Biography

JAMES L. POLK,  PE

Nature Coast Consultants, Inc.

EDUCATION
                  University of South Carolina -- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
                  Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering
 

REGISTRATION
                  Registered Professional Engineer in Florida and South Carolina
                  Certified by National Council of Engineering Examiners and Surveyors (NCEES)
 
CERTIFICATION
                  Certified as County Mediator by Florida Supreme Court
 
QUALIFICATIONS

Technical expertise in all aspects of design, project coordination, and  management of a broad range of civil and environmental projects, including:

 

·         Construction Plan Review

·         Water and wastewater utilities and treatment plants

·         Contract Administration

·         Stormwater Systems

·         Roads, streets, and highways

·         Design contract negotiation

·         Civil Site Development

·         Industrial Wastewater Treatment

·         Buildings

·         Surface water hydrology

·         Construction inspection

Administrative and Managerial abilities were developed during thirteen years as Owner and Manager of engineering consulting firm, manager of five departments for municipal utility, and assistant superintendent over five departments in a school district; and include the following:    

·         Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and effectively

·         Well developed analytical decision making and problem solving skills

·         Ability to mentor, nurture, and direct team effort and maintain a positive employee relations environment

·         Ability to resolve disputes and reconcile differences

·         Strong leadership abilities

·         Construction management

·         Contract documents

·         Contract negotiations/bids

·         Studies and reports

·         Forensic/litigation

Personal strengths are based on an extensive array of assignments and education contributing to:
Ability to work well in high-pressure situations, completing projects on time and within budget constraints
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
A practiced public speaker, well versed in making presentations to technical and non-technical groups including adversarial public hearings
Demonstration of dedication, loyalty and professionalism.

Experience involves an extensive record and background within construction, industry, consulting, and government employment, and demonstrates a hands-on/results oriented professional style. Responsibilities have ranged from utility construction, surveying, site evaluation, conceptual planning, design, office/staff management, and project management through construction.
Continuing education, through a wide range of over twenty-one subjects, has been incorporated in that experience.

Additional experience details and work history are available upon request.

 

 

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