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r1 ` Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. <br />E X C E P T I O N A L 5 0 L LI T 1 0 N 5 <br />e <br />BRUCE BERNARD <br />Manager of Field Operations, Construction Observation <br />SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS <br />Mr. Bernard's experience and education has been obtained through on the job training <br />within related fields. Beginning with the plumbing trade in the early 1970s, he was able <br />to progress to public and private utility plant and field operations for ten years. He <br />advanced to the public sector for fourteen years. During his tenure in the public sector, <br />Mr. Bernard gained knowledge of drainage concepts and installation, water and <br />wastewater design and installation, roadway construction, and trail system <br />management and wetland requirements. He served for six years as Department <br />Director for Public Works and Capital Projects. Mr. Bernard gained experience in <br />drainage system layout and maintenance, right -of -way maintenance, Capital <br />Improvement project and preparations, plus coordinating of projects through <br />governmental agencies. <br />PROJECT EXPERIENCE <br />Field Manager, Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. (2006- Present). Mr. Bernard is <br />responsible for project construction management, installation inspection, and field <br />coordination of site work, roadways, drainage and underground utilities. <br />Public Works Director, Town of Davie, Davie, FL (1981- 2006). Directed operations <br />within department in regard to buildings, parks, roadway, right -of -way, trail system and <br />stormwater maintenance. He was responsible for the management of Town of Davie <br />Capital Projects including construction for parks and governmental buildings. He <br />supervised a staff of seventy -two employees, managed a six - million dollar department <br />budget, and eight million dollar capital improvement budget. During his tenure with the <br />Town of Davie, Mr. Bernard served as Chief Wastewater Operator, Assistant Utility <br />Director, Capital Projects Coordinator, and Chief Engineering Inspector. <br />Lead Operator Wastewater Plant, City of Lauderhill, Lauderhill, FL (1976- 1981). <br />Mr. Bernard supervised the operations at a 4 MGD Wastewater Plant with sand filters <br />with polishing pond for surface water discharge. He gained experience in dealing with <br />governmental agencies, activity reports, payroll detailing and supervisory skills <br />overseeing a staff of ten. <br />Plant Operator, Southern Gulf Utilities (1974- 1976). Mr. Bernard began as an <br />operator trainee and achieved both water and wastewater operator's licenses within <br />one year. He worked to gain knowledge of field operation and plant design. <br />Plumbers Apprentice, Mears Plumbing (1972- 1974). Mr. Bernard was responsible <br />for installing rough and top -out installation in newly constructed residential units. <br />EDUCATION <br />Broward Community <br />College, 1972 <br />University of Michigan <br />Utility Management Course, <br />1979 <br />CERTIFICATIONS <br />Certificate of Training — <br />Disaster Recovery <br />• Disaster Debris <br />Management <br />• FEMA Emergency <br />Management <br />• Utility Terrorism <br />Preparation and <br />Response <br />• Asphalt Pavement <br />Maintenance <br />Licensed in Water and <br />Wastewater Plant <br />Operations <br />FOOT <br />• ACI Field Testing <br />• Final Estimates <br />• Traffic Construction <br />• Earthwork Construction <br />Inspection Level 1 <br />• Asphalt Paving <br />Technician Level 1 <br />Page 3134 <br />