Rajendra P. Chapagain (EIT)
**** ************ ****, *** ****, Plano, TX, 75023
***********@*****.***
EXPERIENCE:
Construction management, cost estimate, quantity take off, bidding process, site supervision, project scheduling and control.
Geotechnical investigation, field testing and inspection of earthwork, concrete and reinforcement works.
Lab testing of soil samples and construction materials, data analysis and preparation of daily reports.
EDUCATION:
Master in Civil Engineering, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX (Dec. 2011) CGPA 3.92
Undergraduate in Civil Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Pulchowk, Nepal (Aug. 1995)
TRAININGS/COURSES:
Structural Steel Design (LRFD method), Reinforced Concrete Design, Materials Engineering System, Foundation Engineering, Hydrologic analysis, Composite Structural Analysis, Building Construction, Highway Engineering, Traffic Engineering.
Hazardous Waste Management, Engineering Economics, Cost Optimization and Scheduling Engineering, Construction Management, Estimating and Costing
KEY SKILLS:
Geotechnical investigation, geotechnical and construction material testing, construction management.
Budgeting and cost control, change order management.
Construction site safety, bidding/estimating and preparing proposals, coordinating with subcontractor and crew Supervision.
Proficiency in several construction management software such as Minitab, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, STAAD PRO and Primavera and office packages .
CURRENT STATUS:
Entry Level Civil Engineer, Geo-Technical Testing and Consulting, LLC, Plano, TX (Aug. 2011-present)
• Responsible for geotechnical investigation, field inspection of earthwork, concrete structures and reinforcement bar.
• Responsible for carrying out tests of soil samples and construction materials, analyzing data, updating daily reports and assistance in preparation of final reports.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:
Civil Engineer, Prera Nirman Sewa Pvt. Ltd., Lalitpur, Nepal. (ISO 9001:2000 certified A class contractor) (August 1995 - June 2007)
Development
Project manager/ construction inspector for several reinforced concrete structure multi storey buildings of different size and complexity. Projects included six private and commercial Multi-story building, two government organisations and two residential buildings ranging the foot print area from 10,000. to 50,000 sq.ft.
Management/Supervision
• Responsible for several tasks from planning to developmental phase, providing technical assistance, quality control, quantity take off as well as tracking budget, work schedule and progress).
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously valued from 7-15 million dollars.
• Delegated work tor team of 10 -15 persons and supervised/trained sub-contractors and junior staffs.
• Coordinated with subcontractor to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Applied latest software to track and monitor the billing process and work schedule.
Facilitation
• Responsible for running projects on schedule and within estimated budget.
• Adopted preventive measures to meet the schedule.
Civil Engineer and CEO, Reema Associates Pvt. Ltd. Kathmandu, Nepal (August 2006 – July 2007)
• Valuation work for residential and commercial properties for home/business loan process .
• Tracked projects in different level, prepared quantity survey and running bills for release of loan installments, and developed proposals for bidding process.
Technical adviser, Bird Conservation and Lions Club, Kathmandu, Nepal (June 2003 – July 2007);
• Prepared bidding document, supervised construction works, monitored work progress and construction schedule, approved running and final bill submitted by the Contractor.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and Chi Epsilon (Civil Engineers Honor Society)
Nepal Engineers Association (Nepal), and Nepal Engineering Council (Nepal)
REFERENCES:
1. Mien Jao, PhD, P.E.
Professor, Lamar University
4400 MLK Blvd., Beaumont, TX-77710
****.***@*****.***
Phone: 409-***-****
2. Sarva Aron, P.E.
President, Geotechnical Testing and Consulting
1209 N Avenue, Suite 4, Plano, TX-75074
****@***-***.***
Phone: 972-***-****