NELSON AMAYA – CHIEF INSPECTOR (NICET IV EQUIV)

* *** ****** ******, *** Hills NY 11746

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EDUCATION

Polytechnic University 1997; Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering

EXPERIENCE

20 years of extensive experience in all aspects of construction, engineering and inspection. Duties involve conducting daily MPT inspection and monitoring; field testing of materials on jobsite; supervising and training personnel; and inspection of repairs to existing sanitary, storm, and water lines, installation of new water lines, new storm pipes, new sanitary pipes, streetlights, and sidewalks and wheelchair ramps. Also, able to read plans and assist in the development of modifications to comply with local building codes and regulations; calculate and execute payments, review time and material records, assist in the review of a time and material change orders. He also inspects the construction of new footings, concrete arch piers, and roadway concrete and asphalt pavements and promotes safety. All aspects of bridge construction, pier footings and piers, abutments, superstructure steel and concrete precast beams, superstructure slab demolition and construction.

Chief Inspector (April 2022 to Present)

Priority Surface Treatment at Southern State Parkway (Grand Ave Baldwin Rd to NYS Route 110)

NYSDOT, EIC – Justin Leuschner

The work includes resurfacing of NYS Southern State Parkway Nassau to Suffolk towns of Hempstead and Babylon NY. The project includes milling operations, longitudinal and transverse joint treatments and or re-construction. Full depth HES concrete and or composite repairs (construction of longitudinal and transverse joint system). Drainage setting, regrade, or repairs. Sidewalk and ADA ramps at all intersections. Traffic loops reconstruction.

WZTC set up and daily monitoring.

Resident Engineer/Chief Inspector (April 2021 to April 2022)

Surface Treatment of NYS Route 25 and Glen Cove Road in the towns of Huntington NY and North Hempstead, Oyster Bay NY

NYSDOT, EIC – Simon Kourounis

The work includes resurfacing of NYS Route 25 and Glen Cove Road in the towns of Huntington NY and North Hempstead, Oyster Bay NY. The project includes milling operations, longitudinal and transverse joint treatments and or re-construction. Full depth HES concrete and or composite repairs (construction of longitudinal and transverse joint system). Drainage setting, regrade, or repairs. Sidewalk and ADA ramps at all intersections. Traffic loops reconstruction.

WZTC set up and daily monitoring.

Chief Inspector (April 2019 to March 2021)

Reconstruction of 4 Bridges over NY27 for NYSDOT Region 10 Suffolk County

NYSDOT, EIC – Eduardo Corpuz

The work includes link slabs, deck joints, jacking of the bridge for bearing replacement and welding operations; Paint removal and coating of superstructure steel; Repairs to substructure spalling to piers and pier caps; steel girder repairs including heat straightening; new pavement overlay; Demolition and replacement of existing sidewalks to meet ADA requirements and installation of new Bridge Rail and fencing. Final traffic signs and pavement markings.

TBTA RFK Bridge (RK-65), Chief Inspector

RK-65 Reconstruction of the Bronx Plaza and RK-75, interim repairs to the Manhattan Plaza at the RFK Bridge. 2014 to 2018

Principal TBTA Engineer In Charge – Armindo Monteiro

Under LiRo, providing construction administration and inspection services for both projects. Reconstruction of the Bronx Plaza at the RFK Bridge: upgraded the Structure for a 50-year design life; demolition and replacement of the mainline towards the Bronx toll plaza and the connecting ramps towards the Manhattan plaza (demolition and new construction of bearings, superstructure steel and superstructure slabs for the full width of the bridge; modernized the toll facility ORT System (Queens and Bronx Facilities); upgraded the electrical and mechanical systems; and raised the Plaza roadway by approximately two feet. Under Contract RK-65A construction includes; staged demolition and replacement of the Toll-Less Bronx Plaza deck, demolition and replacement of the toll-less plaza equipment, steel repairs on the Bronx Plaza structure and seismic retrofits and construction of new piers.

The main intent of the RK-75 portion of the joint project is the demolition of previously occupied spaces beneath the Manhattan Plaza. RK-75 construction includes demolition of the building structures, including mechanical/electrical systems, asbestos abatement and steel and concrete repairs on the Manhattan Plaza.

