Education

 

January 2017 - December 2017 

Master of Science - Structural Engineering

University of Southern California

Related Coursework:

• Advanced Steel Design covering the consideration of seismic forces and impulse into a structure in the design of large (5-10 story) buildings.

• Advanced Concrete Design using excel as a primary tool in structural analysis to find plastic hinge lengths, assumption of equivalent SDOF structure.

• Usage of matrix mathematics in order to analyze deflections and rotations of materials undergoing seismic excitation and to confirm findings in finite element analysis computer programs.

• Use of Finite Element Analysis software, FEM3D, to analyze stresses and strains as well as displacement of steel elements undergoing seismic excitations per natural frequency period in an earthquake event.

• Programming SDOF structures for vibration analysis in MATLAB and Mathematica mathematical matrix programming languages, used for analysis of SDOF mass response using common stiffness and damping values in this simplified building model.

• Self guided research of Intelligent Base Isolation methods in order to find the most significant ways to reduce embodied wave energy to better protect building foundations from damage.

 

August 2013 - May 2017

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering (Building Science)

University of Southern California

Related Coursework:

• Complete Architectural and Structural Design of small to medium sized buildings taking into consideration the following:

  • Program Analysis to begin conceptualizing spaces and adjacency​

  • Site Analysis to justify program element positioning and building profile in relation to contextual factors at a given site

  • Code Analysis for a specific site, taking into account factors such as FAR, occupancy group and construction type.

  • Full architectural design of a structure using REVIT to develop floor plans, three dimensional views, sections, and elevations. 

  • Full structural design of a building using the methods of steel, reinforced concrete, timber, and masonry using simplified design methods such as typical bays and standard floor heights.

  • Structural detailing of important connections within a building, such as steel beam to steel column connections, grade beam to column connections, and other various types of connections.

  • MEP and HVAC design considerations taking into account relevant heating and cooling loads as well as reserving space in ceiling height for MEP and HVAC ducting and pipes.

  • Rendering using REVIT for exterior and interior views of the building, combined with conceptual interior design considerations in order to make the project presentation more appealing.

  • Creation of final design boards of the project for a panel of professionals from structural engineering, architecture, and other related fields for which final projects would be presented.​

• Geotechnical engineering of basic structures such as simplified dams using soil analysis as well as fluid mechanics.

• Analysis of mechanics of materials such as steel and concrete to investigate composite particle bonding in order to better understand the use of steel and concrete in common structural application.

 

 

Experience

 

October 2019 - January 2021

Project Manager / Assistant Project Manager

Nevell Group, Inc.​

• Associated Projects:

  1. Oakland Marriott AC/RI - 22M Base CV​

     • Project Manager​

     • 18 Story Hotel in Downtown Oakland

     • Overall Project Duration (Projected): October 2019 - December 2021

     • Trades Involved: Carpenters, Tapers, Lathers, Plasterers

     • Work Involved: Framing (Exterior and Interior), Cementitious Fireproofing, Firestopping, Fiberglass Reinforced Panels (FRP), Taping, Hanging, ACT Panels (Ceiling Clouds), Exterior Sheathing, Waterproofing, Glass-Fiber Reinforced Precast Concrete (GFRC), Stone Veneer Rainscreen, Fiber Cement Panel Rainscreen, Composite Wall Panels (ACM), Pre-Fabricated Exterior Insulation and Finish System Panels.

• Oakland Marriott AC/RI:

  • Involved in Value Engineering (VEs) discussions and meetings in an attempt to reduce the scope of Fiber Cement Rainscreen and ACM Panel Systems in order to save value for the owner as well as Nevell Group

    • EIFS Pre-Fabricated Panels have the ability to mimic the finishes of fiber cement and ACM panels resulting in uniform exterior finish thickness, uniform thermal properties and uniform waterproofing.​

  • Involved in developing the General Contractor's Schedule to reflect constructible durations and sequencing of all trades throughout the project.

  • Developed project budget.

  • Responsible for project billing.

  • Responsible for selection of main material suppliers for common building elements such as framing, taping and drywall.

  • Responsible for set-up of DPC which is a production tracking software run out of the On-Screen Takeoff and Quick-Bid suite.

