Falieu Galax *** South ** ST. Reading PA ****** Cell: 610-***-***** Email: *******@*****.***
PROJECT MANAGER/ PROJECT ENGINEERS
Resourceful problem solver with the demonstrated ability to conceptualize and implement solutions, during challenging engineering situations. Recognized for attention to detail, adherence to standards, and technical expertise.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Engineer, Steven Kemper Builder Inc. Reading, PA 05/2014 – 10/2015
Commercial/Residential Total budget $4.6 million
Reviewed all Preliminary reports including change order, request for information (RFI), advance planning studies for the projects. Established communication procedures; including the appropriate chain of command for all communications, for projects, and set up and appropriate tracking system for necessary approvals. Provided the updated progress reports on projects based on client request. Conduct site inspections, punch list, measuring, and estimating properties. Ensured project documentations are accurate as well as coordinated to meet financial appropriations. Monitoring the job site assisting the resident engineer during construction phase including shop plan review. Experienced in production cost and downtime tracking. Experienced in permitting. In conclusion, ensured close out package is properly prepared for client.
Notable Achievement:
Analyzed customer needs and market trends; translated into realistic product proposals and enhancements.
Saved thousands of dollars in cost avoidance by identifying design flaws and minor mistakes.
Evaluated the calculation of all structural drawing submittals, e.g. load of walls coming onto the columns, total load on the footing, total load on slab (Dead load + live load) and structural weight by level.
Assistant Project manager, Intern, PinnacleHealth Harrisburg, PA 01/2013 – 05/2014
West Shore Hospital Project Budget $250 Million
Ensured work is performed per contractor plans. Monitored and coordinated tasks within the project teams to ensure compliance with company standards, procedures and specification codes. Worked collaboratively and build effective relationships with design team, builder, site operations, regulatory & validation departments and some directly managed vendors. Conducted inspections and punch list. Edit AutoCAD of Architecture and structural floor plans. Reviewed subcontractors work for compliance and productivity. Planned with the project manager to manage, and control products for initial design requirements, to delivery of product to customer. Specified product performance and facilitated the development of a common vision of the product throughout the company. Daily processing reports and quality control. Experienced in construction excavation, foundation and site utilities. Inspected and reviewed projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes with Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Compliance.
Notable Achievement:
Formulated design, process, and procedure suggestions; many were accepted and implemented.
Ensured product designs met all safety, performance, and manufacturing cost objectives.
Improved designers’ abilities to look outside the box and see the bigger picture through effective mentoring.
Applied expertise and technical skills to translate ideas and rough sketches into detailed drawings.
Calculated the steel joist analysis, steel beam & column analysis and concrete slab grade.
Project Assistant, iMages Technology Group, LLC, North Wales, PA 03/2010 - 2013
Discussed requirements with the client and other professionals (e.g. Architects). Analyzed survey, mapping and materials-testing data with computer modeling software. Drawing up blueprints, using computer aided design CAD packages. Judged whether projects are workable by assessing materials, costs and time requirements. Undertake complex and repetitive calculations. Hands On experience with developing cost estimates, schedules, contract plans and specifications including coordination on multiple structural engineering projects simultaneously. Conducted site investigations and gather information on existing structural systems for project documentation and specifications. Projects for Philadelphia School Board and commercial local projects. Assisted the environmental impact and risks connected to projects. Preparing bids for tenders, and reporting to clients, public agencies and planning bodies. Assisted the Project Manager, directing and monitoring progress during each phase of a project. Making sure sites meet legal guidelines, and health and safety requirements.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
B.S., Structural Design and Construction Engineering: Pennsylvania State University of Middletown, PA; May 2014
Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) (8 Weeks course), First Aid, and CPR
COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES
Design Software: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit/BIM, RISA 2D & 3D, SAP 2000, SolidWorks and Photoshop.
Software Applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Cost Works, Xactimate and Primavera P6.
Programming: C++, Visual Basic, Java, HTML.
Key Qualities: Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, team player, responsible, detail oriented, Good Communication Skills
GRADUATION PROJECT:
Team Leader, Structural Design Project Middletown, PA Fall 2013
Design the structural component of a building, and calculated the dead load and live load, to make insure it does not deflect, vibrate, or collapse.
Guidance was provided in several forms, including: weekly team meeting with project advisor; guidelines for technical reports and presentations; comments on progress reports and oral progress presentations.
RELEVANT COURSEWORK: Foundations, HAVC/Plumbing, Construction Project Manager, Structural Analysis, Building Energy System, Soil and Fluid Mechanic, Construction Estimating, Strength of material, Steel Design, Highway Engineer, Hydrology and Electrical Signals and Circuits with Lab