LAURESTON L. SHAND

Falls Church, VA • 571-***-**** • ad3rzx@r.postjobfree.com

TOP-PERFORMING ENGINEERING/CONSTRUCTION MANAGER - BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES

Lead Civil Engineer - Land Development Projects

Infrastructure Planning • Project Coordination • Site Development • Utility Systems Optimization

Coordinated Engineering Operations • Managed Utility Systems • Conducted Field Assessments

Top Secret Clearance

WORK EXPERIENCE

DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL Aug 2020 - Oct 2021

Civil Engineer Transmission/Distribution/Substation Design And Construction

From Aug 2020-Oct 2021, provided extensive design services, creating civil site work drawings and utility designs customized to local utilities and facility load usage.

Successfully executed design for Land Development projects, including new construction, renovations, and improvements for real estate facilities and utility systems.

Diligently implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for design review and project mobilization, ensuring consistent quality control.

Civil Engineer Expert in Transmission, Distribution, Substation Design & Construction.

EXELON/PEPCO March 2019 - Oct 2019

Civil Engineer Buildings And Facilities

Spearheaded innovative civil design and calculations for Electric Utility Transmission/Distribution/Substation projects from March to October 2019.

Mastered the review and approval of permit drawings and construction drawings.

Championed as Civil Engineer in charge of Buildings and Facilities.

U S DEPT OF HOMELAND SECURITY July 2018 - Oct 2018

Strategic Subject Matter Expert

Conducted thorough field evaluations, particularly structural and engineering, for CBP station structures from July to October 2018.

Evaluated CBP support facilities' performance, pinpointing areas needing improvement.

Leveraged strategic subject matter expertise to boost operational effectiveness.

U S DEPT OF DEFENSE May 2017 - Aug 2017

Civil Engineer/Task Lead

Delivered expert engineering support, advice, and consultation to active duty, reserve, and retired Army personnel from May-Aug 2017 in Texas.

Excelled as Civil Engineer Lead, offering strategic leadership and technical skills.

U S DEPT OF DEFENSE Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

Orchestrated engineering support services for U.S. Airforce at Ali Al Salem Base, Kuwait.

WASHINGTON METROPOLITIAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY WMATA March 2016 - June 2016

Office Engineer

Streamlined operations with efficient processes, saving the company $200,000 annually.

Conceptualized and executed innovative designs for $500,000 infrastructure projects.

Cut costs by introducing efficient procedures, saving the company $200,000 yearly.

Executed engineering designs for $500,000 infrastructure projects.

Managed a 5-engineer team, coordinating with contractors for project finalization.

Synthesized comprehensive, detailed reports detailing project progress; consistently kept all stakeholders informed through regular, engaging presentations.

Led a team of five engineers, promoting cooperation with contractors for project success.

Managed client relations efficiently, promptly resolving issues in ongoing projects.

Managed client relations, resolving any conflicts arising during project execution.

Prepared and regularly presented detailed project progress reports to stakeholders.

Delivered Civil Engineering support to WMATA's new construction initiatives.

Enforced strict safety regulations during all construction stages.

Ensured compliance with regulations during construction.

CACI INTERNATIONAL May 2014 - May 2015

Senior Facilities Engineer

Provided architectural and civil engineering support to USDoD-Army CYBER and INSCOM.

U S DEPT OF DEFENSE Feb 2013 - Dec 2013

Project Manager Construction Management

Planned, programmed, and engineered design projects to meet strategic goals.

Conducted thorough inspections to ensure optimal performance and compliance.

Implemented facility and infrastructure systems following USDoD objectives.

ALTRAN SOLUTIONS Dec 2010 - Dec 2011

Senior Civil/Structural Engineer

Coordinated Civil Engineering projects with a focus on electric transmission/distribution.

Designed and implemented subcontracts for oil/gas and refinery projects.

NATIONAL GRID Feb 2010 - Nov 2010

Lead Project Manager

Managed major electric Transmission and Substation projects (69kV-500kV) throughout extensive service territory as Senior Project Manager.

Led the successful execution of significant electric Transmission and Substation (69kV - 500kV) projects in multiple service territories.

Directed large-scale electrical transmission/substation projects (69kV-500kV) across regions.

Oversaw high-voltage transmission/substation projects' successful completion as Senior Project Manager.

U S DEPT OF DEFENSE Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

Civil Engineer/Construction Project Manager

Delivered expert civil engineering design, planning, and construction solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense at Balad Air Base, Iraq.

Spearheaded vital infrastructure projects for U.S. Airforce with civil engineering expertise.

Championed design innovation for optimal structural integrity in U.S. Defense facilities.

Mediated between stakeholders for smooth project execution within military guidelines.

Implemented efficient construction strategies improving operations at Balad Air Base.

EDUCATION

The George Washington University

BS, Civil Engineering

Western New England University

MS, Engineering Management

MBA, Business Administration

TECHNOLOGIES, CERTIFICATIONS

Technologies: Revit, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, PLS-CADD, MicroStation

Certifications: A+Certification, Computer Technician Certification

Massachusetts Career Development Institute

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