David Bausmith
David Bausmith, Licensed environmental engineer and site remediation professional (LSRP) with proven ability to mentor and manage diverse technical staff, and develop business seeking leadership opportunity with progressive organization.
Capable manager of $5M+ complex redevelopment/remediation projects, providing expertise in environmental compliance, innovative remediation technologies, and Brownfield redevelopment. Applies strong communication and motivational skills to effectively manage and develop technical personnel to provide responsive, high-quality service to diverse internal and external clients.
David Bausmith's Background
David Bausmith's Experience
Project Manager/Senior Environmental Engineer at CDM Smith
October 2012 - Present | New York, NY
Senior professional with full responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, budgeting and coordinating complex environmental projects, including USACOE and EPA. Manager and mentor for typical staff of 10-20 engineers and scientists. Responsible for design and implementation of environmental solutions concerned with unique or controversial problems, including innovative soil and groundwater remediation technologies.
Professional Environmental Engineer/Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) at
January 2012 - October 2012
Principal environmental analyst and developer of risk management and remediation strategies on projects involving private septic system design, Underground Storage Tanks (USTs), soil/groundwater contamination, vapor intrusion, site assessment/property transaction support, and Brownfield redevelopment. Developed sustainable environmental engineering designs in rural and urban environments; provided construction management services; and, prepared federal/state grant applications for remediation, closure, or redevelopment per client’s specific needs.
Principal Engineer at AMEC E&I
August 2011 - December 2011 | Jersey City/Hamilton, NJ
Managed technical staff, remedial subcontractors, and associated financials on project involving remediation and Brownfield redevelopment of 100+ acre, multi-property site where chromium ore processing residue (COPR) was historically deposited. Performed remedial engineering design, optimization of source removal remedies, and preparation of regulatory documents as required under existing Consent Decrees and SRRA/ARRCS. Served on three NJDEP technical steering committees and completed remediation guidance documents, including PA Soils, SI/RI/RA Soils, and Monitored Natural Attenuation, to support pending revisions to N.J.A.C. 7:25E (Technical Requirements for Site Remediation).
Director of Engineering at The ELM Group, Inc.
May 2010 - June 2011 | Princeton, NJ
Managed corporate engineering services, including site/civil and remediation system designs. Negotiated expanded scopes of work with existing clientele, and led efforts to win $500K contract with new client (NY Times/XL Insurance). Developed corporate quality assurance and engineering standards/protocols. Provided results-oriented program management on complex chlorinated VOC and hexavalent chromium groundwater remediation projects. Created and implemented innovative technical solutions for reducing project schedule by 60% and related budget savings of approximately ($150K). One of the earliest Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) in New Jersey, responsible for completing Response Action Outcomes (RAOs), equivalent to NJDEP No Further Action letters.
Senior Environmental Manager at Dewberry-Goodkind, Inc
October 2006 - May 2010 | Parsippany, NJ
Directed Environmental Remediation Group, including leading a team of licensed professionals through various projects, while broadening services and marketing new initiatives. Prepared technical proposals for NAVFAC involving remediation and construction of new military base facilities in North Carolina and Virginia. Led environmental assessments and remediation evaluations to support compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) on several major transportation rehabilitation/construction projects in New Jersey. Served as senior project manager and primary client contact for on-call environmental engineering projects exceeding $3 million for NJ Transit, New Jersey Turnpike Authority, and New Jersey Department of Transportation. Responsible for contract administration and financial success of projects. Negotiated regulatory approvals leading to accelerated site closure and/or remediation cost-savings for clients. Developed proposals and led negotiations in developing new business with existing clients, adding approximately $750K in backlog. Designed and implemented innovative remediation technologies and sustainable design to diversify the branch marketability. Active corporate representative on steering committees for Federal Environmental Management and New Jersey environmental regulatory programs. Authored first-ever chapter on Brownfield Redevelopment in the Land Development Handbook, published by McGraw-Hill.
David Bausmith's Education
University of Pittsburgh
Master of Science, Civil & Environmental Engineering
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Concentration: NCAA Division I Gymnast (All-Conference 1988-1992; Captain 1992)