Jimmy Vu Email & Phone Number

Hamilton, ON, CA

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

• Managed project budgets for geotechnical investigations from conception to completion, by tracking expenses and ensuring timelines were met, resulting in projects being completed up to 20% under budget.
• Prepared detailed engineering reports documenting in-situ soil conditions, laboratory testing results, and geotechnical recommendations.
• Allocated field staff and drilling crews for geotechnical investigations, achieving up to a 15% reduction in project timelines through efficient… Show more
• Allocated field staff and drilling crews for geotechnical investigations, achieving up to a 15% reduction in project timelines through efficient resource management.
• Oversaw installation and quality control of geotechnical instrumentation, including water monitoring and seismic wells to ensure proper data collection for future analysis. Show less

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

• Developed Sustainability Training for the Engineering Society at Queen's University by conducting needs assessments of organizations and clubs within the Society.
• Communicated the value of sustainability training to society and design team members, building sustainability initiatives for the 2022-2023 school year, and positioning the organization as a leader in sustainable.
• Organized the Sustainability in Engineering Panel for the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion… Show more
• Organized the Sustainability in Engineering Panel for the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Indigeneity (EDII) Conference in March 2022.
• Developed event programming that centered on sustainable practices, featuring speakers in renewable energy and up-to-standard sustainability practices in industry. Show less

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

• Conducted 400+ commercial property inspections and pre-condition surveying (PCS) for construction and infrastructure projects within the Greater Toronto Area for documentation and liability insurance.
• Responsible for taking precise photographs of site prior to construction and coordinating appointments with property owners for pre-construction property inspections.
• Communicated to property owners why inspections were necessary and identified locations of vulnerability within homes… Show more
• Communicated to property owners why inspections were necessary and identified locations of vulnerability within homes where damage can be caused due to excessive vibration. Show less

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

• Spearheaded the development of the 3D model using Autodesk Revit to create a self-sufficient, net-zero energy suburban family home for the U.S Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Design Challenge.
• Oversaw a team of 5 drafters, delegated tasks and ensured open communication between team members and other sub-teams.
• Coordinated with 30+ design sub-team members to routinely implement design requests into an accurate and aesthetically pleasing model.

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

• Worked within a team of 9 to develop an innovative bridge consisting of solely popsicle sticks, white glue, and dental floss as part of the annual Troitsky competition held by Concordia University in Montreal.
• Contributed design development ideas for an innovative lightweight arch bridge designed to exceed the scoring criteria for height and width at the competition.

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

• Maintained the front desk, managed customer contact and scheduling appointments.
• Developed online booking system.
• Increased customer retention rate by 14% over the previous year.

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Civil Engineering

Activities and Societies: Queen's Bridge Building Team, Queen's Solar Design Team, Engineering Society at Queen's University • First Class.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: • Senior Badminton Team