ANTONIO CUNHA
Certified Engineering Technologist
North Arlington,NJ
Summary
Experienced utility engineer with 20+ years in the field, specializing in civil engineering, water distribution, construction administration, and utility planning & improvements. Skilled in implementing innovative strategies to improve utility infrastructure. Adaptable and proficient in a variety of tasks. Committed to promoting collaboration and streamlining workflows with diverse professionals in different disciplines.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Assistant Chief Engineer
Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority
Jersey City, NJ
06.2021 - Current
- Administration of the Jersey City drinking water system and accompanying infrastructure, including water operating professional services contracts.
- Planning and directing capital improvement projects, of both water and wastewater disciplines, from determining scopes of work through design, bidding, construction, up to and including approving completion of projects.
- Assistant project manager and coordinator of many capital improvement projects worth, in excess of $200 mil., including water main replacements, aqueduct expansion, rehabilitation, and improvements, combined sewer replacement and rehabilitation, storm separation, road resurfacing, traffic direction, GIS mapping, among others.
- Directly responsible for the writing and procurement of several contracts related to improving GIS mapping systems for the sewer & water infrastructure, utility coordination, and improving traffic impacts related to burgeoning construction activities throughout the city.
- SOP writing and implementation, coordinating efforts amongst several consultants, contractors, city and other local agencies, always improving on existing & developing new procedures, etc.
- Liaison with various Jersey City agencies and departments, including the Jersey City Division of Engineering, Traffic & Transportation, Jersey City OEM, and Jersey City DPW.
Staff Engineer
Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority
Jersey City, NJ
12.2017 - 06.2021
- Administered a wide-range of capital improvement projects, including providing and revising the scope and design of sewer & water infrastructure improvements and coordinating amongst several consultants, contractors, city stakeholders, developers, etc., as well as related activities.
- Ensured projects were successfully completed on-time and within their budgets.
- Contract writing and administration for several contracts including procuring construction materials, road resurfacing, and water infrastructure improvements.
- Assisted in developing the Traffic Flagging department, including creating a process for receiving & scheduling traffic flagging requests for all traffic-impacting activities throughout the city.
- Improved processes across the JCMUA, including those related to IT, finance, and construction inspection.
Principal Inspector
T&M Associates
Middletown, NJ
05.2016 - 12.2017
- Construction inspector in the firm's municipal group, construction administration & inspection department, for various municipal capital improvement projects.
- Lead inspector for the Washington St Redesign Phase I project, Hoboken, NJ, which included the replacement of multiple water mains, pedestrian traffic improvements, and incorporated elements of green infrastructure, among other improvements.
- Mentored junior inspectors, sharing industry expertise to enhance their skills and abilities in performing thorough inspections.
Construction Inspector
AmerCom Corp.
Parsippany, NJ
07.2013 - 11.2015
- Construction inspection of NJDOT region North highway improvement projects.
- Maintained daily inspection reports, compiled source documentation, processed change orders and pay applications, and submitted material analytical requests.
- Performed tasks using NJDOT construction software modules including AASHTOWare Project Site Manager, LIMS, and SAP Crystal Reports.
Project Observer
Maser Consulting P.A
Red Bank, NJ & Chestnut Ridge, NY
05.2009 - 08.2011
- Construction administration and inspection of municipal capital improvement projects throughout North & Central NJ, and Mid-Hudson, NY.
- Implemented strategies to collaborate with design engineers and implement principals of value engineering whenever appropriate.
- Developed strong working relationships with local community leaders, instilling trust and open communication that facilitated successful projects.
Construction Inspector
Atlantic Traffic & Design Engineers, Inc.
Warren, NJ
09.2008 - 05.2009
- Construction inspection of a Quick Chek food store & gas station at State Route 23, Wantage, NJ.
- Liaison to the NJDOT, providing consistent communication, coordinating required approvals, and submitting and maintaining daily inspection reports and source documentation for work performed with in the state right-of-way.
Field Technician/Assistant CAD Technician
Atlantic Traffic & Design Engineers, Inc
Warren, NJ
07.2007 - 08.2008
- Performed tasks essential to various traffic engineering studies, including deploying automatic traffic counters, manual traffic counts, among others.
- Site inspection for various prospective commercial development sites for clients such as Wal-Mart, Quick Chek, and Costco.
- Assisted the CAD manager with revising & producing traffic control plan designs.
Technical Observer
Neglia Engineering Associates
Lyndhurst, NJ
05.2005 - 07.2006
- Construction observation and inspection services for regional engineering consulting firm.
- Ensured compliance with project plans and specifications.
- Performed quality assurance and conflict resolution to maintain consistency of work.
- Maintained daily inspection reports and other project source documentation.
- Public relations liaison to maintain communication between clients, contractors, public officials, and the travelling public.
Education
High School Diploma -
Queen of Peace High School
North Arlington, NJ 09.1998 - 06.2002
Skills
Water distribution systems
Utility coordination
Contract writing and administration
Project Management
Contract Administration
Department Coordination
Traffic Control & Work-zone Safety
Technology Integration
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Workflow Improvements
Continuing Education
NJDEP Water & Wastewater System Operator Licensing Courses
- Introduction to Water/Wastewater Operation
- Advanced Water Treatment Operations I & II
Certification
NICET - Level III, Highway Construction (Pending Verification)
Notable Projects
Phase 3 & 4 Water Replacement, Jersey City, NJ
Washington St Redesign Phase I, Hoboken, NJ
NJDOT Palisades Interstate Parkway Resurfacing, Fort Lee, NJ
South Main Street Revitalization, Phase I, Clarkstown, NY
Quick Chek Store, RT 23 South, Wantage, NJ
Timeline
Assistant Chief Engineer
Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority
06.2021 - Current
Staff Engineer
Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority
12.2017 - 06.2021
Principal Inspector
T&M Associates
05.2016 - 12.2017
Construction Inspector
AmerCom Corp.
07.2013 - 11.2015
Project Observer
Maser Consulting P.A
05.2009 - 08.2011
Construction Inspector
Atlantic Traffic & Design Engineers, Inc.
09.2008 - 05.2009
Field Technician/Assistant CAD Technician
Atlantic Traffic & Design Engineers, Inc
07.2007 - 08.2008
Technical Observer
Neglia Engineering Associates
05.2005 - 07.2006
High School Diploma -
Queen of Peace High School
09.1998 - 06.2002