1. MAHER ABUELTEEN, MSc, P. Eng.
113 Evansdale Landng NW, Calgary, AB T3P 0C7 Home: +1-403-293-2677(Mobile): +974-3315-1094
(E): maher196410@hotmail.com
CAREER PROFILE
• Delivery of mega projects to the contract requirements. Construction and Design engineering
experience and able to demonstrate exceptional Construction and Design Engineering
Technical competencies, have been involved in directing and leading major transportation
projects (airports, roads, metro and rail) Internationally at North America and within the
Middle East region (Kuwait, Qatar, KSA, UAE, Jordan and Oman)
• Strong Commercial/Contracts Background Contracts as per International Federation of
Consulting Engineers (Federation Internationale des Ingenieurs-Conseils (FIDIC)) conditions
which include General Conditions, the Supplementary Conditions, the Specifications, the
Drawings, the Bill of Quantities, the Tender, the Letter of Acceptance, the Contract
Agreement, and such further documents as may be expressly incorporated in the Letter of
Acceptance or Contract Agreement), Lump-sum (Drawings and Specifications Contract),
unit-rate, cost-plus and other types of contracts.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to get things done
• Self-motivation, with the ability to plan and execute independently with limited supervision
• Detailed-oriented Projects Manager with more than 28 years of experience in Engineering
Construction, Project and Construction Management, Airports, Highways, Expressways,
Intersections, Tunnels, Infrastructures and Oil & Gas Mega Projects. Areas of expertise
include but not limited to design and construction of highways, airports, roads, drainage,
pavements, rehabilitation and maintenance, road markings, road milling, slurry seal, road
accessories, side slopes, ditches, storm water networks, pipelines, underground and
aboveground utilities, right of way, signalized intersections, roundabouts, modified asphalt,
safety measures, horizontal and vertical alignment, ramps, interchanges and all other
transportation projects,
• Experienced with all aspects of highway/freeway design (e.g. alignments, geometrics,
staging, utilities, roadside safety, CPS, Q-sheets, documents, constructability)
• General understanding of other road design requirements (e.g. drainage/hydraulic design,
environmental design / mitigation measures, engineering surveys, geotechnical investigations
• Team Management and team player, accept responsibility, strong customer focus and strong
interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of industry practices and regulations, current technology and its effective use on
the project
• Broad experience in pavement design, planning, construction, quality and maintenance
• Proficient knowledge in pavement materials and mix design, including Superpave
• Good knowledge of pavement construction, quality and evaluation techniques including
automated, pavement evaluation and maintenance
• Expert in modified asphalt mixtures (POLYMERIZED or RUBBERIZED), (NOVOPHALT)
or (SUPERPAVE)
• Expert in Change Management/Variation Orders and Conflict resolution
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2. CAREER PROFILE CONTINUED
• Combined extensive experience in airports, highways and mega infrastructure projects with
a total of 28 years of practical working experience in both sides: Client/Consultant (10 years)
and Contractor (18 years)
• Pavement Design: Design of pavement structure for new alignments, widening and/or
rehabilitation of highways/roads using, the following methods:
• 1993 AASHTO Guide Procedure for the Design of Flexible Pavement Structures
and MTO Guideline MI-183 “Adaptation and Verification of AASHTO Pavement
Design Guide for Ontario Conditions”, using WinPAS Pavement Analysis -
DARWin®
Software
• MTO Pavement Design and Rehabilitation Manual (SDO-90-01) and design
• parameters as specify in the Region conditions
• Pavement Condition Evaluation: Evaluating the condition of the selected pavement
sections, by specifying the distress type and severity of each type of distress, using MTO
Manual For Condition Rating of Flexible Pavements (SP-024) and/or PAVER System that
developed by U.S Army Corps of Engineers
• Life Cycle Costing Analysis (LCCA): Performing the present worth Life Cycle Costing
Analysis (LCCA) for selecting of the pavement rehabilitation strategy to ensure the most cost
effective design, using present worth method
• Determine the HMA Surface Course Types and Performance-Graded Asphalt Cement
(PGAC) For Provincial Highways: Using MTO field guide for acceptance of hot mix and
bridge deck waterproofing and MTO related directive
• Geotechnical Investigation & Analysis: for pavement design, pavement widening (new
construction), treatment of frost heaves/distortion areas, centerline culvert
replacement/extension, storm sewers construction, water main construction, submarines
• Preliminary Geotechnical Assessment Route Alternatives Planning Studies: evaluating
and ranking the route alternatives of the new highway alignment
• Analytical Techniques in Engineering Works: Using regression techniques for analyzing
and modeling the data (dependent and independent variables) to develop different statistical
models to predict the future trend (performance) of the dependent variable
• Value Engineering: Applying the principles of Value Engineering (re-engineering) on the
new projects
• Traffic Engineering Impact studies and techniques
• Experienced in the construction of water tanks, dams, mega water reservoirs, heavy
reinforced concrete structures, climbing formworks, concrete pilings, infrastructure,
waterproofing systems, concrete walls and slabs climbing shuttering and proprietary wall and
slab form work systems.
