Felton W. Berger, PLS, EI, CQM

204 Perennial Way

Madison, Alabama 35757

fbergerllc@knology.net  or felton.berger@ymail.com

(256) 270-6403 (Anytime) (256)929-1880

 

Qualifications:

 

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Cum Laude, 2006

Alabama A & M University, Huntsville, Alabama, USA

 

Licensure/Certifications:

 

Professional Land Surveyor, State of Alabama, USA, Registration Number 26011

 

Certified Engineer Intern, State of Alabama, USA, Certification Number 14380

 

Certified Construction Quality Manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Cert. No.MVM0011200056

 

Qualified for Principals and Practices of Engineering Exam

Birmingham, Alabama, USA, April 2013.

 

Memberships:

 

Member of the Alabama Society of Professional Land Surveyors since 2003

 

Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) since 2001

 

Member of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) since 2002

 

Notables:

 

Member Indian Creek PB Church since October 2001. Active on Trustee board, Co-Chair of Media Ministry, usher board and staff writer for Indian Creek Church Monthly.

 

Featured contributor in the January/February 2007 edition of NSBE Magazine of “Down Time – Our member’s lives outside of the classroom” as compiled by Ginny Phillips.

 

Chairman of the Board of Directors Lakewood League of Huntsville, Alabama, USA

A non-profit youth sports organization that offers sporting programs to over 500 inner city kids from ages 5-18.  We offered Football, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Soccer and Volleyball for both boys and girls. August 2005 until August 2010

 

Subject Matter Expert in the “Michael P. Anderson Summer Engineering Outreach Program”

A three (3) week engineering program for High School Juniors, dedicated to the memory of Michael P. Anderson, NASA Astronaut killed in the 2003 Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.

Sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on the Campus of Alabama A & M University, Huntsville, Alabama, USA. Summer of 2007- 2011.

 

 

 

 

 

Employment History:

 

BERGER AND BERGER, LLC

SBA Number: P1077488 Duns Number: 013786831

A full service Land Surveying and Project Management Company

Huntsville, Alabama, USA

 

President, Professional Land Surveyor/CQM

October 2007 to Present

 

My functions include the following:

·         Adopt all relevant requirements around issues such as building permits, environmental regulations, civil infrastructure design, and the monitoring and implementation of construction practices and safety on work assignments.

·         Work closely with Alabama Building Commission with the planning, task management, design and supervision of Capital Improvement projects as representative for Alabama A&M University.

·         Develop Construction Quality Control plans for specific projects to achieve the quality established by the plans and specifications in the performance of tasks to ensure that construction is performed on time, within a defined budget and in a safe work environment.

·         Very familiar with procedures for performing the three phases of control, submittal procedures, testing, tracking construction deficiencies, documentation, turnover and personnel matrix.

·         Conduct preconstruction conference, coordination, control and safety meetings as required.

·         Develop three-phase control agendas, submittal processes and  deficiency tracking systems.

Notable clients and projects included the following;

 

·         Alabama A&M University: Berger & Berger has for the Last 5 years performed as the Land Surveyor for the campus and has completed multiple surveying projects to include Project Management and Construction projects with fees greater than $250,000.00 dollars. Several projects were through the Alabama Building Commission. Contact person is Walter Alexander, Director of Physical Facilities. His contact number is (256) 372-8912 walter.alexamder@aamu.edu.

·         Huntsville Utilities: we have performed route surveys for both the Electric and Water Departments. We performed easement staking for construction, Deed Research and prepared legal descriptions and plats for the acquisition of easements. Our fees for all services are in excess of $50,000 dollars..

·         Design Experience includes Water and Sewer submissions to and inspections  with: Limestone County Utilities, the City of Madison, the City of Huntsville, City of Athens, City of Cullman, City of Russellville, Gulf Shores, Madison County Engineering, City of Birmingham and Jefferson County Utilities just to name a few.

·         Madison Water & Wastewater Board we performed route surveys for Waste Water and Water Departments. We performed all CAD support for project, performed Deed Research and prepared legal descriptions and plats for the acquisition of easements. Our fees for all services are in excess of $30,000 dollars. Contact person is Ricky Pounder, Director (256) 722-0253.

