CEDAR RAPIDS, IA — HR Green announces that Mark Phipps has joined the firm as a Senior Project Manager for the Water business line in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa, office.

Phipps brings over 23 years of experience in local government, public works, and consulting management. His background includes planning and implementing capital improvement projects, staff supervision, infrastructure maintenance, innovative solutions for municipal issues, and funding assistance.

Phipps will manage flood mitigation and drainage projects in his new role and serve as a local contact for clients in the Quad Cities area.

"I’m excited to join HR Green and work with the team on critical flood mitigation efforts already underway in eastern Iowa," Phipps said. "As a former municipal employee responsible for selecting qualified consultants, I know HR Green consistently delivers quality projects, and I look forward to building on the firm’s well-established reputation within our communities."

Phipps earned his Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Purdue University. He is a member of the American Public Works Association and Illinois Association for Floodplain and Stormwater Management.

HR Green has offices throughout the nation providing engineering, technical, and management solutions.