• Expert in Polymerized/MODIFIED ASPHALT CONCRETE MIXTURES (RUBBER),
(NOVOPHALT) or (SUPERPAVE) in hot and cold weather
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3. • Familiar with all design softwares such as INROAD, MIXROAD and SDR. Expert in
geotechnical, road surveying and geometric design. Expert in asphalt and concrete mix
designs
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Professional/Chartered Engineer registered with the Association of Professional Engineers
and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) and Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO)
• Extensive experience in Airports, Highways, Bridges, Rail, Metro and Micro-Tunneling
works
• Civil Engineer with proven track record in constructing and designing Master plan, Highway,
Infrastructures and Bridges within mixed development projects
• Working knowledge of Transit System and Railway Planning and Design
• Extensive construction experience as a Project Manager during execution of civil &
infrastructure projects including roads services, structures, bridges, underpass, sewerage,
underground HV power, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), lighting, water reticulation
• Applying information technology and other advanced methods and techniques to improve
transportation system performance and to increase these systems contribution to our
economic and social well-being
• Experience and skills of managing major highways, projects in excess of $600 Million
• Fluency in English and Arabic languages both written and spoken
• Experience use of MS Office and working knowledge in AutoCAD, Microstation and
Primavera Project Planner (P3)
• Strong working knowledge of MTO and TAC geometric design standards
• Sound knowledge of Land Development Software(LDD), Easy Plan, database software
programs and Microsoft Suite and Traffic Engineering softwares
• Highly proficient in Pavement Design & Analysis - Darwin®
Software, InRoads, MXROAD,
CPS, Pavement Management System (PAVER SYSTEM), and Statistical Analysis
System(SAS)
• Familiarity with flexible and rigid pavement design methods, such as mechanistic design,
AASHTO, PCA, and Pavement Management Systems concepts
• HSE and QA/QC Awareness
• Good background in planning to continuously advise the contractor on the adequacy of his
resources
EDUCATION
• PhD Student (Highways, Airports and Traffic Engineering) (Polymerized Asphalt Mix
Design) – Cairo University
• Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering/Transportation) January 2011
Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
• Bachelor of Engineering (B.Sc., Civil Engineering) July 1987
University of Salaheddin, Irbil, Iraq
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
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4. June 2015 – Present
EGIS International – Qatar Assignment
Qatar Economic Zone Project (QEZ-3)
Sr. Resident Engineer
Design & Build Earthworks and Site Grading Package 3.11
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY CONTINUED
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead and supervise a team of multi engineering disciplines staff and contractor
• Management of all aspects of delivering a project on highways, bridges, drainage and
infrastructure development works
• Provide day-to-day direction and works with MANATEQ/EGIS staff to ensure a high
performance, customer service-oriented work environment that supports achieving EGIS’s
and MANATEQ’s mission, strategic plan, objectives and values
• Inspect and reviews current projects to monitor with construction and safety codes, and other
regulations in coordination with the Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Department
• Perform difficult and complex field engineering assignments involving the development,
execution, supervision, and coordination of all technical aspects of a construction project.