    • This program allows for more in-depth and accurate job tracking than the reverse takeoff method in a smoother process resulting in the ability to track more frequently (daily)​

  • Responsible for implementation of a Lean Construction Program on the job-site to enhance the overall build-out of the project.​

  • Responsible for all RFI and ASI Pricing.

• Responsible for writing and pricing subcontracts.

• Pricing design changes as a result of RFIs, ASIs and Bulletins.

• Management of pre-construction efforts.

• Coordination with Safety Managers to prepare AHAs, IIPPs, Safety Manuals and COVID-19 specific safety plans.

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October 2018 - October 2020

Assistant Project Manager / Project Engineer

Nevell Group, Inc.

• Associated Projects:

  1. 333 12th St. - City Gardens - 8.9M Base CV​​​

     • Main role as Project Engineer and developed into a Project Manager during the course of this project.

     • 200 Unit Housing Project in San Francisco's SOMA District.

     • Project Duration: February 2019 - September 2020

     • Trades Involved: Carpenters, Tapers, Lathers and Plasterers.

     • Work Involved: Framing (Exterior and Interior), Firestopping, Taping, Hanging, ACT Panels (Ceiling Clouds), Exterior Sheathing, Waterproofing, Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS), Fiber Cement Rainscreen (Swiss Pearl), Aluminum Siding System (LongBoard).

  2. San Francisco Conservatory of Music - 8.9M Base CV

     • Minor Role - Pre-Construction Related

  3. Lucille Packard Children's Hospital 2.5 T.I. - 9M Base CV

     • Minor Role - LEED Documentation for Material Orders​

• 333 12th St. - City Gardens:

  • Project Lead on Change Order resolution with General Contractor and Owner due to explicit knowledge of all RFIs and ASIs that added a large portion of scope throughout the duration of the project.​​

    • Led photographic documentation of added work via RFI and ASI to provide backup as multiple areas were built, demolished, and re-built due to incomplete or incorrect information in original ASIs and RFIs.

    • All priced impacts resulted in full payment at 70% project completeness due to General Contractor change.

  • Developed and Implemented a Cost to Complete analysis via a simplified reverse bid takeoff in order to accurately track project progress.

    • Accurately projected the project on a bi-weekly basis from July 2019 - May 2020

    • The data derived from the Cost to Complete model resulted in adjustments to job-site manpower and personnel in order to improve project profitability.

  • Responsible for documentation of schedule impacts and trade damage issues that became regular events that greatly reduced back charge claims against the Nevell Group by other trades.

    • Estimated savings of six figures due to this effort.​

  • Designed main exterior Fiber Cement Panel Rainscreen System via field measurements due to inaccurate architectural plan dimensions that did not represent ASIs that modified interior and exterior framing.

    • All panel sizes developed were accurate to within 1/16" across 200 LF horizontal and 90 LF vertical on two separate building elevations​.

    • Accurate field dimensions resulted in no panel modifications across 1000+ panels with a material value of 500k and a labor value of 250k+.

  • Created unit framing plans and unit material order bundles to reduce framing errors on the job site and reduce labor cost and risk for sorting and re-stocking framing material on-site.

  • Verified exterior sealant sub-contractor's material takeoff resulting in five figure cost savings.

  • Job-site leader in RFI creation for multi-trade related issues throughout the duration of the project due to inexperienced general contractor team.

  • Responsible for creating man-loaded schedules based off of full project schedules in order to create look-aheads for required manpower across all Nevell Group trades.

  • Job responsibilities included a mix of roles due to inconsistent project team including Project Manager, Foreman and Superintendent roles.

  • Responsible for overall project schedule analysis and implementation.​

  • Responsible for Document Control for all relevant design changes including ASIs, RFIs, Bulletins, and applicable Shop Drawings submitted via other Trades.

  • Responsible for compiling, procuring and submitting material product data and material samples.

  • Responsible for the review and QA/QC of material Shop Drawings for building components and finish systems.​

• San Francisco Conservatory of Music:

  • Played a key role in BIM coordination during the pre-construction ​phase ensuring that clearances between building systems were maintained to allow for in-field constructability.

