Charles E. Bludau Jr. Summary

Project Manager – Environmental, The I2M Corporation

Katy, Texas, USA
Email: ceb@i2mcorporation.com

Mr. Bludau functions center around activities involving I2M leasing activities, research on land conditions, lessor relations, land use on associated project areas related thereto and activities defined by the VP of Environment, VP of Leasing & Land, and President consistent with his professional experience that will be useful in future I2M operations.

Professional Summary

Project management professional with more than 20 years of experience managing cultural resources projects supporting pipeline, transportation, utility, and land development initiatives throughout Texas and the United States. Proven success leading multidisciplinary teams, managing budgets and schedules, coordinating with clients and regulatory agencies, and delivering high-quality cultural resources services for major energy and infrastructure projects. Extensive experience collaborating with private landowners, engineering firms, contractors, and federal, state, and local agencies.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology
Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas

Career Highlights

• 20+ Years of Project Leadership
• Energy & Infrastructure Support
• Project & Budget Management
• Landowner & Stakeholder Coordination
• Regulatory Agency Coordination
• Client Relationship Management

Core Competencies

• Project Management
• Energy & Infrastructure Projects
• Pipeline & Midstream Projects
• Landowner & Stakeholder Coordination
• Property & Historical Research
• Right-of-Way Support
• Utility Corridor Projects
• Regulatory Compliance (FERC, USACE, TxDOT, THC)
• Budget & Schedule Management
• Proposal Development
• Client Relationship Management
• Team Leadership & Mentoring
• Multi-State Project Delivery

Project Leadership Experience

Horizon Environmental Services (LJA Engineering)

Project Lead | 2018–2026

• Managed cultural resources projects supporting pipeline, utility, transportation, and land development clients from proposal through completion.
• Directed project budgets, schedules, staffing assignments, subcontractors, and technical deliverables.
• Served as primary point of contact for clients, engineering firms, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Coordinated directly with private landowners regarding project access and field activities.
• Prepared proposals, scopes of work, technical reports, and regulatory documentation.
• Mentored junior staff and led multidisciplinary project teams while delivering projects on schedule and within budget.

Perennial Environmental Services

Project Archaeologist | 2016–2018

• Supported major pipeline and energy infrastructure projects throughout Texas and surrounding states.
• Worked with engineering teams, clients, and landowners to support project execution.
• Performed field investigations and research supporting permitting and regulatory compliance.

Gray & Pape, Inc.

Senior Project Archaeologist | 2006–2016

• Progressed into project leadership while managing cultural resources projects for pipeline, transportation, and land development clients.
• Managed project budgets, schedules, staffing, and client communications.
• Conducted courthouse, deed, plat, tax, and historical records research supporting infrastructure planning.
• Coordinated with FERC, USACE, TxDOT, state agencies, engineering firms, contractors, and private landowners.

Representative Project Experience

Pipeline & Midstream

• Kinder Morgan
• Enterprise Products Partners
• Texas Eastern Transmission
• Florida Gas Transmission
• Enable Midstream
• Copano Energy

Transportation

• TxDOT Transportation Projects
• Grand Parkway (SH 99)
• Highway & Bridge Improvements
• Roadway Corridor Studies

Utilities

• Electric Transmission Projects
• Utility Corridor Projects
• Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
• Distribution System Improvements

Land Development

• Johnson Development
• Master-Planned Communities
• Commercial Development Projects
• Municipal Infrastructure Improvements

Federal & Public Agencies

• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
• Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
• Texas Historical Commission (THC)
• Various Municipalities and Public Agencies

Technical Skills

• ArcGIS
• Google Earth Pro
• Property & Title Research
• Historical Records Research
• Aerial Photography Interpretation
• Technical Report Preparation
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Adobe Acrobat Pro

Certifications

• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER
• TWIC Card
• First Aid / CPR

Feel free to contact us to discuss your project needs or to arrange a speaking engagement by one of our Associates for a professional training session, a technical conference, society meeting, or for a graduation ceremony or other function where the knowledge and experience of our Associates may be of interest to your group.