• Advise on contractual and construction matters
• Liaise with Department and approve Contractor’s submissions
• Coordinate forward planning
• Be fully conversant with the Contract Terms and Conditions
• Implement the terms and conditions of Contract
• Collaborate with construction management to eliminate any hazards associated with the work
that may adversely affect the environment or the safety or health of employees.
• Ensure that personnel of the assigned group engage in safe work practices in compliance with
site-specific safety procedures and industry standards
• Establish and maintain liaison with the discipline design engineering staff
• Review and interpret discipline design drawings and specifications to ensure current revision
level and correct technical execution of the work
• Organize the accumulation of assigned discipline data for the final project turnover and
report
• Initiate and maintain records, back-charge procedures, progress reports, etc., as required
• Manage the assignment of manpower, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency,
maintain schedules, and to meet budget goals.
• Keep alert to possible problem areas and takes preventative action to ensure that critical
milestones are met for each phase of the project
• Ensure the use of sound construction practices to attain required quality control at the
maximum efficiency and minimum cost
• Prepare periodic reports summarizing progress of construction activities for higher-level
management and clients, including formal presentations
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5. • Ensure effective implementation of all company and client policies and procedures, including
labor relations policies
• Serve as the primary contact with client representatives, subcontractors, and government
representatives for construction-related activities
• Maintain strong client and community relations
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY CONTINUED
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate
June 2011 – May 2015
Saipem Construction Canada Inc.
Sr. Project Manager/ Highways and Infrastructures
1. Airport Trail Tunnel Project (CAD 180 Million)
The scope of works included a 620-metre Airport Trail tunnel under the new runway at the
Calgary International Airport. The tunnel is 36 metres wide and has a vehicle clearance of 5.3
metres, over 600,000 cubic metres of earth and rock was excavated, over 2.5 kilometres of water
and storm water utilities have been installed along with approximately 45 kilometres of electrical
conduit, 12,000 tonnes of reinforcing steel was installed, concrete work on the structure itself
began with the installation of footings followed by forming and casting of the tunnel walls and
roof. A total of 50 concrete sections were poured. A total of 58,000 cubic metres of concrete was
poured during the construction of the tunnel. Thirty-two 100-horsepower exhaust jet fans,
weighing 2,000 pounds each, and 1,380 lighting fixtures were installed onto the ceiling of the
tunnel. Various traffic control devices, lane control and life safety systems have been installed in
the tunnel
2. Calgary Ring Road Connection – 114 Avenue S.E. from 68 Street S.E. to Stoney Trail
(CAD120 Million)
This project included the construction of a four lane roadway connection between 114 Avenue
S.E. and the South East Ring Road, upgrading the intersection at 68 Street and 114 Avenue S.E.,
installation of traffic signals, constructing pathways/sidewalks, implementing a new stormwater
management system, installation of street lighting and the relocation of utilities
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• Management of all aspects of delivering a project on highways, bridges, drainage and
infrastructure development works
• Managing the construction supervisors to facilitate delivery of construction, coordinating
logistics, permitting, commissioning and handover activities to contractual technical, budget,
schedule and quality requirements
• Interfacing with Client, Consultant, Construction and Commercial Teams to ensure
coordination and reporting is of a level that assists in the timely delivery of contract
deliverables
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6. • Monitoring works to confirm, they are being carried out in accordance the Operations
strategy, standards, policies, procedures and best practices
• Liaising with the Engineering Team to assist in the execution of design solutions that
promote constructability and value engineering
• Monitoring and reporting on the performance of the construction supervisors and the
contractors
• Ensuring best safety practices employed during construction
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY CONTINUED
• Obtaining the required support to assist in the timely payment of invoices and resolution of
variations and claims.
March 2006 – May 2011 Jacobs Canada Inc.
