Susan J. Johnson

Unit *, ***-**th Street

Brandon MB R7A 4R6 Canada

Email:- adrc0a@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: +1-431-***-**** +1-204-***-****

EDUCATION

1.Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering

University of Kerala, India.

2.Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering

Specialization in Structural Engineering

University of Kerala, India.

AFFILIATIONS

Kuwait Society of Engineers, Kuwait (Life Member)

APEGM (Association of Professional Engineers and Geologists Manitoba, Canada) in process

CIVIL / STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Results-Oriented, dynamic professional with proven expertise in Civil Engineering and specialty in Structural Engineering and 20+ years of experience in various fields of Civil Engineering – Construction of Main Hospital Building Cancer center, Car Park projects, High Rise Building, O & G Projects Steel Structures, Power Station, Water Supply and Treatment projects, Pipe line projects, Procurement & Management of Contract activities, Material approvals, Design and Drawings Approval.

Positive team player, able to quickly identify problems and implement creative and effective solutions, worked in multi-cultural environments such as Canadian, American, Middle Eastern (Arab), Dutch and Indian companies.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Senior Civil/Structural Engineering (Consultant) - Approvals of Material/ Samples, Mock-up for Hospital Building. Approval of Design & Drawings, Quality Control / Lab Tests approvals, Progress Meetings, Project Management and Job Site Instructions, Occasional site visits & factory visits, Communication and Coordination with Client, Contractor, Sub-contractors.

Assistant Project Director (Contractor) - organized, planned and provided leadership, ensured compliance with technical specifications, attainment of schedule, cost, and profit objectives while adhering to safety and quality requirements and company policies. Maintained Interdepartmental Coordination, Communication and Coordination with Owner, Project Manager, Consultants, Sub-contractors. Managed Procurement and follow-up.

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CORE COMPETENCIES Contd.

Structural Steel & Concrete Design & Drawing-Sound ability to interpret Structural detailed drawings for both concrete and steel structures for High rise buildings. Structural design and analysis of Pre-engineered Steel buildings using MBS computer aided software-based on National Building Code of Canada 2005, NBCC1995 and IBC 2003, IBC 2006

Estimating & Quotation -Preparing accurate and timely proposal for estimating, preparing quotations including labor and equipment, freights etc read and interpret Tender drawings and specification.

Water Supply and Water Treatment-Pilot plant study- Technical proposal evaluation- Environmental impact assessment/Manitoba Canada Water services Board operations-Water quality based on Canadian Drinking Water Guide Lines.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Auto Pro- Microsoft and Web based Project Management Solutions

Applications – Ms Word, Ms Excel, Ms Outlook; Power Point, Ms Access.

Effective report and technical specification writing skills and techniques.

Computer-Aided Design – STADD 111, MBS -Metal Building Software for design and estimating for steel structures.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Kuwait Cancer Center Hospital Construction Project 2016 Feb -2020June

Sr. Civil Structural Engineer/ Dar Salah Al Qallaf Engineering Consultants

Design and construction of Main hospital building, Car park building, Nutritional and Laundry facilities Building consists of both concrete and steel structural buildings including pre stressed precast and cast in situ construction types. Project value is 691 Million USD.

Responsibilities include:

•Verification and approval of Design Drawings, Shop drawings of Structural Steel and concrete Buildings.

•Evaluation of submittals related to Source, Material Data and Samples, Method statement, mock-ups and recommendation of submittals for approval to the Client (Ministry of Health)

•Site inspections, factory visits, Progress meetings, Issuing Job site Instructions, NCRs.

•Approvals of Tests conducted at Specified Labs based on contractual requirements.

•Communication and Coordination with Client, Consultants, Suppliers and Sub contractors.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Contd.

Sabah Al Salem Kuwait University city project, Kuwait

Asst. Project Director / Al Ahmadiah Contracting Company 2013 Feb-May 2015

Construction, completion, commissioning and maintenance of Deck Parking Buildings and Shelters, Green house and Shade house buildings which are included in two packages Bid 6A and Bid 6B. Combined contract value is 300 million dollars and area 209000sq meter. Project value for the whole project is 3 Billion dollars and total area is 6million square meter.

