APPLICANT INFORMATION
ROONEY F. RAMOS
*** ********** ****** 267-***-****
Souderton, PA 18964 ada27l@r.postjobfree.com, ada27l@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
**/** – 06/00 Graduate Coursework
Tufts University
Medford, MA 02155
(3 Credits) in Structural Engineering, (Reinforced Concrete and Bridge Designs) and Environmental Studies
(Fall) 2004 Graduate Coursework
Tufts University
Medford, MA 02155
(1 Credit) in Teaching Education
11/80 – 04/85 Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
University of Iloilo
Iloilo City, Philippines 5000
(Full Scholar Recipient Grant by joint Rotary Club of Philippines and Victoria, Australia)
WORK EXPERIENCE
05/2007 – present PA Department of Transportation District 6-0, King of Prussia, PA 19406
2/10-present Civil Engineer/Designer/Project Manager
Highway Design Unit
Design and prepare complete set of plans and supplemental plans, project special provisions, Scoping Field View, establish line and grade, & drain pipes, slope lines, designating proper types of guide rail and end treatments using Micro Station & In Roads computer device.
Prepare, design and obtained approval for pavement design, safety review, design field view, design exceptions.
Prepared, reviewed and monitored project costs.
Coordinate project design with various units within PENNDOT such as but not limited to the Bridge Unit, Utilities Unit, Construction Unit, Traffic Unit, Maintenance Unit, and Environmental Unit, outside agencies such as DEP, ACOE, and DCNR, and local, state & federal government agencies.
Prepare and calculate construction item quantities and cost estimates.
Attend public meetings, field views, court proceedings, and other functions as required.
Coordinates with various units within PENNDOT such as but not limited to the Right-of-Way Unit, Utilities Unit, Environmental Unit, and outside agencies so that right-of-way maybe acquired in a timely manner.
Participates & review projects on the District Safety Review meetings as one of the Safety Committee.
Trained newly hired Civil Engineers and students’ interns.
5/08-2/10 Civil Engineer-Transportation (Geotechnical Specialist)
Geotechnical Design Unit
Reviewed, designed and prepared documents on the GER, TS&L with RSGER, Subsurface Boring/Sampling/Testing Contract, Foundation and Final plans reports. Performed foundation & drilling inspections, review and prepare in-house boring logs. Checked and review design soil parameters, CBR, Laboratory tests, contracts and geo-physics testing. Review reports in accordance with standards and specifications such as DM-4, DM-3, Publications 14, 213, 222, 242, 293, 408 etc. Attend pre-construction, public open bid & public meetings. Perform foundation and drilling inspections & evaluations. Attend professional trainings.
5/07-05/08 Civil Engineer-Trainee
All Department Unit
A year training of all department units involved in the district.
2006 (short term) Civil/Structural Engineer/Cad Detailer
Hibblin Engineering, Blue Bell, PA
Prepare base plans for permitting, feasibility reports, and zoning statistics. Verify township zoning, subdivision and land development (SLD) ordinances, FEMA flood plain map, traffic control and pavement restoration details, drawing details/plan and conservation soil services
06/04 – 12/04 ABE/GED Teacher/Instructor/Substitute Teacher
Community Learning Center
19 Brookline Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
Teach GED Math/Reading/Writing for adult education program.
09/03 – 12/04 Instructional Support Staff Teacher
Newton Public School
Regular Substitute Teacher in math and science high school classes.
06/00 – 11/02 Civil/Structural Engineer/Detailer
GLA ENGINEERING, INC.
76 Winn Street
Woburn, MA 01801
Assisted the preliminary preparation of documents particularly drawing plans, schedules, quantity takes-off of building structures, Standard & Specifications and cost estimates for construction implementation and approval. Performed site investigation and inspection. Revising construction documents for submissions and approval. Discussed with the suppliers in relations with the materials to be use in the project in accordance to Standard & Specifications and for further approval. Utilized auto cad tools for drawing/detailing. Involved in Federal (DOT) rehabilitation projects in Massachusetts.
09/99 – 06/00 Math Tutor (Volunteered for our church city project)
Somerville Public High School
Somerville, MA
Tutored high school Mathematics and helped build up student’s confidence.
06/98 - 12/98 Civil Engineer
Minority Contractors and Coalition
255 Halladay Street
Jersey City NJ 07304
Assisted the Project Engineer in planning, scheduling and design works. Monitored site work schedules and progress. Performed site investigation and inspection. Advised supervisors of significant or potential problems. Performed basic site survey and leveling points in the construction sites. Tracked all additional works and change orders and request for information (RFI).
