Experience

Driesenga & Associates, Inc.

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Civil Staff Engineer

  • Oct 2020 - Present



S&D Engineering and Construction, Inc.

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Civil Engineer

  • Aug 2018 - Oct 2020

   Visit Construction site on multiple occasions to ensure that the work is carried out in accordance with Local & Federal Building codes. Review and proofread plans, specifications, codes, drawings, submittals, procedures, reports, contractor's minimum days, delay days, change order days and all correspondence between the architect, engineer, testing agencies, and the contractor. Establish and maintain all files, submittals and daily reports. Establish and maintain all Architects’ reports which include submittals, correspondence. pay requests, change orders, Requests for Information (RFI), and all correspondence between the architect, engineer, testing agency, and the contractor. Check and verify all materials stored on and off site for payment as well as materials used in site construction against submittals and check and verify the installation of materials and equipment. Compose and submit weekly status reports and daily reports to include: project conditions (i.e. work description), general conditions, temperatures, weather conditions, site work, description of work performed, equipment used, job requirements, photos, videos, delays. Review and processe invoices, managed and controlled back charges and vendor payments, Recovery of overpayments. Interacted with clients, officials, contractors and others as directed. Performed other job responsibilities as assigned.



Meera Constructions Pvt. Ltd.

• India
• Construction

• Jr. Engineer

  • Jun 2014 - Dec 2014

   Prepared complete Quantity Take-offs using Bluebeam and MS Excel spreadsheets that lead to good pre-constructability analysis. Quantified cost estimates of structural members using IS Code database for subcontractor to get a brief overview of cost of project. Performed surveying and levelling of ground for highway project using theodolite and total station which helped in execution of work Reviewed and processed invoices, Managed and controlled back charges and vendor payments, Recovery of over payments.  Provided timely, accurate and cost effective contractual agreements to avoid interrupted flow of services to the project. Maintained competitive pricing with emphasis on cost reductions, quality and supplier performance through bid events & techniques.  Using Site Layout Plan analysed existing site conditions bringing in accurate data and initiating early work. Aided in preparation of bid packages, budget analysis by performing material procurement helping save annualized costs to company Responsible for preparing, reviewing, tracking, distributing RFIs & submittals to ensure proper coordination between labor on site. Assisted in review and analysis of Critical Path Method (CPM) & contractor requests for time extensions helping meet work deadlines.

• Engineering Intern

  • Sep 2010 - Feb 2011

   Carried out resource allocation, tracking and inspecting deliveries to ensure the labor and material were available in time successfully. Managed safety related issues on site and provided review of documents, backup support as and when requested by Project Manager. Oversaw technical engineering staff to make sure they were provided with equipment for successful completion of the project. Produced and issued precise technical specifications and sheets in easy but detail oriented overview to Project Manager as required.  Undertook roles such as Communicator, Factual documenter, Recorder of events and facts for preparing daily detailed reports of work progress for quality assurance purposes. Obtained information for approval and submittals of contract documents and product samples from concerning higher authorities for community residential project in Nasik, India. Monitored construction and controlled site work under guidance of Project Manager for 10 storey residential building in India. Resolved conflicts between clients, members and management in constructive & positive manner helping retain friendly environment.