Chief Inspector, ROBERT F. KENNEDY BRIDGE (August 2013 – March 2014)

Work Order #53 - Manhattan Toll Plaza Roadway Repairs (Spans 68 through 74) Full Depth Superstructure Slab Repairs and Expansion Joint Replacements; Inspection for the demolition and reconstruction of the Superstructure Slab over Span 68 through 74 (Manhattan and Queens Bound Lanes); Responsible for assuring Contractor complied with MPT regulations and Lane Closures during the twelve Stage Construction schemes; Inspected the under slab demolition safety measures and shielding/tarping to maintain demolition and dust under control; Paint abatement inspection and Paint Coatings Inspection; Inspection for erection of Superstructure Slab Joint supports; Coordinated with NYC Parks and MTA Maintenance during demolition and construction over their premises; Inspected installation of reinforcement mat dry run and all pre- placement preparations; Inspection of concrete placement and curing methods; Coordinated Monthly Meetings for progress of work; Assisted TBTA Project Manager with setting coordinated meetings between the Contractor and TBTA operations for the proposed work stages; Responsible for maintaining daily logs for Inspector's Daily Reports on a Monthly basis (Day and Night Operations); Maintained Contract Quantities and Monthly payment release; Responsible for generating RFI's whenever field conditions appeared during demolition; Assisted Authority with "Engineer's Estimates" as needed for change orders; Maintained budget logs for quantities and monthly payments.

•Coordinated work areas between the Contractor working over the roadway and a Contractor below the roadway in order to maintain safety atmosphere.

RFK BRIDGE (November 2012 to August 2013)

Installation of Interior Drain piping and pitching of Interior Bay Floors and entrance floors for proper drainage of the interior of the facility; Installation of a catch basin and drainage system for interior water drainage off the facility structure; Waterproofing the East and West Chamber's roofing which protects the integrity of the Suspended Spans wire strands. Erection of and scaffolding system and work platforms for the waterproofing operation.

RANDALLS ISLAND JUNCTION STRUCTURE JOINT RESTORATION AT RFK BRIDGE

Compression Joint Repairs included the demolition, cleaning, reinforcing and placing of new Elastomeric Concrete. This work required MPT Lane Closures and continuous monitoring that the performed work does not impact traffic adjacent to the Toll Plaza.

LONGITUDINAL BLOCK JOINT RESTORATION AT THE BRONX PLAZA AREA (RFK Bridge)

Removal and Replacement of the longitudinal joint supporting beam where required to complete the Block Joint Repair. Also, the work involved due to found material asbestos abatement.

LIFTING SPAN, PIER 57 (RFK Bridge)

Excavation and exposure of the spread footing for the pier pylons repair at the Pier 57 lifting span. Excavated for the spread footings and inspected its condition. Inspected the erection of Temporary Erection Towers and anchored over the footing. Installed jacking boxes, installation and calibration of jacks over wedge bolsters. Weight was removed from the main longitudinal girders and loaded over the Shoring Towers in order to release loading from the existing steel pylons.

ROBERT F. KENNEDY BRIDGE

Inspected the Oiling of the Cable Strands utilizing timber wedges at various angles to thoroughly penetrate the oil. Erection of and scaffolding system to safely perform this work.

ROBERT F. KENNEDY BRIDGE

CHAIN ROD ASSEMBLY FOR THE WIRE STRAND ANCHORAGE

Inspection of the installation and clamping system to safely maintain the integrity of the Rod Assembly during the removal of the Separator Plates and Pincaps; Inspection for the installation of new Separator Plates and Pincaps along with new anchorage rods and all its pertaining hardware. All the assembly was also inspected for it primed and painted coats; Repairs of wire strands utilizing ferril type splicing and a hydraulic pulling system to accurately provide the new wire strands the required tension. The Cable strand repairs included the use of mechanical ferrules, special gage reading jacks and wire grip instruments. Various readings were required to fully attain the required wire tension.

