WILLIAM KENIK, PE
Fresno, California ***** • 775-***-****
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PROJECT MANAGER
Highly qualified, versatile civil engineering professional with office and field work experience for major public works and large multi-million-dollar public facility construction projects. Adept with managing multiple projects and diverse customer needs. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Professional license in California.
Professional Experience
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER November 2023 – Present
Genco Systems, Sequoia National Park, California
As Construction Manager, provide project oversight as a representative to Denver Service Center and the National Park Service to rehabilitate and replace the critical components of waste water treatment plants within Sequoia National Park.
SENIOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER April 2022 – August 2022
QK, Inc., Visalia, California
Performed constructability reviews of plans and specifications for various infrastructure projects for local communities in and around the California Central Valley. Field Inspection.
SENIOR ENGINEER July 2021-January 2022
MORTON & PITALO, INC. Fresno, California
Provided engineering support for civil engineering and land planning of 5,000 home subdivision (Tesoro Viejo) in Madera County. Designed and prepared drawings for Sewer Lift Station; performed calculations for subdivision sewer pipe flow capacities; update utility phasing maps.
SEGMENT MANAGER January 2021-July 2021
PGH Wong San Francisco, California
Coordinate preconstruction activities (primarily ensuring all permits, applications and work plans for utility relocations are obtained) and construction activities in order to meet the revised baseline schedule on the $2.5 billion design-build (DB) Initial Construction Segment of the California High-Speed Rail Project. The project entails 32 miles (CP1) of construction activity including bridges, viaduct, cut and cover tunnel, wet and dry utilities, coordination with third parties such as Caltrans, UPRR, BNSF, City and County of Fresno and County of Madera public works department along the HSR alignment ROW. Segment Manager for northern 10 miles of CP1.
FIELD ENGINEER October 2018-January 2021
Frontier Kemper Construction, Inc. Sylmar, California
Assist with project setup: obtain permits; contact and evaluate potential subcontractors as well as prepare subcontracts, write P.O.’s; prepare submittals. Support field operations: perform SWPPP inspections; order materials; prepare drawings and exhibits along with work plans to facilitate project planning and coordination as well as presentation to owner. Maintain and update project schedule using P6.
Project: River Supply Conduit Improvement Upper Reach Unit 7 Project: 11,810 lineal feet of 78” welded steel waterline (WSWL) installed inside a tunnel (14ft EPBM) shored with bolted and gasketed pre-cast concrete tunnel segments. 500 lineal feet of microtunnel for 78” WSWL and 900 lineal feet of 78” WSWL installed by cut-and-cover methods.
PROJECT ENGINEER/PROJECT MANAGER January 2017-September 2018
PARSONS Los Angeles, California
Project Manager
Manage Design-Build projects to derisk upcoming APM (Automated People Mover) and ITF (Intermodal Transportation Facility) West projects. Coordinate and oversee design and construction efforts between various Design-Build Team and Client Departments.
Project Engineer
Provide support for the preparation of the RFP for the LAX APM (Automated People Mover). Coordinate investigations for the planning of demolition and relocation of utilities for the APM and ITF (Intermodal Transportation Facility) West projects. Coordination included interfacing between LAWA (Los Angeles World Airports) IT, LAWA Police Department and LAWA Operations, as well as other Third-Party departments and agencies, and constructability reviews.
SENIOR TUNNEL ENGINEER August 2015-November 2016
WELTY BUILDERS (PARSONS-WELTY-THOMARIOS JV), Akron, Ohio
Oversee field inspection and ensure that all work is performed in accordance with the contract specifications. Perform field inspection of shaft sinking operations in overburden and rock for 4 different shafts. Assist Safety Manager with safety issues as needed. Assist City with Public Relations as needed. Review contract documents and submittals for correctness, constructability and completeness for TBM submittal. Review quantities for monthly invoices and Change Orders. Edited and assisted with conforming the Parsons Quality Management Plan to the project. Record meeting minutes for Progress Meetings and other meetings as required. Coordinate relocation of existing utilities.
Project: Ohio Canal Interceptor Tunnel Project: 6,300 Lf 27’ diameter CSO Tunnel, 3 main shafts and related connecting structures ($185,000,000)
FIELD ENGINEER January 2014–June 2014
CB&I/Lutech Resources, Lake Charles, Louisiana
Working as part of QA/QC team overseeing the fabrication of steel modules to be used in Nuclear Power Facilities. Primary responsibility was to ensure that testing, inspection and QA/QC and related documentation were performed in accordance with contract documents and guidelines set forth by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
PROJECT ENGINEER/ESTIMATOR September 2010–January 2012
Judlau Contracting, College Point, New York
Estimator
Working as part of estimating team, performed quantity take offs for above ground demolition and preparation of subway station entrances.
Project Engineer
Provided engineering support and procured materials for TBM Launching Pit (1,100 tons of steel for ground support). Coordinated activities between contractor, subcontractors, consultants and regulatory agencies for the excavation of TBM Launching Pit. Review, evaluate and negotiate subcontract work.
Project: The Replacement of Existing Water Siphons between Brooklyn and Staten Island: 2 slurry wall shafts and 1 mile Tunnel under New York Harbor ($200,000,000)
SENIOR OFFICE ENGINEER September 2009–May 2010
Vegas Tunnel Constructors (Impregilo/S.A. Healy Joint Venture), Lake Mead, Nevada
Provided engineering support and procured materials for Marine Operations. Coordinated activities between contractor, subcontractors, consultants and regulatory agencies for the excavation, construction and placement of Intake Structure. Reviewed and distributed subcontractor submittals and RFI’s. Review, evaluate and negotiate subcontract work. Project: Lake Mead Intake No. 3 – Shafts and Tunnel: Shaft, 3-mile Tunnel and Intake Structure under Lake Mead ($450,000,000)
CIVIL ENGINEER June 2007-December 2008
JS Redpath, Sparks, Nevada
Provided civil and structural engineering support for mine development and shaft construction. Designed and produced engineering drawings for various structural members and components to support mining operations. Provided office support to the project controls and estimating groups. Processed monthly invoices and prepared quantity takeoffs for estimates to meet scheduled deadlines.
