James Desmond, P.E.

Associate | Project Manager at S. A. Miro, Inc.

Denver, Colorado, United States

About

Licensed Professional Engineer (CO, OR) with 10 years of experience designing and managing design for projects using Civil 3D, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and other programs for the following project types: Commercial, Healthcare, Industrial, Multi-family housing, Transportation, Retail, Worship, Sports/recreational fields and facilities Some of my daily tasks include the following: • Meeting with internal team members to schedule work and plan for deadlines • Meeting with clients to discuss schedules and designs • Developing proposals and fees for new work • Writing amendments to existing contracts. • Writing drainage reports, or directing edits on said reports • Providing mark-ups to younger engineers • Submitting documents and drawings for permit applications • Utilizing FlowMaster, StormCAD, Excel, and more for engineering calculations. • Attending marketing events • Meeting with prospective clients to discuss potential markets and opportunities • Developing internal best management practices for improved workflows and teaching opportunities

Experience

  • S. A. Miro, Inc. (Denver, Colorado, United States · Hybrid)
    • Associate
      Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

      Serving as Project Manager for designs of mixed-use and healthcare sites. Duties include: • Managing monthly billings and contracts for projects • Managing staff and work hours to accomplish various project deadlines • Participate in company committees to develop best management practices and further development of company standards. • Attend external meetings and coordinate with clients to keep everyone aware of updates on projects. • Assist with marketing/business development efforts. • Develop Scopes and Fees for pursuit of new work. • Utilize AutoCAD C3D and Microsoft office to develop sites and associated drainage and utility reports. • Work in a team environment to manage multiple projects concurrently. • Develop grading through the use of corridors, feature lines, and other means as necessary. • Contract/ASA negotiation. • Manage interviews and hiring new civil employees in conjunction with HR and senior leadership. • Handle employee reviews for junior level employees and resolve issues with HR.

    • Civil Senior PE
      Sep 2024 - Apr 2025 · 8 mos

      • Served as Senior Project Engineer/Project Manager for designs of mixed-use and healthcare sites. • Attended internal/external meetings and coordinate with clients to keep everyone aware of updates on projects. • Assisted with marketing/business development efforts. • Developed Scopes and Fees for pursuit of new work. • Assisted as needed with staff management and development/training where needed. • Tracked employee performance to determine necessary improvements to their schedule. • Worked with AutoCAD C3D and Microsoft office to develop sites and associated drainage reports. • Work in a team environment to manage multiple projects concurrently. • Develop grading through the use of corridors, feature lines, and other means as necessary.

  • HOA Board - Secretary at HOA Board
    Nov 2024 - Dec 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Served as Secretary on my Homeowner's Association Board. The board is comprised of 5 members total. This position was voluntary (unpaid). Elected: 10/28/2024 Term Duration: 1 year, 1 month Tasks accomplished: - Helped vet, interview, and compare management companies - Analyzed costs between different snow removal companies - Analyzed payment plans for new insurance coverage - Documented meeting minutes for awareness. - Drafted resolution on reserved parking stalls - Conflict resolution - Investigated FHA certification requirements for our community

  • Wallace Design Collective (Denver Metropolitan Area)
    • Senior Civil Engineer
      Nov 2023 - Sep 2024 · 11 mos

      • Served as Project Manager for designs of commercial and retail sites. • Attended meetings and coordinated with clients as needed to keep internal and external team members aware of updates on projects. • Assisted with marketing efforts • Developed Scopes and Fees for pursuit of new work. • Coordinated pre-billing amounts with respect to project progress. • Assisted with AutoCAD C3D and Microsoft office to develop sites and associated reports. • Reached out to sub-consultants for proposals and fees. • Worked in a team environment to manage multiple projects concurrently. • Developed grading through the use of corridors, feature lines, and other means as necessary.

    • Civil Engineer
      Apr 2022 - Oct 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos

      • Managed designs of commercial and retail sites • Attended meetings and coordinate with clients as needed to keep internal and external team members apprised of updates on projects. • Coordinated pre-billing amounts with respect to project progress. • Work with AutoCAD C3D and Microsoft office to develop sites and associated drainage reports. • Developed Scopes and Fees for pursuit of new work. • Reached out to sub-consultants for proposals and fees. • Worked in a team environment to manage multiple projects concurrently. • Developed grading through the use of corridors, feature lines, and other means as necessary.

  • Kimley-Horn (Full-time · 2 yrs 2 mos)
    • Civil Engineer
      Sep 2020 - Mar 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos

      • Handled in-depth design items for large-scale industrial projects. • Developed scopes and fees for letter agreements with potential clients. • Provided markups and direction to junior level staff on different design items, using BlueBeam or other means. • Developed budget workplans to set goals for staying within project contract amounts. • Handled monthly pre-billings on my projects with assistance from accounting. • Developed site plans to fulfill various permits and jurisdictional requirements (City of Aurora, Arapahoe County, Douglas County, Centennial, Commerce City). • Utilized AutoCAD C3D to develop site layout, grading, and utility plans. • Developed Erosion and Sediment Control Reports and Drainage Reports. • Conducted sizing of storm structures using excel (forebays, pipe conveyance).

    • Civil Analyst
      Feb 2020 - Aug 2020 · 7 mos

      • Developed site plans to fulfill various permits and jurisdictional requirements (City of Aurora, Arapahoe County, Douglas County, Centennial, Commerce City). • Utilized AutoCAD C3D to develop site layout, grading, and utility plans. • Developed Erosion and Sediment Control Reports and Drainage Reports. • Conducted sizing of storm structures using excel (forebays, pipe conveyance). • Experience working on projects in different regions of the country: Colorado Springs, Nashville, Arizona, Las Vegas, New Mexico

  • Civil Designer at KPFF Consulting Engineers
    May 2016 - Dec 2019 · 3 yrs 8 mos

    • Prepared designs in AutoCAD Civil 3D, dealing with site development and transportation(stormwater design, site grading, sidewalk design, utility design, and more) • Created/reviewed Stormwater Reports to meet compliance with appropriate jurisdictions. • Created Exhibits for Infrastructure Master Planning/Review • Utilized Bluebeam for document mark-ups, edits, and exhibit creation. • Designed pipe networks using AutoCAD Civil 3D. • Ran Autoturn to ensure adequate drive aisles and roadway cross-sections for standard-sized vehicles. • Filed countless permitting paperwork/appeals as needed. • Communicated with various groups (architects, contractors, utility companies, city agencies, state agencies, and other clients) to ensure excellent project design.