Engineer Project

Martin Chandrawinata, P.E., LEED AP

**** **** ******, *******, ********** 94608 *******@*****.*** +1-415-***-****

Objective:

Seeking for an opportunity to work on projects that will benefit people at large. Also interested in gaining

experience of working on overseas projects, especially in Europe, Asia Pacific & Latin America.

Summary:

A licensed civil engineer with about 15 years of experience successfully completed the following projects:

• AirTrain (People Mover System) at the San Francisco International Airport (completed in March, 2003).

• St. Regis Museum Tower in San Francisco (completed in December 2005)

• Safety Roadside Rest Area in Bogard, California Highway 44 (completed in November 2006)

• Self-Anchored Suspension Bridge (SAS), the Signature Span of the new San Francisco-Oakland Bay

Bridge. The bridge opened to the public in September 2013. Presently working on this project since Jan.

2007.

When working for these projects, I had the opportunity to visit similar construction projects such as the Skymetro

at Zurich International Airport in Switzerland (2001), London Underground improvement in UK (2004), and the

Stonecutter Bridge in Hong Kong (2009). I also visited the fabrication facility of the Bay Bridge Roadway Deck

& Tower in China (2008, 2009, 2010) and the fabrication of the permanent elevator for the Bay Bridge in Chicago

(2012, 2013, 2014).

Education:

The University of California, Berkeley, CA

M.S. Civil Engineering with discipline in Engineering and Project Management – May 2006

Certificate in Management of Technology, Haas School of Business – May 2006

The University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL

B.S. Civil Engineering - June 1998

Licenses:

Professional Engineering License, Civil, California (License No. C68930)

LEED AP (2008)

NARI Certified Green Building Professional (2005)

Awards:

Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society

Recipient of the E&PM Graduate Scholarship

Recipient of the International Students Scholarships

Outstanding Senior Design Project Award – 1st Place for design of a 50-ft Pedestrian bridge at a Golf course.

Competent Toastmaster award.

Construction photographs were featured in ENR Magazines (2010, 2012, 2013), AASHTO’s Face of

Transportation Award (2013), and exhibited at the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Office in

Oakland.

Guest speaker at UC Berkeley’s Engineering & Project Management Seminar in 2012 and 2013.

Experience:

Construction Engineer at the new SFOBB Self-Anchored Suspension Bridge (SAS)

April 2010 – January 2015: The Hanna Group, Rancho Cordova, CA

January 2007 – April 2010: HDR Engineering, Walnut Creek, CA

Engineering Consultant for the $1.43B San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, Self-Anchored Suspension. This

suspension bridge consists of 525 feet single tower, about 2000 feet of 10 lanes steel OBG deck, and a suspension

cable. The project was successfully opened to the public in September 2013 and to be completed at end of 2014.

Responsibility includes:

In charge for reviewing and responding to Contractor’s submittal for the MEP (Mechanical and Electrical)

portion of the project and the related structural shop drawings. The review involves coordination with several

designers and often outside agencies, such as California Geological Survey (CGS), Division of Occupational

Safety & Health (DOSH), San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) and the Contractor and their Sub-

Contractors and vendors.

In charge for reviewing nearly all Electrical RFIs, Submittals, and Change Orders.

Provided inputs to the scheduling/claim team in regards to Mechanical and Electrical Issues

Visited the steel fabrication plant facility in Shanghai, China to check the hundreds of MEP penetrations at

Tower and OBG & interface with the MEP representatives there in 2008, 2009, 2010.

Summarize and maintain the list for all the Electrical penetrations on the Tower during fabrication in China.

The list summarizes all Contract and Additional penetrations (Change Order) for fabrication.

In charge for evaluating the progress payment for the Mechanical and Electrical portion and updating the

weekly construction progress in general

Participated in coordination, Change Order, and conflict resolution meetings with Contractors, Designers, and

Team China. Occasionally led the meeting when Caltrans Supervisor was not available.

Review the 3D model to find conflicts using NavisWorks 3D software modelling.

In charge for getting the variance process for the permanent elevator from the Standards Board.

Oversee the fabrication process and visited the fabrication facility of the elevator in Chicago, Illinois in 2012,

2013, and 2014 for progress and factory punchlist prior to shipment to the jobsite.

Closely monitored the installation of the elevator for progress schedule and payment. The installation is

performed after the bridge opened to the public, requiring lane closures, and under force account.

Take construction photographs of the project for the weekly progress report and present bi-weekly photo

progress update at the staff meeting. Photographs were featured at ENR Magazines, AASHTO Photo Contest,

and exhibited at the MTC office.

Assistant Resident Engineer at Bogard Safety Rest Area on California SR-44

July 2006 – November 2006: HDR Engineering, Walnut Creek, CA.

Prime Consultant for the construction of the $2M Bogard Safety Rest Area on HWY 44 in Northern California.

Project includes 4 restrooms for men and women, a break room, a CHP office, a telecomunication room, and a

parking area. Project was completed and successfully opened to public in November 2006.

