Civil Engineer
Resume:
KOFFI KOULIHO
Civil Engineer
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RECENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNITED NATIONS PORT AU PRINCE /HAITI
Civil Engineer Advisor/Facilities and Maintenance Unit Chief, January 2015- Present
Managed the Facilities and Maintenance Unit of 12 Engineers associated with engineering services for the Haitian National Police.
Undertook design and documentation of new construction or rehabilitation and provided technical supervision of construction once work commences.
Supervised team to make projects feasibility study, necessary design, draw police buildings construction plans, make financial assessment of the projects and manage team to take site visits during construction works buildings.
Planned, monitored and assisted Haitian National Police Infrastructure service at the design stage of the Quick Impact Projects of Haitian Police stations and Sub-stations. Also liaise with international agencies and other United Nations and local offices for operational and administrative support needs.
Prepared architectural, structural and cost estimate documents of rehabilitation or new construction of Haitian National Police projects and submitted for possible funding by donors.
Applied commonly used engineering calculations, practices for initiating and computing engineering projects related to the new construction and renovation works;
Realized Structural Design of the Reinforced Concrete/Steel Structures using the latest Structural Engineering Software (ROBOT Structural Analysis)
Conducted ocular inspection, evaluation and feasibility study to improve construction techniques;
Analyzed and determined whether the repair or the new construction is cost-effective;
Developed and document knowledge on all types of building materials and current cost parameters and availability on local market
Prepared Tender/Construction Documents
Reported to Chief of Technical Support Section on schedule and progress of projects
DECO Engineers & Consulting LOME/TOGO
Field Civil Engineer January 2013- January 2015
Inspected project sites to monitor progress and ensured conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards
Directed construction, operations, and maintenance activities at project site
Verified soils test and materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel
Directed or participated in surveying to lay out installations and establish reference points, grades, and elevations to guide construction
Made sure the project complies with legal requirements and coordinated weekly meeting with all site’s stakeholders
Assessed the sustainability and environmental impact of projects
Ensured projects run smoothly and structures are completed within budget and on time
Inspected and verified if construction subcontractors used adequate protection system designed in accordance with standards and regulations
Wrote daily and weekly construction reports
SOCOTEC/SA3C LOME/TOGO
Assistant Civil Engineer August 2010-December 2012
Assisted managing projects by following plans and specifications according to local regulations
Worked as a communicator between project team and client and prepared technical specifications
Inspected construction site work, responsible for acting as site and project supervisor, and verified if construction contractors used adequate protection system designed in accordance with standards and regulations
Designed foundations, retaining walls and other geotechnical aspects of construction using Auto CAD and other engineering software
Estimated cost for diversified civil engineering projects such as commercial and residential projects
Prepared contract reviews and documents for construction projects
Collected, interpreted and analyzed field data related to construction projects including soil and concrete testing
Supported preparation of reports and other deliverables
Assisted civil engineers in designing and planning buildings, roads and bridges.
Assisted in draft and scale drawing of the project to be built.
EDUCATION
Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Concentration: Transportation/Construction August 2010
Gadsden State Community College Gadsden, AL
Associate of Science (Pre-Engineering) May 2006
RELEVANT COURSES
Courses:
Structural Analysis Transportation Planning, Operations, and Design Geotechnical Systems
Engineering Statistics Construction Engineering and Management Environmental Engineering Principles Civil Engineering Systems Transportation Administration and Policies Construction Operations and Methods
Civil Engineering Materials Environmental Impact & Assessment
SKILLS& CERTIFICATIONS
Computer: Skilled in AutoCAD, Robot Structural Analysis, 3D Inventor
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Language: Fluent in French and Conversant in Spanish.
Certifications and Training: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) certified in Construction Industry Safety and Health
ACTIVITES & PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
GSCC Student Government Association, member June 2004-June 2005
Engineers Without Border, member January 2010-Present
American Society of Civil Engineer, member August 2008- Present
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