MICHAEL N.

McELHARE
3923 Sundrop PL NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
505-792-4902(H) 505-974-6813(M)
SUMMARY
Significant, results-oriented experience as Director/Operations/General Manager
in municipal government. Extensive experience in Civil and Environmental engine
ering projects as a project manager/engineer/technician. ARRA Project Manager f
or school/dormitory renovation projects. Developed estimates, tracked projects
and budgets to completion, coordinated and scheduled work, authored reports, man
aged activities of subcontractors, and reviewed design plans. Five years operati
onal experience as a Supply/Maintenance Officer in the U.S. Air Force involving
the direction and management of men and material in a timely and cost-effective
manner. Certified by SWANA as a MOLO and MSW Manager.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DOI/BIA CONTRACTOR, Albuquerque, NM 2009-Present
ARRA Project Manager
Contract Project Manager for ARRA Projects with the Dept. of Interior/Bureau of
Indian Affairs, Including new construction and renovations of schools and dormit
ories. Responsibilities include writing Statements of Work to procure A-E desig
n firms, Construction Administration Contracts, Inspection Services, Commissioni
ng Services, and Construction Services. Perform site walk-throughs and attend o
n-site construction meetings during construction phase. Monitor schedules and b
udgets of projects to ensure that projects meet ARRA timelines.
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF NEW MEXICO, Albuquerque, NM 2007 a" 2009
Market Area Engineer
Project Manager responsible for the design, permitting and construction of landf
ill expansions in the New Mexico Market Area (MA). Worked with the District Man
agers (DMs) on capital improvements to buildings and structures. Performed envi
ronmental audits at all facilities; ensured environmental compliance. Prepared,
tracked and implemented capital budgets for the MA. Worked with the DMs on oper
ational improvements at all facilities.
a Discovered an error in capacity calculations (performed by others) which signi
ficantly shortened the projected life of the Valencia Regional Landfill. Manage
d the design, procurement, and construction of a new cell, completing the entire
process in 4 months.
a Saved the company several thousand dollars per year by calculating the closure
/post-closure cost estimates that were previously performed by a consultant.
CITY OF LYNCHBURG PUBLIC WORKS, Lynchburg, VA 2001 a" 2007
Waste Management Engineer
Managed consultantsa work, including design, permitting, and construction observ
ation; ensured environmental compliance of landfill and collection operations; p
erformed environmental monitoring; coordinated with regulators; prepared capital
budgets.
a Managed the design and construction of the Phase 3 Landfill Expansion for the
City of Lynchburg. Made design suggestions which saved the City over $50,000.
a Worked on the conversion from Manual to Semi-automated collection services. C
ollected and analyzed route data, and recommended route changes for greater effi
ciency.
SUPERIOR SERVICES, INC., Birmingham, AL 2000 - 2001
Regional Engineer
Project manager for all construction projects in the Southern Region. Performed
Environmental Audits for all Superior/Onyx facilities, including six landfills,
12 hauling companies, and one transfer station. Responsible for ensuring all f
acilities were in environmental compliance. Prepared capital budgets.
a Managed the design & construction of two landfill expansions in the southern r
egion.
a Managed the repair of a failed liner system on a side slope of a new landfill
cell. Investigated the incident and determined that an inadequate design caused
the damage.
BOURNE ISWMF, Town of Bourne, MA 1999 - 2000
General Manager
Responsible for all activities involving the design, construction, and operation
of a C&D Landfill/Recycling Facility. Prepared contract documents, recommende
d bid awards, and monitored work of contractors and consultants. Ensured that r
evenue projections were met; implemented marketing plan; and monitored recycling
markets. Negotiated with the State DEP on permitting and operational issues.
Prepared and/or reviewed equipment/project specifications, operational reports,
and operating and capital budgets. Made presentations at Town Meetings, Boards,
and civic organizations.
a Implemented the first curbside recycling collection in the Town.
a Managed the design, permitting, and construction of the Town of Bourne C&D Lan
dfill. Project was built on time and within budget.
a Procured and installed a baler for recyclables, which increased the value of t
he materials by 300%.
TERRACON ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., Wichita, KS 1994 - 1999
Project Manager
Managed a variety of environmental and solid waste management projects, includin
g the permitting, design and construction of landfills and remedial projects. P
repared proposals (including budget estimates) and wrote reports. Provided soli
d waste management planning for municipal clients; performed environmental site
assessments, Landfill Siting Investigations, and Groundwater Quality Evaluation
Reports. Made marketing presentations and met with clients. Worked with regula
tory agencies on permitting issues. Directed project teams to perform tasks.
a Project Manager for the design, permitting, and construction of the Ford Count
y Regional Landfill built to Subtitle D specifications. Project won Kansas Cons
ulting Engineers Public Improvement Award for best project for 1996.
a Wrote the regional Solid Waste Management Plan for the Santa Fe Solid Waste Au
thority and the member counties' (five) Solid Waste Management Plans.
a Member of the State Solid Waste Advisory Committee and Wichita Recycling Coali
tion.
SELF-EMPLOYED, Binghamton, NY 1993 - 1994
Environmental Consultant
Provided technical advice and experience to client on remediation of hazardous w
aste landfill. Reviewed plans, specifications and reports prepared by other con
sultants for completeness. Negotiated with federal and state regulatory agencie
s. Monitored progress of work.
BROOME CO. DIVISION OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, Binghamton, NY 1990 - 1993
Deputy for Engineering Services
Managed all Division construction projects; managed and coordinated engineering
consultants; accomplished in-house design work; coordinated with staff and regul
atory agencies on permitting and hazardous waste disposal; assisted in short and
long range solid waste management planning; assisted in recycling and household
hazardous waste collection planning; prepared budgets and capital programs.
a Supervised the design effort, permitting, and construction of the Leachate Sto
rage Facility for Broome County Solid Waste Management. The project was built o
n time and under budget.
a Project Manager for the design and construction a new 12-acre double composite
cell of a landfill expansion and closure of 105 acres of old landfill. Made a
suggestion for the bidding process which saved the County approximately $5,000,0
00.
a Project Manager for the remediation of the Colesville Landfill (Superfund site
). This included preparation of the RI/FS, preliminary design and final design
of the cap and groundwater collection and treatment system. Spearheaded negotia
tions with the EPA which got the project moving after 5 years of delay.
CITY OF TAMARAC PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, Tamarac, FL 1989
Assistant Director/Operations Manager
Managed all department construction projects; administered fleet and garage ope
rations, streets & drainage, buildings, grounds and parks maintenance, special p
rojects & grants. Assisted in budget preparation and administered the departmen
t safety and training program.
a Project Manager for the construction of the Tamarac Sports Complex and the Vet
eran's Park Comfort Station for the City of Tamarac. Both were built within bud
get.

EDUCATION
a B.S. / General Engineering/ United States Military Academy, West Point, N.Y.
a A.S./ Business Data Processing/ Miami Dade Community College, Miami, FL
a Graduate Business Courses/ Florida International University, Miami, FL
a Honor Graduate of the Dale Carnegie Course in Effective Speaking and Human Rel
ations
a OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Training