Project Manager/ Highways and Infrastructures
1. Glenmore Trail and Ogden Road S.E. Interchange Project (CAD 60 Million)
The project included new interchange at Glenmore Trail and Ogden Road, including a
new bridge over Ogden Road, new roadway on Glenmore Trail between Ogden Road and
Barlow Trail, new bridge over CPR and CNR tracks, Western Headworks Canal and
future Southeast LRT tracks, realignment of Ogden Road, implementation of new storm
water management in construction area and relocation of water and sanitary lines as
necessary, utility relocations, improved street lighting, construction of sidewalks and
pathways and landscaping
2. Highway 63 Twinning (CAD200 Million)
This included twinned 36-kilometer stretch of Highway 63 north of Wandering River in
Northern Alberta. We used new technologies contributed to the early completion of the
safer, completely divided four-lane roadway. This project presented an opportunity for
Jacobs, supported by Alberta Transportation, to research a new and greener paving
technology, called Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA). WMA allows for paving and mixing at
lower temperatures, cutting fuel consumption and decreasing the production of
greenhouse gases compared to conventional Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA). More than 1.1
million tons of product was placed on this project
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• Reported to the Sr. Projects Manager
• Reviewed and responding to engineering submittals, drawings and specifications prepared by Jacobs
• Performed advanced civil engineering duties in the preparation of engineering design plans and specifications
for the project pile foundations, piping, underground cables and other utilities, access roads, parking lots, drainage
and steel structure modules
• Reviewed submittals for conformance to drawings and specifications; interpreting plans and
specifications for construction staff; prepared and directed design contract revisions and change
orders
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7. • Initiated and evaluated design and field environment changes during construction; taking field measurements of
completed work; inspected construction at substantial and final completion stages
• Prepared engineering reports, manuals, and other correspondence related to work activities
• 00000000Attended and participating in professional group meetings; staying abreast of new trends and
innovations in the field of civil engineering
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY CONTINUED
• Performed engineering design calculations; prepared engineering design drawings and
specifications, calculations, and construction cost estimates; provided design support during
construction
• Conducted field inspections, site investigations and field materials testing duties
January 2004 - February 2006 Stanley Consultants, Inc, Kuwait
Construction Project Manager (Airports and Infrastructures)
Project: Kuwait International Airport- Kuwait Airspace System Plan
Project Value for Road and Infrastructure Works: KD35,251,036 (US$121,555,296)
Project Management & Supervision of Kuwait Airspace System Plan at Kuwait International
Airport. The work was included of the site supervision of building construction, facilities & civil
infrastructure works as well as project management functions for the projects under the
implementation of the Kuwait Airspace System Plan
1. Kuwait Control & Meteorological Centre (KCMC )
2. Civil Infrastructure Works for the Development of Kuwait International Airport included
main building, water tanks, central energy building, stores building, airside gate house
#2, main gate house #1, balloon filling station, car park, waste container screen wall,
landscape and irrigation, 12 km water pipeline and electrical sub-station
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• Managed the work at the project site and the activities of subcontractors, and coordinated
between subcontractors to ensure execution of all project phases on time
• Assisted in preparing construction schedules and milestones, and monitored progress against
established schedules
• Requisition for supplies of materials to complete works
• Identified manpower and equipment needs required for completion of works
• Developed and monitored the implementation of quality control programs
• Reviewed subcontractors and suppliers’ invoices and submitted to the Project Manager for
approval
• Provided on-going evaluation of construction methods and continuous improvement
implementation
• Reviewed and monitored the project safety plans and security measures
• Participated in the study of any modification suggested by the contractors and subcontractors
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8. to facilitate and expedite work, getting the approval where required
• Worked with the Project Manager to ensure any spend outside of the approved budget is
monitored and controlled
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY CONTINUED
November 2000 - December 2003 Shannon Trading and Contracting Company, Qatar
Construction Project Manager (Highways and Infrastructures)
1. Al-Rayyan Infrastructure Project (QR55,766,908 (US$15,154,051))
2. New Access Road to the Qatar Women’s University (67,787,455 (US$18,420,504))
3. Parking lot Project of the Business and Administration College of Qatar University
(QR16,554,688 (US$4,498,557))
The projects included access road (6 lanes), internal roads, major intersection with traffic signal,
pavements, drainage systems, lighting, concrete paving, interlocking, retaining walls,
landscaping, HV/LV cables, future ducts, sewerage pipelines, water networks and house
connections, traffic signs and road markings, independently controlled traffic signals
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• Reported to the Project Director
• Worked with the key project individual to devise and execute actions plans to rectify potential cost
overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work
• Monitored and reports to management on the progress of all project activities within the program,
including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule.
