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Barrie, Ontario

Structural design of new bridges, culverts, retaining walls and/or structural rehabilitation and repairs in accordance with CSA-S6-CHBDC;Preparation of engineering drawings, specifications, and construction cost estimates for various structural projects;Contract administration associated with replacement and/or rehabilitation of existing structures;Completion and/or coordination of field investigations, OSIM inspections, and construction review;Coordination and liaison with clients, approving authorities, external agencies and sub-consultants; and Overall project management, including cost, schedule, and quality control of projects.

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Wide variety of 3D Modeling, Drafting & Engineering Services

Toronto, Canada Area

Responsibilities:Structural designer for small sized projects, within a project team, with intent to develop skills towards a role for medium to large projects. Perform analysis, feasibility assessments and design calculations in accordance with established codes and standards, under the guidance of senior structural engineers. Preparing contract drawings and specifications in conjunction with project team for delivery to client. Coordination of work with other disciplines including architectural, mechanical and electrical. Liaise with CAD drafting team.Documenting studies progress/results through the preparation of memos, minutes and reports as a record of events.Liaises with clients to exchange information regarding project progressCarry out site visits related to: a) pre-design information gathering at project sites, b) structural assessments of buildings, and c) construction review of building, restoration and telecommunications projects.Climbing communication towers to collect necessary data for design Performing tower analysesPrepare written reports for tower analysis, construction review, structural investigations, feasibility studies or condition assessments

Ontario, Canada

Maintain detailed and up to date document control logs (i.e. RFI, CCN, SI & Shop Drawings)Maintain the projects Daily ReportAdvise Site Superintendent and Project Manger of scheduling conflicts and interferenceReview ongoing and completed work to ensure that it has been executed in accordance with the drawings and specificationsMonitor performance, productivity and quality of subcontract workQuantity takeoffCoordinate site inspections and liaise with field subcontractors and consultantsOther duties as required

Calgary, Canada Area

RESPONSIBLE FOR RFI PROCESSING, SHOP DRAWING REVIEW, SUBMITTALS, SCHEDULING, ADMINISTRATION, CHANGE ORDER PRICING AND RELATED SUPPORT FUNCTIONS. BASED IN THE FIELD, THE FIELD ENGINEER ASSISTS THE SUPERINTENDENT AND/OR PROJECT MANAGER IN PRODUCING, PROVIDING AND COORDINATING ALL INFORMATION NECESSARY FOR THE SMOOTH RUNNING OF THE PROJECT. RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL TO THIS POSITION INCLUDE: - ASSISTING IN IMPLEMENTING AND MONITORING THE QUALITY CONTROL, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMS. - QUANTITY SURVEYING, QUANTITY REVIEW AND SYSTEM INPUT. - COORDINATING OF FIELD DETAILS, SITE INSPECTIONS AND LIAISING WITH FIELD SUBCONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS. - SCHEDULING. - FILING SYSTEM SET-UP AND MAINTENANCE, ESTABLISHING/MAINTAINING/ MONITORING DOCUMENT CONTROL LOGS (I.E. RFIS, SHOP DRAWINGS). - ASSISTING IN PREPARATION OF LABOR REPORTS AND COST REPORTS. - COORDINATING AND ASSISTING WITH INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION TO SUBCONTRACTORS AND OWN FORCES (ASSISTING WITH SHOP DRAWING REVIEW). - COORDINATING INSPECTION DUTIES AND ASSISTING IN FORMWORK DESIGN, PREPARING LAYOUT AND LIFT DRAWINGS (FIELD ENGINEER).

Mississauga

 MTO Contract 2008-2034: Hurontario widening through Caledon Village (Aecon, 2009). MTO Contract 2009-2031: 401 widening through Mississauga (Dufferin, 2010, 2011). MTO Contract 2011-2017: Hwy 9 resurfacing from Tottenham to Schomberg (Coco Paving, 2011). Using Primavera to create realistic schedule for residual work on contracts. Responsible for ensuring the Contractor completed the MTO Contracts to the provincial standards. Maintained MTO quality assurance on concrete structures, asphalt paving, and all granular work completed on the job sites. Kept detailed diaries documenting, and allowing payment for the work completed by the Contractor, communicating the progress of the contract to the MTO. Attended and chaired monthly MTO site meetings, informing everyone about, and helping to solve on site problems as the contracts were being completed. Attended bi-weekly meeting with the townspeople to address their concerns with the construction, increasing both my political and personal communication skills. Monthly visits to all HCIO’s site offices to preform H&S checks, along with managing and training all employees; ensuring they comply with federal, provincial and corporate policies & procedures. Worked a minimum of 44hours/week during the summer season; working nights, weekends, and holidays when required. Worked for, and learned from the highly respected staff members.

Responsible for re-designing clients' property and developing new lawns and gardens.Designed and re-modelled entire bathrooms (including plumbing, electrical and carpentry work). Developed entrepreneurial abilities while honing my creative and design skills.Explored my independence and learned how to follow intuitive abilities.Worked 10 - 15 hours/day during the four summer months off from school.

During the school year worked 18 hours per week, summer 38 hours per week. Trained staff members and coordinated a schedule that appeased all workers. Handled large sums of money and was trusted to complete necessary banking.Became a feeler with respect to the clients and employees, and developed new skills such as time management, banking, teaching, communication, leadership, teamwork, and extraversion.

Engineering And Management, Civil Structural Engineering

Activities and Societies: Weight Training, Health and Nutrition.

High School Diploma, General