Trang TuNguyen, PE

Experience

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  Richmond American Homes

  Vice President of Land Development

  May 2024 - Present

  • Lead all aspects of land entitlement, horizontal construction, and utility coordination for residential developments across Northern California.
  • Direct entitlement and design for multi-phase subdivisions (200–1,000 lots)
  • Manage multimillion-dollars horizontal infrastructure budgets and schedules
  • Negotiate Subdivision Improvement Agreements, bonds, and public acceptance
  • Implement cost-control and value-engineering strategies to reduce infrastructure costs 10–15%
  • Partner with city staff, agencies, and builders to expedite acceptance and bond releases
  • Mentor and develop project management teams and consultants across multiple counties
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  TNT Dev Services, Inc

  Principal

  Sep 2018 - Present

  TNT Dev Services, Inc is a company specializing in development services, focusing on negotiation, permit approvals, and stakeholder management across various regions including Northern and Southern California, Nevada, and Arizona.

  • Led negotiations for construction approvals with multiple city councils.
  • Secured Planned Development Permit for major building projects.
  • Managed stakeholder processes for construction document approvals across multiple states.
  • Negotiated Affordable Housing Agreements and created Community Facility Districts.
  • Conducted due diligence for land acquisitions in California.

• HMH Engineers

  Civil Engineering Manager

  Jun 2015 - Apr 2016

  HMH Engineers is a company providing engineering services, focusing on civil engineering projects and management.

• Pulte Group

  Division Land Development Director

  May 2015 - Oct 2018

  • Directed entitlement, design, and construction for multiple urban infill and master-planned communities.
  • Secured 11 Final Tract Map approvals across the Bay Area
  • Managed consultants, budgets, and contractors through full land development cycle
  • Delivered construction documents and permits for 10+ communities across Fremont, Walnut Creek, Menlo Park, Santa Clara, San Jose, Mountain View, and Hayward
  • o RADIUS -198 attached and detached residential units. City of Mountain View
  • o RENATO - 43 attached residential units. City of Fremont
  • o BOULEVARD HEIGHTS - 67 attached residential units City of Fremont
  • o TRELLIS – 53 detached residential units City of Walnut Creek
  • o THE PROMENADE – 42 attached residential units City of San Mateo
  • o MARQUIS – 24 attached residential units City of Menlo Park
  • o SAVERIO – 40 attached residential units City of Santa Clara
  • o THE CAPITOL – 188 attached residential units City of San Jose
  • o THE RESIDENTS - Urban Oaks – 60 detached residential units City of San Jose
  • o THE ROWS - Urban Oaks – 97 attached residential units City of San Jose
  • o THE HEIGHTS - Urban Oaks – Assisted with the Sales of this neighborhood to another developer.
  • o PARKSIDE HEIGHTS – 97 detached residential units City of Hayward
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  Town of Los Gatos

  Senior Civil Engineer/Acting Town Engineer

  Jun 2008 - Jun 2015

  The Town of Los Gatos is a government entity dedicated to enhancing the quality of life by providing leadership and efficient services. It focuses on community engagement, collaboration, and creativity to meet the needs of its residents and stakeholders.

  • Presented agendas and reports to various town committees and councils.
  • Advised construction inspectors and participated in project inspections.
  • Coordinated with town staff, residents, and contractors for engineering activities.
  • Reviewed construction documents for compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Participated in collective bargaining and ordinance updates.
  • Provided leadership and mentoring to staff and interns.
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  Town of Los Gatos

  Acting Town Engineer - Senior Civil Engineer

  Jun 2008 - May 2015

  • Presented engineering reports to Planning Commission and Town Council
  • Updated Grading & Subdivision Ordinance; supervised staff and interns
  • Recognized as Employee of the Quarter (2012) for leadership excellence

• Summer Hill Homes

  ASSOCIATE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

  Jul 2007 - Dec 2007

  Summer Hill Homes is a company involved in real estate development, focusing on residential projects and community planning.

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  Shea Homes

  Community Development Manager

  Apr 2004 - Aug 2007

  • Managed master-planned and mixed-use developments:
  • The Dunes (Marina) – 1,237-unit mixed-use community (400 acres)
  • Boulevard (Santa Clara) – 130-unit brownfield redevelopment
  • Summer Lake (Oakley) – 1,330-unit lakefront community
  • Bridgeway Lakes I & II (West Sacramento) – 1,080-unit joint-venture community
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  HMH

  PROJECT MANAGER/DESIGN ENGINEER

  Jul 1998 - Mar 2004

  • Delivered civil engineering and entitlement for large-scale Bay Area developments.
  • Rivermark (Santa Clara) – 1,000-unit mixed-use community with retail, parks, and civic uses
  • Multiple housing and affordable developments for Santa Clara County Housing Authority

• Sacramento County

  Engineer/Waste Management and Recycling Division

  Jul 1991 - Feb 1997

  Sacramento County is a government organization responsible for providing a wide range of services to its residents, including waste management and recycling.