Romanus N Onyeama
**** ******’s Lane Baltimore MD21237
410-***-**** (*********@*******.***)
Education:
University of Maryland, MD B.S., Construction Management/ Engineering 1985
Morgan State University, Baltimore MD, Master Architecture 1989
Notable Accomplishments:
• Reconstruction and widening of Pennsylvania Avenue bridge over Anacostia River, S.E Washington DC
• 26th and M street NW Bridge Reconstruction Washington DC
• Reconstruction of 16th street Bridge over Military Rd NW
• Springfield Interchange Improvement Project Completion
Employment History:
EBA Engineering Consultant 6100 Chase DR, Suite 200 Laurel, MD 20707
Manage complex highway projects, including the construction of Lane Place Pedestrian bridge DDOT, 17th Street CM&I Services, from Benning Road, NE to Barney Circle SE, Washington, DCDDOT, Construction Management and Inspection Services for Kennedy Street Revitali
JDOS International, Engineering Management Consultant:4506 14th street NW Washington DG 20011
Project Engineer; September 2, 2014 to Oct 7, 2016:
· Citywide Roadway, Alley and Sidewalk improvement projects.
Responsible for providing leadership, direction and oversight of consultant Inspectors, responsible for construction of roadway, sidewalk and alley projects. Manage the work schedule for Inspectors. Responsible for assisting with the planning, directing and coordination of operations and activities of consultant inspectors performing the infrastructure inspections throughout the District. Perform other related duties as assigned by DDOT.
• Help Manage Reconstruction of 16th street Bridge over Military Rd NW projects, including construction of roadway connection ramps, interchange etc., as well as maintenance, restoration and roadway rehabilitation, Signalization, Turn lane extension. Also, installation of new utility, such as waterline, sanitary sewer line, Media and telecommunication.
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson engineering; 72 Love ton Circle Sparks MD 21153 Construction Management; September 20, 2012 to September 2, 2014: PROJECT: MD 355 and Cedar Lane (Phase 1, 2, and 3) Roadway Widening and Intersection Reconstruction (Cost $12, 785, 000.00).
• Manage complex highway projects, including construction of Pedestrian bridges, roadway connection ramps, interchange, drainage structures such as Box culverts, etc., as well as maintenance, restoration and roadway rehabilitation., Signalization, Traffic study for compliance and safety, installation of new utility, such as waterline, sanitary sewer line, Media and telecommunication.
• Review projects financial status on monthly basis for actual expenditure and cost over/under runs and make adjustment to assure cost effectiveness while maintaining high level of quality. Share financial status with other agencies that contribute to the cost of construction
• Review projects financial status on monthly basis for actual expenditure and cost over/under runs and make adjustment to assure cost effectiveness while maintaining high level of quality. Share financial status with other agencies that contribute to the cost of construct
• Communicate both orally and in writing regarding inquiries and concerns of citizens, county agencies and utility company personnel. Coordinate the resolution of conflicts in the interpretation of contract documents, implement tools, such as engineering sketches, and make reference to the MDOT State Road and Bridge Specifications. Utilizing electronic mail to provide feedback and information to those concerned.
District of Columba Department of transportation/Street and Bridge Maintenance:
Superintendent, 9/2003 – 10/1/12
• Exercised technical and administrative supervision over staff of an assigned unit, involved in the heavy construction, maintenance, and repair of road pavements, bridge, concrete or asphalt curb and gutter, concrete or asphalt sidewalk, alley, parking areas and similar surfaces through the completion of asphalt, milling, paving or closely related surface work assignments. Inspections, evaluation and assessment of bridges, aerials, tunnels, retaining structures, and parking structures. Determines any day-to-day or project by project adjustments necessary for established unit plans due to labor or materials non-availability; changes due to field conditions encountered, emergency, unanticipated and/or priority assignments and climatic conditions suspending the progress of work, either partially or totally, or other pertinent circumstances.
• . Manages and Discusses complaints and grievances with employees or their representatives and attempts to resolve them in accordance with sound employee relations practices and operating requirements.
• Evaluates the performance of assigned personnel and counsels or disciplines employees as appropriate. Conducts periodic staff meetings to ensure enhanced communications and effectiveness among subordinate employees.
