Bridge Engineer

VARBAN KOSTOV TSEKOV

**** ***** • "GOTSE DELCHEV" LEAVING DISTRICT • BL.238,ENTR.ІІІ,AP.53 • POX: TSEKOVY

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nNationality: Bulgarian

nPlace of Birth: Sofia, Bulgaria8

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

2006 – PRESENT CONSULTING ENGINEERING GROUP – Ltd. . Sofia, Bulgaria

As construction supervisor I have a wide array of job responsibilities. These responsibilities change from day to day depending on the progress of the project and unforeseen events. Some typical duties include evaluating workmanship and quality, ensuring the project schedule is being met, reviewing any plan discrepancies in the field, coordinating activities between subcontractors and resolving any disputes which may arise on the job site. As a supervisor I’m ready to take on unique challenges daily, with the responsibility of keeping a project on schedule and in budget. At least 7 years of international experience on FIDIC yellow book.

Other responsibilities:

- Prepare Consultant’s Quality Assurance Plan for approval by the Client including updating the same as and when required.

- Review Contractor’s QA/QC Plan for compliance with the requirements of the contract including auditing the same at various intervals.

- Review Contractor’s quality documents (QC procedures, Method-Statements, Inspection and Testing Plans etc.)

- Review and advice Materials engineer in respect of Contractor’s proposals for materials, mix-designs, various test-results etc.

Representative projects:

Vacation villages and hotels, administrative offices and trade buildings-Business park Sofia, industrial.

WHAT I CAN DO FOR YOUR COMPANY:

Cconstruction supervisor on projects such as: waste water treatment, civil/structural, roadway/highway, bridge, land development, grading, drainage, sewer, landfill remediation, sediment dredging & remediation, construction/demolition, irrigation system, underground water treatment, commercial building, industrial building to related projects; or else doing the same as assistant manager, deputy manager, team leader, engineering assistant, architectural assistant, project coordinator, planner, estimator, checker, expeditor, liaison, field technician, field supervisor, engineer in training, middle manager, technical writer, document controller, CAD technician, quality inspector, metal stampings, micrometers, and 3D form tracers.

Should my qualifications coincide with any engagements you currently need to fill, I would appreciate your consideration. I am available on short notice for relocation, contract and rotation work depending on contract

negotiations.

Preferred Location(s): Romania, Europe, North Africa, Middle East etc.

Notice Period/Availability: 2 weeks

Salary Expectations: Negotiable

Present Salary Package: Confidential

References available upon request.

2004 – 2006 Consortium AEW-FICHTNER Sofia,Bulgaria

Construction of Six Regional Landfills in Bulgaria

Ref: EUROPEAD/113434/W/BG

Lot 3 Landfill Pernik

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

of site supervision team-under FIDIC conditions

2002 - 2004 Road Executive Agency Sofia,Bulgaria

Department: “Current Repairing and Maintenance of Public Roads”

Chief Expert

Preparing analyses for execution of the contracts for Current Repairing and Maintenance of Bridge Constructions and Public Roads.

1995-2002“Mostremont”-Ltd. Sofia,Bulgaria

Site Engineer-under FIDIC conditions

Responsible for major rehabilitation of medium, large concrete and steel bridges.

1983-1995“Transproekt”-Ltd. Sofia,Bulgaria

Design and Design Control

Preliminary and final design of small, medium and large bridges for Highways and railroads. Group leader in section “Bridges”.

EDUCATION

1983 University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy Civil Engineer /Road and Railroad Engineering/ Sofia,Bulgaria

Graduated: English Language High School Sofia,Bulgaria 114 High School “LILIANA DIMITROVA”

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2004-2006 Consortium AEW-FICHTNER

Construction of Six Regional Landfills in Bulgaria

Ref: EUROPEAD/113434/W/BG

Lot 3 Landfill Pernik

QUANTITY SURVEYOR of site supervision team for Lot 3- Landfill Pernik

nThe Quantity Surveyor is reporting to the Resident Engineer and is assisting him in all financial issues in accordance with FIDIC, such as Contractor’s invoices, financial control, all contractual issues, such as claims, administrative issues, establishment of Variation Orders, etc., requesting attendance of Contractor’s representative and is carrying out measurements in line with quantity matters as provided in the Conditions of Contract as outlined in more detail hereunder.

nTaking care of all quantity matters (control of quality of the works by others) organization of measurement procedures and request attendance of Contractor’s representative; carrying out measurements required for variation orders, estimates and adjustment of the works; checks and verification of all measured quantities for inclusion in payment certificates; keep measurement records and arrange these to be signed by the the Contractor and to be approved by RE; determination of quantities, preparation and participation in agreement of the Contractor’s Final Statement; assistance in preparation of the variation orders; assistance to Resident Engineer and the Project Team Leader for timely preparation and submission of analysis and recommendation and records are maintained in the site office to properly substantiate all Contractor’s interim and final payments, to standard acceptable by the Contracting Authority.

