Kim Sauer
Transportation and Highway Engineering Consultant
NICET Level 3; Senior Construction Inspector
Ridgefield, CT 06877
845-***-**** - mobile
203-***-**** - home
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Objective: To obtain the position of a Senior Construction Inspector position on a long term project with a well established Engineering firm. Willing to relocate as needed.
Education and Formal Training:
1997-1999 Vermont Technical College, Randolph, Vermont
Area of Study: Engineering Technologies
2000-2002 Community College of the Air Force
AS – Engineering Technologies; Civil
Other:
SECRET military clearance
CTDOT Site Manager proficient
NYSDOT CEES application experience
NYSDOT Site Manager proficient
NYCDOT Construction Inspection experience
Geographic Information Systems (ArcGIS) Certification; Geospatial Intelligence School
AutoCAD, MicroStation, Word, Excel, Power Point proficient
Materials Testing certified; Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo (Civilian and Military School)
American Concrete Institute (ACI), Level 1 Technician
Troxler Nuclear Gauge certified
HAZMAT Technician, Level 2
Heavy Equipment Operator (Military Licensed)
Class B CDL; Student, Air brakes, and Passenger endorsements
NYS EMT-B (First Responder)
NICET I,II, III
NYS Sediment and Erosion Control Certified Inspector
SCUBA, Open Water Diver Certification
NCO (Non-Commissioned Officer’s) Academy; Professional Leadership schooling
OSHA 10-hour safety course
ASCE Affiliate member
ASCET; New Haven Branch - Secretary
Future Goals: To obtain CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) rating and Bolting Inspector credentials.
Professional Experience:
April 2015 to Present AI Engineers; Middletown, CT
SENIOR INSPECTOR; 035-0194 - Pavement Rehab I-95; Norwalk to Darien, Ct
Project Manager Rohit Pradan 860-***-****
R.E. Jan Pacanski 860-***-****,
Chief Inspector Kyle Watterworth 860-***-****
SENIOR INSPECTOR
Inspects and reports daily progress of daily placement of Level 2 and Level 3 PMA (Polymer Mix Asphalt) to repair and replace a 6 mile span of severely worn HMA (Hot Mix Asphalt) surface on the I-95 north and southbound corridor through the Town of Darien to the City of Norwalk.
Senior Inspector duties include, but not limited to:
Coordination of daily work activities with contractor
Daily reports to client (CTDOT) using 'Site Manager' computer program
Ensures contractor and ALL subs are working within work plan and specifications
Ensures the placement of the proper material through visual inspection of batch tickets, temperature readings and length/depth of newly placed material
Field calculations and quantity checks for release of payments
File computations to Vol. 3 records.
Jan 2015 – April 2015 Longi Engineering, NY, NY
SENIOR INSPECTOR; D900011 – Koskiusko Bridge Replacement
R.E. Thomas Bowers 516-***-****
Chief Inspector Barbaros Asuroglu; 347-***-****
SENIOR INSPECTOR
Inspects and reports daily progress of 1.3 miles of main span replacement over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Long Island Expressway. The new "K-Bridge" is a 1.9 billion dollar cable stay bridge - the first of its kind in NYC. A Design/Build joint venture between Skanska, Keweit and ECCO III. Senior Inspector duties include, but not limited to:
Coordination of daily work activities with contractor
Daily M&PT checks adhering to MUTCD standard specifications
Daily reports to client (NYSDOT) using 'Site Manager' computer program
Field calculations and quantity checks for release of payments
Ensures contractor and ALL subs are working within work plan and specifications
Inspect cast-in-place concrete/Concrete testing in accordance with ACI standards
Track field changes and OOC’s
Supervise, monitor, and track progress of junior inspector(s)
Create As-Built drawings
Mar 2014 – Jan 2015 Ammann & Whitney Engineering, NY, NY
SENIOR INSPECTOR; D262408 – Southern State Parkway Guiderail Rehab
R.E. Richard Faletta; 845-***-****, R10 EIC Isaac Aliyu; 631-***-****
SENIOR INSPECTOR
Inspects and reports daily progress of 32 miles of guiderail replacement/mow strip rehab on the Southern State Parkway beginning at the Belt Parkway, ending at the Wantagh State Parkway. Duties include, but not limited to:
Coordination of daily work activities with contractor
Facilitates meetings discussing E&SC/SWPPP/mitigation issues as per NYSDEP
Daily M&PT checks adhering to MUTCD standard specifications
Asphalt mix approval/rejection pre-placement
Asphalt application inspection (temp, thickness, quality of work)
Calculation checks (Earthwork and Materials) for release of payments
Inspect cast-in-place concrete forms & rebar in accordance with plans, specs, ACI
Concrete testing in accordance with ACI standards
Track field changes and OOC’s
Daily construction progress reporting to NYSDOT using Site Manager
Supervise, monitor, and track progress of junior inspector(s)
Create As-Built drawings
Sept 2013 – Dec 2013 CSM Engineering, P.C., - Uniondale, NY
SENIOR INSPECTOR; H61578-25G – Resurfacing Various Roads in Nassau County
R.E. Ken Michaud; 631-***-****, DPW Project Engineer Bill Vlasak; 516-***-****
SENIOR INSPECTOR/ASSISTANT OFFICE ENGINEER
Inspects and reports daily progress of resurfacing efforts; 5 roadways within Nassau County.
