Civil Engineering professional, with extensive, long-term Project and Construction Management experience, seeking a challenging Structural Engineering career assignment

  Master of Science from College of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Bauhaus University, Weimar, Germany, and Advanced Professional Certificate in General Management and Project Management Construction-Structural Engineering from North Rhine Westphalia Institute of Technology, Germany

  Holder of multiple relevant Certifications ~ see complete list below

  Expertise in managing and directing multiple aspects of construction projects including performing soil compaction tests, sand cone tests, soil bearing tests using DCP, masonry CMU tests and comprehensive masonry work review and assessment

  Skilled in providing excellent oversight of high-rise construction projects, asphalt compaction testing, authoring engineering field reports and performing as well as reviewing laboratory tests

  Outstanding strengths in supervising development of water systems, rural roadways and small bridges; prepare progress reports, oversee various payments and develop schematics/drawings as well as lists of needed materials including quantities

Project Management ~ Materials Testing ~ Reinforcement Bar Check ~ VDOT Regulations Compliance ~ Engineering Field Report Authorship ~ Laboratory Test Development ~ Bid Evaluation ~ Progress Report Development ~ Drawing Preparation ~ Daily Operations Oversight ~ Personnel Management ~ HR Administration ~ Expense/Budgetary Management ~ Work Schedule Development ~ Manpower Determination ~ Materials Procurement ~ Site Operations Supervision

Construction Technician, ECS Mid-Atlantic LLC 2011 Present

         Effectively provide project oversight and testing of array of materials and conditions including concrete, soil compaction parameters, sand cone tests, soil bearing testing using DCP and masonry CMU work tests.

         For high-rise construction projects check reinforcement bars and perform asphalt compaction testing that complies with VDOT directives/regulations; also prepare engineering field reports and perform/review laboratory tests.

         Project involvements have included the Army/Navy Club, Arlington, VA, Tyson s Corner Medical Center, Carlyle Block O Project, Alexandria, VA, Enova Hospital, Fairfax, VA, Buchanan Apartments, Arlington, VA, and NIH Buildings #3 and #5, Rockville, MD.

Supervising Engineer, UNHCR/AIRD Construction 2007 2010

         In this assignment skillfully oversaw multiple building project assignments including developing water works, rural roads and small bridges; was active contributing participant in bid evaluation process and held responsibilities for developing bi-weekly progress reports, checking/submitting interim and final payments, and the preparation of crucial drawings/schematics and the corresponding bill of needed quantities.

Owner, Tesfamichael Professional Building Construction Company 1995 2006

         As Owner/Director of this construction and engineering firm, held comprehensive management responsibilities for all organizational operations; developed bids, filed all tender documentation, oversaw Human Resources-related activities, managed all budgetary/financial areas of company, and continually provided follow-up/feedback on project cost estimates, prepared payments and developed cost breakdowns on work additions/variations.

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         Expertly mobilized site and supervised site operations, developed work schedules, determined needed manpower, procured materials, continually assured adherence to all prevailing safety measures/directives, and directed site visitations by involved entities.

Supervising Engineer, Sedems Construction Company 1994 - 1995

         Was tasked with multiple supervisory responsibilities in overseeing project in western Eritrea; managed daily activities of regional administrative office project.

Office Engineer, National Engineers and Contractors, Ethiopia 1989 1993

         For the Science & Technology Commission high-rise building project consisting of six-story buildings held comprehensive responsibilities for preparing/disseminating materials requirement list during project life-cycle; also prepared important financial flowchart as well as timely financial reports, bar schedules and payments/cost breakdowns for any required additional/variation work performed.

Between 1988-1989, served National Engineers and Contractors, Ethiopia, as Office Engineer at the Ministry of Agriculture and Site Engineer at the Higher Education Main Department; was tasked with site preparation, scheduling, construction oversight and manpower requirement determination responsibilities, among others

Bauhaus University, College of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Weimar, Germany

Master of Science, General Management and Project Management, 1988

Westphalia Institute of Technology, Germany

Advanced Professional Certificate: General Management, Construction Management, Time Management, 1994

WACEL Certifications, 2011:

Structural Concrete/Masonry

Concrete II

Foundation

Concrete Level I Technician

Soil Level I Technician

Maryland Chapter ACI Certification, 2011:

ACI Concrete Grade I

VDOT Certifications, 2011:

Concrete Field

Soils and Aggregate Compaction Technician

Pavement Marking Technician

Asphalt Field Technician

ESC University Certification, 2011:

Radiation Safety and Use of Nuclear Gauge

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Dear :

I am currently seeking a challenging Structural Engineering assignment and am submitting my resume for your review. As an individual who has gained extensive experience and expertise in the development and implementation of multiple successful construction projects, I believe you will find me well-suited to the requirements of this position.

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include a Master of Science in General Management and Project Management earned at Bauhaus University, College of Architecture and Civil Engineering in Weimar, Germany, as well as an Advanced Professional Certificate in General Management, Construction Management and Time Management gained at the Westphalia Institute of Technology in Germany. Additionally, I have included in the resume a list of the various other relevant professional certifications I hold.

In my current assignment as Construction Technician for ECS Mid-Atlantic, I am tasked with providing exceptional project management and process/materials oversight and testing in support of our organization delivering construction projects that meet the highest industry standards, regulations and expectations. My responsibilities include testing of concrete and soils utilized as well as preparing field engineering reports and conducting and reviewing various laboratory tests.

Earlier assignments included serving as Supervising Engineer for UNHCR/AIRD Construction, Supervising Engineer for Sedems Construction Company, Office Engineer and Site Engineer for National Engineers and Contractors, Ethiopia, and over a decade s involvement as Owner/Manager of Tesfamichael Professional Building Construction Company. In all of these roles I gained continually-increasing knowledge and expertise in delivering outstanding Structural Engineering strengths and capabilities, project management, personnel direction and meeting/exceeding standards and assignment parameters.

Throughout my career, I have developed exceptional leadership capabilities as well as the ability to communicate and work with a diverse audience from a variety of backgrounds. Additionally, I excel at gathering and analyzing data in support of identifying workable solutions to problems/issues.

As a performance-driven and forward thinking professional, I welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how my experience and skills would be of benefit to you.

Thank you for your time and consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

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