Transportation Engineer Assocaite
City of Los Angeles
Total years of experience :12 years, 10 Months
· Review, approve traffic control plans and evaluate transportation systems and traffic control devices to determine need for modification for major construction projects.
· Meet with contractors on weekly basis to provide approval for temporary traffic control plans that are in conflict with major rail/metro construction
· Approve the designs and provide concurrence letters for temporary traffic control plans and long term traffic control plans for major construction projects.
· Provide support and manage long term traffic control plans for major construction for Metro Projects in the City of Los Angeles jurisdiction.
· Coordinate with contractors, utility companies, and other government agencies to implement projects. Setup meetings with contractors and provide updates on weekly/monthly basis.
· Monitor traffic control devices installation and construction operations to consistently meet Los Angeles Department of Transportation traffic lane requirements and complete field check and field visits to verify proper implementation of the traffic control plans.
· Assist new staff members with the process to review traffic control plans and other engineering support.
·Worked with senior engineers at Construction Management and Field Services Department to assist in supervising various projects in construction.
· Monitored installation and operations to consistently meet City of San Diego requirements
· Mentored assistant engineers to better improve competency and efficiency to perform proper inspections according to the City of San Diego Standards.
· Determined schedule and budget requirements for project to coordinate work efficiently.
· Reviewed and approved project reports, invoices, change orders, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, permits and designs.
· Determined project feasibility by estimating materials costs and sourcing requirements.
· Reviewed and approved staff time cards and vacation requests along with overtime requests and slips.
· Supervised the planning, coordination and implementation of construction projects.
· Investigated and responded to citizen complaints.
· Evaluated construction projects to determine the best engineering method to accomplish the job.
· Supervised the construction staff and contractors, evaluated construction issues and provided appropriate solutions.
· Ensured project adheres to all City of San Diego standards, plans and specifications.
· Prepared and reviewed documents, change orders, invoices and evaluated cost proposals and estimates.
• Prepare, review and evaluate cost estimates, drawings, designs and specifications.
• Utilize advanced computer-aided design and drafting software (CADD/Microstation) providing supervision, design support and reviewing the work of drafting staff.
• Manage project schedules, consultant contracts and make comments for corrections.
• Assist in the coordination of design, construction, operation and inspection of City projects.
• Coordinate the acquisition of permits and regulatory approvals for the City’s construction projects.
• Prepare and review documents, plans and blueprints, specifications and contract awards.
• Prepare, create and modify project alignment plans and maps utilizing ArcGIS software.
• Responsible for construction management and management of resources for numerous municipal construction projects
• Perform cost analysis and prepare budget for time and resources needed for achieving predetermined targets
• Prepare and review design plans and as-builts utilizing AutoCAD / AutoCAD Civil3D
• Organize tasks and duties, and assign to staff
• Monitor progress routinely and provide feedback. Conduct site surveillance and inspection at various stages to ensure compliance with the project design plans and specifications
• Prepare standard operating procedures for construction and inspections per IBC codes and project specifications
• Maintain relevant updated codes, standards, specifications
• Maintain calibration records of monitoring equipment and certification records of operating heavy machinery
• Prepare progress reports and provide updates during weekly meetings
• Act as technical adviser to the site construction and resolve any unexpected technical difficulties
• Performed field reviews on all overhead sign structures along RTE 274/Balboa for a panel replacement
project
• Analyzed current road closures for construction work to be completed for San Diego County and
designed traffic flow and detours for the specific area according to plan specifications
• Created (and posted on-line) maps to execute the detours and traffic flows based on the approved plan
• Completed a study focused on identifying specific locations where high-occupancy vehicle lanes are
not available in California
• Assisted in reviewing project proposals, plans, and specifications for various traffic design projects.
• Tracked and organized the required records pertaining to construction progress, job expenditures,
budget programs, and work order balances
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering