Mr. Manuel has 30 years (23 years with Coastal) of experience working on various public and private sector projects to achieve overall success of the projects, including complex negotiations with regulatory agencies, clients, consultants, attorneys, contractors, etc. He has developed specific expertise in working for State, County, and City Government Agencies. He has experience in project management, design, permitting, and construction administration for both private and governmental projects, including school and educational projects, roadway projects, utility projects, residential and commercial land development. Mr. Manuel has managed and completed over 800 projects on behalf of his clients over the past 23 years as the President/Owner of Coastal Design Consultants, Inc. He has experience with coordination and permitting with the Southwest Florida Management District (SWFWMD), Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). Paul has worked on over 80 school related projects.