Engineer Civil Engineering
Resume:
Abel Crean, PE
*********@*******.***
Davie, FL 33314
Summary
A career construction professional with 20+ years of experience who subsequently obtained a Civil Engineering degree with a focus on Structures, I am a Professional Engineer, currently applying my experience and education to Forensic Engineering and building inspections, ranging from structural damage and concrete restoration to wind and water insurance claims. I am well versed in conducting assessments with scientific methodology, component testing, Cause & Origin determination, report preparation, and expert witness testimony.
Employment History
GeoHazards, Inc. 9/17-Current
Senior Forensic Engineer
Completed reviews of other Engineer’s reports.
Trained new Engineers transitioning into forensics from other disciplines.
Reformatted company report template, including stock language to provide consistent product across multiple Engineers, geographic areas, and report type.
Conducted continuing education courses for insurance adjuster training.
Performed inspections and prepared Forensic Engineering reports for water loss claims, structural failures, commercial buildings, roofing wind/ hail, wind vs. surge, complex claims, geotechnical soil failures.
Worked independently and maintained a weekly volume of 4-10 reports
Responded to CAT claims after Hurricane Irma.
Provided expert witness testimony and deposition services as required.
Akouri Consulting Engineers 9/16 – 9/17
Engineer
Conducted building inspections for structural damage, building settlement, property site turnover surveys, property insurance claims, construction liability insurance claims, 40-year structural inspections.
Produced reports for property owners, homeowner associations, real estate agents, and insurance companies.
Business development and marketing.
GHD
Engineer 12/15 – 8/16
Conducted building science and structural site assessments.
Provided water mitigation and fungal remediation review for complex claims.
Produced legally defendable reports citing building code, scientific research, and industry standards.
Provided expert witness services for insurance and construction litigation.
Education
Florida International University 2015
Bachelor’s in Science in Civil Engineering GPA 3.4
Broward College 2012
Associate’s Degree in Engineering w/ Highest Honors GPA 3.83
Atlantic Technical Center 2003
Certificate in AutoCAD/ Architectural Design
Licenses & Certifications
Professional Engineer Licensed in Florida and South Carolina
ACAC Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant 2016
State of Florida Certified General Contractor 2004
Specialty Training
Level 2 Unbonded Post Tensioning Inspector Post Tensioning Institute
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED
Zero Energy Home Ready US Dept. of Energy
Geotechnical and Soils Special Inspector International Code Council
Roof Wind/ Hail Haag Engineering
Cast Iron Drain Pipe Failures My Plumbing Company
Corrosion for Duration of Loss Nolan Wells, MSME, EI
Deposition Questioning Kelly Kronenberg, PA
Fungal Microbiology Prestige Enviro-Microbiology
Photography Polaroid University
Wood Decay Ralph Moon, PhD
Professional Association Memberships
National Academy of Forensic Engineers 2020
American Society of Civil Engineers Committee for Forensic Practices 2019
South Florida Claims Association 2018
Expert Witness
Verlangieri v. SafePoint Case No. CACE-18-007***-****
Feliz v. Axis Insurance Company Case No. 201*-******-CA-01 2019
Cerna v. Citizens Case No. 201*-******-CA-01 2018
Moser Family Trust v. Citizens Case No. 201*-******-CA-01 2018
Perez v. Citizens Case No. 2018-CA-000023-K 2018
Language Skills
Speak, read, write English, Spanish, and Portuguese including trade terminology
Trade Skills
Project Management Windows/ Doors
Permitting Cabinetry
Read Blueprints Aluminum Screen Enclosures
Estimating Aluminum Roof Systems
Material Take-offs Steel Framing & Drywall
CAD Drafting Carpentry
Reinforcing Steel All Aspects of Interiors
Concrete General Roofing/ MEP Knowledge
Computer Skills
AutoCAD MS Office Xactimate
Industry & Academic Awards
Florida Institute of Consulting Engineers Scholar 2016
Florida Structural Engineers Association Scholar 2015
Florida Engineering Society Scholar 2014
Eisenhower Transportation Fellow 2013
National Endowment for Housing Scholar 2012-13
MENSA Scholar 2012
Research and Publications
Current provider of insurance adjuster continuing education courses 2020
Peer Reviewer for ASTM Journal of Testing and Materials 2019
Plumbing Engineer Magazine 2019
Quantitative Method for Corrosion and Patina on Plumbing Components 2018
Property Casualty 360 Magazine 2017
Evaluation of Moisture Meters in Wood & Gypsum 2017
Staining and Decay of Dimensional Lumber, Plywood, & Particle Board 2016
Ultra High Performance Concrete Roof Systems 2015
Excellent References Available Upon Request
https://www.linkedin.com/in/abelcrean/
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