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CAREER SUMMARY

Helmy Mara's extensive construction inspection experience includes building and highway construction. He is well versed in interpreting plans and specifications, has excellent construction knowledge, is familiar with construction inspection procedures, safety standards, record keeping requirements, daily log maintainance, quantity measurements documentation, and materials testing. He has overseen the placement of retaining walls, storm drain lines, piping, and other utilities. Helmy also has extensive experience conducting in-situ and ex-situ soil testing, such as Standard and Modified Proctor, Gradation, Moisture Content, Dynamic Cone Penetration, Field Density, Infiltration, and Atterberg Limits.

EDUCATION

B.A., Business Finance, University of Indonesia, 1987

B.S., Mining Exploration, Academy of Geology and Mining 1976

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)

Nuclear Safety (2016)

Asphalt Field (2019)

Pavement Marking (2019)

Concrete Field (2019)

Flagging (2017)

Soil (2019)

Mid Atlantic Region Technician Certification Program (MARTCP)

Asphalt Field (2019)

Pavement Marking (2019)

Concrete Field (2019), Soil (2019)

Other certifications/training:

NICET III Highway Construction (1/1/2018)

Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation/Erosion and Sedimentation Control (2016)

American Concrete Institute Concrete Field Testing (2016)

Maryland Erosion and Sedimentation Control Yellow Card (2017)

Parsons Brinckerhoff Technical Associate in Construction Management and Inspection

The Basics of Coatings and Application & Inspection (GPI).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Purple Line Light Rail P3 Project, Maryland Transit Administration (MTA), Baltimore, Maryland: quality assurance oversight (QAO) technician. On a daily basis, he observes and reports on scheduled and unscheduled construction activities along the project alignment to check conformance with approved plans and specifications. WSP, in joint venture, provided program management for new mass transit initiatives including the Red Line, Purple Line, Corridor Cities Transitway light rail projects. Work involved systems preservation, enhancement, and expansion for all existing Maryland Transit Administration transport modes including bus, metro subway, light rail, Maryland Area Regional Commuter Rail, commuter bus, paratransit, and freight. Including WMATA Metro DC Area, Installation Solar canopy at Metro Anacostia Station parking garage. Dates: 7/2018-Present. Maryland Transit Administration East West Corridor PG County to Montgomery County 5 billion dollar project.

Comprehensive Construction Management and Inspection Services, Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), Baltimore, Maryland: transportation engineering technician responsible for bridge repairs along the Interstate-895 (I-895) corridor from I-695 to the I-895 Baltimore Tunnel. Inspected bearings replacement and deck and piers repair. WSP provided on-call constructability reviews, construction conferences, detailed inspections, program monitoring, environmental compliance, traffic rerouting, as well as coordination with pre-existing facilities. Within this contract, WSP was responsible for ongoing compliance with the MDTA compliance program officers. Dates: 11/2017-7/2018. Maryland Trasportation Authority Baltimore Interstate 895 20 million project

Construction Management and Inspection Services, MDTA, Baltimore, Maryland: transportation engineering technician responsible for inspecting drilled shaft foundations, noise wall installation, and retaining wall construction for the unbraiding of I-695 roadway at the I-95 interchange. He produced inspection daily reports to document work activities, manpower, equipment and performed quantity calculations for payment. WSP, in joint venture, provided electrical and construction management and inspection services for various Maryland Transportation Authority projects in an on-call contract. Dates: 10/2015-1/2017. Maryland Transportation Authority Baltimore 200 million project

Fort Henry Tunnel Preservation System, MTA, Baltimore, Maryland: transportation engineering technician responsible for inspecting tunnel underground service vents deck and walls repair by using high pressure hydro-demolition system and repair of reinforcement steels and patches with wet mix shotcrete. He produced inspection daily reports to document work activities, manpower, equipment and performed quantity calculations for payment. WSP, in joint venture, provided program management for new mass transit initiatives including the Red Line, Purple Line, Corridor Cities Transitway light rail projects. Work involved systems preservation, enhancement, and expansion for all existing Maryland Transit Administration transport modes including bus, metro subway, light rail, Maryland Area Regional Commuter Rail, commuter bus, paratransit and freight. Dates: 3/2014-2/2015. Maryland Transprtation Authority Fort Mc Henry Tunnel 10 million project

