Xin Chen

About Xin Chen

A geotechnical project manager with experience in subsurface exploration, laboratory testing, in-situ testing, geophysics survey, roadway on soft ground, slope stability analysis, settlement analysis, slope failure remediation, geohazard investigation, retaining wall design, shallow foundation design, deep foundation design, ground improvement (wick drains, stone columns, dynamic compaction, column supported embankment, soil nailing, micropile, lightweight fill), mechanically stabilized earth wall, reinforced soil slope, construction support, roadway maintenance, intelligent compaction, electronic collection of field data, geotechnical data management, infrastructure asset management, geographic information system, design-bid-build, design-build, Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR).A manager leading multicultural and multidisciplinary teams on multiple parallel projects at various phases with skills in computer aided engineering analysis programs, quantitative analysis, data mining, presentation, proposal development, schedule and cost control, operation budgeting. An effective team player with leadership skills and excellent analytical, communication, leadership and management skills who is innovative and able to thrive in a fast paced, growth-oriented and time-critical environment.A business oriented project and program manager with strong background in project and portfolio management, business process improvement, engineering design, analysis, modeling, procurement and contract management, cost estimate, budgeting, quality control (QC), customer relationship management (CRM).

Experience

1. Vice President

   DMY Engineering Consultants Inc.

   Dec 2019 — Present

   Leadership & Management: Oversee Geotechnical Practice in the DMV region with offices in Gaithersburg, MD; Dulles, VA; Washington, D.C; and Williamsburg, VA- Business Development: Drive market growth by identifying opportunities, leading business development, expanding our client base, and nurturing client relationships- Key Achievements: Doubled staff size and tripled revenue in eight years, successfully breaking into new markets. Secured open-ended contracts with major agencies like US DOI, VDOT, SHA, MDTA, MPA, WSSC, MNCPPC, and various counties, enhancing business stability and growth.

Education

• University of Tennessee, Knoxville

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Civil Engineering

  2001 — 2004

• University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2007 — 2011

• Tongji University

  Master, Geotechnical Engineering

  1997 — 2000

• Tongji University

  Bachelor's degree, Geotechnical Engineering

  1993 — 1997