• Established weekly meeting to review project status and formulate action items
• Established the program requirements for all areas of the projects, and monitored the draft and final
deliverables for adherence to these criteria
• Planned, directed, supervised and controlled the execution of all business, technical, fiscal and
administrative functions of the assigned projects or subtasks
• Assigned responsibility to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their
qualifications & strengths
• Provided input to performance reviews and development plans for subordinates
• Worked with other managers, project engineers and discipline heads to develop budgets, schedules
and plans for the various elements of a project
February, 1996 - October, 2000 Alajmi Contracting Company, Al-Hofuf, KSA
Project Manager (Highways and Infrastructures)
1. Hofuf Ring Road Project, KSA (SR175,896,493 (US$46,905,732))
2. Al-Riyadh Street Widening Project (SR274,614,988 (US$73,230,664))
3. Maintenance of Salwa and Dammam Highways (SR76,504,950 (US$20,401,320))
4. Dualization of Ras Abu Qamees Road (SR78,788,943(US$21,010,385))
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9. Managed the construction of Hofuf Ring Road Project (47 Km), Widening of Riyadh Road
Project and the both routine and preventative maintenance contracts for Salwa and Dammam
highways. The projects included underground utilities, street lighting, concrete and interlocking
pavements, water and sewer lines, landscaping, surface and underground drainage systems
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY CONTINUED
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• Developed, executed and managed project plan and delivery to ensure project completion in
accordance with time, cost and quality objectives
• Coordinated site to ensure smooth functioning of all departments; Ensured compliance with
Quality and HSE requirements
• Leaded the project organizational unit throughout the project duration and was the focal point
between client and Alajmi team along with CEO
• Proven ability to work in design management capacity, and leaded a design team of mixed
nationalities
• Planned, monitored and managed execution of project to ensure on time – in budget – high
quality project delivery to client
• Ensured achievement of time, quality, cost and EHS goals on project
• Managed internal and external relationships for effective and efficient achievement of project
goals
• Provided leadership, ongoing guidance and support and motivated the project teams
• Created industry networks and benchmarking opportunities and ensured regulatory
compliance
July, 1993 - January, 1996 Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC), Oman
Construction Project Manager (Highways and Infrastructures)
1. Ibri Internal Roads (60 kms) and Souq Ibri Development Projects
(OR23,369,693(US$60,527,505))
2. Ibri – Burimi Highway Project (20 kms) (OR28,620,719 (US$74,127,662)
3. The projects included the construction of 60 kms of internal roads in Wilayet Ibri and the
dualization of Ibri-Burimi Highway. Souq Ibri project included road infrastructure and
beautification works. The work included underground tunnels and box culverts
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• Reported to the Project Director
• Oversaw the delivery of all transportation related projects
• Monitored the projects to be sure that will be completed within planned budget and on time
• Coordinated the efforts of a project team to effectively control the work and productivity to
complete each project according to the scope of work agreed with the client, on schedule, on
or under the client’s capital cost budget, while maintaining an exemplary quality of final
product
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10. • Estimation of working days and construction cost estimates for highway projects
• Implemented and oversaw project quality control and quality assurance
• Prepared proposals, project cost estimates, budgeting, forecasting and hired qualified staff
• Coordinated, organized and controlled the activities of staff
• Reviewed work progress, adherence to plans, procedures, and specifications
• Managed resolution of issues, ensured timely analysis and recommendations
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY CONTINUED
• Provided construction and contract administration expertise, leadership, and mentoring of
staff
• Ensured staffing levels met the requirements of the project
November 1990 - June 1993 Al-Masar Contracting Company, Jordan
QA/QC Manager (Highways and Infrastructures)
1. Irbid – Jerash Highway Project (JD23,840,731(US$33,625,855))
Highway construction of 17 km dual carriageway with central New Jersey concrete barriers.
