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Suhail A. Kanwar, M.S., P.E.
Public Works Administrator, McKenzie County, ND
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201 5 Street NW # 750, Watford City, ND 58854, Cell: (701) 770-6000, Email: suhailkanwar@gmail.com

Summary of qualifications:

Ten plus years of experience in program and executive management. My experience includes, but is not
limited to, areas of:
 Management of Local Government Services Program.
 Executive Level Management of Public Works which comprises Road & Bridge Maintenance, GIS,
Planning & Zoning, Environmental & solid waste management, Water Resources District and Parks
departments and planning and execution of CIP plans
 Strategic Planning
 Review and Evaluation of operations
 Transportation Engineering Design
 Transparent bidding process and contracting of public works projects
 Implementation of best practices and smart methods to improve operations
 Municipal Engineering and Infrastructure Development
 Engineering design of drainage, storm-water sewers, streets, waterlines, and sanitary sewers
 Budget preparation and budget execution
 Coordination and Communication with other departments, elected & non-elected official, citizens,
technical teams and regulatory agencies to promote projects and county’s longer term plan.
 Feasibility studies of land development projects which includes residential/commercial subdivision
 Planning and due diligence
 Site grading and drainage plans
 Flood Plain modeling
 Design of Water and Wastewater system and drainage facilities
 County Board’s spokesperson on Road and Bridge related matters
 Following and implementing safety rules

Additionally, I have a background in Environmental Engineering and Municipal Landfill Management.

Employment History:

Public Works Administrator, McKenzie County, ND – May 2013 to Present

Essential Job Functions:

Divisional Director for Public Works Department, which consists of Planning and Zoning, Highway
Engineering, Road Maintenance, GIS, Rural Water Supply and Water Resources District and Solid
Waste Management – municipal landfill.

In this position, I have set up new programs, including the Public Works department itself. McKenzie
County has been the Nation's fastest growing county for few years during recent decade during my
service. This kind of growth creates complex challenges that require thoughtful solutions.

I directly report to the Board of County Commissioners, and my goal is to help make their vision a
reality. Our goal as a department is to deliver the best services at the best possible price without
compromising the quality.

Key Accomplishments: I have a long list of accomplishments and would like to discuss in person.