Led the full lifecycle of engineering services for the development of three commercial pad sites within Barton Business Park in Allegany County, Maryland. The effort began with conceptual site planning using interactive site optimization software, enabling Allegany County Economic & Community Development (ACECD) to evaluate multiple layout scenarios in real time and select cost-effective, buildable configurations for each lot. 

Following approval of the concept plans, directed the preparation of final site development plans for each pad, including grading design, erosion and sediment control, and stormwater management features tailored to future building footprints, access roads, and parking areas. Oversaw coordination with Allegany County Permits Office and the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) to secure grading and NPDES permits. The sites are designed to accommodate future utility connections and phased commercial development. This project ensures that the County’s investment is strategically aligned with long-term economic growth and site readiness.

As Project Manager, I led the planning and schematic design of the Hagerstown Multi-Use Sports and Events Facility, a transformative downtown redevelopment initiative commissioned by the Maryland Stadium Authority and the City of Hagerstown. This high-profile project aimed to create a year-round community asset that would serve as a minor league baseball stadium and a flexible venue for public events, festivals, and recreational activities. My responsibilities included managing a multidisciplinary team through a comprehensive due diligence process, which involved environmental assessments, archaeological investigations, geotechnical analysis, traffic and parking studies, and land acquisition strategy development.

I oversaw the integration of advanced site optimization tools (SITEOPS®) to evaluate grading, earthwork, and infrastructure scenarios in real time, enabling efficient decision-making and cost forecasting. A key challenge was coordinating the reconfiguration of the Hagerstown Cultural Trail, a bond-funded public art corridor, into the stadium design—ensuring it remained a vibrant civic amenity while enhancing the ballpark experience. I also facilitated stakeholder engagement workshops, collaborated with architectural and engineering partners, and guided the development of schematic design documents across all disciplines, including civil, structural, MEP, and life safety systems.

The project’s success hinged on balancing technical feasibility, community goals, and budget constraints. My leadership helped establish a clear permitting and acquisition framework, mitigate environmental and geotechnical risks, and position the facility as a catalyst for economic revitalization in downtown Hagerstown.

As Lead Engineer and Civil Project Manager, Charles Mitchell directed the land development analysis for the Willowbrook Outdoor Wellness (WOW) Center—a proposed 24-acre community-based sports and recreation complex located on the Allegany College of Maryland campus. Delivered under Allegany County’s On-Call Planning and Engineering contract, the project focused on evaluating the feasibility of future development through a comprehensive site planning and environmental assessment process. 

Led the concept development phase, utilizing Site Optimization tools to test-fit a variety of programmatic elements including athletic fields, walking trails, parking areas, and support facilities. Multiple site configurations were analyzed to compare impacts across key criteria such as land disturbance, recreational use compatibility, ADA accessibility, earthwork volumes (cut and fill), retaining wall requirements, and estimated construction costs. His leadership enabled the project team to efficiently explore design alternatives and assess the physical, environmental, and financial implications of each scenario. The planning effort emphasized minimizing environmental disruption while maximizing long-term community benefit, laying the foundation for a sustainable and inclusive wellness destination in Western Maryland.