Martin Pabian, EIT

Engineer/Project Manager

Contact

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San Jose, CA 95118

412-***-****

ad15zg@r.postjobfree.com

Education

M.S., Mechanical Engineering Carnegie Mellon University

B.S., Manufacturing Engineering Robert Morris University

Key Qualifications

Martin has spent 17 years as a Resident Engineer/Project Manager, managing projects for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Apex Testing, and running his own company, Traveling Tools, LLC. He is a broad-based thinker with subject matter expertise in complex mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and communications systems. He has managed projects ranging from $2m to $100m+ and partook in all phases of a construction project. He writes and executes contract changes throughout the project lifecycle.

As a Resident Engineer, Martin’s knowledge, and responsibilities range across all specification sections through a project, supervision of Commissioning, LEED, and BIM coordination. All projects have achieved a minimum of LEED Silver status.

Martin is familiar with codes and standard such as UMC, ASME, UPC, NFPA 99, NFPA 101, NFPA 70E, NFPA 110, NFPA 130, OSHA and CALOSHA.

Professional Data

Engineer in Training – PA

OSHA 30 Certified

Current Employer

Department of Veterans Affairs

Western Region

Office of Construction and Facilities Management

Experience

January 2007 - Current

Resident Engineer • Multiple Locations • Department of Veterans Affairs

January 2014 – Current

Owner • San Jose, CA • Traveling Tools, LLC

March 2006 – August 2006

Automation Engineer • Tarentum, PA • Flabeg, Corp.

September 2005 – May 2006

Math Tutor & RMU CARES Asst • Moon Township, PA • Robert Morris University

Side Gigs

Owner, Traveling Tools LLC

Instructor, Valley Painting Parties

Den Leader, Cub Scout Troop 340

SIAHL Hockey Player

Performance Related Training

Engineering and Design

• AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, Primavera (P6), Bluebeam, BIM360, Revit Structure/MEP, PlanGrid, Microsoft Office, Resident Management System (RMS)

Leadership

• Construction Quality Management for Contractors, USACE, 2017

• Senior Resident Engineer (SRE) Training, Graduate, 2010-2011

• Technical Resource Advisory Committee (TRAC), Member, 2007-2009

Martin Pabian, EIT

Projects List

Livermore Realignment & Closure, French Camp, CA $152m

Martin is acting as the SSHO and Lead Quality Assurance for the VA. This USACE led project totals 158,000 sq of CBOC and CUP. Project duration began November 2019 (arrived mid-project) and is currently ongoing. In the short time he has been a part of this project, he has identified over 150 safety deficiencies leading to a partial site shutdown and revamp of the safety culture on the job site.

Research & Vivarium Medical Unit (Basic Science Research Center), Palo Alto, CA $95m

As the Lead Resident Engineer for this 95,000 gross square foot project, Martin worked extensively with Facilities, Architect-Engineer(A/E), and Design Support Services to incorporate all design criteria, including logistic and mission critical needs. He performed all MEP calculations to support all the specialized equipment located within the building. Other responsibilities included the estimating and negotiating of multiple Code-Deficient design changes, supervision and collaboration of Commissioning, LEED, and BIM coordination. Project duration was from July 2016 through July 2022 (COVID Delayed).

B500 Lighting Retrofit, Palo Alto, CA $2m

This project consisted of retrofitting the previously completed Polytrauma and Blind Rehabilitation Center low voltage lighting system as a Design-Build Project. As Lead Project Manager, Martin documented the project requirements and collaborated with the Contracting Officer to create the solicitation. He reviewed the design drawings at each submission interval. Martin participated in programming and commissioning of the completed system. Project duration was from October 2021 through August 2022.

Radiology, Parking Structure, & Loop Road Realignment. Palo Alto, CA $103m

This project consisted of a 32,000 square foot building addition, five story parking garage, and road/utility realignment. Martin participated in analysis of current and future heat load calcs, utility usage, and analysis of the campus Emergency Power Capacity, which included review of Metering Results, NEC load calculations, and solutions to resolve campus emergency power issues, and addition of two additional Automatic Transfer Switches (ATSs). As Lead Resident Engineer, Martin collaborated with the Engineer of Record to incorporate all design criteria to provide Steam and Chilled Water to the current design and future projects. He provided extensive design review at the DD and CD phases, as well as during construction submittal review. His oversight included the entire spectrum of specifications for the project. During the project, Martin minimized the impact on the Medical Center and Data Center operations by planning, coordinating, and supervising numerous power shutdowns to transfer the Generator Building from permanent to temporary emergency power back to permanent power. He also managed temporary chiller and HVAC systems for several occupied buildings, as well as maintaining the Data Center for the MC during two critical chiller relocations. There were over 150 individual utility shutdowns coordinated during the duration of this project. He also managed commissioning of the Generator and Chiller buildings “cradle to grave” and supervised LEED. The Project achieved LEED Silver certification. Project duration was from September 2014 through September 2018.

