Project Manager Engineer
Resume:
DAN NOXON, P.E.
MILLSTONE, NJ ****5
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY – 1970.
Graduate Courses in Engineering, Mathematics, and Statistics – Rutgers University.
Various continuing education courses in Engineering, Management, and Law Related Disciplines.
Partial completion roup-Construction Project Manager and Resident Engineer- Project Manager for Construction Activities, Resident Engineer for replacement of Culvert due to Hurricane Irene by Middlesex County carrying a Tributary of Devils Brook under Friendship Road in Plainsboro and South Brunswick Townships, Middlesex County. Also assisted as Facilities Inspector for Building #74 at LaGuardia Airport for PA NY & NJ. Also prepared proposals for the firm for several county construction inspection projects.
2008-2011 STV Incorporated - Team leader on several Bridge Inspection projects. Field Project Manager for widening of the Garden State Parkway from Interchange 63 to Interchange 80 and rehabilitation of the Milford-Montague Bridge for the DRJTBC. Also prepared proposals, presentations and EOIs for firm.
2006-2008 Medina Consultants - Provided Resident Engineering and Project Management Services for several construction and Bridge and Facility Inspection Projects.
2004-2006 W, J, Castle, P.E. & Associates P.C. Project Manager, Business Development Manager, Resident Engineer. Managed design and construction projects, developed increased business and provided Resident Engineering and Project Management Services for several construction, design and design-build and Bridge Inspection Projects.
2003-Present Real Estate Salesperson –Century 21 and Real Estate Referral Service
1986- 2003 Chief Maintenance Engineer, New Jersey Highway Authority.
Department Head Level Management of Roadway and Building Maintenance activities
for Garden State Parkway and Garden State Arts Center (now PNC Bank Arts Center)
involving a $42 million annual budget and a staff of up to 540 union and non-union
employees. Facilities maintained include 173 miles of one of the most heavily
traveled toll roads in the world, which contains 488 bridges, 340 toll booths, 8 customer
service areas, and 3500 acres of mowable turf. Additional facilities maintained include
the 400 acre Telegraph Hill Nature Area (including the Arts Center); 88 administrative,
operational and ancillary buildings; mainline and ramp toll facilities; State Police
Central Headquarters and 3 State Police Barracks; and 55 emergency generators
and other operations equipment. Also responsible for installation of the first
CMMS at the Authority.
1983 – 1986 Manager of Roadway and Bridge Maintenance Engineering Sections of New Jersey
Department of Transportation.
Implementation, coordination and planning of Bridge Maintenance, Resurfacing
Design, Specification and Construction Units. Responsible for $36 million in-house
and contract maintenance program and staff of 34 Engineering and Technical
personnel. Additional responsibilities as statewide supervisor of Improved Snow
& Ice Control activities; including wetted salt, ground control spreaders and
ice detection systems.
1970 – 1983 Highway engineering positions within the New Jersey Department of Transportation in Construction and Maintenance. Six years (1970-1976) including, Resident Engineering, inspection and supervision of inspection for major highways and bridge construction and reconstruction contracts. Seven years (1976-1983) including supervision of Bridge Maintenance Engineering Unit involving preparation of studies, cost estimates, design and specifications for bridge repairs and rehabilitation projects by contract and force account.
1974 – 1979 Instructor of non-matriculated, non-credit courses at Ocean County College,
Toms River, NJ. Courses included Construction Surveying, Blue Print Reading,
and Soils, Foundations and Dewatering.
1965- 1970 Consultant – Part-time positions during college with consultants for sewer
system design, inspection, soils testing and surveying responsibilities on major
highway and sewer construction projects.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS
New Jersey Registration as Professional Engineer – Lic. #22930.
NJSAT Certification-New Jersey Society of Asphalt Technologists.
Rutgers Traffic Control Coordinator, TCCP
OSHA10 hour Certification
Secure worker Access Consortium, SWAC
New Jersey Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Committee Chairman – TQM-Quality Council for the Highway Authority.
Member – New Jersey Quality Initiative.
Committee Chairman – 2000 Seminar – NJQI (over 300 attendees).
Member – Quality New Jersey
Member – New Jersey Interagency Engineering Committee – Maintenance Subcommittee.
Past member and Committee Chairman – American Society for Testing and Materials.
Past member and Committee Chairman – Steel Structure Painting Council.
National Cooperative Highway Research Council – Twice Project panel member.
Speaker at several association meetings – including Transportation Research Board and Institute for
Bridge Integrity and Safety.
OTHER ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
Elder – Brick Presbyterian Church.
