Rick Warwick
Management Profile
Entrepreneurial Leadership Excellent Safety Program Contract Negotiator Project Management
Summary of Qualifications
High energy, well-rounded, results-orientated executive with proven success in P&L, general management, administration, strategic planning and problem resolution of multimillion-dollar environmental remediation business. Background includes 27 years experience in national environmental business focusing on self-performing remediation projects. Has managed over 28 large-scale, multi-million dollar demolition and remediation projects in the last 15 years. Innovative approach for promoting Health and Safety programs. Demonstrated ability to oversee and participated in daily operations of office management. Experienced at transforming start-up office into a center of excellence that consistently produces 15+ million in yearly revenue. Critical thinker, strong communicator, and adept negotiator who can apply extensive knowledge of industry and government regulations to rapid revenue & profit growth opportunities. Expertly directs resources, financial controls and quality assurance/quality control programs. Additional expertise in:
New Business Development
Design/Build Sales
Annual Business Plans
Proposal Preparation
Cost Estimating
Technical Execution
Contract Negotiations
Claim Management
Key Client Management
Staff Recruitment/Retention
Staff Mentoring
Risk Management
Accomplishments
Environmental Remediation Contracting since 1984 self-performing project services to a wide variety of clients throughout the United States. Experienced at working for and negotiating with Federal, State and Local officials on a variety of complex projects. Extensive experience in subsurface remediation, removal actions, lagoon closures, landfill cell construction, capping and gas extraction systems, general earthwork, UST and AST services, contaminant assessments, decon and demolition, environmental monitoring, emergency response, transportation and disposal of hazardous and nonhazardous waste, remedial action oversight and quality assurance. Additional experience in the design and construction of on-site treatment technologies and waste processing systems; including thermal desorption, mechanical dewatering systems, and, in-situ soil vapor extraction systems.
Director/Section Manager since 2002 effectively managed day-to-day operations and supervised employees for an office providing $15+ million in annual revenues. Has directed remediation projects throughout the United States and managed more than 40 engineers, environmental scientists and remediation personnel. Interfaced with other Earth Tech offices to determine project needs and provided appropriate staff. Increased profits by 65% and meet or exceeded annual business plan and all other financial metrics for last 5 years of employment. Provided direction in marketing and business development functions for the Hebron, Kentucky, office.
Regional Director of Design/Build Projects since 2008 responsible for acting as liaison between engineering/design office, construction implementation team and clients for projects located in the Mid-West Region of the US. Has been involved with promoting the design/build concept for source removal, decon and demolition, landfill closures/capping, civil construction, stream restoration and wetland creation projects. Member of Senior Management Team tasked with formulating capture strategies for various government MATOC and SATOC multi-year contracts.
Professional Experience
MACTEC, INC. 2007-2010
Director of Projects Mid-West Region 2008-2010
Responsible for business development, client cultivation and project delivery for design/build projects in 12 states throughout the Mid-West Region of the US.
Responsible for preparing design/build proposals, design/build construction cost estimation, contract negotiations, and client management.
Responsible for sales goals, financial operations, achieving accounting metrics for the region.
Reported to CEO of MACTEC with involvement in marketing strategies for growth initiatives and company organization and structure.
Member of MACTEC Tiger Team responsible for establishing policies and procedures for capturing revenue from various government MATOC and SATOC multi-year contracts.
Office Manager Cincinnati & Dayton 2007-2008
Responsible for business development, proposal preparation, contract negotiations, client satisfaction and retention for two engineering and consulting offices.
Managed staff of engineers, geologists, biologists and environmental scientists in both offices.
Responsible for financial operations, achieving accounting metrics and cost tracking for the area.
Performed project Safety Audits and Loss Prevention / Risk Management troubleshooting audits various projects and offices.
EARTH TECH, INC. 1994-2007
Director/Section Manager 2002-2007
Responsible for manpower resource forecasting, assembling project teams, preparing bid proposals, design and construction cost estimation, technical planning and execution, contract negotiations, and claims management.
Ensured the quality of contract deliverables and that budget and schedule objectives are met on each project.
Responsible for financial operations, achieving accounting metrics and cost tracking for the section.
Interfaced with federal, state, and local governments, as well as clients and other offices on behalf of Earth Tech.
Project Director 1998-2001
Managed staff project managers and all field personnel performing remediation projects.
Managed warehouse and field maintenance crews providing preventive maintenance and repairs to company owned heavy equipment, fleet vehicles and support equipment.
Oversaw proposal preparation, cost estimate generation and final bid assembly to ensure compliance with company policy and adherence with client specific RFP requirements.
Performed project Loss Prevention / Risk Management troubleshooting audits for remediation offices located in the eastern half of the United States.
Project Manager 1994-1997
Prepared proposals, cost estimates and performed final bid assembly.
Managed budget and schedule objective to ensure that projects meet the performance objectives of the client and the financial and quality objectives of the company.
Managed primarily RCRA and CERCLA projects. Contaminants on these projects have included volatiles, semivolatiles, metals, creosote, coal tar, PCBs, and dioxins.
ASSOCIATED CHEMICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 1984-1994
Project Manager 1992-1994
Prepared proposals, cost estimates and performed final bid assembly.
Managed budget and schedule objective to ensure that projects meet the performance objectives.
Managed primarily RCRA and Emergency Response projects. Contaminants on these projects have included creosote, coal tar, gasoline, jet fuel, crude oil, diesel fuel, solvents and corrosives/caustics.
Site Supervisor 1987-1992
Supervised field personnel performing various remediation projects.
Supervised project budget and schedule to ensure that project meets the performance objectives of the client and the financial objectives of the company for that project.
Supervised primarily lagoon closures, landfill cell construction, capping and gas extraction systems, general earthwork, underground storage tank (UST) and aboveground storage tank (AST) services, contaminant assessments, and decontamination and demolition projects.
Heavy Equipment Operator 1984-1987
Operated various pieces of equipment on a variety of remediation projects.
Proficient at operating all sizes of Dozers, Excavators, Loaders, Graders and Scrapers.
Education & Development
BS, Environmental Health, Bowling Green University, Bowling Green, Ohio, 2000
UST Installer/Remover, Ohio, #10-90-1175, 1990-2004
Hazardous Waste Management Coursework, Texas A&M, 1985
Ohio Operating Engineer Apprenticeship Training, 1979 1984
City of Cincinnati Brownfield Workforce Development Program Advisory Board Member Funded by US EPA Grants, involved in working with members from the City, Port Authority, MSD, Consultants and Job Placement Services by providing insight to help program maintain exceptional standards for student recruitment, course curriculum, personal development, employer recruitment and job placement.