Construction Project Manager/Engineer

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August 29, 2010

Safa Alkan

**-*** ***** ****** ● Oakland Gardens, NY 11364 ● 630-***-**** ● *********@*****.***

Objective To utilize my knowledge of engineering principles and practices in a challenging engineering position.

Education University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois May 2009

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Skills Microsoft Platform, Working knowledge of AutoCAD

Experience Kiska Construction, New York, NY June 2009-Present

Field Engineer

• Perform biggest NYSDOT project year of 2009/2010.

• Work on detailed bridge rehabilitation design

• Supervise bridge inspections

• QA/QC on Painting projects, Inspect Surface preparation as per SSPC SP10, Measure Paint DFT’s using Positector, surface profile using testex tapes.

• Taking hand drawn plans and using AutoCAD to create presentable and accurate

landscape plans for clients or the state departments.

• Night time closures as per NYSDOT standards and MUTCD.

• Writing daily reports and perform safety inspection.

• Apply procedures to measure and verify the continued adequacy of the control options for their respective projects.

Garanti Koza Construction Industry and Trading Co. Inc., Istanbul, Turkey

Inspector/Intern May 2008- Sept 2008

• Bridge reconstruction responsibilities include inspection and documentation of tree removal payment.

• Responsible for concrete testing and strength reports.

• Supervised the marking and removal of pavement, traffic staging, and bridge beam removal and replacement.

• Determine the necessary controls to protect the public, the environment, and

workers during industrial deleading activities.

Awards

• First place in Structure and Site Design-University of Illinois at Chicago

Engineering Expo 2009

Certifications

• 10-Hours Construction Outreach Program Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

• National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE International) Level-1 Coating Inspector-Certified

• SSPC C-3 Supervisor/Competent Person Training for the Deleading of Industrial Structures-Certified

Activities American Society of Civil Engineers, Current Member

Engineers without Borders, Current Member

Bridge Design Team, Current Member

OSHA, Current member

NACE, Current member