·         Blake Bottom Industrial Park, Huntsville, Alabama, USA

Topographic/Boundary Survey for a 56.87 Acre Industrial Subdivision for McClain Realty. Construction Staking and site layout, site grading and drainage, storm system and detention design and analysis, utility infrastructure, drainage report and design. Flood Study was required for this site.  Along with the producing of a Layout and Record Plat of the site

(Total cost of construction $4.5 million dollars)

 

Rowe Surveying and Engineering, Incorporated

Rowe Surveying and Engineering, Inc. a Mobile, Alabama based Land Surveying Civil engineering firm founded in 1954. 

 

Land Surveyor

January 2013 to March 2013

 

Work as Lead Surveyor for  Surveying crew on Dredge/Beach Nourishment project along the beach fronts of Gulf Shores/Orange Beach areas of the Alabama Gulf Coast.

Software:              

 

GPS/RTK using Topcon Hyperpro w/TDS Software, Civil 3D 2011, AutoCAD 2009, Eagle Point 2008, Micro station v8, ESRI ArcGIS 9 , Hec-HMS, Hec-Ras, StaadPro 2004, Tekla Structures 2005, Hec-HMS, Hec-Ras, Haestad’s Flowmaster and Storm Cad, Hydrocad and Microsoft Office Products to include Microsoft Projects.

 

 

SK International, Incorporated

A full service Civil and Structural Engineering Firm

Huntsville, Alabama, USA

 

Senior Civil Design Engineer

October 2007 to December 2009

 

My functions include the following:

 

·         The Design of detailed Civil Engineering Construction drawings, to include, construction details and associated specifications.

·         Perform hydrologic /hydraulic analysis and design of storm and sanitary sewer facilities (including lift stations), site grading, design of roads and pavement, and potable water distribution.

·         Liaise with client and officials in numerous jurisdictions to plan, manage, design and supervise the construction of projects.

·         Compiled all relevant data for Flood Studies and Drainage Analysis to include United States Corp of Engineers synthetic hydrograph programs Hec-1, Hec-Ras and Hydrocad interpolations.

·         Apply critical thinking to develop alternatives, reach sound solutions, and formulate plans of action; Lead and integrate functional and multifunction teams to address the varied and complex problems

 

Notable clients and projects included the following;

 

·         Residence Inn Hotel, Florence, Alabama, USA

4 story hotel and restaurant

Civil Design Engineer for 2.51 Acre site, to include site layout,  site grading and drainage, storm system and detention design and analysis, utility infrastructure, drainage report and design of a 2-12 foot high reinforced concrete retaining wall.

(Total cost of construction $8.5 million dollars)

 

·         Blake Bottom Industrial Park, Huntsville, Alabama, USA

Civil Design Engineer for a 56.87 Acre Industrial Subdivision for McClain Realty.

75,000 Cubic Yards of Earthwork to include site layout, site grading and drainage, storm system and detention design and analysis, utility infrastructure, drainage report and design. Flood Study was required for this site.  Along with the producing of a Layout and Record Plat of the site

(Total cost of construction $4.5 million dollars)

 

·         Huntsville Utilities Water Line Extensions, Huntsville, Alabama, USA

Provided Professional Land Surveying Services to the City of Huntsville Utilities. Responsible for construction staking of over 100 miles of water main extensions ranging in size from 18” O.D. to 24” O.D. along with easement plats and right-of-way acquisition.

(Total cost of construction of $50 million dollars)

 

Software:              

 

AutoCAD 2009, Eagle Point 2008, ESRI ArcGIS 9 , Hec-1, Hec-Ras, StaadPro 2004, Tekla Structures 2005, Hec-HMS, Hec-Ras, Haestad’s Flowmaster and StormCad, Hydrocad and Microsoft Office Products to include Microsoft Projects.

 

4 Site, Incorporated

4Site is a Huntsville based, interdisciplinary Civil, Land Use Planning and Landscape Architecture firm based in Huntsville, Alabama, USA

 

Senior Civil Design Engineer

April 2003 to September 2007

 

My functions include the following:

 

·         The Design of detailed Civil Engineering Construction drawings, to include, construction details and associated specifications.

·         Perform hydrologic /hydraulic analysis and design of storm and sanitary sewer facilities (including lift stations), site grading, design of roads and pavement, and potable water distribution.

·         Cost manager and planner to include team leadership, task planning, scheduling, quality assurance and budget control

·         Compiled all relevant data for Flood Studies and Drainage Analysis to include United States Corp of Engineers synthetic hydrograph programs Hec-1, Hec-Ras and Hydrocad interpolations.

