Joel Brown
**** ******* *** ~ Clearwater, FL **756
Phone: 609-***-**** ****.***********.*****@*****.***
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QUALIFICATIONS
Accomplished, degreed construction professional with 7 years experience
in leading and overseeing structural engineering projects. Working
knowledge and understanding of the NEC, US structural and building design
codes and standards as well as current knowledge of structural design and
analysis theories and practices. Strong technical design experience using
CAD and other related software experience. Excellent technical written,
organizational, and communication skills.
Computer Skills: AutoCAD, MicroStation, MathCAD, Enercalc, STAAD.Pro,
Revit, Risa 3-D, RAM Structural System, Storm CAD, Pond Pack, SAPP,
Primavera, Pay-Dirt, and Microsoft Office
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
Drafting Recognition: Recipient of scholarship for Best Architectural
Drafter for 2003-2008.
Leadership Talent: Held engineering design team captain position for Drexel
University Cable-Stayed Pedestrian Bridge. Earned People's Choice Award for
strong leadership and academic achievement. Captain of multi-disciplined
engineering team. Earned Dean's List distinction and member of National
Honors Society.
Business Processes: Developed systems and spreadsheets to readily track
information needed to improve efficiencies and success of projects; created
spreadsheets to track long lead items and delivery dates, claims, work
orders, information outside of bid documents, productivity and more.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK, Venice, LA Aug 2010-Present
Field Engineer, Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Reclamation
. Oversee field survey operations for dredging operations transporting
product to designated sand berm areas in the Gulf of Mexico.
. Developed CAD drawings and hydrographic surveys to mark designated
dredging areas and dumping locations.
. Monitor dredge production and positioning; implement volume soundings for
scow capacities.
. Ensure quality, efficiency, and safety standards are met and all
activities comply with all rules and regulations. Created safety checks,
rules and regulations, and manual for safe dredging operations.
. Monitor and report on daily quality control and quality assurance.
. Introduced standards for healthier/safer onboard living quarters; drove
up staff retention rates.
PARSONS CORPORATION, Pensacola, FL Jun 2010-Aug 2010
Boat Captain, NSS Operations Team, Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Recovery
. Captained 25ft. vessel involved with directing and participating in safe
handling and safe disposal of oil, tar and other contaminants collected
from the water caused by the BP Deep Horizon Oil Spill.
. Oversaw productivity of crew-members.
. Ensured safety of crew and Hazwopers on board of vessel.
HATCH MOTT MACDONALD, Pensacola, FL Sep 2008-Jan 2010
Project Engineer, Structural Department
. Managed all structural engineering tasks and design within the scope of
plan specifications as Owner' Representative and GC (different
roles/different projects).
. Designed and inspected for concrete, steel and timber buildings, concrete
bridges and retaining walls.
. Analyzed survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography,
and all other data.
. Created finite element models for building analysis and design.
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HATCH MOTT MACDONALD, Continued
. Ensured project design met all applicable standard codes; prepared
construction and design estimates for projects.
. Performed threshold inspections of pre-cast and cast concrete buildings.
Primary Projects:
. Fishing Pier: Design and construction of 3,000 foot reinforced concrete
fishing pier.
. Waste Water Treatment Facility: Design and construction of $300M waste
water treatment facility with 5 facility buildings.
. Business Development: Developed and established company as consultant
in threshold inspections.
KEATING BUILDING CORPORATION, Philadelphia, PA Sep 2006-Aug 2008
Assistant Project Manager / Assistant Superintendent
. Supported Project Manager in developing and implementing project
procedures, working documents, and general standards; acted both as GC
and Owner's Representative on different projects.
. Handled RFI processing, shop drawing review, submittals, scheduling,
change orders and more.
. Assisted Superintendent in all field aspects including budget, schedule
and general performance.
. Organized and coordinated subcontractor activities, manpower, materials
and equipment.
. Assured compliance with safety standards; organized safety meetings and
implemented tool box talk regulations and standards.
PHILADELPHIA BRIDGE DEPARTMENT, Philadelphia, PA Sep 2005-Mar 2006
Project Engineer, Survey / Bridges
. Assisted Engineers in design, construction and bridge reconstruction
projects.
. Reviewed design calculations and prepared contract drawings.
. Performed construction inspections for bridge projects and inspection
failure analysis services.
. Created user friendly database to track maintenance schedule of 1500 plus
different bridges.
NAVE NEWELL, Cherry Hill, NJ Aug 2004-Mar 2005
Civil Engineering / Land Development Field Engineer
. Supervised site planning and design for residential, retail, and
commercial projects including reviewing and editing project drawings, and
overseeing permitting process.
. Designed, analyzed, and prepared calculations for storm water systems.
. Performed construction stakeouts, land title surveys, and topographic
surveys.
JB2 CONSTRUCTION, Philadelphia, PA / Pensacola, FL Jul 2003-Present
General Contractor / Owner
. Create contract drawings to obtain building permits.
. Design new additions and interior layouts of renovated projects.
. Provide carpentry, electrical, plumbing, roofing, and general contracting
services.
EDUCATION
DREXEL UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Minor in Construction
Management, 2008
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Civil Engineers, Member
American Society of Highway Engineers, Member
Construction Management Association of America, Member
Florida Engineering Society, Member