Engineer Project Manager

Mac Baghadam

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Bethlehem, PA ***20

Tel: 484-***-****

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Objectives

LOOKING FOR AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR A CHALLENGING POSITION OF CIVIL

ENGINEERING WHERE MY LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND ENGINEERING

SKILLS CAN BE USED EFFECTIVELY FOR DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS.

education

BS, CIVIL ENGINEERING, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, 1983

registrations/certifications

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER, CIVIL, NJ, NUMBER 24GE04191300, EXPIRES 4/30/10

Civil, Province of New Brunswick,

Canada

training

DESIGN PROJECT TRAINING - TETRA TECH

Project Management - Level 201 - Tetra Tech

Project Management - Level 101 - Tetra Tech

Supervising in the matrix - Tetra Tech

Construction Quality Management for Contractors

Preventing workplace harassment supervisors' edition - Tetra Tech

Practical Loss Control Leadership

ISO 9001 training

Federal hydrologic and hydraulic model, HEC-RAS training

NJ Soil Erosion & Sediment Control training

Design of Storm Sewer and Pavement Drainage

Project Management training - NJ Transit

Environmental Management training - NJ Transit

Uniform Construction Code and its application to NJ Transit Construction

Projects

Managing Multiple Priorities, Projects & Deadlines

Stormwater Management, New Jersey

Responding to Conflict & Difficult Behavior

DEA Serving Abroad for Families and Employees (SAFE) Course

Malaysian railroad (KTM) 3 day safety training

experience

PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER, 2/2008 TO 2/2010

Tetra Tech EC, Langhorne, PA

Supervised and managed the development of multi-discipline construction

projects in Engineering Department. Developed projects' scope and design

criteria to meet the operational and structural needs of the facilities.

Supervised in-house design staff and consultants in the development of

acceptable solutions to technical problems. Reviewed design drawings,

specifications, and construction cost estimates to ensure technical

content, constructability, and compliance with operating and maintenance

standards. Prepared and monitored schedules and budgets for projects;

reviewed contractors' proposals and prepared required documentation to

award construction contracts.

Excellent understanding of relevant office computer software, such as MS

Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Access, MS Power point, HEC-RAS, Hydro Cad;

and use of AutoCAD.

Following examples of projects that I worked on includes:

The U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration

Second Line of Defense Program, Port Klang, Malaysia (6 Months)

This project required DOE security clearance and was granted.

The work includes the installation of detection system and all necessary

supporting site development .As a lead civil engineer I handled difficult

assignments effectively and my good performance exceeded expectations in

critical areas. My effective planning improved the quality of task

assignments, operating procedures and program activities. Attended several

meetings with Malaysian officials including KTM railroad to resolve any

critical issues. I handled difficult situations with professionalism and

effectiveness. Promoted safe working environment and solutions to problems

encountered in meeting with Malaysian Officials. Managed and produced

redline drawings, Design Request Notification (DCN), and Deficiency Report

(DR). Identified the required changes to "issue for construction" documents

via Design Change Requests (DCRs). I clearly performed outstanding

accomplishments for all the tasks and responsibilities assigned to me.

BTC Facility, Clarksburg, WV

This project required FBI security clearance and was granted.

The project includes construction of asphalt and gravel access roads, a

four level parking garage, the proposed Biometric Technology Center (BTC)

facility, a gatehouse, and construction and connection of all necessary

utility lines. My responsibilities include supervising and managing the in-

house staff. Reviewed design drawings, specifications, and stormwater

management calculations.

Little Creek Culvert Replacement, USDA National Forest Service, Region 8,

Alabama

Lead Engineer for the Design-build Package to replace an existing 10'x10'

concrete box culvert in the Talladega National Forest with one that is

compliant with Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP) design requirements

(previously referred to as fish passage). The main purpose of this project

was not simply to replace the deteriorated structure, but also support the

USDA Forest Service's goal to provide access for aquatic organisms and

restore the aquatic ecosystem as described by 36 Code of Federal

Regulations (CFR) 219.19 and 40 CFR 232.3, while maintaining a safe

transportation access to national forest land. The existing concrete box

culvert was replaced with a multi-plate aluminum arch to facilitate a

restoration of natural streambed channel using Aquatic Organism Passage

Guidelines. Mr. Baghadam oversaw the development of the design requirements

for a stream simulation bed that included ribs and rock steps that would

mimic natural stream processes. In addition, these features provide fish

rest stops and facilitate fish passage both up and down the stream.

Additional project requirements included complying with FP-03 as amended by

the USDA Forest Service, Region 8 and Alabama Best Management Practices.

Examples of other projects:

. O-U Spirit Wind Farm, Oklahoma,

. Marble River Wind Farm, New York,

. Sandy Ridge Wind Farm, Pennsylvania,

. McKean Well permitting, Pennsylvania,

. Pacific Corp - Glen Rock, Rolling Hill, Seven Mile Hill, Wind Energy,

Wyoming,

. Kodiak Wind Farm, Alaska,

. Alta Vista drainage report, California.

Other Related Project Experience

Served as Quality Control Manager during construction of several hotels and

buildings in Jersey City, New Jersey along New Jersey Transit Light Rail

Systems.