·         Apply critical thinking to develop alternatives, reach sound solutions, and formulate plans of action; Lead and integrate functional and multifunction teams to address the varied and complex problems

 

 

             

Notable clients and projects included the following;

 

·         Northrop Grumman, Aerospace Systems , Huntsville, Alabama, USA

4Site worked with developer Colonial Properties Trust to provide site design and construction management for an $80 million project for Northrop Grumman Corp.

Civil Design Engineer Phase One of a five-building complex located in Cummings Research Park site, to include site layout, site grading and drainage, storm system and detention design and analysis, utility infrastructure, drainage report

(Total cost of construction $80 million dollars)

 

·         Raytheon Warfighter Protection Center, Huntsville, Alabama, USA

In cooperation with Fuqua & Partners architects, I was Project Manager and Lead Designer for this complex located in Cummings Research Park. I provided site design and construction administration for the new Raytheon Warfighter Protection Center located in Huntsville, Alabama’s Cummings Research Park. This project was also pursuing the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED certification. Since its completion, the project has been awarded the prestigious LEED Silver Certification by the non-profit U.S. Green Building Council. In order to obtain the Silver certification, the Raytheon facility had to earn points using the council’s stringent criteria, which included reducing operating costs, providing a healthier and more productive environment for occupants, and conserving natural resources. This project become the first official “green facility” in the state of Alabama under the newer, more stringent standards set by the LEED program.

(Total cost of construction $120 million dollars)

 

·         The Meres, a Planned Residential Community, Athens, Alabama, USA

Civil Design Engineer for a 122 Acre mixed use development. Over 1.2 Million Cubic Yards of Earthwork to include site Masterplanning, site grading and drainage, storm system and detention design and analysis, utility infrastructure, drainage report and design. This project included six lakes, over five-miles of streets. The design, governed by existing ponds and mature tree stands, offered residents a variety of economic and residential housing choices, as well as, a village center, community center and civic area. The entire community is linked through an extensive pedestrian network of parks and open spaces. (Total cost of construction $6.5 million dollars)

 

·         Shadow Brook Subdivision Phase Two and Three, Huntsville, Alabama, USA

Civil Design Engineer for a 76.50 acre Residential Subdivision for Woodland Homes Development. 128 Lot development to include site layout, site grading and drainage, 7,781 linear feet of streets, storm system and storm water detention design and analysis, utility infrastructure, drainage report and design. This Subdivision incorporated the use of an “Onsite “, 70,000 Gallons per Day (GPD),” Recirculating Sandfilter Treatment Facilty” and associated Shallow Placement Underground Injection System replacing the traditional Individual Septic Tank System. Performed all hydraulic calculation for closed pumping system. (Total cost of construction $6.5 million dollars)             

 

·         Indian Creek P.B. Church, Huntsville, Alabama, USA

Multi-Storied 50,000 Square Feet Concrete Slab Church FacilityCivil Design Engineer for project that sat on 6.0 acre site. Design includes site layout, site grading and drainage, storm system and detention design and analysis, utility infrastructure, drainage report and design of 2000 Gallon per Day Onsite Treatment Plant.

(Total cost of construction $8.5 million dollars)

 

 

 

·         The Villages at Overland Cove, a Planned Residential Community

Huntsville, Alabama, USA

Civil Design Engineer for a 50 Acre mixed use development for Woodland Homes. Design incorporated site Masterplanning, site grading and drainage, storm system and detention design and analysis, utility infrastructure, drainage report and design. This project included six lakes, over five-miles of streets. The design offered residents a variety of economic and residential housing choices, as well as, a village center, community center and civic area. The entire community is linked through an extensive pedestrian network of parks and open spaces. (Total cost of construction $6.5 million dollars)

 

 

 

 

References:

 

Mike Culbreath

Developer/Huntsville City School Board Member

(256) 337-0845

mwculbreath@gmail.com

 

David Delisser

City of Huntsville Community Services Superintendent

(256) 882-7514

david.delisser@huntsvilleal.gov

 

Rick Campbell, PLS

Principal, 4 Site, Inc.

(256) 683-7316

rick@lsllc.net

 

Johnny Blizzard, Chief Planner

City of Madison, Alabama

(256) 772-5637

johnny.blizzard@madisonal.gov

 

Elder Timothy Rainey, Pastor

Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church

(256) 509-0149

tmrainey@bellsouth.net

 

Captain Curtis Sanders

Madison County Sheriff’s Department

(256) 532-3711

csanders@co.madison.al.us

 

 

 

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