Projects:
Alaska - Lake Dorothy
Michigan - Kennecott-Eagle Project
Mongolia - OT2 Shaft
CIVIL ENGINEER December 2005-June 2007
Nolte Associates, El Centro, California
Performed engineering design, field investigations and estimating for water treatment plant and water supply improvement projects. Prepared engineering drawings and documents for bidding and construction. Created new alignment and drawings for water supply upgrades. Submitted design drawings on client's behalf. Interfaced with local agency's (Caltrans, County of Imperial) representative to obtain permits for work within respective Right of Way.
Projects:
City of El Centro - Water Treatment Plant
Palo Verde - Water System Improvements
Mesa Verde - Water System Improvements
PROJECT ENGINEER July 2004-December 2005
The Holt Group, Inc., El Centro, California
Performed field engineering and inspection, submittal review, layout and survey support, estimating, project scheduling and coordination for local construction projects. Reviewed and evaluated contractor’s quantities and documents for Change Order work. Coordinated contractor’s work with City Managers. Certified installation of storm, water and sewer pipelines. Projects:
City of Calipatria - Street Improvement Project
Heber Public Utility District (HPUD) - Heberwood Estates Subdivision
HPUD - Heber Meadows Subdivision
PROJECT ENGINEER October 2000-September 2003
Heery International (Formerly - The JCM Group), Los Angeles, California
Provided estimating (Structural, Civil, MEP), document and constructability reviews, project planning and scheduling (P3) for multiple major capital projects. Created drawings, schedules and charts to enhance project management and construction concepts to clients.
Discovered coordinate and dimensional errors on survey control drawings during document review phase through mathematical analysis, streamlining project workflow and reducing labor costs.
Projects:
Providence-St Joseph’s Hospital new and redeveloped facility construction
Beverly Hills Unified School District Modernization Projects
Beverly Hills Gardens & Garage/Montage Hotel Complex
UCLA: Northwest Housing Project, Dykstra Parking Structure, Research Building 2/Orthopedic Hospital Research Center
OFFICE/FIELD ENGINEER September 1999-June 2000
Montgomery Watson, Pasadena, California
Performed quantity take offs and document & constructability reviews for water treatment plant planning and design. Reviewed and analyzed schedules (P3) for water treatment plant projects. Performed field inspection of water tank and related piping construction. Collected water samples from local water reservoirs to be tested for bacteria. Followed municipal testing guidelines for water sampling collection to guarantee accurate testing. Projects:
Gaithersburg, MD - Fairfax County Water Authority: Wastewater Treatment Plant
Arcadia, CA - Water Tank
PROJECT ENGINEER February 1999-July 1999
Largo Concrete Inc., Santa Ana, California
Provided office and field support for multi-level, repetitive concrete construction. Performed quantity take offs for estimates and bids on multiple tendered projects. Reviewed construction drawings and prepared RFI’s for submission to engineer. Assisted with field layout of work as required.
CHAINMAN June 1998-February 1999
Psomas & Associates, Santa Monica, California
Performed general chainman duties for land surveys and construction layout.
Project: Los Angeles - Staples Center: $350,000,000 Sports & Entertainment Arena
OFFICE/FIELD ENGINEER May 1995-May 1998
Frontier Kemper/Traylor Brothers Joint Ventures
Office Engineer
Coordinated and organized weekly and monthly CPM schedules (P3) for project management and client reference using Primavera. Prepared monthly pay estimate. Updated labor and job cost reports. Coordinated muck hauling; interfaced between dump site and local regulatory agencies. Prepared quantity reports as needed. Prepared weekly and monthly reports. Tracked and distributed submittals, transmittals and RFIs. Provided quantities and information to substantiate Change Order work.
Field Engineer
Maintained lasers for tunnel alignment in both Drill & Blast and Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) tunnels. Collected and prepared tunnel As Built data. Set running tunnel concrete forms to line & grade. Set control for Drill & Blast Track Level Rooms.
Universal City, California - Los Angeles Metro Subway Rail Project: 2 Miles of Twin Subway Tunnels ($158,000,000)
Portland, Oregon - Tri-Met Westside Light Rail Project: 3 Miles of Twin Tunnels ($180,000,000)
Early Career Positions Held
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER - Designed reinforced concrete & structural steel building framing and miscellaneous structural components.
COST & SCHEDULE ENGINEER - Prepared and submitted monthly pay estimate, cost and progress reports; assisted in CPM schedule update for tunneling project ($147,000,000).
ESTIMATOR - Assist lead estimator with estimates for local utility companies. Projects included equipment upgrades as well as Tenant Improvements.
FIELD INSPECTOR - Performed field inspection duties for: fiber optic cable (power company upgrades); excavation and utilities (airport expansion).
ENGINEER/CAD DRAFTER - Prepared production drawings for pre-stressed, pre-cast concrete slabs and mechanical piping and equipment.
SURVEY TECHNICIAN - Performed instrument and rod man duties for land surveys and construction layout.
Education, Certifications & Additional Training
Professional License – California: 75970
OSHA 30 (January 2010, January 2018)
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Specialization: Structural Engineering Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois
CAD experience with AutoCAD & Microstation
Additional Software: P3 & P6, Excel, Word, Bluebeam