Engineer Manager

RICHMOND APANDE

415-***-****/*********@*****.***

SUMMARY: Highly-skilled Project Manager/Engineer with over ten years of professional engineering experience in project design and construction management. Currently working for Caltrain as Sr. Engineer/Project Manager managing project scope, schedule, cost, and all construction activities along Caltrain’s ROW. Worked for SFMTA (consultant) as QA/AC/PM performing construction management and inspection; and worked for the PG&E/Port of Oakland as a Project Manager responsible for engineering design, energy management and construction support.

SKILLS:

Manage, direct and coordinate multiple design/construction projects simultaneously, overseeing work performance of third party contractors to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and overall conformance with contract documents;

Establish and/or review contract documents and manage procurement, pre-bid conferences, and evaluations;

Knowledgeable in project design, equipment specs/selection, inspection and construction of electrical, mechanical, commissioning, and energy management systems; typical projects include water/gas/storm pipelines, power lines, energy management, building duct & piping systems, and equipment commissioning;

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to make clear presentations, produce concise technical reports, and explain complex/technical issues to stakeholders;

Ability to oversee diverse aspects of work including project scoping, planning, budgeting, requirements analysis at different phases - conceptual engineering, detailed design, implementation planning, installation coordination, and performance measurement.

Certificates: Project Management; NEC Certificate; PMI/Class session, Mechanical Design, Title 24 – Non-Residential Mechanical Requirements; Building Electrical Design Certifications; Industrial Energy Efficiency Strategy Certification etc.

Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Word, Excel (Spreadsheet), emailing, P6 -project scheduling, estimating, and work Project Management, Budget Monitoring Software; Energy Pro/eQuest Software, and equipment test procedures.

EDUCATION:

MSEM – Master of Sc. Engineering Management-California State University, Eastbay - CA

B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering/Minor Mathematics, California State University, Fresno- CA

Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certificate

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-way Association (AREMA)

Caltrain/SamTrans, San Carlos, CA Jan 2018 to Present

Sr. Engineer/Project Manager –

Directing and coordinating various 3rd party projects (including design review and construction management of water, gas, storm, building mechanical systems, and electrical lines crossing the tracks along Caltrain’s ROW; Train station/building improvement projects including specifying and sizing mechanical equipment, monitor installation and testing for proper operation. Conduct meetings, supervise contractors to ensure all projects are constructed per Caltrain, federal and state codes and regulations.

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SFMT/MUNI, San Francisco - CA – Consulting Feb, 2015 to Dec 2017

QA/QC Manager/ Sr. Construction Inspector

Reviewed electrical/mechanical design plans/specs; ensured quality control/quality assurance; performed building inspection, project management, and maintained daily reports on all construction/installation projects including but not limited to air/water distribution systems, sewage, fire and domestic water and gas pipelines, power/electrical system scheduling/cost estimating, and inspected construction projects.

PG&E. San Francisco, CA Nov 2007 to Sept 2012

Project Engineer (Sr. Energy Efficiency Engineer)

PROJECTS: Demand-Response, Energy Efficiency, Equipment Upgrade/Commissioned and Retro-Commissioning Projects - pumps, fans, chillers, boilers, motors, HVAC, lightings

Provided engineering support to address energy and other utility conservation and acquisition programs; reviewed mechanical plans, equipment installation/commissioning, and prepared energy audit reports and maintenance procedures.

Provided project support and program for facility and utility infrastructure in energy conservation projects, equipment specifications, installation and testing, and provided operation guidelines.

Familiar with ASHRAE 1, 2 & 3 and recommended bill financing to PG&E customers during equipment retrofit.

Port Of Oakland. Oakland, CA Feb 1999 – Dec 2006

Project Engineer (Maritime and Oakland Airport Terminal Expansion)

PROJECTS: Parking lot and street lighting, buildings, domestic water, storm/sewage drainage, gas and power distribution systems, equipment specifications, bidding process,

Prepared and monitored project budget, including occasionally obtaining funding; oversaw the completion of project activities from planning to design to construction phases;

Managed electrical and mechanical engineering projects: sewage, gas, domestic/fire water pipeline projects from planning/designing to construction; prepared project objectives, scope, milestones and project schedules, prepared supporting documentations, monitored and coordinated project activities to meet time and cost parameters.

Prepared and implemented request for proposals/BID documents, negotiated with consultants and contractors, and participated in 2/selection process of statements for qualifications, RFQ from consultants, coordinated the necessary contract administration; provided engineering design and construction support by updating project schedule, cost, and scope of work; ensured projects adhere to company standards and expectations through all aspects of project.

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