Resident Engineer/Project Manager
12+ years of experience optimizing operations for companies in infrastructure and energy sectors through outstanding management, technical expertise, and relationship building.Competent and tenacious professional with proven ability to guide multi-million infrastructure projects ranging from high-profile highway and bridge projects to city downtown rehabilitation projects. Recognized contributor with knowledge and skills needed to oversee project operations including project management, engineering design, specification reviews, QA / QC, schedules using Primavera, and reporting / documentation. Articulate and collaborative communicator, skilled negotiator, and leader with talent for establishing productive relationships with clients and their representatives, consultants, subcontractors, and government officials and building strong, motivated teams. Dependable producer with ability to work effectively within both private and public sectors.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Project Management • Engineering Design Analysis • Infrastructure • Civil Construction Expertise • Off-shore Oil / Energy • Superpave • Material Testing • Productive Team Player / Leader
• Project Stakeholder Relations • QA / QC • Primavera Scheduling•Reporting / Documentation
•Specification Review• Problem Solving
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WENDLER ENGINEERING, INC., Dixon, Illinois • 2014 – Present
Consulting engineering firm providing a diverse range of construction management, civil engineering, structural engineering and land planning services.
Resident Engineer - Infrastructure
Lead a supervision team tasked with project design, execution and management of construction. Responsible for inspecting the contractor’s daily activities, monitoring and reporting on progress, quality and safety commensurate with requirements of the Contract
• Responsible for overall project design, construction, contract management, administration and coordination for multi-million dollar infrastructure projects for City of Rochelle & City of Dixon in Illinois.
• Projects involved complete downtown rehabilitation including roadways, bridges, parks, streetscape, beautification and complete utilities replacement.
• Ensured that the contractor's works are monitored and controlled in accordance with design specifications and Contract Documents.
• Liaised with Client, Project Management and Contractor for resolution of project issues, in addition to concerned Authorities when required.
• Lead and managed site supervision team and ensured compliance to all plans and specifications.
• Managed capital cost, project schedule and maintained co-ordination between multiple project participants.
• Set, managed and controlled delivery of all contract elements and objectives including scope, quality, budgets, schedules, stakeholder interfaces, communication, environmental and Health and Safety.
• Managed project engineering design & documentation including, pay estimates, schedules, QC/QA and RFI’s among other documentation.
• Projects completed on-time, within budget with minimal effect on local businesses.
• Received special recognition for project management by city officials.
HILTI, INC., Chicago, Illinois • 2011-2014
Leading technology provider to the global construction industry, manufacturer of engineered systems for projects in the field of construction / energy / civil / mechanical / electrical / steel and metal.
Field Engineer
In-charge of leading projects in the energy sector covering six states with multi-billion dollar capital layout. Design and incorporate engineered systems with top design firms for nuclear and coal power projects.
• Worked directly with the top engineering design firms as well as current and prospective customers to formulate engineering design on mega energy related projects.
• Mobilized and utilized available resources through project management for successful field application of engineered specifications.
• Conducted professional engineering seminars, training and conferences for owners, design engineers and contractors
• Initiated and developedrelationships with strategic business personnel on multi-billion dollar projects.
• Responsible for securing future business by developing a strategic relationship with owners, design engineers and contractors within the energy segment to achieve profitable growth.
MCDONOUGH ASSOCIATES, INC., Chicago, Illinois • 2007-2011
Full-service engineering and architectural company that offers services in civil and structural planning / design, architectural, water / wastewater, construction engineering, construction management and mechanical / electrical / plumbing.
Project Engineer - Infrastructure
Charged with guiding technical operations for roadway construction projects including engineering design analysis, project management, specification reviews, scheduling, RFI’s and inspections. Liaison between clientrepresentatives, field personnel, and government officials to ensure high quality construction andcompliance with safety and technical standards and requirements. Supervised and approved subcontractor work, verifying consistency with specifications and QA / QC standards. Created and tracked schedules using Primavera software.
• Optimized company’s operations in completing multiple local and interstate roadway construction projects including schedule and QA / QC compliance for $56M Illinois Tollway project and on-schedule and within-budget close-outs for 300 Illinois Department of Transportation local road projects.
• Enhanced communications and minimized problems between project principals through effective coordination between state, local, and other entities to ensure compliance with schedules and QA / QC standards.
• Strengthened company’s capabilities through academic and field knowledge of material testing and management.
SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, Houston, Texas • 2005-2007
Fortune 500 company that is the leading oilfield services provider to oil and gas companies globally.
Project Engineer
Directed technical operations for oil exploration projects in Gulf of Mexico for various clients including logistics, planning, and execution.Developed quality, health, environment, and tool safetymanagement plans and loss prevention tools / controls such as hazard analyses and risk control procedures. Controlled work and performance for 10-15 direct report employees.
• Maximized company’s operations and profits by guiding high-profile and high-risk projects in Gulf of Mexico region, minimizing problems and delays through meticulous organization skills and ability to respond quickly to safety and productivity issues.
• Recognized for outstanding contributions including effective client relations and spotless safety record, having suffered no lost time due to injuries to employees in any project.
OVERSEAS WATERPROOFING CORPORATION, Bombay, India • 2003-2004
Company that specializes in construction polymers andchemicals manufacturing, chemical grouting, and waterproofing of dams, canals, and other structures.
Consultant
Guided company personnel on numerous specialized operational aspects including material issues and project loss prevention from reportable injuries and delays.
• Strengthened company’s operations by developing schedule and cost estimates for multi-million dollar federal project.
• Reduced lost days and reportable injuries for company by collecting and analyzing data to develop innovative model in assessing clients’ potential risks during projects.
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Served as Lead Research Assistant - Pavements from 1998-2004 for University of Wisconsin - Madison, developing countrywide specification criteria for SuperpaveMix Design and product development for Fortune 100 companies.
• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Project – Led multi-million dollar NCHRP Federal project related to developing new specification for modified asphalts in highway construction under the Superpave mix design system. Devised new test method and data analysis tool which has been adopted as an ASTM standard. Potential savings from project results estimated at $10B - $15B annually, with results being corroborated by variousstate transportation departments.Presented progress and research plans semi-annually to Federal task force assigned to project.
• Exxon-Mobil Chemical Corporation Project– Evaluated and recommended chemical polymers for commercial usage in pavementswithin potentially billion-dollar per year market. Primary liaisonwith company’s Director of Research. Authored and presented monthly progress reports to expert panel.
• Foundry Sand Project – Generated significant savings for foundries and contractors by effectively completing research in evaluating use of foundry sand in pavementconstruction.
EDUCATION
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Civil and Environmental Engineering with Minor in Statistics, (Thesis in “Mixing & Compaction Temperatures for Modified Asphalt Mixtures”), University of Wisconsin, Madison.
• Master of Science in Construction Engineering & Management (Thesis in “Safety Analysis and Formulation of a Safety Enhancement Model for Frame Building Contractors”), University of Wisconsin, Madison.
• Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering (Honors), University of Bombay, Bombay, India.
CERTIFICATIONS
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) • IDOT/ACI Concrete Field Technician – Level 1
IDOT Materials Documentation • ASCE Crane Safety Certification
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Windows and UNIX Operating Systems • Microsoft Office Suite (including Access) & Project
ANSYS • AutoCAD • Kaliedagraph • Minitab • Primavera • SPSS • TranPlan • Visio
Xlisp-Stat • IMIRS • Proliance • e-Builder
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Committee Member ACI 355 Anchorage to Concrete • 2011-Present