Duties include, but not limited to:
Coordination of daily work activities with contractor/subs
Inspection of roadway milling
M&PT coordination; daily
Asphalt mix approval
Asphalt application inspection (temp, thickness, quality of work)
Calculation checks for release of payments
Training subordinate inspectors
Assists with entries into CEES
Ensures contractor compliance with Civil Rights/EEO Laws
Submittal approval/documentation/filing
Track field changes and OOC’s
Organized project files
Collected needed equipment registration/insurance data on all equipment to be used
Calculated fuel and asphalt adjustments
Make partial payments based on percentage of work completed (M&PT, etc.)
Assisted with project close-outs
General compliance with NYS Office Engineer Guidance Manual (v2010)
March 2013 – Sept 2013 Lockwood, Kessler and Bartlett Engineering - Syosset, NY
SENIOR INSPECTOR; D261790 – Steel Bridge Rehabilitation; Various Bridges in Nassau and Suffolk Counties – EIC Brett Garvar; 631-***-****
SENIOR INSPECTOR
Inspects and reports daily progress of Steel bridge rehab efforts; 9 bridges within Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Duties include, but not limited to:
Coordination of daily work activities with contractor/subs
Inspection of Structural Lifting (girder jacking) for bearing, bolster and pedestal replacement
M&PT coordination; daily
SCC concrete mix approval and testing
Site Manager reporting and CEES applications
Calculation checks for release of payments
Training of summer interns
Sept 2012 – January 2013 GEB/Hi Rise Engineering - Uniondale, NY
SENIOR INSPECTOR; Nassau County DPW – Asphalt Resurfacing; Various Roads in Nassau County – DPW Project Engineer Bill Vlasak; 516-***-**** RE Ken Michaud
SENIOR INSPECTOR/ASSISTANT OFFICE ENGINEER
Inspects, reports, and inputs daily progress of an asphalt paving project in Nassau County funded by NYS. Additional duties include, but not limited to:
Coordination of daily work activities with contractor/subs
Reporting to Nassau County DPW and NYSDOT; daily
Final quantity calculations from as-built survey info
Asphalt mix approval
Approves patches and repairs in sub-grade prior to tack/asphalt
Ensures proper temperature and compaction of mat
Assists with entries into CEES
Ensures contractor compliance with Civil Rights/EEO Laws
Submittal approval/documentation/filing
Track field changes and OOC’s
Organized project files
Collected needed equipment registration/insurance data on all equipment to be used
Calculated fuel and asphalt adjustments
Made partial payments based on percentage of work completed (M&PT, etc.)
Assisted with project close-outs
General compliance with NYS Office Engineer Guidance Manual (v2010)
Oct 2010 – Sept 2012 Siddiqui Engineering - NY, NY
SENIOR INSPECTOR; D261390 - Cross Westchester Expressway/I-287; Stage IV –- EIC Kerril Hynes (NYSDOT) RE Eirk Rundhovde (HAKS Eng); 914-***-****
SENIOR INSPECTOR/ASSISTANT TO THE OFFICE ENGINEER
Inspects and reports daily progress of a 55 million dollar NYSDOT Highway and Bridge Construction and Rehabilitation of 7 bridges - continuation project in White Plains, NY (I-287). Additional duties include, but not limited to:
Inspects earthworks, retaining walls, bulkhead placements, concrete
Placement/testing for foundations, piers, abutments, pedestals,
Parapet walls, drilled shafts, bridge decks and approaches. Inspected
the placement of piles; vertical and skewed. Inspects steel placement
(rebar, girders/bearings, bolsters, sheer studs, etc). Inspects temporary structures
For pedestrian traffic. Placed miles of pre-formed median barrier. Inspected
The nighttime placement of asphalt roadway and mowstrip. Striping; temp and
Permanent. Installation of guiderail and anchor blocks. Inspected the installation
Of storm/san sewer structures and pipe runs.
