1. Zachary K. Absher
6656 Northridge Cir, Louisville, KY 40241 | 606.416.6014 | abszac@gmail.com
Objective
· To obtain a full-time position at a firm where I can further gain work experience, pertinent knowledge, and first-hand
exposure in the civil engineering profession. I am looking for a company that provides a positive work environment,
invests in their employees, and is respected in the professional field.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING | DEC. 18TH 2015 | UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY (UK)
· Primary Emphasis in Construction Management, with electives in Geotechnical Engineering and Water Resources
· Graduated with Cum Laude Honors (3.5+ GPA)
· Scholarships / Awards: University of Kentucky Presidential Scholarship, University of Kentucky College of Engineering
Scholarship, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout
Scholarship, and Governor’s Scholar Program Alumni
· Extracurricular Activities: UK American Society of Civil Engineers - 2014 Membership Chair – 2014 & 2015 Civil Site
Design Team Captain – 2015 Geotechnical Team Captain - 2015 President
Skills & Abilities
· Subcontractor Management
· Personnel Management
· Cost Analysis & Budgeting
· Project Scheduling
· Critical Thinking
· Project Documentation
· Vendor & Material Records
· Risk Management
· Time Management
· Project Negotiation
· Interpersonal Relations (Field
and Management Staff)
· Accountability
· Computer Proficiency: Microsoft
Office / Bluebeam / AutoCAD
Work Experience
PROJECT ENGINEER | WALSH CONSTRUCTION | JAN. 2016 - PRESENT
· Project Engineer on the Tunnel Section of the Ohio River Bridges Project.
· Key Responsibilities: Subcontractor Management (Reinforcing Steel Sub and Mechanical / Plumbing Sub), Concrete
Operations (Scheduling / Ordering / Tracking), Field Design Change Composition and
Coordination, Project Scheduling (Daily / Weekly / Monthly), Production Tracking
CO-OP/INTERN | WALSH CONSTRUCTION | JAN. 2014 – AUG 2014 & MAY 2015 – AUG 2015
· Co-op/Intern on the Tunnel Section of the Ohio River Bridges Project.
· Key Responsibilities: Subcontractor Management (Waterproof Lining Sub), Concrete Operations (Scheduling / Ordering
/ Tracking), Project Scheduling (Daily / Weekly / Monthly), Production Tracking, Blast Reporting,
Instrumentation, Contingency / Insurance Claims, Document Submittals
LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR / LIFEGUARD | SOMERSPLASH WATERPARK | SOMERSET, KY | SUMMER OF 2011-2013
· Lifeguard at Somersplash Waterpark from Apr. 2011 – Aug. 2011 and Apr. 2012 – Aug. 2012
· Lifeguard and Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid Instructor at Somersplash Waterpark from Apr. 2013 – Aug. 2013