Section 100 Construction Management and Inspection, MDTA, White Marsh, Maryland: senior roadway inspector. Responsible for inspecting and observing 36" horizontal tunnel jack boring for a new sewer line, and monitoring containment systems construction to protect a 108"-diameter water main from damage during retaining walls construction. The project involved constructing noise barrier wall, permanent lagging and tieback installation and testing, as well as retaining walls with top down construction method. WSP, in joint venture, provided construction management and inspection services for MDTA in accordance with the plans and specifications for assigned projects. Dates: 2/2011-3/2014. Maryland Transportation Authority I95 Corridor 1 billion dollar project.

A/E Services, Prince George County, Maryland: geotechnical inspector responsible for soil and rock quality control and logging. Helmy also worked with environmental inspectors to ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and specifications. On this on-call contract for Prince George County, WSP provided design, construction, and maintenance of public roads throughout the county. The county is a principal suburban area adjacent to Washington, D.C. and is a major industrial and employment center. Services included civil/structural engineering, traffic engineering, landscape architecture, right-of-way acquisition, geotechnical engineering, surveying, construction inspection, community outreach, environmental studies, and supplemental services. Dates: 10/2007-2/2008. Maryland State Highway Authority PG County 10 million project

InterCounty Connector (ICC) General Engineering Consulting, Maryland State Highway Administration, Montgomery and Prince Georges Counties, Maryland: senior quality assurance inspector. Responsible for quality assurance oversight of design-build contractor. Helmy's duties included overseeing quality control inspection processes, monitoring contractual for new construction of highway field work and performing assessments on quality control processes and documentation. Also, served as geotechnical inspector responsible for soil and rock quality control and logging. Worked with environmental inspectors to ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and specifications. WSP, in joint venture, provided general engineering consulting for the ICC, a limited access four-six lane variable tolled freeway on new alignment. This three-phase General Engineering Consultant (GEC) project involved the development of design-build procurement documents, oversite services, and quality assurance. Environmental stewardship programs were also involved in the scope of work. Dates: 6/2007-12/2011. Maryland State Highway Authority

Districtwide CEI Services, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), Richmond, Virginia: inspector for VDOT's Plant Mix project in the counties of Henrico, Hanover, Goochland, Charles City, and New Kent. Helmy was responsible for roadway and bridge improvements, especially asphalt, pavement marking and traffic signals. WSP provided construction engineering and inspection services on this on-call contract for the VDOT's Northern Region of the Richmond District. Projects included roadway and bridge construction and rehabilitation, pavement resurfacing, and bridge maintenance. Dates: 4/2007-9/2007. Virginia Department of Transportation 15 million dollar project.

Resurfacing F Street NW, District of Columbia Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C.: senior inspector responsible for inspecting various facets of work and performing continuous surveillance of assigned construction activities to ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and specifications. Helmy documented non-conformance and participated in determining appropriate resolution. He conducted tests to determine if work was completed in accordance with contract specifications and through soil compaction, moisture content, aggregation, graduation, concrete slump, air entrainment, concrete compression, lines and grades surveys, bolt torques, and concrete coring. WSP provided engineering services for the reconstruction of F Street in the North West area of Washington, D.C. Dates: 10/2006-2/2007. District of Columbia Department of Transportation 20 million dollar project.

