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Associate Engineer I: 4/7/2016-8/15/2016
Energy Experts International – 15 Bishop Ranch, 12657 Alcosta Blvd., Ste. 140, San Ramon, CA 94583

• Assemble all PG&E gas pipeline GSR’s, As-Builts, sketches, designs and project documentation into new proposed pipeline engineering layout

• Design and engineer new gas pipeline using AutoCAD Map 2015, SAP, PG&E Pathfinder, Google maps and team/client input

• Design and engineer new gas pipeline overlaying existing municipal water, electric, sewer, storm drain and overhead power maps avoiding conflicts

• Assemble design estimate: material/labor hours and costs, project management, mark-up and site variables, client data and input using FFE

Residential Construction: 5/2015 – 1/11/16:  ~1,500 sqft. custom designed addition to  Lafayette, CA residence

Project Controls Engineer 7/2012-9/2013
The Newtron Group – 815 Arnold Dr., Ste 122 – Martinez, CA 94553

• Create, maintain and update multiple project CPM schedules in Primavera Contractor

1)    Baseline vs. actuals, progress spotlight, clear critical path, lag/lead time, float and project look ahead

2)    Cost and resource loaded, variances and budget reporting

3)    As-Built schedules incorporating project updates and changes identifying risk and modeling for future projects

• Support chief estimator for complete E&I estimate/pricing and field reports during bid and construction (Siemens, Flour, Chevron, Shell)

• Successful material and labor expenditures reporting using FoxPro database, management status reporting and in-house procedures

 

Map Review/CAD Drafter 9/2011-3/2012 (Contract Position)
FES Investments, Inc. – 2855 S. Mitchell Dr., Ste. 260 – Walnut Creek, CA 94598
• Review and engineering mark-up of PG&E gas pipeline plats/as-built maps identifying scope for in-house review and PG&E criteria

• Draft mark-ups using AutoCAD Map 2011and overlay of geo-referenced (GIS) .tiff files for accurate as-built pipeline layout

• Management collaboration on client/in-house CAD/Engineering procedures focusing on efficiency, profitability, communications and modeling

 

Drafter/Estimator/CPM Scheduler 7/2007-9/2008

MTCo. – 1243 Alpine Rd., Ste. #200, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

• Draft Caltrans/D.O.T. dwgs. during SD, DD & CD’s for multiple projects using CAD 2009, GIS data, LDD & Civil 3D

1)   Geometrics, Planimetrics, roadway stationing, survey points, topography data, curbs, gutters, erosion control, valves and boxes

2)   Grading, AC, ASB, OG, FG, MBGR and utilities layout

3)   Title-blocks, XRef’s, BOM’s, plans, layouts, details, sections, sketches and (super) elevations

• Designed eBART section at roadway for engineering review

• Create, maintain and update project CPM schedules during SD using MS Project

• Support project management in complete CALTRANS/D.O.T. BEES estimate/codes during design and preconstruction phase

• Developed contract document procedures identifying design changes supporting management reporting and project progress

• Coordinate procedures securing firm successes against potential claims proceedings and unforeseen project variables

• Learned Cats7 software in translating AutoCAD to Micro-station per client request

 

Design Tech. 5/2006 – 9/2006 (Tele-commute/Contract Position)

Avila & Assoc. Consulting Engineers – 712 Bancroft Rd., Ste. #333 Walnut Creek, CA 94598

• Draft Carmel River Bridge @ Hwy. 1: Planning Study during SD & DD using CAD 2006

1)   Concrete @ road-deck, struct. steel, rebar, expansion joints, MBGR and signage

2)   Survey data, grading, OG, FG, PC/PS conc. piles, piers and extensions, tubular handrails, stiffeners, plates and anchor bolts

3)   AEC Coordination, CALTRANS standards, title-blocks, Xref’s, BOM’s, details, sketches and in-house procedures

 

Proj. Engineer/CPM Scheduler 4/2005 – 8/2005

Bay Cities Paving & Grading – 5029 Forni Dr., Concord, CA 94598

• Create, maintain and update project CPM schedules using MS Project 2000

1)    Gantt and PERT view timelines, relationships, progress, clear critical path and milestones

2)    Baseline vs. actuals, resource loaded and leveling for accurate reporting and team coordination

• Assemble complete CSI OPCC estimate/codes/pricing during pre-con, bidding and construction and change order back check

 

Continuing Education: 2003-2005 Construction Management Program

 

Additional Computer Knowledge:
Intermediate Revit 2012 Architecture and Photoshop, Arch. Desktop, FTP Sites, Internet Skills/Research, Take-off Digitizers, Excel 7.0, Word 7.0, Outlook

 

Education/Qualifications:

• Const. Management Program – Diablo Valley College (2006)

• BA-Intl. Relations/Conflict Resolution – San Francisco State Univ. (1994)