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Craig A. Smith & Associates Engineers ● Surveyors ● Subsurface Utility Engineering ● 3D Subsurface Imaging ● Utility Coordination Steven A. Urich Construction Manager Mr. Urich has over 31 years of experience in utility services and municipal water and wastewater operations, including 23 years in public-sector leadership roles. His background includes directing multiple treatment plants, overseeing hundreds of miles of underground utility infrastructure, and managing major capital improvement projects for several South Florida municipalities. He has extensive experience with regulatory compliance across Federal, State, and Local agencies, long-term system planning, budgeting, and staff development. His work includes administration of ARPA-funded projects, emergency management and FEMA recovery efforts during major hurricanes, and implementation of large-scale programs such as AMI metering systems and multi-million-dollar WWTP upgrades. Mr. Urich is highly skilled in identifying system needs, prioritizing improvements, and ensuring effective use of public resources. Selected Relative Experience: City of Hollywood, FL – Department Manager, Wastewater Led operations for Southern Regional WWTP and 350+ miles of piping and 79 lift stations; managed $150M+ WWTP projects; primary coordinator with FDEP for Consent Order 21-0392; executed citywide collections shutdown to replace a 48" effluent valve on schedule. Town of Davie, FL – Assistant Utilities Director Oversaw two water treatment plants, one wastewater plant, a reuse facility, and 350+ miles of piping; led CMOM development; managed 70+ staff and multi-year budgets/CIP; pursued grants for lead service line inventory & replacement. City of Deerfield Beach, FL – Assistant Director of Environmental Services Directed 78+ staff across treatment and field ops; initiated Sensus AMI metering program (~$5M) including inventory, software, and outreach; administered ARPA-funded projects; served on Executive Team for citywide policy development. City of Plantation, FL – Director of Utilities Managed 130+ personnel and three treatment plants; delivered major projects including WWTP aeration upgrades ($10M+, ~$350k annual savings), AMI meter upgrade ($12M), multi-year CIPP lining; coordinated $30M revenue note projects; achieved $3.2M Turnpike relocation cost savings. Seacoast Utility Authority – Wastewater Department Manager Directed plant and field operations; initiated grease interceptor overhaul; collaborated to blend nanofiltration concentrate to augment reuse by 3.5 MGD; drove equipment standardization and upgrades. City of Plantation – Superintendent of Wastewater Treatment Operations Supervised 15 operators 24/7; implemented SCADA/PLC controls; developed training pipeline yielding nine licensed operators; led FEMA coordination during Hurricane Wilma recovery. Areas of Expertise •Utility Management & Operations •Water & Wastewater Treatment •Regulatory Compliance (EPA/FDEP/DoH) •Budgeting & Capital Improvement Forecasting •SCADA & PLC Systems •Emergency Management / EOC Operations •Staff Development & Training •Project & Construction Management Education •Stetson University — B.S., Chemistry •Bach Training & Development/City of Tamarac — Supervision in Government •Sacramento State University — Class C & B Wastewater Treatment Licensure •Florida Class A Wastewater Treatment License Affiliations •National Utility Locating Contractors Association (NULCA) •American Public Works Association (APWA) •Underground Contractors Association (UCASF) Employment with CAS: 1 yrs Employment with other firms: 30 63