Steve Z. Awad, P.E.

917-***-**** adbkgl@r.postjobfree.com Glen Oaks, NY 11004

Resident ENGINEER, MECHANICAL Engineer & Senior Inspection Auditor

Resident Engineer, Mechanical Engineer and Senior Inspection Auditor with 30 + years of experience leveraging advanced technical training and education to achieve successes in all phases of project execution, program management, and auditing and inspections. Excels at defining contract scope and executing contract management in accordance with local, state, and federal regulatory compliance. Delivers timely and accurate analysis and insight to cut costs and recover losses on large-scale projects. Engaging and dynamic hands-on leader influencing positive change at every opportunity. Specialized experience in State Agencies and State contract management.

Project Management HazMat Administration Environmental Services Construction Contract Management Reports & Analysis

Mechanical Engineering Standards Regulatory & Safety Compliance Accounting & Financial Reporting Quality Management Training & Development Risk Assessments Performance Management Microsoft Office Suite Technical Assistance

Cost Analysis Materials Planning Vendor Relationship Management Cross-Agency Collaborations Field Inspections Water & Sewer Installation & Design Certified by DDC

Professional Experience

Resident Engineer Gandhi Engineering & Architects DDC Job HWS18Cw1 April 2019 – Present

Resident Engineer with background in Construction Management of the NYC Metropolitan area on public projects.

Experience in planning, coordination and inspection and construction management activities and assignments of all direct reporting staff to ensure efficient utilization of staffing.

Balancing work in the project office with the senior management team and supervision of the field inspection teams.

Interfacings with multiple contractors to ensure coordination of construction activities to meet aggressive project schedules.

Evaluating, resolving and providing solutions to contractors and construction inspectors for constructability issues encountered at construction sites.

Reviewing and provide responses to RFIs, reviewing documents and submittals for conformance to the local code requirements.

Coordinating shop drawing/submittal review, construction, and testing, commissioning, final completion and closeout phases.

Providing overall management administration to project and assisting in establishing project specific objectives and policies.

Attending and leading project site coordination meetings.

Supervising staff.

Senior Auditor DEP – Office of Engineering Audit 2018 – Present

Independently audits contractor, vendor, and consultant payment requests and contract changes for construction, equipment, and related services for Maritime Vessel repairs and upgrades. Performs proper cost analysis for labor, materials, and parts to all maritime vessel sub-assemblies, propulsion systems, and environmental control systems.

Ensures contractors and vendors fulfill all contractual obligations, the City has received appropriate value under the contract terms, and all work is completed in accordance with plans and specifications and consistent with contract terms and approved payment schedule.

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Uncovered over $78K in overcharges for labor due to double billing for Preventative Maintenance contracts, secured $130,000 in uncontested credit adjustments.

Saved the agency nearly $400K in combined permanent deductions for payments reviewed, leading to the largest single auditor savings within the expense group.

Reduced expenses by an estimated $499K in overhead rates for multiple consultant contracts.

Mechanical Engineer III/Auditor DEP – Office of Engineering Audit 2013 – 2018Audited and conducted pre-approval review of contractors and private consulting engineering firm requests for payment. Reviewed requests to determine if appropriate contractual value and terms of contract were completed to standard, and in compliance with Local, Federal, and New York State Labor Laws. Reviewed requests for an extension of contract time for partial payment purposes.

Reviewed, evaluated, and approved or denied the validity of extra work requests to ensure compliance with contract documents, documentation, and all auditing requirements.

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Captured $729K+ in savings by reviewing contract documents for deductions and adjustments from field visits, meetings, and actual work completion verifications.

Founded a savings of $478K+ in the final audit of overhead multipliers used to reimburse consultant contractors for indirect costs and profits pursuant to the Comptrollers Directive 2.

mechanical Engineer II DEP – Bureau of Police & Security, Security System Engineering 2011 – 2012

Reviewed specifications, plans, shop drawings, and change order requests regarding the large and highly complex design and construction of the water supply security system. Attended design gateway meetings and leveraged advanced technical knowledge to recommended appropriate actions.

Conducted engineering field inspections to develop scope of work for contracts related to security engineering.

Mechanical Engineer II DEP – Bureau of Police & Security, Security System Engineering – Continued

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Analyzed camera footage to discover the need to add more cameras in a high-impact crash location to avoid blind spots.

Deployment of cameras led to further security in area and increased cleanliness within one month.

Deputy Director, HAZMAT DEP – Bureau of Police & Security, Division of Emergency Response 2009 – 2011

Optimized the ability to mobilize HazMat response within 24-48 hours on the Bio-Watch unit to safeguard the environment and maintain public health safety. Served as a liaison to other city, state, and federal emergency groups while interfacing directly with the NYPD and NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene.

Managed staff conducting site investigations for the presence of hazardous materials.

Structured Risk Management Plans & Extreme Hazardous Materials (RMPs &EHMs); reviewed, critiqued, and approved Risk Management Plans (RMP) for facilities housing Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS’s).

Provided technical, cost estimating, and disaster recovery and management services while assisting project managers and engineers in major segments of moderate to complex projects or tasks.

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Successfully managed and executed emergency response for a steam pipe explosion in Manhattan, NY; extended the HOT ZONE and contained the situation while collaborating with other emergency response teams.

Increased awareness and gained approval within 1 year for a 150% increase in staffing and equipment resources.

Director Risk Management Plans DEP – Bureau of Environmental Compliance 2007 – 2009

Conducted risk assessments concerning chemical aspects of HAZMAT incidents to other agencies such as the Office of Emergency Management (OEM), NYC Police Department (NYPD), NYC Fire Department (FDNY), Department of Mental Health and Hygiene (DOHMH), Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME), NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

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Assisted in identifying and classifying unknown CBRNE/HAZMAT agents through invasive handling and analysis.

Facilitated safe and orderly operations during various types of operations conducted by the unit during normal day to day activities, special event deployments, and times of municipal disaster.

Additional Experience

Lead Unit for DEP – Bureau of Water & Sewer Operations, Division of Permitting Connection 2006 – 2007

Lead - Technical Review Unit, Division of Water & Sewer Review & Construction Compliance, City of New York 1988 – 2006

Education, Training, Certifications, & Licensing

Certified by DDC for Water /Sewer Installation

Professional Engineer New York State License

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Alexandria University

Industrial Hydraulic Technology Courses New York Institute of Fluid Power

Water & Sewer Systems DDC & DEP Water & Sewer Standards & Specifications Certification

Back Flow Preventer Testers, Certified State Health Department

HAZWOP Certified Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 40 Hour

Certified by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Homeland Security

Advanced Weapons’ of Mass Destruction Chemical /Bio Response Advanced Radiological Training

HAZCAT – Chemical Identification Explosives Awareness NYPD Bomb Squad

Technical Proficiencies

Software Applications: Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook/Project, Visio, SolidWorks, PTC Creo

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