Code of Practice.

   Project Title

not relevant

   Start date

Jan 84

   End date

Jan 84

   Company / Organisation

Government

   Position / Responsibility

Project Engineer

   Beneficiary

   Funding Agencies

n/a

   Countries

Romania

   Sectors

Agr. & Rural Dev.
  -Water / Drainage / Irrigation / Flood / Well / Hydrology
Constr. & Engineering
  -Planning / Architecture / Engineering
  -Building / Construction / Civil Works
  -Works supervision
Environment
  -Surveys / Impact Assessment

   Client references

   Detail task assigned

Designed and supervised the construction of several irrigation and drainage systems, incorporating environmental impact analysis in a proper balance with the production requirements in agriculture (subsurface and surface drains, main and tertiary network, large canals and pumping stations, gravity and pressure systems)

   Project Title

TA to Integrated Rural Development Project

   Start date

Jan 84

   End date

Jan 85

   Company / Organisation

Iraqi Government

   Position / Responsibility

Consultant

   Beneficiary

   Funding Agencies

World Bank

   Countries

Irak

   Sectors

Agr. & Rural Dev.
  -Water / Drainage / Irrigation / Flood / Well / Hydrology
Constr. & Engineering
  -Planning / Architecture / Engineering
  -Building / Construction / Civil Works
  -Highways / Roads
Prog. Management
  -Training

   Client references

   Detail task assigned

Project Description: roads and bridges, irrigation and drainage infrastructureServices Rendered: technical assistance and advisory services for implementation of international assistance programmes (project preparation, implementation and monitoring, contract documents, financial management, procurement, equipment installation, supervision of civil works, claims procedures, client liaison, personnel training)

   Project Title

not relevant

   Start date

Jan 80

   End date

Jan 83

   Company / Organisation

Government

   Position / Responsibility

Project Manager

   Beneficiary

   Funding Agencies

n/a

   Countries

Romania

   Sectors

Energy
  -Planning / Policy
  -Hydroelectric
Finance & Banking
  -Budgets / Public Finance
Prog. Management
  -Country Programming / Programme Development
  -Co-ordination / Aid co-ordination
  -Management Systems & Techniques

   Client references

   Detail task assigned

Developed multiple concurrent projects execution strategies in terms of planning, scheduling, allocating resources, budget control, QC/QA planning and management, site reviews, claims management; client liaison, sub-contractors inspection and co-ordination (hydraulic and mechanical equipment): · heavy earthwork and disposal planning (belt conveyer hauling system);· gravity retaining walls (3.0 km);· twined navigation locks, 25m x 310m (400,000m3 concrete poured)· 2x6 MW underground hydroelectric power plants;· 2x150 m3/s adjacent diversion siphons.

   Project Title

not relevant

   Start date

Jan 78

   End date

Jan 80

   Company / Organisation

Government

   Position / Responsibility

Environmental Project Manager

   Beneficiary

   Funding Agencies

n/a

   Countries

Romania

   Sectors

Agr. & Rural Dev.
  -Water / Drainage / Irrigation / Flood / Well / Hydrology
  -Policy / Planning / Systems / Institutions
Environment
  -Policy & Strategy
  -Waste / Toxic / Hazardous / Solid / Clean Technologies
Prog. Management
  -Country Programming / Programme Development
  -Management Systems & Techniques

   Client references

   Detail task assigned

Responsible for project management, QA/QC management and all environmental restoration aspects (site investigation, environmental assessment, regulatory compliance, permitting and remediation) of municipal and environmental infrastructure projects:· Techirghiol salt lake ecosystem protection against surface and ground water influx and reduction of pollutant discharge into the Black Sea through biological waste water treatment plant upgrade, sludge digestion facilities expansion, well development to drawdown water table, rehabilitation and modernisation of surrounding water conveyance and irrigation systems;· extension (well development) and rehabilitation of rural and municipal water conveyance, distribution and treatment (modernisation and upgrading of treatment and pumping plants, extension of water networks) and sewerage systems

   Project Title

not relevant

   Start date

Jan 77

   End date

Jan 78

   Company / Organisation

Government

   Position / Responsibility

Environmental Analyst

   Beneficiary

   Funding Agencies

n/a

   Countries

Romania

   Sectors

Agr. & Rural Dev.
  -Land / Erosion / Soil / Conservation
  -Policy / Planning / Systems / Institutions
Environment
  -Policy & Strategy
  -Surveys / Impact Assessment
Prog. Management
  -Country Programming / Programme Development
  -Monitoring & Evaluation & Assessment / (impact) Studies

   Client references

   Detail task assigned

Analysed projects and inspected land slide, soil erosion control sites and water and soil conservation structures (torrents, ravines, river banks and slopes) for environmental and social impact assessment studies:· identified opportunities for environmental enhancement;· monitored implementation of environmental covenants;· evaluated environmental and social impact at project completion;· provided tools for forecasting future trends

   Project Title

Integrated Regional Development Project

   Start date

Jan 77

   End date

Jan 94

   Company / Organisation

Romanian Government

   Position / Responsibility

Consultant

   Beneficiary

   Funding Agencies

World Bank

   Countries

Romania

   Sectors

Agr. & Rural Dev.
  -Water / Drainage / Irrigation / Flood / Well / Hydrology
Constr. & Engineering
  -Planning / Architecture / Engineering
  -Building / Construction / Civil Works
Economic Dev.
  -Small & Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) / Start-ups
Prog. Management
  -Monitoring & Evaluation & Assessment / (impact) Studies

   Client references

   Detail task assigned

infrastructure development and rehabilitation, municipal and rural water supply and sanitation, port construction, heavy construction, environmental restoration, irrigation and drainage infrastructure, education, SME development;Services Rendered: sector studies, strategic planning, feasibility studies, advisory services, environmental impact assessment and auditing, design-civil, EPC, project management (preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation), contract documentation (FIDIC procedures), contract administration, financial management (monitoring, control and payment of contractors), supervision of civil works, equipment installation, claims analysis and dispute resolution, client liaison, personnel recruitment and training, local involvement

   Membership of
   Professional Bodies

Association of Professional Engineers of Canada (Chartered Engineer status)

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