01/94 - 04/96 Architectural Engineer
SINGAPORE PILING & CIVIL ENGINEERING P/L
60 Martin Road, # 07-38
Singapore 0923
In-charged in civil, structural and architectural related works. Reviewed, checked and revised documents particularly drawing plans for submission. In – charged of all architectural materials for submission, selection and approval in accordance of Standards and Specification requirements. Coordinated with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers and coordinators to discuss at technical meetings for solving work related construction problems. Tracked Contracts and Specifications, work schedules including its revision and prepared quantity take off. Detailing structural, civil, architectural, and electrical & mechanical drawings using auto cad. Prepared and reporting work progress aerial/ground photographs for submittal. Tracked and recorded all additional works, request for information and change orders. Prepared written reports and other letter documents.
01/92 – 01/94 Architectural Engineer
SPECON BUILDERS P/L
24 Peck Seah Street # 07-01
Nehsons Building Singapore 0207
Reviewed, checked and revised documents particularly drawing plans for submission. In-charged of shop drawing submittals & materials for submission and approval. Tracked work schedules including revisions, Specifications & Bill of Quantities. Advised coordinators, supervisors and contractors of potential problems. Reviewed contractors works activity, attended meetings & prepared and recorded RFI’s, change orders and additional works.
01/90 – 12/90 Technical Engineer
PHIL GOODS CONSTRUCTION, INC
Saipan, Commonwealth of Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI)
96950
Technical related works.
06/87 – 11/89 Junior Civil Engineer
F. GURREA CONSTRUCTION CO.
Iloilo City, Philippines 5000
Assisted the Senior Engineer in road planning’s, implementations to precede works. Checked work progress, work schedules and monitored materials and manpower. In – charged of site financial budgeting.
OTHER QUALIFICATION Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)
KNOWLEDGE/CERTIFICATES/TRAINING:
Micro Stations, current
In Roads, current
Architectural Desktop/Studio, Cambridge, 2000
Forensic in Structural Engineering, BSCES, Boston, 1997
Auto Cad, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, 1997
Industrial First Aid, Singapore, 1993
Building and Safety Construction, Singapore, 1992
Architectural Drafting, Western Visayas College of Science and Technology (WVCST), Philippines, 1991
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Working knowledge Structural Calculations, Estimates preparations, Utilization of Land Development AutoCAD, Architectural Studio, Visual Analysis, Basic Staad, Word, Excel and Word Perfect. Familiar with Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision & Land Development (SLD), Traffic Control / Pavement Restoration plan, FEMA flood plain map, AASHTO, Massachusetts Highway / Bldg and AISC, ACI Codes and Engineering Standard practices. Knowledge in Design and calculations, work under pressure, perform duties with minimal supervision, ability to discuss / communicate verbally both individual and group setting for problem solving. Ability to gather, analyze and interpret information, draw logical conclusions and make recommendations.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION/AWARDS:
Boston Society of Civil Engineers Section/American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 1997-1999
Newton Teachers Association (NTA)/Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA), 2004-2006
Philippines Society of Civil Engineers (PICE - UI Chapter), 1980-1985
Most Outstanding Engineering Student Leadership Award (University of Iloilo-Technology Department), 1985
President - University of Iloilo Technology Student Association, 1984-1985
Board Member - University of Iloilo Campus Body Student Organization, 1984-1985
PENNDOT Transportation University Professional Trainings with CEU’s/Pd credits, Harrisburg/Pittsburg PA
Geotechnical
Geotechnical Aspects of Pavements, February 3-5, 2009
Technical Writing for Engineers, December 19, 2008
Micro Pile Design and Construction, December 17-18, 2008
Driven Pile Foundation, November 24-25, 2008
Design and Construction of Driven Piles, November 4-6, 2008
Soils and Foundations, October 27-31, 2008
Stream Stability and Scour at Highway Bridges, October 7-9, 2008
Design/Construction/Maintenance/Services/ General
Communication Skills for Construction Professionals (Construction), May 29, 2008
Negotiations (Construction), May,29 2008
Conflict Resolution (Construction), May 29, 2008
MicroStation (Design), November 17, 2007
Tort Liability (Construction), November 9, 2007
Community Relations-Media (Construction), November 9, 2007
Assistant County Maintenance Managers’ Academy (Maintenance), November 9, 2007
Snow Academy for Managers (Maintenance), November 2, 2007
Open Plan (Design), August 17, 2007
CDX NextGen (Construction), July 17, 2007
Current course trainings are available upon request.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Are you a US citizen? Yes Were you ever a Federal civilian employee? No
Are/were you ever a State or City Public Works employee? Yes
If yes, where? State of PA DOT & City of Newton & Cambridge, MA Public
Schools
APLICANT CERTIFICATION
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information on and attached to this application is true, correct, complete and made in good faith. I understand that false or fraudulent information on or attached to this application may be grounds for not hiring me or for or for firing me after I begin work and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment. I understand that any information I give may be investigated.
Signature: ROONEY F. RAMOS (signed) Date: Current