Responsibility includes:

In charge for material procurement and acceptance in accordance with the submittal and construction of the

project per plans and specifications.

Documenting construction activity daily including photographs for record.

Reporting to Caltrans Resident Engineer (RE) daily through daily reports and telephone conversation.

Contractor’s RFI and direction given were also discussed. The RE was at a different location.

In charge of keeping the Contractor’s and its Sub activities on their schedule. The rest area must open prior to

Thanksgiving Holiday or snow fall.

Coordinating inspection and keeping records with the State Agency, including SWPPP.

Performing Contractor’s progress payment and evaluating Contract Change Orders

Assistant Project Manager at St. Regis Museum Tower in San Francisco, CA

January 2005 – December 2005: Tishman Construction Corporation of California, Los Angeles, CA

Owner's representative for the $300M, 42-story highrise St. Regis Museum Tower project in San Francisco.

Project includes construction of luxury condominiums (residential) atop of a 5-Star St. Regis hotel, restaurant,

spa, and museum (commercial). Project completed and successfully opened to public in November 2005.

Responsibility includes:

Review Contractors' Change Orders, Progress Payments, RFIs and Submittals.

Assist in the coordination efforts among Architects, Interior Designers, Consultants, and Multi Contractors

for the Kitchen, Fitness, Spa, and Natatorium.

Assist in the permit process for building and special inspections

Attended meetings and daily job walks with architects and contractors to expedite the RFI review.

Work closely with the safety manager to address safety issues on the project

Work closely with the Architects and specialty consultants to help resolves issues in the condominium, hotel,

restaurants and natatorium in order to finish the project on time.

Document work progress.

Analyze potential claim costs.

Structural Analyst and Offshore Engineer

Aug. 1998 – Dec. 1998 & Mar. 2004 – Aug. 2004: Digital Structures Inc., Berkeley, CA.

Structural engineering firm specializes in the structural analyses for Offshore Structures.

Responsibility includes:

Setup offshore structures such as fixed platforms and jack-up rigs using finite element analysis.

Perform linear and non-linear dynamic pushover analysis, data post-processing, prepare reports for clients.

Implement software and hardware for Motion Monitoring System (MMS) to be placed on offshore oil rig.

Working closely with Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering from National University of Singapore (NUS).

AirTrain at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

April 1999 – June 2003: PGH Wong Engineering, San Francisco, California

Construction Management firm for the $430 million AirTrain projects at the San Francisco International Airport,

including: 5.6 mile, dual elevated Guideway, 9 elevated Passenger stations, and AirTrain Operating System.

The stations, equipment rooms, and traction power substations consist of both concrete and structural steel

construction. The facilities include extensive MEP installations, power distribution, train control, and emergency

systems installation. The projects were completed and successfully opened to public in March 2003.

Lead Civil Engineer – AirTrain Operating System

August 2000 – June 2003

Reviewed submittals for compliance with the specifications and other contract documents and approved or

rejected them and responded to contractors’ request for information and change (RFI and RFC).

Issued Change Notices to obtain Contractor’s price quotations for changes in base contract scope of work.

Evaluated actual job progress to determine the contractor’s monthly progress payments.

Attended weekly meetings with contractors and wrote the meeting minutes.

Work involved coordination with other projects such as the construction of Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)

to SFO and the new International Terminal Building.

Witnessed AirTrain System Testings, including the Reliability and Availability, until its completion.

Visited a similar AirTrain construction project at Zurich International Airport, Switzerland, Aug 2001.

Project Engineer/Field Inspector – AirTrain Passenger Stations

May 2000 – August 2000

Assisted in the management of 9 Passenger Stations constructed by two separate General Contractors.

Reviewed and checked Contractors’ documents and field designs for accuracy.

Responsible for Contractor’s payment verification, document control, cost forecasts, monthly status report

updates, and conducting weekly Construction Meetings.

Field Inspector – AirTrain East Loop Guideway

April1999 – May 2000:

Monitored the construction of AirTrain Guideway according to plan and specifications. Work included

inspecting concrete formwork and placement, witnessing concrete testing and demolition of pedestrian

bridges, post tensioning the guideway and documenting Contractor’s activities.

Coordinated traffic closures at night and ensured openings in the morning.

Activities:

AGC – American General Contractor - http://www.ce.berkeley.edu/~agc/

Serve as Hirtorian (Spring 2006) and head of the Fundraising Team

BISA (Berkeley Indonesian Student Association) - http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~bisa/

Serve as President (Fall 2004, Spring 2005) and Public Relation Officer (Spring 2006)

Toastmasters, a Communication and Leadership Club – http://www.toastmaster.org

Competent Toastmaster Award. Served as VP of Education in 2002 & VP of Membership in 2003.

Member of a local church since 1998. Served as usher, and provide mentorship to College students.

Language: Indonesian (Native language), some knowledge in German and French.

References: Available upon request

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