    • Instructed BIM Managers on typical material build-up for applicable interior wall and exterior finish systems​.

  • Responsible for Document Control for all relevant design changes including ASIs, RFIs, Bulletins, and applicable Shop Drawings submitted via other Trades.

  • Responsible for compiling, procuring and submitting material product data and material samples.

• Lucille Packard Children's Hospital:

  • Assisted project manager with tracking of material buyouts for a stringent LEED V4 project.

  • Assisted project manager with pricing Extra Work Tickets (EWTs) as an introduction to pricing in-practice exercise.

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July 2018 - October 2018

Structural Engineer

Enercon Services, Inc.

• Responsible for originating and checking calculations for pipe supports, bolts, plates, wall loading, floor loading, floor support structures for cabinets containing safety related equipment, safety related fencing, bollards, and other structural elements for Nuclear based (safety-related) structures. 

• Responsible for drawing architectural and structural details by hand and utilizing AutoCAD for pipe supports, bollards, floor support structures and other structural elements.

• Trained though and obtained Unescorted Site Access to the Diablo Canyon project in San Luis Obispo, CA for the purpose of conducting walk downs on site to determine constructibility of projects as well as directing construction and noting as-built condition of designed structural elements. 

• Led Pre-Job Brief meetings and coordinated with members of PG&E at the Diablo Canyon Project, located in San Luis Obispo, CA to define project scope and the contents and transferal of project calculation packages.

• Performed structural analysis using GTSTRUDL and prepared design drawings using AutoCAD for pipe supports, bolts, and plate structures.

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April 2016 - August 2016

Architectural Intern

Aquaview Architectural, LLC

• Copywriter of all Search Engine Optimization (SEO) documents as Aquaview Architectural began going online as a startup architectural glass fencing company.

  • Wrote SEO documents for the 50 most popular cities in each of the 50 states within the U.S.

  • Designed SEO to bring in internet traffic to the website through related Google searches using common keywords of interest in order to make Aquaview appear at the top of google search results.

• Researched and coordinated nationwide tempered glass wholesalers and suppliers to provide standard sized tempered glass panels to local installation professionals for the lowest possible price in order to grow the company nationally.

  • Nominal tempered glass panel sizes were used in conjunction with Aquaview's unique steel hardware (foundation to glass connection) to provide easy installation of safety fences, specifically around pool areas, with minimal view obstruction.

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April 2015 - August 2015

TFLA Civil Engineering Intern

Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering - Wastewater Conveyance Engineering Division (WCED)

• Worked on Sewer System Replacement Project (SSRP) N14 region in the Silverlake area of Los Angeles with many difficult access repair locations, adding difficulty to making repair recommendations.

  • Designed using WCED specialty program called "SMARTS" which allows for CCTV video to be synchronized with length measurements of the pipe (ventrified clay pipe)​ in order to recommend repairs with consideration of other utilities in the area found from as-built sketches.

  • Updated as-built sketches with suggested repairs due to pipe breaks, pipe connection fractures, cracks in the pipe, or intrusion in the pipe by tree roots and other foreign objects.

  • Created sketches with GIS maps to locate difficult access reaches using projected pipe distance and defined the other utility lines and pipe sizes that could affect replacement or repair of a specified pipe section.

• Took multiple meeting minutes for bid meetings on project work located outside of the city run SSRP N14 project, typed notes and sent to all office employees.

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Organizations and Leadership

 

October 2016 - April 2017

President

University of Southern California Ski and Snowboard Team

• Oversaw organization management, including developing the duties of other officers such as the treasurer, secretary, team coach, and graphic designer.

• Organized team bonding activities and weekend trips for 130 members, on a weekly basis during term.

• Created team budget expectations and a continuously updating balance sheet to maintain a budget surplus, gained experience in working with other industries and managing payments to vendors.

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April 2014 - April 2016

Treasurer

University of Southern California Ski and Snowboard Team

• In charge of managing all member dues and other auxiliary funds totaling upwards of $65,000 for 130 members, paying team related bills, and setting up payment managing systems.

• Excelled at budgeting team funds, resulting in a large budget surplus for the 2014-2015 season.

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