Project Quality Control

JOSE C. FERNANDEZ P.E.

**** ********* ***** #*** • SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA • 95136

CELL 408-***-****• PHONE: 408-***-****

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QUALIFICATIONS

Licensed Professional Civil Engineering Certification in State of California #76349.

Over five years of experience in overseeing and implementing Quality Driven Construction Practices ensuring conformance to contract specifications, plans and code requirements.

Experience in construction industry Building Inspection Processes, Code Requirements and walkthrough punch list.

Knowledge interpreting and applying engineering related laws, current federal and local codes including International Building Codes, NEC, NFPA, ACI, OSHPD, ISO and heavy construction practices.

EXPERIENCE

2010–Present - Civil “Structural” Designer: -(July 2010 to Present)

Prepare structural calculation and required plans for Light Commercial and Single Family residential projects.

Prepare architectural plans for new construction and additions of single family homes and provide the required structural design for them.

Perform Engineer-On-Record site inspections when required by governing jurisdiction. Inspections performed include: Epoxy embedment and Framing members.

2008–2010 Hensel Phelps Construction Co.: -Quality Control Engineer- (March 2008 to January 2010)

Reviewed work and materials to ensure conformance to the project plans, specifications, standards, approved submittals, and code requirements. Oversaw the removal and replacement of non-conforming work, and stopped work that is not in compliance with the contract or core requirements. Reviewed all potential discrepancy reports, determined discrepancy dispositions, tracked discrepancies through the Discrepancy Tracking Log, and verified that the issues have been fully corrected prior to closure.

Interfaced with the subcontractor Quality teams to ensure understanding and conformance of contract requirements. Developed meeting agendas and hold Quality Control Department Meetings. Conducted Initial Inspections, Preparatory Meetings, and other Quality Control Meetings. Coordinated Quality Control Department activities with other departments within Hensel Phelps.

Performed daily field inspections to verify that contractor work complied with the specifications and applicable codes. Submitted a daily log identifying areas inspected, tests performed, and any significant findings. Actively participated in the work completion tagging process, punch list process, and the pre-final punch list process to document deficient items in the field.

Monitored the Quality Team overall direction, coordination, safety, staffing, and employee training/development. Maintained records and documentation for materials tests, inspections and certifications as required by specs.

2005–2008 FEMEX Residential Construction: -Project Manager-

Responsibilities include ensure the office and field operations of construction. Scheduled and monitored the suppliers and subcontractors. Conducted project meetings and made sure of the cost control and expenses. Negotiated subcontractors, clients and vendors. Prepare budget and estimated the schedule and cost of the project. Worked with the engineers and architects. Responsible for the quality control, cost cutting, and requirements of the budget and project. Review basic architectures of the projects and specifications.

2000–2005 Department of Transportation: -Transportation Engineer

Managed the Design Construction and Maintenance Project for Roadways, and Bridges. This was while working with the different governing units such as Environmental, Maintenance Office Engineer, and Budget in accordance with the current Highway Design Manual and current governing codes.

Inspected construction for the new SFOBB (San Francisco, Oakland, Bay Bridge) to ensure conformance to the project plans, specifications, standards, and Industry Standards (ISO). Supervised design and construction of coffer dams, record-keeping and monitored construction for pier footing and driven piles on a day-by-day bases.

Designed engineering projects with Microstation. Projects are state routes 145 (widening and increasing stopping sight distance), 192 (Widening and correcting super elevation at some curves), 180 (resurfacing and addressing pavement failed areas), Mojave bridge project (incorporated bridges to mitigate flush flood areas).

Wrote reports known as PSR (Project Study report), experienced with technical writing, doing engineering calculation. Experienced in cost estimating, quantities, project managing, scheduling, plan reading. Assisted with engineering studies and provides engineering analyses and evaluation for each project. Applied latest Engineering Standards. Designed and developed technical drawings and specifications for project characterized by variety of conditions. Designed retaining walls, sound walls and vertical profiles. Calculated earthwork quantities using Microstation. Prepared Cost estimate for the entire project.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Proficient in AutoCAD, MicroStation, Word, Excel, Outlook, Ms Access, Gantt charts and some experience in M.S. Project.

Knowledge of:

• California Building and Construction codes including CBC, ASCE Highway Design Manual, International Building Codes, NEC, NFPA, ACI, OSHPD and Industry Standards (ISO).

• Engineering related federal and state laws, ordinances and regulations.

• Engineering principles and practices as applied to private and public works, including planning and development, design, and construction.

• Methods and techniques used in preparation of project designs (Architectural and Structural) & related plans, specifications & cost estimates.

Experience in

• Implementing of Project QC Program and monitoring, reviewing work and materials to ensure conformance to the project plans, specifications, standards, approved submittals, and code requirements.

• Developing, reviewing and approving documentation and maintaining records as required.

• Reading and interpreting codes, contract design drawings, specification and implementing project procedures, and administering the overall quality program, including auditing and surveillance of program implementation for compliance.

• Performing professional engineering work, including project design surveying.

• Coordinating and monitoring the work of others performing engineering activities.

• Preparing and maintaining records and reports.

• Meeting clients and agencies in situations requiring diplomacy and tact.

COMUNITY ENVOLVEMENT

Volunteer Parent Consul Secretary of Head Start School Program in Santa Clara-San Benito Counties.(As Secretary I sit on the Executive committee and assists the Executive Administrative Assistant in maintaining official records for the Policy Council and).

ACTIVITIES: Assist in preside Policy Consul meetings. Preside school site meetings and covey policy and training to site parents. Keep a record of policy, meeting actions and minutes. Council minutes. Notify Family Advocate/Community Childcare Specialist of absent representatives by means of written/verbal warning following second absence. Attend Personnel committee as the non-voting chairperson. Serve as a member of the Executive committee. Attend National Head Start Conferences, Trainings and Meeting.

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