2002 - 2004 Road Executive Agency /REA/ Sofia,Bulgaria

Chief Expert

Making protocols and reports, together with the Road Administrations about the condition of bridge constructions, Public Roads and giving proposals for repairing;

Sudden visits in Road Administrations for checking the maintenance of bridges. Control the activities concerning technical documentation of bridge constructions and giving methodical help;

Preparing reports to the executive director to confide repairing works for bridge constructions and Public Roads.

Representative projects:

Bridge over “Avramitsa” river, km.7+100 on Road ІІІ-805, “Plovdiv-Manole”;

Road ІІІ-1045. Bridge over “Iskar” river, km.15+650;

Road ІІІ-116, ”Oriahovo-Cherven briag-Ugerchin”. Bridge over “Iskar” river, km.49+930;

Road ІІІ-2001,” Pisanets-Vetovo” at Vetovo town;

Road І-4 “Omurtag-Tergoviste”. Bridge, km.218+583.

1995-2002 “Mostremont”-Ltd. Sofia,Bulgaria

Site Engineer

Construction management on the rehabilitation of medium and large concrete and steel bridges;

Construction documents preparation;

Full accountability of material and labor expenses;

Demolition and disposal of existing bridges;

Quality and quantity control, including all clauses under FIDIC conditions on the PHARE funded projects;

Representative projects:

Urgent repairing works for Kamchia river bridge, Road І-9, km.135+950;

Major bridge rehabilitation, Road І-18, km. 1+344;

Major highway rehabilitation. Hemus Highway, km.13+344;

Highway, km.13+886; under PHARE program “Transit Roads”

Bridge rehabilitation and joint repairing, near town of Popovitsa under PHARE program :”Transit Roads”

Major rehabilitation of Struma river bridge, Road І-6, km.30+647.

1983-1995 “Transproekt”-Ltd. Sofia,Bulgaria

Design and Design Control

Preliminary and final design of small, medium and large bridges for Highways and Railroads;

Structural analysis, drafting and detailing of steel, composite and concrete bridge superstructure and foundation;

Junior designers work review and supervision;

Specific bridge sites topographic survey (pile installation, bridge foundation and superstructure installation);

Representative projects:

Railway bridge over Provadiiska river, km.119+902. Yonak-Sindel railway section;

Final design of railway bridge, km.410+100, Nadarevo-Han Krum railway section;

Final design of railway bridge, km. 56+ 708, Karnobat-Sindel railway section;

Preliminary design of railway bridge, km. 76+780, Karnobat –Sindel railway section

Time constrained repairing of railway bridge, km.229+900, Plovdiv-Svilengrad railway section;

Agricultural overpass, km. 229+888, Plovdiv-Svilengrad railway section

Final design of road overpass at Yana Railway Station.

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

GEODESY- Detail topographic survey of specific bridge sites. As well as precision survey for pile installation, bridge foundation and bridge superstructure. Familiar with structural calculating program such as EAGLE POINT.

MS-office; Word processing, Structural calculating program EXCEL, Internet, autoCAD-2006.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

The Bulgarian Association of Consulting Architects and Engineers.

LANGUAGES: MARK 1 TO 5 FOR COMPETENCE

Language Reading Speaking Writing

English 5 5 5

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Foreign Investment Organizations.

Ministry of Regional Development, Territorial and Regional Planning.

Municipal Administrations, Regional Road Administrations.

Ministry of Environment and Water.

INTERESTS:

I enjoy solving problems and fixing things around my home, community and family.

* I have been a Cub Scout Leader for over 30 years and still enjoy teaching young people how to enjoy life.

* I like working around my home, investing resources to improve my family's environment and living conditions.

* I enjoy going to movies, amusement parks, water resorts and golfing with my wife and family.

* I enjoy living a clean and healthy lifestyle with my neighbours, friends and relatives.

* I enjoy studying spiritual aspects of life from books, religion, society and the workplace.

* I enjoy interacting with other people in conversations and inquiring about all aspects of positive living.

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