Education

B.S. Physical Science, University of Maryland, College Park ,1993
B.S. Civil Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, 1995

Work Experience

Thomas Downey, Ltd.
Vice President: 2007 - Present

Consulting engineer for building structures, exterior wall systems, windows, masonry, waterproofing, roofing, historic structures, and construction. Technical oversight for repair and restoration work. Failure investigation, forensic engineering, and expert testimony in litigation work.

Gardner James Engineering, Inc.
Senior Project Manager: 2003 - 2007

Consulting engineer with primary emphasis on the evaluation and correction of problems with existing buildings and evaluation of deteriorating structural components. Typical projects involved exterior facings, facade and curtain wall systems, structural component assessment and design (including retaining walls, balconies, plazas, post tensioned structures, and parking garages), and overall facility maintenance.

Engineering and Technical Consultants
Project Manager: 2001 - 2003

Technical consulting and project management for structural repairs, brick and stone masonry, below-grade water leaks, renovation and restoration projects, and other building construction issues at residential, commercial, retail, hotel, and condominium properties.

Tadjer-Cohen-Edelson, Inc.
Project Manager: 1997 - 2001

Consulting engineer with the Restoration and Repair Division, which provided structural engineering evaluation and assessment services including concrete and masonry rehabilitation, building exterior walls, waterproofing, protective coatings, structural strengthening, epoxy injection, and due diligence studies for commercial and high rise residential buildings and historic structures.

Structural Preservation Systems, Inc.
1995 -1996

Assisted project management and estimating staff for a nationwide specialty repair contractor with oversight of numerous types of concrete and masonry restoration and repair projects.

NAHB Research Center
1993 -1995

Researched uses for and recovery of waste building materials in the residential market. Performed quality assurance inspections of manufacturer facilities for plastic plumbing fixtures. Selected and tested various plastic plumbing fixture products for certification compliance.

 

Professional Registrations

Registered professional engineer (P.E.) in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia

Certified Post Tensioning Inspector Level 2 by the Post Tensioning Institute

Professional Affiliations

American Concrete Institute (ACI)

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

Post Tensioning Institute (PTI)

International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI)

Order of the Engineer