Member of Board of Directors Ocean County Family YMCA and President and Treasurer of YMCA Aquatic Club Parents Association and Swimming Referee.
Jaycee – Brick Township.
Commissioner of Dover Township Environmental Commission.
Member Board of Trustees – Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association – Chairman of youth
Committee; member of Program Committee; member of Operations Committee.
Golf, skiing, volleyball, softball.
Breeding, training and showing Golden Retrievers and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.
Training and showing horses.
Dan E. Noxon, P.E.- Representative Projects
Construction Engineer
Mr. Noxon has more than 40 years of experience in the condition inspection, construction/rehabilitation, and maintenance of bridges, marine structures, facilities and roadways. He is familiar with (amongst others) New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA), Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC), and National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) requirements and is experienced in the verification of these standards. Prior entering the private sector, Mr. Noxon worked for more than 15 years for the NJDOT and more than 15 years at the New Jersey Highway Authority (NJHA) constructing, maintaining and inspecting bridges, facilities and roadways and managing maintenance efforts and construction engineering. Mr Noxon is also experienced in the private sector having worked for consulting engineering firms since 2004. As a resident engineer, he has been responsible for verifying the compliance of construction with approved plans and permits. As project manager, he has assured compliance with contractual obligations for public and private clients.
Project Experience
Resident Engineer, Middlesex County Replacement of Culvert due to Hurricane Irene carrying a tributary of Devil’s Brook under Friendship Road Plainsboro and South Brunswick Townships
The construction project involved coordination with the Freehold Soil Conservation District for soil erosion and sediment control. stream flow diversion, silt fence and floating turbidity barrier, and compliance with the SESC Certified Plans, establishment of a traffic detour for the duration of the construction, utility coordination including coordination with the South Brunswick Department of Public Works to protect the existing 20” water main and encasement running through the new culvert footings and walls, and construction including demolition and removal of the existing culvert, unclassified excavation and test pits, I-9 soil and aggregate base course construction, cast in place concrete, epoxy coated reinforcement steel, stream flow diversion during construction, guide rail with appropriate end treatments, milling, HMA base and surface courses, long life pavement markings and raised pavement markers, concrete curb, and seeding and topsoiling. Reference: Ronald Sendner 732-***-****.
NJTA Widening of the Garden State Parkway between Interchanges 63 and 80 - Project Manager
Managing three construction contracts valued at $127 million to add a third lane in each direction of the Garden State Parkway between Interchanges 63 and 80. The project involved extensive traffic control, widening bridges and culverts, bridge demolition and replacement, overhead sign structures, piling, drilled shafts, utilities, drainage, Toll Plaza and building construction, construction of EZ Pass Express Lanes prepared for future open road tolling (ORT), earthwork, grading, landscaping, and paving. Mr. Noxon managed the team consisting of three resident engineers and up to 35 other inspection and support staff from nine different engineering firms. Mr. Noxon verified that all aspects of the project adhered to New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Ocean County Soil Conservation District, and New Jersey Pinelands Commission environmental permits as well as NJTA Standard and Supplemental Specifications and Plans. (2009 - 2011) Reference: Joseph Johnson, Construction Engineer, New Jersey Turnpike Authority 732-***-**** (ext. 8254)
DRJTBC - Rehabilitation of the Milford-Montague Bridge between NJ and PA. Mr. Noxon assumed the position of project manager for the completion of this bridge rehabilitation project. Roy Little, Ass’t. Chief Engineer, DRJTBC, 267-***-****
NJDOT Bergen County Bridges 2nd Cycle Inspection - Team Leader
Leading field inspections and load ratings and preparing reports according to NBIS and NJDOT standards for bridges in Bergen County, NJ. (6/08 - Present) Reference: James Lane, Manager, NJDOT Structural Evaluation, 609-***-****
Essex County Linden Avenue Bridge Replacement - Resident Engineer
Provided REI services for the demolition and replacement of a 30-foot bridge on a local street in a residential area in Verona, NJ. The new structure consists of reinforced concrete abutments on spread footings and prestressed concrete box beams with a cast-in-place concrete deck. Cofferdams were required for footing and abutment construction. Utility relocations were necessary. (2008) Reference: Essex County Engineer’s Office
