Stephen Gambrell

About Stephen Gambrell

Civil Engineer in the field of Water: a Thinking Practitioner and Executive with 40+ years of experience spanning 39 countries, providing strategic direction, public speaking, and leadership to Construction & A/E Contract Management with federal, state and private organizations in areas including organizational development, operational management, logistics, budgeting & cost control: scope-schedule-cost, procurement, facilities management, safety, flood control, navigation, channel improvement and water transportation. A leader, administrator, manager and focused executor that delivers complex projects and programs. Skilled in delivering results in heavy construction.

Experience

1. Water Thinking Practitioner

   Civil Engineer

   Jan 1983 — Present · Memphis, TN, US

   Serving in the delivery of water infrastructure solutions from a thinking practitioner perspective on the ground and in the political arena for more than four decades. Travel in more than 39 countries speaking in local and public forums and helping students, leaders and countries build and reach their dreams. Participating in water dialogues related to challenges and solutions of complex water resources, infrastructure investments, and construction delivery.

Education

• New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

  Master of Divinity (MDiv), Theology/Theological Studies

  1988 — 1991

• Harvard Kennedy School

  Harvard Sr Executive Fellow

  2008 — 2008

• Clemson University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Civil Engineering

  1981 — 1985

Skills

• Government
• Command
• Emergency Management
• Strategic Planning
• Contract Management
• Military
• Public Speaking
• Program Management
• Air Force
• Army
• Dod
• National Security
• Security Clearance