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Page 131 <br />25F-85 <br />George Alvarez, PE, TE <br />1 <br />Project Manager j Primary Agent , <br />I NTERW EST <br />George has over 40 years of successful planning, Implementing, and administering public <br />CONSULTING <br />works projects and programs. He brings a solid history of successful management with <br />GROUP <br />over 35 years as a Public Works City Engineer. Recognized as a dedicated professional with <br />exemplary work ethic, he focuses on continuous process improvements while maintaining <br />EDUCATION <br />the ability to effectively navigate through politically sensitive environments. George has <br />Bachelor ofsclence <br />managed capital projects over $300M. He has experience In budget preparation and <br />Civil Engineering <br />maintenance, negotiations, organization development, grant funding, and project <br />California State University Long Beach <br />management. He Is committed to serving the needs of the client through strong <br />Long Beach, CA <br />leadership and a collaborative approach. <br />Santa Ana Advanced Leadership <br />PROJECT SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE <br />Development Program <br />City Engineer <br />Santa Ana Public Business Management <br />2012 - Present Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. I CA <br />Program <br />Provides project management for the construction of the municipal public works projects. <br />REG 1 S T R A T 1 0 N $ <br />Oversees assigned projects to ensure contractor compliance with time and budget <br />CERTIFICATIONS <br />parameters for the project. Prepares operational guidelines for subordinate divisions and <br />CA Registered Civil Engineer 125161 <br />monitors response. Prepares the Capital Improvement Program budget for local agencies. <br />CA Registered Traffic Engineer 1485 <br />Responds to public or other Inquiries relative to engineering policies and procedures on <br />specific projects and other information. Evaluates Issues and options regarding municipal <br />AWARDS <br />President, Public works Association <br />public works and makes recommendations Reviews and prepares condition of approval for <br />California Chapter, 2010 <br />private development projects. Serves as a member of the department head's management <br />Government Leader of the Year <br />team and communicates key organizational Issues to staff. <br />American Society of Civil Engineers 2002 <br />City Engineer Public Works <br />Top Public Works Leader of the Year <br />1984-2012 City of Santa Ana I CA <br />Public Sector <br />APWA 2000 <br />Responsible for Engineering Division of Public Works department encompassing design, <br />Member -Technical Steering Committee <br />traffic, construction and development services. Lead team of 50 In designing and <br />OCTA 2010-20t1 <br />constructing over $100M in annual capital improvement.projects. Negotiated consultant <br />agreements, resolved conflicts with private developers and contractors, and partnered <br />with local and regional agencies to Improve transportation facilities. Secured grant funding <br />for capital Improvements. Investigated and responded to Council and citizen Inquiries. <br />Delivered presentations to City Councll, Planning, Environmental and Transportation <br />Advisory Committees. Facilitated project management and public speaking training for <br />staff In all four Public Works' divisions. <br />SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS <br />- Completed Santa Ana's single largest public Investment in history for $100M in <br />residential street repairs. Partnered with bond counsel and financial consultants to <br />finance $60M in bonds for project funding. <br />• Managed construction of $ZOOM+ of major facility projects through use of traditional <br />design -bid -build, design -build, and program manager at -risk approaches to project <br />management. Projects Included $23M Public Works Corporate Yard, $110M Police <br />Administration and Detention Facility, new City Hall annex, and park, fire station, and <br />library Improvements. <br />- Coordinated traffic, land use, and Infrastructure Improvements for 10M Sq.Ft. In total <br />development projects. <br />- Lead team of consultants In conducting conceptual engineering, alternative analysis and <br />preparation of environmental document for a fixed guideway estimated to cost $15OM. <br />- Created and chaired statewide task force to develop model ordinance for trench cut <br />fees, which was approved by League of CA Cities, and enabled full cost recovery. <br />- Spearheaded Mayor's Task Force on Traffic and Transportation that created report of <br />transportation vision for arterial/residential streets, freeway/transit, and growth <br />management, <br />Page 131 <br />25F-85 <br />