Project Manager and Inspection Team Leader and for Air Side and Land Side inspections of cargo, hangar and other facilities at Newark Airport for the Quality Assurance Division of the PANYNJ: This project involved a Facilities Condition Survey - Buildings 14, 48, 54, 70, 78, 124 & 340 for the project titled Expert Professional Services – Performance of Facility Condition Surveys on a “Call-In” Basis 2006, 2007, 2008. The purpose of performing the inspection was to assess the overall condition of the buildings and identify structural, architectural and non-structural deficiencies if any in the early stages, submit a Condition Survey Report and make recommendations for corrective actions in order to prevent major repair work. (2006-2008, Reference: Jan C. Perez 973-***-****)
Project Manager and Inspection Team Leader, New Jersey Marine Terminal Buildings 196, 197, 198, 199, 201 & 201A at Port Newark, Elizabeth, NJ: for performing a cyclical condition survey of and submitting to the Port Authority of NY&NJ a condition survey report of the New Jersey Marine Terminal Buildings 196, 197, 198, 199, 201 & 201A at Port Newark in Elizabeth, NJ. Performed a 100% visual inspection of structural and architectural elements including, but not limited to, the structural framing, floor slabs, roof structures, ceilings and visible foundations, and supports of utilities/machines (100% based on the SOW) during which, areas of concern regarding damage, unique structural aspects and loading conditions and significant distress or deterioration were identified. (2009, Reference: Suren M. Batra, PE 973-***-****)
NJDOT State-Owned Bridge Inspections - Team Leader
Responsible for the field inspection, load rating, and report preparation in accordance with NJDOT and NBIS standards for 65 New Jersey state-owned bridges measuring fewer than 20 feet. As team leader, Mr. Noxon’s responsibilities included overseeing the field inspection activities and reviewing the inspection reports for quality and completeness and conformance with the current standards. (2007 - 2008) Reference: James Lane, Manager, NJDOT Structural Evaluation, 609-***-****
Mountain Development Corporation - Highland Lake Dam Rehabilitation - Resident Engineer and Project Manager
Design and construction inspection for the demolition of the facing and substrate brick masonry of a masonry dam in West Paterson, NJ. The lake behind the dam needed to be lowered in order to repair demolished areas and apply gunnite surfacing. In addition, after the installation of a structural steel bracing system, the lake had to be raised to its prior level. Mr. Noxon verified that all aspects of the project adhered to New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) permits. He managed all aspects of construction inspection for the owner, including verifying compliance with the required permits, communicating with the design engineers regarding field conditions requiring changes to the plans, reviewing shop drawings, observing and verifying field materials tests, and making sure contractor submissions were in compliance with the project requirements. (2007 - 2008) Reference: Michael Donohue, Director of Operations, Mountain Development Corporation, 973-***-****
NJDOT Sussex County Bridge Inspections - Project Manager
Managed field inspection activities and reviewed inspection reports for quality, completeness, and conformance with the current standards for inspections of 35 off-system bridges in Sussex County, NJ. Work included field inspections, rating calculations, report preparation, Pontis form coding, computer-aided drafting and design (CADD), and soundings. (2007) Reference: James Lane, Manager, NJDOT Structural Evaluation, 609-***-****
NJDOT Somerset County Bridge Inspections - Team Leader
Led field inspections and load ratings in accordance with NJDOT and NBIS standards for 43 bridges in Somerset County, NJ. For these bridge inspection projects, Mr. Noxon utilized special access equipment, supervised maintenance of traffic, and prepared priority repair letters whenever applicable. Activities related to the report preparation of the project included recommendations, load rating analyses, soundings and under-clearance sketches, photographs, and updated field notes. (2007) Reference: James Lane, Manager, NJDOT Structural Evaluation, 609-***-****
Bergen County Salem Street Bridge over Hackensack River Rehabilitation - Resident Engineer
Provided design for the structural rehabilitation and upgrade of a historic truss bridge in Hackensack, NJ. Mr. Noxon developed the project definition report for the rehabilitation of this 4-span steel bridge, which was constructed in 1900. (7/07 - 12/07) Reference: Mr. Stephen Panayi, Department Manager - Bridge Design, Medina Consultants (Now H.Y. Lin) 908-***-**** ext. 120.
