Irv Van Zummeren, P.G., PMP

Swansea, IL 62226  §  618.407.9730 vanzummeren[AT]charter.net

Analytical, highly adaptable leader with extensive experience developing and managing projects from start to finish, overseeing project scope and deliverables. Ensure deadlines and budgets are consistently met. Identify opportunities for improvement, and consistently develop solutions, systems and business applications aimed at improving quality and efficiency enterprise wide. Strong influencing skills with proven ability to adapt style to suit the situation. Accomplished communicator skilled in building and strengthening relationships across functions to drive cohesive, strategic operations. Communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences, providing thought leadership and business insights.

Highlights of Expertise

Project Management	Team Leadership	Complex Problem-Solving
Construction Management	Organization/Multi-Tasking	Relationship Building
Team Building & Mentoring	Troubleshooting	Strategy Planning
Critical Thinking Program Management Environmental Science	Process Improvement Change Management Keen Business Acumen	Cross-Functional Collaboration Operations Management Written/Verbal Communication

PSC Industrial Outsourcing, LP (D/B/A HydroChemPSC)                                                 4/2009 – 2/2020

Business Manager (9/2011 – 2/2020)

Planned and executed short- and long-term business strategies to align with the organization’s goals and objectives. Developed and executed business plans and complex budgets, monitored P&L and financial performance. Led and drove process improvements organization wide. Orchestrated daily operational activities including financial planning, engineering, planning, and sales strategies to boost business growth.

• Evaluated budget to identify areas for cost reduction and allocated operating budget accordingly.


• Designed and executed strategic sales and marketing plans to penetrate new markets and gain new customer base.


• Interviewed, selected, hired, and trained a top performing team of staff; conducted performance appraisals; and developed corrective action plans.


• Developed and executed policies and procedures.


• Successfully corrected office leverage to boost profitability, customer service, and career pathway.


• Developed and executed strategies to achieve a steady YOY improvement in profitability.


• Strategized to reduce labor utilization and company costs.


• Stewarded safety processes, and applied safety tools to identify near losses and incidents.


• Evaluated project management procedures to reduce or eliminate project delays, re-work, and lost revenues for future projects.

 

Section Chief / MGP Program Manager (4/2009 – 2015)

Developed and executed a comprehensive plan to direct MGP programs for various utilities across multiple sites in five states. Successfully directed the completion of numerous projects from start to finish, supervising and delegating tasks to a diverse project team. Facilitated, planned, and directed full lifecycle of large-scale projects. Engaged with key stakeholders to analyze and communicate project plans and specifications. Facilitated meetings to continually communicate project status.

• Implemented and enforced health and safety policies and procedures.


• Developed and executed a program database for project monitoring and benchmarking.

 

Construction Manager

Participated in the development and planning of two national commercial environmental programs, the first including the technical compliance and upgrade of underground storage tanks for a national commercial bakery, while the second included the interim remediation measures of a former manufactured gas plant sites for a utility. Managed comprehensive programs including procurement tasks, design and feasibility, procurement, contracting, construction, documentation, regulatory compliance, and closure reporting.

 

Environmental Resource Management                                                                            12/2005 – 4/2009

Project Manager

Managed the remediation of multiple former MGP sites and the installation of a village-wide soil vapor extraction system.

ENV America Inc.

Operations Manager

PSC Industrial Outsourcing, LP (D/B/A HydroChemPSC)

MGP Program Manager

Remediation Project Manager

Environmental Science Project Manager

 

Schrieber, Grana & Yonley

Project Manager

IT Corporation

Field Geologist

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Environmental Scientist