Christian Danford
Biloxi,MS
Summary
Accomplished Construction Engineering Technician and Construction Project Engineer with a proven track record at the Georgia Department of Transportation. Expert in roadway design and construction management, demonstrating exceptional organizational and communication skills. Achieved significant improvements in traffic flow and safety through innovative solutions, while maintaining stringent quality control and adhering to budget constraints.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Engineering Technician III
Mississippi Department Of Transportation
11.2024 - Current
- Prepared schedules, project budgets and specifications for materials and labor.
- Supervised repair and maintenance of transportation systems.
- Evaluated transportation systems and traffic control devices to determine need for modification.
- Investigated traffic problems and suggested ways to improve traffic flow and safety.
- Inspected project sites to monitor progress and adherence to design specifications and state safety standards.
- Created detailed technical drawings and designs, incorporating special requests.
- Tested materials and tools for projects requiring special considerations.
- Estimated costs of proposed projects and materials and operated within budget guidelines.
- Documented and reported project activities to senior engineer.
- Tested soils and materials to determine foundation strength.
- Experience using GPS equipment on a daily basis.
Construction Project Engineer III
Georgia Department of Transportation
03.2018 - 10.2024
- Selected and oversaw subcontractors, built positive relationships, and made timely corrections to maintain design specifications.
- Verified accuracy of cost estimates in drafting construction project proposals.
- Created project schedules and worked with contractors to assure work is completed properly and on time.
- Determined costs of labor and materials for each project.
- Documented project activities on daily work reports and electronic devices.
- Prepared schedules, project budgets and specifications for materials and labor.
- Oversaw sampling and testing of materials.
- Conferred with contractors, utility companies or government agencies to discuss plans, specifications or work schedules.
- Checked construction plans, design calculations or cost estimations for completeness, accuracy or conformity to engineering standards or practices.
11B Infantryman
United States Army
04.2014 - 05.2018
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
- Taught personnel to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment such as chem gear for battle scenarios.
- Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
- Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors.
- Maintained secure communication systems to relay information to and from command teams.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize squad efficiency.
Education
Associate of Science - Civil Engineering
Albany Technical College
Albany, GA03-2018
High School Diploma -
Ware County HS
Waycross, GA05-2010
Skills
- Construction inspection
- Transportation planning
- Roadway design
- Civil engineering
- Organizational and communication skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Highway design
- Construction management
- Structural analysis
- Cost estimation
- Quality control and assurance
- AutoCAD civil 3D
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Certification
- Worksite Erosion Control Supervisor
- GSWCC Level 1A Certified Personnel
- Field Concrete Technician II
- Construction Project Engineers Academy (GDOT)
- P.I.P.E Certification
Timeline
Transportation Engineering Technician III
Mississippi Department Of Transportation
11.2024 - Current
Construction Project Engineer III
Georgia Department of Transportation
03.2018 - 10.2024
11B Infantryman
United States Army
04.2014 - 05.2018
Associate of Science - Civil Engineering
Albany Technical College
High School Diploma -
Ware County HS
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