Reviewed, and approved design drawing, specifications, and construction

cost estimates to ensure technical content, constructability, and

compliance with operating and maintenance standards, for a commercial &

residential building in Morristown, NJ along with NJ Transit Rail System

Reviewed groundwater design of a federal department of defense project

located in Long Island, New York. Directed all engineering tasks, including

flood control, river erosion and restoration, geomorphology and sediment

transport and watershed management. Provided hydraulic analysis and design

of proposed facilities including channels, grade control and bank

stabilization structures, hydraulic structures such as culverts, pipes, and

weirs. Prepared engineering designs, plans specifications, quantity take-

off, cost estimates, and comprehensive design reports for all of the above

features, utilizing federal hydrologic and hydraulic models such as HEC-

RAS, HEC-HMS, Win TR-20, and Win Tr-55

Project Manager, 1/2000 to 2/2008

New Jersey Transit, Newark, NJ

Supervised and managed the development of multi-discipline construction

projects in Engineering Department. Involved in inspection of multi-span

steel and concrete bridges. Developed projects' scope and design criteria

to meet the operational and structural needs of the facilities Supervised

in-house design staff and consultants in the development of acceptable

solutions to technical problems. Reviewed design drawings, specifications,

and construction cost estimates to ensure technical content,

constructability, and compliance with operating and maintenance standards.

Prepared and monitored schedules and budgets for projects; reviewed

contractors' proposals and prepared required documentation to award

construction contracts. Supervised the shop drawings review and the

preparation of design changes during the construction stage. Reviewed

contract drawings and corrected and discrepancies to ensure that materials,

equipment, and construction methods were accurately performed to meet

specifications. Verified and maintained records of time and material

expenditures of contractor; prepared cost estimates of material, equipment,

and labor; evaluated contractor proposals for changes in work; wrote post

award contract changes for extra credit work.

Inspected and enforced safety precautions to maintain safe work

environment. Development of standard agreement for third party access on

Light Rail System properties, key activities accomplished within each

agreement included: Scoping of proposed work. Coordination with Light Rail

Operations. Coordination with Utility and NJ Transit Real Estate

requirements. Coordination with Division of Law requirements. Preparation

and review of access permits. Fee administration. Pre-construction meeting

Construction Inspection.

Following examples of State and Federal funded projects that I worked on

includes but not limited to:

. The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Transportation System, over 20 mile light

rail, overall cost of 2.2 billion dollars.

. River line (Camden, Trenton Light Rail), The 32 mile shared track

contains a mixture of single and double tracks sections, overall cost

over 1 billion dollars.

. Newark Light Rail (Broad Street Extension), 250 million dollars.

. Highlands at Morristown Station.

. Hackensack Bus Terminal Rehabilitation

. Lyndhurst Property Acquisition

. Howell Water Main

. Union Station

. Jersey Avenue Repaving

. Montvale Station Expansion

. Towaco Station Expansion

. Hoboken Bus Terminal Pedestrian Safety

. Madison Station Drainage Improvements

. Branch Brook Park Station Drainage Improvement

. Bay Street Parking Deck

Senior Project Engineer, 9/98 to 12/99

Schoor Depalma Engineers & Land Surveyors, Parsippany, NJ

Development of conceptual site plans and subdivisions; Establishing 100-

year floodplain water surface elevation and encroachment lines using HEC-

RAS program; Hydraulic and hydrology calculations using rational, TR-55 and

varieties of HAESTAD programs; Storm drain piping systems and detention

basins using HYDRAFLOW-HYDRASTORM programs; Meet with clients and municipal

officials

Project Engineer, 11/94 to 8/98

Duffy, Dolcy & McManus Consulting Engineers, Absecon, NJ

Calculations for boundaries lots using SurvCadd, Civil Softdesk and

AutoCAD; Prepared site plans

Prepared grading, street storm drainage and Soil Erosion Control plans;

Prepared Subdivision plans utilizing different CoGo softwares and AutoCAD

Project Engineer, 12/87 to 11/94

Harper & Palmeri Consulting Engineers, Rockaway, NJ

Performed engineering services necessary to subdivide and develop various

tracts of land throughout the State of New Jersey; Developed conceptual

site plans; Calculated boundaries, lots, streets and floodplain

encroachment lines using VANGO, SurvCadd, Civil Softdesk and AutoCAD;

Established 100-year floodplain water; surface elevations and encroachment

lines using the HEC-2 program; Performed Hydrology calculations using

Rational, TR-55 and SR-38 Methods; Designed storm drain piping systems and

detention basins using the SCS and Rational methods; Prepared grading,

street sewer storm drainage, environmental and Soil Erosion Control plans;

Designed retaining walls, culverts and piping. Prepared applications for

stream encroachment and soil conservation permits

Civil Engineer, One Year

Howard Engineering, Austin, TX

Designed roads and drainage structures; extensively utilized VANGO system

and IBM PC XT; Interfaced directly with City for all standards and permits;

prepared cost estimates, change orders and budgets.

Civil Engineer, One Year

Bridgefarmer & Associates, Richardson, TX

Coordinated Bridge Inventory Inspection and Appraisal; Program (BRINSAP)

which included rating all varieties of bridges; Rated by hand calculation

and IBM PC; Utilized basic programming skills; Prepared all files and

reports for Texas Highway Department. Involved in design and inspection of

concrete and steel design to ACI-318, and the AISC standards.

References available upon request.

US DoD security clearance granted (interim) March 2010

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