Assisted Office Engineer with Field Office/Project Filing system setup
Assures that the mega structures are built to plans and specifications
Kept Environmental/EEO/Civil Rights/OSHA compliance
Assisted with checking other inspector’s reports/payments (QA/QC)
Coordination of daily work activities with contractor/subs
Ran trainee program for professional development and certification
Oversaw GC’s team of 50 +/- for safety and certification compliance
Weekly Erosion Control Inspections and reports for DOT presentation
Oversees/evaluates all material testing performed by subordinates
Final quantity calculations from as-built survey info
Stakeout and location with GPS survey equipment for as-built checks
Daily construction progress reporting (for payment) to NYSDOT using Site Manager
May 2007–Oct 2010 KS Engineering Consultants, PC – Newark, NJ
SENIOR INSPECTOR; D260081 - Cross Westchester X-Way/I-287; Stage III –
EIC Kerril Hynes (NYSDOT); RE Walt Greenwood (Boswell Eng.) 914-***-****
SENIOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR
Inspected and reported daily progress of 150 million dollar NYSDOT Highway and Bridge Construction and Rehabilitation of 15 bridges in White Plains, NY (I-287). Additional duties included:
Inspects earthworks, retaining walls, bulkhead placements, concrete
Placement/testing for foundations, piers, abutments, pedestals,
Parapet walls, drilled shafts, bridge decks and approaches. Inspected
the placement of piles; vertical and skewed. Inspects steel placement
(rebar, girders/bearings, bolsters, sheer studs, etc). Inspects temporary structures
For pedestrian traffic. Placed miles of pre-formed median barrier. Inspected
The nighttime placement of asphalt roadway and mowstrip. Striping; temp and
Permanent. Installation of guiderail and anchor blocks. Inspected the installation
Of storm/san sewer structures and pipe runs.
Provided training for newly hired Inspection trainee’s
Performed soil, aggregate and concrete testing as per specifications
Performed weekly erosion control inspections and prepared SPDES reports
Calculated final project quantities for accurate payment
Daily Inspection and reporting of all aspects of highway and bridge construction using Site Manager
Survey assistance as needed
Daily construction progress reporting to NYSDOT using Site Manager
Final quantity calculations from as-built survey info
Weekly Erosion Control Inspections and reports for DOT presentation
February 2006–May 2007 Fusco Engineering & Land Surveying, PC – Middletown, NY
SENIOR ENGINEER; Residential and Commercial Development
Civil Site design to include site layout, storm/wastewater structures, roadway layout, profiling and grading and hydrology analysis (Pre and Post Development for SWPPP construction)
HVAC (mechanical) design for residential and Commercial facilities
Construction Inspection; Pavements /Roadways, Stormwater/drainage structures and Erosion Control BMP’s
GIS Specialist
Client representation at Planning and Zoning Boards
Statement of Work (SOW) and Specification Preparation
Trained junior engineers and CAD operators for professional development and job knowledge
April 2006–December 2006 – USAF, DEPLOYED; Talil, Iraq
GIS MANAGER; Ali Air Base
Transformation of a set of two-dimensional Air Base plans into a fully functioning GIS data base, with real time query capabilities. Additional duties included:
GPS, theodolite and basic transit surveys
Lead weekly informational briefings for subordinate development
CAD design of HVAC, Civil and Mechanical layouts, base wide
Allied force(s) site plan development
Directs and evaluates all material testing performed by subordinates
Taught rapid bridge construction (wood, metal deck, cable-stay, etc.)
SOW and Specification preparation
Submittal review
Daily construction inspection and reports
April 2004-March 2006 Tectonic Engineering & Survey Consultants – Mountainville, NY
SENIOR DESIGNER/SURVEY TECHNICIAN
Site design to include site layout, storm/wastewater structures, roadway layout, profiling and grading and hydrology analysis (Pre and Post Development for SWPPP construction)
Construction Inspection; Roadways, Stormwater/drainage structures and Erosion Control BMP’s
GIS Specialist (Survey Department)
Materials/Field Testing and Inspection, Level 1 ACI tech, Troxler tech
Residential, Commercial, and Municipal Plan Development using LDD v2005
Building Department Assistance; Town of Warwick, Orange County, NY and Town of Elmsford, Westchester County, NY
April 2003–April 2004 New York Air National Guard - Newburgh, NY
ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR
Design of Military Installation upgrade; Construction Management
Maintained Base Maps using Autodesk’s LDD v2004-5
Statement of Work and Specification Preparation
Contract Administration
GIS/Geodatabase Manager
Heavy Equipment Operator (Snow Removal)
Subordinate training and development
September 2000–April 2003 Civil Technologies and Engineering – Wappingers Falls, NY
SENIOR CAD OPERATOR
Residential and Commercial plan preparation and edits
Field testing; percolation, test holes, soil sampling
Client rep at Planning Board meetings
September 2000 – October 2013 New York Air National Guard - RETIRED
Engineering Superintendant 2006 – 2008
Structures Shop Supervisor 2009- 2013
Carpentry
Welding; certified
Sheet Metal Fabrication for HVAC systems
Responsible for training and development of subordinates
Maintained Base Maps
Completion of work orders
GIS database and mapping
Inspects and reports progression of {civilian} contractor’s daily work progress
Interests and Activities: Heavy Equipment, Travel, Sky Diving, Caving, Hunting, Kayaking, Hiking, Geocaching, Bicycling, Volunteering, and Camping.
Clubs/Memberships: American Legion Post 1711; Levittown, NY
American Hiking Association; Volunteer
NYS EMT – B (Emergency Medical Technician)
Cross Cultural Solutions; Volunteer Vacations for Humanitarian Efforts
ASCE; Affiliate member
References: Lawrence Mercilliott; Chief Inspector; Boswell Engineering – 845-***-****
Scott Davis; NYSDOT Environmental Technician – 845-***-****
Alex Mans; NYSDOT Highway Construction Inspector– 845-***-****