Responsibilities include:

• Reporting to Project Director.

• Assisting Project Director with strategic planning and human resources (HR).

•Study of Contracts and tender documents with emphasis on B.O.Qs, Structural and Architectural contract drawings, particular specifications

•Follow up of Shop drawing logs, Procurement logs, Material logs.

•Follow up of Structural and Architectural shop drawings submittals and approvals

•Follow up of all kinds of Submittals to the Client such as for Source approval, Material approval, Sample approvals and Mock-ups for each item.

•Communication and Coordination with Client, Consultants, Suppliers and Sub contractors.

•Follow up of Sub- contract agreements, LCs and L.P.Os and preparing the logs.

• Procurement, Supervising and co coordinating with procurement engineers, follow-up with sub-contractors and suppliers for timely delivery of materials at site.

•Coordinating with Planning engineers preparing logs for procurement status, delivery of materials etc

ACICO, Kuwait.

Structural Engineer 2011-2012

Coordinating with structural department for design and detailing, checking of drawings

for aerated concrete structures.

Upgrading Skills, Canada 2010-2011

Communication skill, Presentation and Public speaking at EESE, Winnipeg Canada

Academic writing and business writing at EESE, Winnipeg, Canada

Preparation for registration as professional engineer in Canada.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Contd.

Behlen Industries Lp. Brandon, Manitoba, Canada.

Preliminary design and Estimating Engineer 2006-2009

*Develop preliminary designs and analysis to satisfy technical specifications of structural building using Metal Building Software (MBS) in compliance with National Building Code for Commercial, Recreational, Industrial and Agricultural building structures.

*Estimating, resolving problems, suggesting alternatives, Preparation of technical specifications in liaison with client and project teams i.e. Engineering and Detailing Section, Sales Department, Customer Service Department, Production Department and Dealers etc.

*Ensure quality of design documentation throughout the design process. Timely delivered design deliverable which meet the customer's expectations.

*Promoted the prepared design proposals to improve the chances of approval by the client.

Manitoba Government Water Services Board, Brandon, Canada.

Process Coordinator / (Water and Sewage Treatment). 2005-2006

Conducted feasibility studies, surveys and technical analysis of field data for developing functional design for water and sewage treatment process. Provided necessary technical input in design.

Evaluated technical proposals by staff and consultants.

Arab Consultants, Kuwait

Structural Engineer / QS (Burgan Bank Head Quarters). 2000-2004

Checking structural details and working drawings for high rise (33 floors) concrete building.

Reviewed contractor’s payment bills, Bill of Materials, and Site quantity take-offs.

Prepared contract documents, reviewed and evaluated tenders for construction projects. Selected and strategized allocation of work to sub-contractors

KBR/ Halliburton, Kuwait

Procurement Engineer / Rebuilt Iraq Oil.2003 (four months)

*Procurement of materials, equipment and vehicles.

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Freelance work Quantity take off, Estimation, Shop drawing/checking 1998 - 2000

Frederic R. Harris of Netherlands for Kuwait National Petroleum Company

Structural Engineer 1997-1998

*Inspected steel members and joists, concrete members, fender systems, mooring system, and timber decking. Conducted steel thickness test for the Pier and Approach Trestle.

*Interpreted and organized field survey data; checked drawings related to repair.

Khalid Ali Al Kharafi and Bro., Kuwait

Structural Engineer / Oil &Gas projects. 1996-1997 & 1989-1990

Reviewed shop drawings for structural adequacy, carried out design reviews, carried out calculations for structural modification work, and prepared material take off for industrial and commercial structural projects.

*Conducted Analysis and design of trusses and joint connections detailing.

Kerala Water Authority, Kerala India.

Civil Engineer/ Asst. Executive Engineer (Water Supply). 1990-1995

Supervised the execution of water treatment plant, including the laying and pressure testing of 700mm class 15 AC Pipes, water distributing systems, storm and sewer collection systems for municipal infrastructure projects, and verified monthly payments in a multimillion dollar project by HUDCO (Urban Development Corporation).

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