Lou’a Tuaima, EIT
**** ******* **. *** ****, CA *5131-3143
408-***-**** ******@*********.***
EDUCATION B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering, San Jose State University, May 2013
Relevant Course Work:
ME 20 Design & Graphics using AutoCAD
CE 131 Construction Engineering using Revit 2013
CE 150 Hydrology and Hydraulics Engineering
CE 162 Structural Concrete Design
CE 165 Earthquake Resist Design
CE 170 Environmental Engineering
EXPERIENCE Sole Proprietor – General Contractor, Class B License #719990
1993 Present
DBA: Tecton Construction
Business:
Construction Management duties of construction projects, capital improvement projects, adhere to
professional codes, standards and Client specifications.
Perform liaison functions between Homeowners Association Boards and various vendors to ensure
contractual compliance.
Operations:
Oversee and review civil engineering studies, reports, design, drawings, specifications and related
documentation, and budget and project monies for business expenditures.
Organize project documentation, perform field investigations, identify critical project issues, and
integrate results into project schedule to accommodate possible adjustments, and utilize results for
future record reference.
Estimate, select, purchase and deliver materials; set jobsite staging, and schedule work progress.
Design Fabricate and Install:
Geotechnical Resolved various drainage and soil wicking issues, designed and constructed retaining
walls to control soil/slope erosion.
Environmental Design water collection/supply systems to combat drought effects, install water
distribution systems in conjunction with grading and drainage for flood control to prevent soil erosion.
Concrete and masonry Placing and setting concrete for foundations, walls, and stairs, accommodate
curing/crack control issues, and seismic design. Work with masonry products (brick, cinder block,
pavers, etc.), select concrete design and batch mix, design and construct forms (false-work).
Other Operate heavy equipment: Bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, front loaders, dump trucks, fork
lifts, etc.
OTHER EIT ID: 97516 (Taken/Passed April 2009)
Competent with Microsoft Word and Excel, Revit Architecture software
CDL #N6942950