Kristen Hester, Msce Email and Phone Number

Design• Assisted in the organization and management of various projects from the design development phases through construction documentation; Responsibilities included preparing calculation packages, construction plans and specifications for deadline and permit sets• Performed technical analysis of existing building systems and envelopes; Developed solutions for deficiencies, renovations, and changes in utilization• Altered structural design to accommodate required budgeting refinement based on estimation projections• Facilitated project coordination with clients while participating in collaborative design group meetings; Ensured effective communication for project execution and delivery of coordinated scope across a project Construction Administration• Provided written clarification and/or required structural details necessary to respond to RFI’s and support construction team on site throughout renovation project• Helped problem solve and facilitate design constructability issues through weekly team construction meetings• Conducted ongoing reviews of construction drawings from design through project completion ensuring 100% compliance of specifications and drawings• Reviewed technical submittals, noted specific deficiencies, and cited correct structural specifications and details• Supported the importance of quality and urgent responses to contractor on design build projects of multiple international government facilities • Performed quality control site visit inspections of completed work to verify structural drawing compliance• Responsible for coordination and communication between contractor and structural engineering department

Design/Construction Administration• Executed value engineering techniques to meet client’s monetary and time constraints• Maintained client satisfaction through effective communication, integrity, and team collaboration• Managed project scope, budget, and schedule• Developed design calculations, construction specifications and schedule• Assisted with the preparation of bid packages• Tracked and responded to RFI’s, assisted in assembly of ASI’s and reviewed technical shop drawings• Provided support to construction manager through project administration, assisting in preparing meeting minutes, scheduling, and attending construction meetings and documenting meeting action minutes and follow up activities required• Coordinated with general contractor to create an accurate pre-construction project schedule as well as planned and attended pre-construction kick-off meetings with client, design team and general contractor• Experience assisting site construction manager in researching, planning, and coordinating pre-construction and construction efforts in remote and logistically challenging locations• Ensured equipment and materials were in accordance with contract drawings and specifications by monitoring and coordinating construction activities• Coordinated efforts with local to avoid conflicts with existing utilities in the design corridorBusiness Development• Coordinated existing client relationships while facilitating new client leads • Developed proposals and presented qualifications to prospective clients• Prepared Project (State and Federal) Funding Applications for clients

• Assisted PE with design and calculations of various structural steel, concrete and timber elements• Reviewed and expedited structural shop drawing submittal process• Client transmittal documentation support