Woodrow Wilson Bridge Replacement, Prince George's County, Virginia: senior roadway inspector with responsibilities on roadway and bridge improvement responsibilities, especially drainage systems, concrete, asphalt, pavement marking, and sediment erosion control. Helmy documented all reports and payment quantities and generated cost estimates using AASHTO Site Manager Database Software. WSP, in joint venture, served as the general engineering consultant providing design management, construction management, and project control for the replacement of the 47-year-old, six-lane Woodrow Wilson bridge on the Capital Beltway. Responsibilities included design coordination, cost and schedule support, maintenance of traffic, community relations, environmental assessment, and intelligent transportation system technology, among other services. The landmark bridge has received numerous awards. Dates: 9/2004-2/2009. Virginia Department of Transportation 500 million dollar project.

Northern Virginia (NOVA) Districtwide Task Order Contract, VDOT, Prince William County, Virginia: office engineer on the Route 234 Improvement project. Responsible for controlling the project’s files and data, reporting schedule updates, and generating cost estimates on a road-widening project. He also verified field reports, prepared meeting minutes, generated transmittals, and reported the status of the project to the VDOT district office. WSP was contracted for a NOVA districtwide task order contract. Tasks included: civil improvements to Amtrak and CSX Railroad property and roadway improvements. Dates: 8/2004-5/2005. Virginia Department of Trasportation 50 million dollar project.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Before joining WSP, Helmy’s experience included:

Dulles Greene Apartments, Herndon, Virginia: as civil engineering technician, Helmy was responsible for in-situ and ex-situ soil testing such as Standard and Modified Proctor, Gradation, Moisture Content, Dynamic Cone Penetration, Field Density, Infiltration, and Atterburg Limit. He assisted the project engineer in preparing boring logs, and performed field compaction tests on sewer and water line back fill, stormwater management pond, and structural fill. He observed footings, retaining walls, and underpinning pits to ensure they were constructed according to plans. Helmy was also responsible for field testing of concrete temperature, air content, slump, and sampling.

Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax, Virginia: as civil engineering technician, Helmy was responsible for in-situ and ex-situ soil testing such as Standard and Modified Proctor, Gradation, Moisture Content, Dynamic Cone Penetration, Field Density, Infiltration, and Atterburg Limit. He assisted the project engineer in preparing boring logs, and performed field compaction tests on sewer and water line back fill, stormwater management pond, and structural fill. He observed footings, retaining walls, and underpinning pits to ensure they were constructed according to plans. Helmy was also responsible for field testing of concrete temperature, air content, slump, and sampling.

Frederick P. Griffith Water Treatment Plant, Occoquan, Virginia: as civil engineering technician, Helmy was responsible for in-situ and ex-situ soil testing such as Standard and Modified Proctor, Gradation, Moisture Content, Dynamic Cone Penetration, Field Density, Infiltration, and Atterburg Limit. He assisted the project engineer in preparing boring logs. He performed field compaction tests on sewer and water line back fill, stormwater management pond, and structural fill, and observed footings, retaining walls, and underpinning pits to ensure they were constructed per plans. Helmy was also responsible for field testing of concrete temperature, air content, slump, and sampling.

Halliburton Geodata, Inc., Jakarta, Indonesia: as office manager, Helmy created a new joint venture oil service company to sell navigation services to Pertamina Oil contractors. Assisted with client visits, bid preparation, and price determination. He set up an office accounting system using MYOB accounting software and trained employees in how to use it.

Hampton Inn, Leesburg, Virginia: as civil engineering technician, Helmy was responsible for in-situ and ex-situ soil testing such as Standard and Modified Proctor, Gradation, Moisture Content, Dynamic Cone Penetration, Field Density, Infiltration, and Atterburg Limit. In addition to assisting the project engineer with boring log preparation, he performed field compaction tests on sewer and water line back fill, stormwater management pond, and structural fill. He observed footings, retaining walls, and underpinning pits to ensure they were constructed according to plans. Helmy also field-tested concrete temperature, air content, slump, and sampling.