Project included 2 main interchanges, 2 concrete underpasses, one pre-stressed bridge, one
concrete girder bridge, box culverts, drainage structures, traffic control devices, drainage and
protection works, street markings and signage. Bulk quantities: 11 million cu m earth works,
240,000 m cu base course, 120,000 tons asphalt, 30,000 m cu concrete works, 4,000 tons steel
re-bar, 40,000 m cu gabion works.
2. Maan- Jaffer Highway (JD35,760,890 (US50,422,855))
Highway construction of 51 km dual lane highway through a desert area with miscellaneous
drainage and protection works and road markings and signage. Bulk quantities: 2.5 million cu m
earth works, 548,000 m cu base course, 307,000 tons asphalt, 20,000 m cu concrete works, 2,000
tons steel re-bar.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and understood drawings, plans and specifications
• Examined and inspected field conditions and identified problems and inaccuracies that arise
• Inspected subordinate’s work for compliance with scope of work, contract plans and
specifications, point out deficiencies, explained and took any necessary corrective actions
• Managed, trained and mentored multiple inspectors in their respective duties and
responsibilities
• Assisted with and oversaw development of the Project Quality Plan
• Managed and ensured implementation and effectiveness of the Project Quality Plan through
periodic reviews, document findings and take corrective actions address shortcomings
• Prepared monthly Project Quality Report, review and co-sign with the Construction Manager
and submitted to Area Quality Manager
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11. • Facilitated Quality Plan Implementation walk around and participate in weekly TQM
meetings to review status of quality
• Planned and performed field inspections and tests to coordinate with the construction
schedule
• Ensured that tests are performed, received and interpreted timely so that impacts due to
failure are minimized
• Provided training to craft supervision regarding the project specific quality process and
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY CONTINUED
requirements
• Participated in and provide QC input for task planning
• Developed written plans and procedures for project specific activities
• Organized and maintained project QC files
• Assisted in the development and implantation of Turnover Package Procedure and assisted in
assembling turnover packages to the client
• Coordinated system turnover activities with start-up and commissioning teams
• Reviewed and approved all third party test results for compliance with project requirements
and other legislative requirements
• Ensured that Quality Improvement Reports are filled out and logged and that the cost of
rework is tracked and summarized monthly
• Liaised with third party testing and authorized inspection agencies
• Assisted in the interpretation of construction codes and standards
• Coordinated with the area office for needed codes, standards and procedures
July 1987 - October 1990 General Syndicate Trading and Contracting Company, Kuwait
Site Engineer (Highways and Infrastructures)
1. Abdali Internal Roads (75 kms) (KD20,888,909 (US$72,030,721))
2. Wafra Internal Roads (15 kms) (KD4,778,934 (US$16,479,083))
3. Parking lots in different areas Project (KD3,455,389 (US$11,915,135))
The projects included roads, infrastructures, street lighting, underground utilities, future ducts,
concrete pavement, electrical and phone cables, ditches, pipe culverts and other civil works
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• Insured that all civil design is in accordance with latest applicable codes and standards
• Provided technical support for the field operations including: drainage, grading, ditches and
culverts, as well as formwork designs to the field
• Assisted with evaluation of field conditions and acceptance testing, and with project layout
and checking of work per plans and specs
• Supported QA/QC testing and paperwork requirements
• Reviewed project drawings and any design changes, and shop drawings for accuracy and
completeness
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12. • Provided document control for correspondence, submittals, etc., as well as tracking and
assistance with RFI’s (request for information)
• Performed quantity tracking and cost coding for purposes of productivity analysis and
accurate job cost forecasting
• Prepared daily reports as it relates to crews, progress and all other field issues
• Prepared and updated the project schedule and interacted with all involved in scheduling
decision processes
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