Polytrauma & Blind Rehabilitation, Generator/Chiller Plants, & Parking Structure, Palo Alto, CA $92m

Martin managed MEP submittals, changes, QA inspections, testing, and commissioning. During his tenure, he identified numerous design omissions and errors in the Project documents and worked seamlessly with the VA Palo Alto Engineering and AE to correct the contract documents. He supervised a complete redesign of the chiller building, the generator building, and the emergency power network, and successfully reduced the cost of the changes by almost $1 million by utilizing value engineering, market research, tradeoff analysis and negotiation. Additionally, he identified numerous coordination issues involving this phase of generator and chiller installation that would cause additional costs in the following phases. This was the first project Martin was exclusively charged with extensive analysis and monitoring of the Project Schedule. He identified design constraints to revise the Fire Alarm Campus network to Style 7. Martin was charged with monitoring asbestos abatement and maintained a safe environment around the construction site. Project duration was from January 2012 through April 2017.

Recreational Therapy, Palo Alto, CA $20m

Martin had minimal involvement on this building addition, serving as periodic MEP QA Inspection, final inspector, and Lead Resident Engineer on a secondary contract procured after the first contractor was relieved due to contractual issues.

Building 2 Demolition & New Parking Lot Construction, Palo Alto, CA $4.1m

Martin was the Lead Resident Engineer in lieu of Senior Resident Engineer to coordinate abatement and demolition of an approximately 116,000 SF 2-Story building, built cira-1964 and install a new parking lot with 127 parking stalls, landscape, site lighting, and architectural elements to conform to the VAPA Landscape Master Plan, via Design-Build model. Martin co-authored the VAPA Landscape Master Plan just prior to this project launch. Project success was defined as within budget, on time, and use of contingency funding for owner requests. Project duration was from October 2013 through June 2014.

Building 520, 80 Bed Psychiatric Facility & Administration Center, Palo Alto, CA $39m

Martin’s first project in California consisted mostly of project closeout and administration. Contract compliance specific to the VA Specifications was the primary purpose of his arrival, as well as quality control.

Site Utilities Relocation Project, Palo Alto, CA $9m

Concurrent with the Building 520 Project, Martin provided commissioning services for the installed Water Tank and Pump system, as well as integration of relocated steam services.

Building 4, Domiciliary Renovation, American Lake, WA $4.3m

Building 3, Seismic Upgrade and Renovation, American Lake, WA $7.8m

For these concurrently run projects, Martin developed the project design for Non-Recurring Maintenance, Minor Improvement Projects and Construction and limited Major Construction. He coordinated major campus-wide utility shutdowns and assisted in the programming of renovated spaces. Because of the nature of Historic Preservation Sites, it was necessary to develop redefined SOWs for the project IH’s to perform Construction Period Services. Martin managed relations with USACE and multiple SDVOSB Contractors. Project duration was from September 2010 through October 2011 (relocated prior to completion).

Building 200, Community Living Center and Dietetics Kitchens, American Lake, WA $32m

For this 80-Bed Community Living Center and Dietetics Kitchen, Martin served as Resident Engineer presiding over all MEP activities including bringing site utilities to the site. This project also consisted of a mental health ward. Martin was charged with reviewing fire sprinkler design and installation for compliance with NFPA and seismic standards. He also provided design and estimating services for the installation of site specific in-ground sprinkler system. Martin’s main accomplishment was the integration of a stand-alone BM System into the VA Network for remote monitoring. Project duration was from June 2009 (arrived mid-project) through June 2010.

Durham VAMC, 3 Ward Renovation, Durham, NC $9m

Martin served as Senior Resident Engineer, with employee supervision and authority to execute changes up to $100,000 and 30 days of contract time. He managed all aspects of the projects and trained new employees for work in the VA. He collaborated with the owners to deliver a project on time, under budget, and within scope. This project updated 3 wings of the existing hospital, including a mental health ward. Project duration was from June 2008 through June 2009.

Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Pittsburgh, PA $14m

This project was Martin’s introduction to the construction world. He began his career as an intern while finishing his master’s degree, being charged with MEP inspections and technical review of materials, workmanship, and adherence to established standards. He was tasked with learning the FAR and VAAR regulations and their application to construction contracts.

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