Austin Edwards

About Austin Edwards

Bachelors of Science, Managerial Economics - University of California at DavisCalifornia General Contractor #869567. General Engineering A, Landscaping C27 designationsQualified Developer & Practitioner (QSD/QSP)#771Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC)#5584Certified Erosion Sediment Storm Water Inspector (CESSWI)#353CalTrans Certified Water Pollution Control Manager (WPCM)As Owner/President of the Emerald Group of Companies Mr. Edwards oversees the management of the growing multi-office/multi-divisional Emerald Site Services. Emerald Site Services currently offers Stormwater Consulting, BMP installation/maintenance, Hydroseeding, Street Sweeping and General Construction Services. Mr. Edwards’ personal technical background is in Site Development, Site Construction, Permitting, Stormwater Consulting, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans and Erosion and Sediment Control Plans. Mr. Edwards has many years acting as the stormwater representative for EPA consent decree public builders, small private builders, commercial builders and land developers. He is well known for straight dealings with inspectors, cost effective solutions, and knowing how to handle the differing regulatory climates in the multiple regions in which his clients work.

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Emerald Site Services, Inc

   Feb 2022 — Present · Sacramento, CA, US

   Mr Edwards is the guiding force, vision and strategic manager of Emerald Site Services and all affiliated companies. He provides leadership for all aspects of the companys operations with an emphasis on long-term goals, growth, profit, and return on investment. Mr Edwards is responsible for the oversight of operations of all divisions in the Edwards Family of Companies. These sectors include Erosion Control, Construction, Manufacturing, Distribution, Equipment, Investing and Real Estate.

Education

• Ukiah High School

  General Ed, General Education

  1994 — 1998

• University of California, Davis

  Bachelors of Science, Managerial Economics

  1998 — 2002

Skills

• Business Development
• Water Quality
• Competitive Analysis
• Site Development
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Contract Negotiation
• Residential Homes
• Risk Management
• Budgets
• Construction Management
• Environmental Compliance
• Value Engineering
• Storms
• Collaborative Problem Solving
• Sales Management
• Budgeting
• Erosion Control
• Customer Loyalty
• Hydroseeding
• Leadership
• Stormwater Management
• Gis
• Habitat Restoration
• Storm Water Pollution Prevention
• Marketing
• Water
• Business Strategy
• Construction
• Construction Environmental Management
• Competitive Marketing Strategies
• Contract Management
• Management
• Land Development
• Project Management
• Operations Management
• Landscaping
• Customer Retention
• Customer Service
• Grading
• Mitigation