Education                                                             

 

2003 - 2006: Technical Diploma                                                           

Construction Management

Diablo Valley College

 

1992-1994: Bachelor of Arts

International Relations/Conflict Resolution

San Francisco State Univiversity

 

1983-1987 

Miramonte High School

Orinda , CA                    

 

Experience

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 survey data, LDD & Civil 3D

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

    2)   Survey data, 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 2004

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

• Created and utilized a system of QA/QC between CADD, engineering and management aiding design goals

• 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

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)   Title-blocks, Xref’s, BOM’s, plans, layouts, details, sections, sketches, elevations

 

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       

 

Tech. Staff /CPM Scheduler: 2000-2003

S.O.M. - One Front St., Ste. #2400, S.F. CA 94111

 

Additional Computer Knowledge:

Beginning Revit and Photoshop, Dropbox, FTP Sites, Internet Skills/Research, Take-off Digitizers, ProLog, FileMaker Pro, Excel 7.0, Word 7.0, Outlook 

 

• Proficient in CPM schedules: Primavera (P6)/Contractor, MS Project and MS Excel embedded links to CPM

• Research of material cost fluctuations, risk management and updates ensuring team effectiveness and profit

• Exposure to latest Internet CPM and Project Controls groups for effective utilization of software

                • Oracle

                • RS Means and McGraw Hill

                • Linked-In            

• Design and draft project specific proposals, reports, spreadsheets incorporating input from in-house staff, state, federal, and local agencies   
• Cost minded with eye for As-Builts tracking project progress against original design and firm protection.

 

 

Partial Project List 2000-2013:

• PG&E Job No. 30967926/30967922:  Gas pipeline design, AutoCAD Map 2015 drafting, FFE estimating, field walks and As-Built/GSR      research                                                                                                            

•  K300/K395 Surge Panels Modernization: estimating, field reporting analysis, CPM baseline and actuals reporting                                              

• Areva Solar Booster Plant: estimating, contract documents, field reporting analysis for CPM update

• Genesis Solar Common Area: estimating, change order back-check, field reporting analysis for CPM updates

• PG&E – DIMP/Aldyl-A Gas Pipeline update:  As-built map/plat review, CAD Map/GIS design/coordination and team procedures

• D.O.T. - CALTRANS: Sommersville Rd. Interchange/Bypass: CAD/Civil 3D/LDD design, OPCC, CPM planning/budgets and construction documents

• D.O.T. - CALTRANS: I80 HOV:  CPM planning/budget support, OPCC, CAD/Microstation translation

• St. Regis Museum and Hotel: technical team coordination, addenda, specifications research and construction administration  

• Stanford Art Gallery and Gymnasium Seismic Retrofit: design specs, const. admin (C.O.’s), as-builts

• BART paving-resurfacing: bid review estimating, vendor estimate review (P.C.O./C.O. back-check) and as-builts
• Salt Creek Bridge @ Hwy 1: CAD/LDD design, drafting, contract documents and document control

• New Embassy Bldg.– Beijing, China: ICBO specification research, technical team coordination, DD and document control
 
I offer learned technical QA/QC policies, cost and risk management coupled with a strong commitment to the construction, financial and engineering communities.