Offshore Navigation, Inc., Jakarta, Indonesia: served as import manager with complete responsibility for the administrative operations of a 12-partner general practice imports firm. Duties included hiring and supervising two secretaries, two clerks, a bookkeeper, and receptionist. Helmy also served as liaison with customers and vendors.

Oil Exploration Fields, South East Asia, and Australia: as data engineer, Helmy was responsible for well rocks descriptions, log interpretations, and oil and gas pressure analyses from top to bottom of oil wells. Duties also included visiting clients, bid preparation, and office administration.

Oil Fields Exploration, Gulf of Mexico: Helmy served as well site geologist involved with all aspects of drilling, which included Litho logical rocks description, log interpretation, oil and gas pressure analysis from top to bottom of well, and presentation of results in a real time data display and surface data log processed by computer with LAN and Windows operating systems. Helmy assisted drilling supervisor in costs versus depth analysis and drilling performance to ensure they met drilling plans.

Orbital Building, Sterling, Virginia: as civil engineering technician, Helmy was responsible for in-situ and ex-situ soil testing such as Standard and Modified Proctor, Gradation, Moisture Content, Dynamic Cone Penetration, Field Density, Infiltration, and Atterburg Limit. He assisted the project engineer in preparing boring logs. He also performed field compaction tests on sewer and water line back fill, stormwater management pond, and structural fill, and observed footings, retaining walls, and underpinning pits to ensure they were constructed according to plans. Helmy was also responsible for field testing of concrete temperature, air content, slump, and sampling.

Route 7, Sterling Bridge, Sterling, Virginia: as civil engineering technician, Helmy was responsible for in-situ and ex-situ soil testing such as Standard and Modified Proctor, Gradation, Moisture Content, Dynamic Cone Penetration, Field Density, Infiltration, and Atterburg Limit. He assisted the project engineer in preparing boring logs, and performed field compaction tests on sewer and water line back fill, stormwater management pond, and structural fill. Helmy also observed footings, retaining walls, and underpinning pits to ensure that they were constructed according to plans. He was also responsible for field testing of concrete temperature, air content, slump, and sampling.

Staff Specialist, District of Columbia Department of Transportation, Materials Testing, and Research Division, Washington, DC: Helmy provided construction support services; his responsibilities included performing quality assurance/quality control services such as laboratory and field material testing of soils and concrete for streets and highway construction. He also assisted project engineers in core drilling operations, and inspected rebar placement and foundation subgrade to ensure they met design specifications, and conducted pavement distress surveys on streets and highways. Projects included:

- Anacostia Freeway Project, Washington, DC

- New Hampshire Avenue Project, Washington, DC

- Eastern Avenue Project, Washington, DC

- Massachusetts Avenue SE Project, Washington, DC

- 16th Street, NW Project, Washington, DC

- Bladensburg Road, NE Project, Washington, DC

- P Street Bridge, NW Project, Washington, DC

- Benning Road Bridge Project, Washington DC

Sunrise Valley Building, Reston, Virginia: as civil engineering technician, Helmy was responsible for in-situ and ex-situ soil testing such as Standard and Modified Proctor, Gradation, Moisture Content, Dynamic Cone Penetration, Field Density, Infiltration, and Atterberg Limit. He assisted the project engineer in preparing boring logs; and performed field compaction tests on sewer and water line back fill, storm water management pond, and structural fill. Helmy observed footings, retaining walls, and underpinning pits to ensure they were constructed according to plans. Helmy was responsible for field testing of concrete temperature, air content, slump, and sampling.

Washington DC Convention Center, Washington, DC: as staff specialist, Helmy provided construction support services for the District of Columbia Department of Transportation, Materials Testing, and Research Division. His responsibilities included performing quality assurance/quality control services such as lab and field material testing of soils and concrete for streets and highway construction. He assisted project engineers in core drilling operations, and inspected rebar placement and foundation subgrade to ensure that they met design specifications. Helmy conducted pavement distress surveys on streets and highways.

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