DRJTBC Delaware River Bridges Underwater Inspection - Team Leader
Led the underwater inspection to assess damage at 21 bridges that cross the Delaware River following a major flood in 2006. The purpose of this inspection was to assess any changes in the condition of all underwater and above-water substructure elements and scour countermeasures as a result of the flooding. Mr. Noxon led a team of divers to determine results of the flooding. Additional damage to underwater and above-water substructure units was determined and reports were provided delineating repairs required and associated costs for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) analysis for federal reimbursement to the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC). (2006 - 2007) Reference: Roy Little, Ass’t. Chief Engineer, DRJTBC, 267-***-****
NJDOT Hunterdon County Bridge Inspections - Project Manager/Team Leader
Managed NBIS inspections and ratings of 50 on-system bridges in Hunterdon County, NJ. Work included field inspections, rating calculations, report preparation, SIA and Pontis form coding, computer-aided drafting and design (CADD), and soundings. As team leader, Mr. Noxon was responsible for field inspection activities and reviewing the inspection reports for quality and completeness and conformance with current standards. (2006) Reference: James Lane, Manager, NJDOT Structural Evaluation, 609-***-****
DRJTBC Delaware River Bridges Biennial Underwater Inspections -Team Leader
Led the routine biennial underwater and substructure inspections of 20 toll and toll-supported Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC) bridges crossing the Delaware River. Mr. Noxon led a team of divers for the underwater inspection portion of the NBIS inspection. (2005 - 2006) Reference: Roy Little, Ass’t. Chief Engineer, DRJTBC, 267-***-****
City of Trenton Department of Inspections Trenton Marine Terminal Seawall Rehabilitation and Replacement - Resident Engineer/Chief Inspector
Provided engineering design and REI services for this project to rehabilitate and replace the Trenton Marine Terminal Seawall in Trenton, NJ. The purpose of this project was to rehabilitate the low-deck seawall, which runs along the 1,200-foot Trenton Marine Terminal. Subsurface tie backs were installed and 124 steel H-piles were driven into the Delaware River along the face of the seawall to support steel reinforcement of the timber system under the seawall and to provide support against overturning of the wall. Sixty linear feet of the existing concrete seawall were demolished and reconstructed. Steel channels were installed under the wall to reinforce deteriorated timber elements supporting the wall. Mr. Noxon was responsible for verifying compliance with the specifications and permit requirements and providing Resident Engineer and construction inspection services for contract compliance of the rehabilitation, including inspection of H-pile installation and associated marine construction work, shop drawing review and change order preparation, and project recordkeeping. (2004 - 2006) Reference: Leonard Pucciatti, Director, Department of Inspections 609-***-****.
Union County Bridge Design - Project Manager
For subconsultant W. J. Castle, (subconsultant to Alaimo Engineering) for design of the superstructure and partial substructure replacement of the Midland Ave. Bridge, involving design of pre-stressed concrete box beams, rebar design, superstructure design, and removal of super structure and upper portion of substructure.
Interstate Storage and Pipeline Corporation Private Commercial Bridge - Resident Engineer
Provided design and project management for engineering services for the design-build of a prefabricated structural steel bridge in Burlington County, NJ. The bridge crosses over a tidal waterway, adjacent to the Camden Light Rail line and over two pipelines that supply aviation fuel to the McGuire Air Force Base (AFB). The structure is a prefabricated, galvanized steel superstructure founded on a helical anchor substructure with a cast-in-place concrete deck. The project involved purchasing the railroad right-of-way (ROW) for the bridge, and working adjacent to the rail line and under two sets of high-voltage electrical transmission lines. Mr. Noxon coordinated with the contractor, utilities, and railroad for the successful completion of this project, which was completed on time and under budget. (2004 - 2006)
New Jersey Highway Authority - Chief Maintenance Engineer
Managed maintenance engineering services for in-house construction projects at the New Jersey Highway Authority (NJHA). Mr. Noxon led the maintenance activities for the Garden State Parkway and the Garden State Arts Center, which is now known as the PNC Bank Arts Center. Other facilities maintained under his supervision included 173 miles of one of the most heavily traveled toll roads in the world, which contains 488 bridges, 340 toll booths, eight customer service areas, and 3,500 acres of mowable turf. Additional facilities maintained included the 400-acre Telegraph Hill Nature Area; 88 administrative, operational, and ancillary buildings; mainline and ramp toll facilities; the State Police Central Headquarters, and three state police barracks. Mr. Noxon was also responsible for the installation of the first computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) at the Authority. (1986 - 2003) Reference: Charles McManus: Chief Engineer, NJHA 732-***-****
New Jersey Department of Transportation - Roadway and Bridge Maintenance Engineering Manager/Highway Engineer
Managed the implementation, coordination, and planning of bridge maintenance, resurfacing design, and specification and construction units for the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT). Mr. Noxon was responsible for a $36 million in-house and contract maintenance program and a staff of 34 engineering and technical personnel. He supervised statewide snow and ice control activities, including wetted salt, ground control spreaders, and ice detection systems. In addition, Mr. Noxon supervised inspection services for major highway and bridge construction projects, and he prepared cost estimates and design specifications for bridge repair and rehabilitation projects. (1970 - 1986)
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