Resident Engineer (STV) PARKS/RECREATIONAL - Governors Island, NY June 2012 to November 2012

Governors Island Facilities Management - Ferry Transfer System Soissons Combined Project

The inspection on-site assembly in Bayonne, NJ, of a steel-frame transfer bridge for the rehabilitation of a ferry slip at Soissons Ferry Landing on Governors Island in New York Harbor, as part of the resident engineering and inspection (REI) services for a $250 million program of capital improvements to transform the 150-acre island; Senior Inspector for the removal of the East and West Slips, and erection of new bridges; Weld and bolt connections of Fracture Critical Members and Secondary Members; Welding inspection for secondary connections, repairs to structural steel members, assembly of structural steel members; Complete inspection of three coat paint system for superstructure system; Installation of timber decking, railing and Wind Barriers; Finally, the erection and balancing of the Ferry Bridges (Dead and Live Loads); Site demolition, utilities, site and approach upgrades to the ferry landing areas, and earthwork, for the first phase of the program, which will transform 64 acres of the island and is composed of 15 interrelated projects.

Senior Inspector (HNTB) 2009 t0 2012

Replacement of Willis Avenue Bridge Over Major Deegan Expressway, and Major Deegan Expressway Under Willis Avenue Bridge - Senior Inspector in charge of the inspection of the demolition and reconstruction of the superstructure framing system, slab, piers and abutments. Also supervised the traffic lighting system, bridge luminaire system and drainage systems.

Assistant Team Leader – NYSDOT – 2004 to 2010

responsible for inspection and report preparation on this two-year contract to perform sign structure inspections for the NYSDOT in Region 10 (Nassau and Suffolk Counties). The required services included project coordination, office support and field services necessary to complete structure inspection, inventory, and analysis work for structures identified by the NYSDOT.

Senior Inspector – Hardesty & Hanover – 2008 to 2009

95 and Metro North Rail Road - NYCDOT Project No. 259801, Region 8, Westchester County (2008-2009) Senior Inspector whose duties included the inspection of the demolition and reconstruction of the superstructure framing system, slab, piers and abutments.

Hardesty & Hanover, LP 1998 to 2009

Demolition of the arch bridge structure above the spring lines, demolition of the upper portion of the abutments, concrete deck, steel grating and removal of steel stringers beneath the parking area at Lou Gehrig Plaza; Demolition and reconstruction of concrete staircases at the East and West portals of the bridge; Reconstruction of the underpass roadway and sidewalks between Gerard and Sheridan Avenues; Reconstruction of new approach slabs and pressure relief joints; Roadway resurfacing of both upper arteries at 161st street between Walton and Sheridan avenues; Pavement striping at the new tunnel roadway. Substructure and Superstructure Work; Construction of the top portion of the bridge abutments and backwalls utilizing soldier pile wall and tiebacks; Rehabilitation of existing abutment walls, construction of new stringer seat pedestals and installation of elastomeric bearings.; Construction of new superstructure consisting of precast concrete/steel composite superstructure units; Installation of new 305 MM diameter water main crossing the bridge under the Grand Concourse. Sidewalk Reconstruction; Construction of the Lou Gehrig Plaza, sidewalks, median island and bridge parapets with architectural fencing; Installation of new tunnel/street lighting system and traffic poles and traffic signals.

The Reconstruction of Grand Concourse East 161st Street to 166th Street, Bronx, New York. Full depth reconstruction of the roadway within the project limits; Reconstruction of sidewalks and medians, installation of pedestrian ramps; Construction of new drainage and utility system; Installation of new street lighting system and traffic poles and signals; Pavements striping; Construction and installation of an irrigation system for the median planters at Grand Concourse from 161st Street through 166th Street

Long Island, NY Assistant Team Leader

Hardesty & Hanover, LLP 2003 to 2007

On-Call Service Contract, 2003-2007, Long Island, NY Assistant Team Leader for this project which involved in-depth inspection and on-call service contract for structural, mechanical, and electrical systems of this 155-ft, double-leaf bascule span. Included both the approach and bascule span portions for this 1173-foot-long bridge originally designed and later rehabilitated by Hardesty & Hanover, LLP (2003-2005)

Structural Engineer

Hardesty & Hanover, LLP - Roslyn, NY 2003 to 2006

NYSDOT Five Deficient Bridges in Nassau & Suffolk Counties, NY Structural Engineer

Hardesty & Hanover, LLP 2004 to 2005

For this project Involved with the details for the replacement and/or repair of elements of existing bridges that were found to be in poor condition during recent NYSDOT biennial bridge inspections. Was also responsible for inspection and design girder retrofits, bridge railing, guide railings, roadway expansion and fixed joints, and deck repairs. (2004-2005)

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