Assistant Resident Engineer

Projects Experiences:

Firm Names:

STV INC. *006-2010 MNS ENGINEERS INC. 2010-2012 Dames Engineering

Services INC. 2012-June 2013.

Consultant Company on Caltrans Highway projects.

**** ** June 2013.

Relevant Projects:

I-5 Widening from Hwy 118 to Hwy 170 . 2012-2013

Mr. Khalil is the assistant resident engineer for the widening of the I-5

to add a carpool lane.

The improvements include pavement placement including base & sub-base,

Lean concrete base, MBGG, median Barriers, utilities relocation, Slabs

replacement, Spalls repair, joint seal, AC dike, Hot Mix Asphalt, Roadway

excavation, Ramp termini. Mr Khalil performs construction inspection of

highway, storm drain improvements to add a carpool lane to the I-5 to

ensure compliance to Caltrans plans, special provisions and specification.

Project cost is $110 million.

Principal Inspector/Assistant Resident Engineer on various Caltrans

District 7 Ventura and Los Angeles Counties CA . 2006-2011

Job duties:

Mr. Rached was the Principal Inspector and Assistant Resident Engineer for

several multi-million dollar Caltrans District 7 projects .

Responsibilities included; construction inspection of field work for

highway construction per Caltrans Standards. Specifications and special

provisions and Standard Plan, tracking daily and change orders, material

verification in accordance with Caltrans Construction Manual. Route-23

widening, grinding and paving, Cold plan, Excavation, in Thousands Oaks,

Route-33 Overlay with rubberized Hot Mix Asphalt in Ojai, Route- 126

Slurry Seal overlay in Fillmore, US-101 Slab replacement, Spalls Repair,

Joint Seal, Ramp Termini, Concrete Curbs and Gutter and side walks, profile

Grinding, Delineators and Striping in Thousand Oaks and Ventura, US-101

median barrier replacement, Hot Mix Asphalt overlay in Calabasas, US-118

install MBGR and AC dike in Simi Valley. Repair of drainage system, Slope

repair in US-101. Modify traffic signal at Route-1 in Camarillo. Worked

long hours on a 55 hours emergency contract west 118 city of Moorpark.

Traffic control, public safety, SWPPP inspection, BMP inspection, Erosion

control and Highway planting, landscape items. Enforcing and maintained

contract compliance, reviewed submittal of shop drawings, contract change

orders, as-built preparations, process extra work bills, prepares final

punch list work and perform quantities

for progress pay items. Prepares construction materials for testing.

Inspects work performed by crews or contractors during construction for

storm sewers, utility trench excavation, sidewalks and other special

projects. Inspects soil erosion control measures performed by contractors

during construction of residential in public right-of-way, and coordinates

with storm water Utility Soil erosion specialist. Ensure safety and

maintained project records of all the materials and equipments received at

the construction site and prepare daily field work during construction

operation.

California High Speed Rail Project, STV Inc. 2009-2010 ( Part time )

Mr. Rached was part of the design team for the California High Speed Rail

project from Los Angeles Union Station to Orange county segment. The

project design cost was $5 million. Mr Rached responsibility included

existing utilities and right of way search, plotting survey information and

profiles of existing topography. Mr. Rached attended regular team meetings

to coordinate the progress of his work with the other members of the team.

Huntington Partners, Gas Station operation/Inspector-Los Angeles County, CA

1998-2005

Mr Rached was the Operations Manager/Inspector for ten gas stations in Los

Angeles County, Khalil performed evaluation of the daily operations of each

station to maximize profits. He made recommendations to station owners for

improvements. He also performed construction inspection for gas station

construction projects and maintenance projects.

Caltrans Training and Certifications:

A) Completed 32 hours of training for the following:

Field Application Training for Erosion and Sediment Control BMPs;

1) Water Pollution Control for Caltrans Construction Personnel;

2) Water Quality Sampling and Analysis on Construction Sites for Caltrans

Construction projects.

B) Completed 8 hours of Partnering training.

C) Completed 8 hours Conflict management training.

D) Completed 16 hours Structure Inspection training.

E) Completed Caltrans certification to perform the following tests:

1) 539 Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete

2) 533 Ball Penetration in Fresh Portland Cement Concrete

3) 540 PCC Cylinder Fabrication

Rached Construction Company - Homebuilder 1995-1998

Worked on home remodeling, room additions, and landscaping in Lebanon. Mr.

Rached coordinated with subcontractors, vendors, and city engineers. He

obtained permits from cities or counties and worked with city and county

engineers on resolving permit issues.

City of Beirut Various Projects - Construction Inspector 1983-1995

Worked as a construction inspector on minor to major government-building

contracts and minor public works in the city of Beirut, Lebanon. Mr.

Rached performed inspection of the builder or contractor's construction

activity to achieve compliance with contract plans and City code. He

documented all daily activities of the completed work. Mr. Rached reviewed

and commented on traffic detour plan approval and compliance. He enforced

government safety regulations on public work contracts. Mr. Rached also

performed welding inspection of steel frame buildings to ensure compliance

with government code.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Registered Welding Inspector, Beirut County, WI # 978

Construction Inspection Certificate (CIS# 3246); Buildings and Public

Works, City of Beirut

Education:

Associate of General Engineering; Beirut College, Lebanon (1983)

Trade Technical College construction Management (2005)

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