• Provides construction inspection coordination and oversight of DDOT contractors. Ensures contractor compliance with DDOT construction plans, specifications, and regulations. Provides technical direction to staff Construction Inspectors on projects.
• On emergencies, work as subdivision supervisor to monitor road conditions/citizen concerns, as well as availability of supply of sand, salt, fuel, hired truck, etc.
• Uses electronic tools (including but not limited to digital camera, laptop, radio, cell phone) in the performance of duties.
Senior Highway Inspector/ Office engineer, Virginia Department of Transportation
(From January 1996 to 9/ 2003)
• Last assignment - Springfield interchange improvement Project.
• Manage complex highway projects, including construction of bridges, roadway connection ramps, interchange, drainage structures such as Box culverts, etc., as well as maintenance, restoration and roadway rehabilitation., Signalization, Traffic study for compliance and safety, Turn lane extension and schedule work / plant mix. Also, installation of new utility, such as waterline, sanitary sewer line, Media and telecommunication.
• Coordinate activities, direct, supervise and train consultants and department subordinates, including assignment of their daily duties, to assure adequate staffing is observed. Make frequent visit to the project to assure compliance with specification, standards, Plan and provide technical support when needed.
• Evaluate employees’ performance and recommend additional training in order to increase their productivity and efficiency.
• Review projects financial status on monthly basis for actual expenditure and cost over/under runs and make adjustment to assure cost effectiveness while maintaining high level of quality.
RK&K, 81 Mosher Street Baltimore, Construction Engineer, 7/93- 1/1996(DELDOT Transit Fair Play Bus Station Loop, bus shelter and train platform construction New Castle County Delaware),
• Worked on metro extension to Fair Play New Castle County Delaware in all phase as a project Engineer/ quality control engineer, monitoring & inspecting construction of Train platform, retaining walls, bus shelter, drainage structures, under-drain, duct banks, installation of sub- ballast, concrete paved roadway, asphalt paved access road, landscaping, lighting, parking lot and multiple building to DELDOT construction plan, specifications, contract provisions and standards.
• Documents daily construction activities on electronic and/or hardcopy reports as instructed by supervisor. Records on Inspector Daily Reports change order work under respective Pending Change Order (PCO) numbers on a daily basis. Monitors contractor's actual progress against scheduled progress, and records on Daily Reports. Records contractor's job-site equipment and manpower
• Determines contractor’s breakdown payment if realistic in terms of sequence and completion of work. Review plans to isolate issues that can lead to change-order situation and advise my superiors of such.
J.J. Christie Consulting Engineers- Washington D.C Senior Project Inspector, 6/90 – 7/93 Reconstruction and widening of Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge over Anacostia River, S.E Washington, D.C(Sousa bridge) and M street bridge. Monitor the construction to DDOT Bridge and road specification, construction plan, contract special provision and standards. Review construction plan, specification and special provision. Track construction progress with the application of critical path method (CPM). Monitor the construction process by keeping a daily report on construction progress and delays. Perform inspection for all phases of the project. Provide field measurement, calculation, sketches for items and quantities of work completed by contractor.
Greenhorn and O’Mara, Inc., - Greenbelt, Maryland.
Project Manager, 5/85 – 6/90: Prince George’s County MD Roadway, Concrete replacement, asphalt resurfacing and Safety Improvement Program: Planning, directing, coordinate and controlling the improvement program. Performed roadway pavement condition evaluate rating throughout PG County.
Technical Training/ Certification : Introduction to Window XP and Computers, Value Engineering, Critical Path Method (CPM), Work Zone Safety, Hazardous Material Training, Core Skills, Situational Leadership ll, Excavation Safety, Pavement Markings, Erosion and Sediment Control, Guard Rail Installation/Standards, Customer Service, OSHA and safety on construction projects, Communication skills, Technical Writing, Construction management seminar, Personal management seminar, Relationship seminar, Leadership seminar, Bridge preservation seminar.
Computer Skills: Operating Systems: Window XP. VDOT Site Manager Software Applications: Microsoft Word, Excel,