Education:
B.S., Civil Engineering, The Ohio State University – 1996
Professional Registration:
Registered Professional Engineer: Ohio PE 71883, Florida PE 66283 and North Carolina PE 035169
Professional Member: American Institute of Steel Construction, American Society of Civil Engineers and Institute of Transportation Engineers
References:
Ken Lewis, P.E., J.R. Johnson Engineering, Department Manager, 440-***-**** Ext. 202, acxdu3@r.postjobfree.com
Chris Farrar, P.E., AMEC Foster Wheeler, Senior Project Manager, 864-***-****, acxdu3@r.postjobfree.com
Donald Theisen, P.E., Richard L. Bowen & Associates, 216-***-****, acxdu3@r.postjobfree.com
Robert Ramer, P.E., R.E. Warner Senior Project Manager, 440-***-****, acxdu3@r.postjobfree.com
Douglas Tober, P.E., R.E. Warner Civil Engineering Department Manager, 440-***-****, acxdu3@r.postjobfree.com
Qualifications Summary:
Extensive experience in the areas of planning, design, and construction of civil and structural projects as well as project management, construction cost estimating and construction services. Experience ranges from residential to large commercial industrial and institutional projects, both in the private and public sector.
Experienced in all aspects of structural building design and analysis from foundations to superstructure, as well as civil site/utility design and transportation engineering including alignment and geometric design of roadways, signalization, signing, and paving.
Also responsible for the implementation of design and delivery guidelines, resource allocation, and quality assurance as well as maintaining client relations and business development. Experienced with the design of engineered systems, engineering design calculations and construction administration.
Primary Tasks and Responsibilities:
Identify project objectives and overall scope, approach and schedule of work
Preparation of proposals, presentations and interviews.
Maintain client relationship with existing clients in order to promote the firm and sell new work.
Assist in contract negotiations.
Plan projects in all aspects including definition, schedule and budget.
Serve as Discipline/Task Leader and/or Senior Design Engineer as required.
Establish design parameters, project plan, schedule and budget.
Plan and supervise overall preparation of all plans, specifications, code research, system and design concepts, as well as construction cost estimates.
Perform design function within developed tasks.
Assure that company and client policies, procedures and standards are adhered to.
Coordinate with public utilities and any authorities to ensure that specific requirements are addressed.
Responsible for adherence to all applicable codes.
Computer Software:
Microsoft Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) and MS Project, STAAD, AutoCAD, PCA Wall, PCA Slab, EnerCalc and StruCalc.
Employment History:
Independent Consultant July 2013 – Present
Most recently employed by: Richard L. Bowen & Associates, Shaker Heights, OH
Other Contract Positions of Note: J.R. Johnson Engineering; AMEC Foster Wheeler, Inc; B.E. Structural Engineering, Inc.; JGD Associates Inc.
Provide civil and structural engineering to various entities such as engineering and architectural firms, general contractors and private owners. Perform inspections of residential and small commercial and provide written reports as to the adequacy of the findings. Perform QA/QC for industrial engineering projects.
R.E. Warner and Associates, Westlake, OH October 2011 – July 2013
Senior Structural Engineer / Project Manager
Project Manager and Shareholder responsible for a large percentage of the automotive manufacturing market sector including major multi-million dollar construction projects for clients such as Honda of America, Ford, GM and Chrysler. Also responsible for engineering and design of projects in the commercial power and metals industry.
CEG Engineering, Jupiter, FL June 2008 – September 2011
Senior Structural Engineer
Owner/Operator of consulting company providing structural engineering and design including plan preparation and specifications for the construction of various commercial and private facilities. Clients included A/E firms, contractors, Design/Built companies as well as other private and government entities.
RCT Engineering, West Palm Beach, FL August 2006 – May 2008
Structural Department Manager
Manager of the structural engineering department, responsible for implementing design and project delivery guidelines, resource allocation, quality assurance as well as maintaining client relations and business development. Involved with the design of engineered systems and engineering design calculations and construction administration.
Ralph Tyler Companies, Inc., Cleveland, OH May 1997 – February 2006
Civil/Structural Engineer
Civil/Structural Engineer responsible for the design and plan preparation of civil, transportation and structural projects.