Christopher Wood
Summary
Experienced and well-rounded Senior Civil Engineer who excels in managing design and construction phase projects, for roadway and utility infrastructure, for Boroughs (Counties) and Municipalities. Strong Construction Inspection background, and adept in public involvement, mentoring junior employees, and project proposal writing.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Senior Engineer/Project Manager
DOWL Engineers
10.2011 - 11.2022
- Design and Manage roadway and utility projects from cradle to grave.
- Prepare project Plans and Specifications
- Provide Construction Management duties as Owner's Representative for Municipal roadway and utility projects.
- Provide Construction Inspection and Documentation duties.
- Provide Utility Coordination and prepare Relocation Agreements to include telecom, fiber optic, natural gas, and power to support road, water, and sewer construction projects.
- Coordinate with engineers, drafters, and specialty consultants on a daily basis to monitor and update project schedules and budgets.
- Assist with company marketing and proposal writing.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance in best practices and fostering professional growth opportunities.
Civil Engineer
Kinney Engineering, LLC
10.2009 - 09.2011
- Prepare Plans and Specifications for roadway design, drainage, and traffic and pedestrian safety projects.
- Create and Monitor project schedules and budgets.
- Conduct and manage site investigations to include subsurface soils investigations and site surveys in order to create updated base maps of project sites and corridors.
- Coordinate project activities with Owner's Representatives and internal project team members and consultants.
Project Administrator
RISE Alaska (Ascent)
10.2007 - 09.2009
- Provide Construction Administration Services as an Owner's Representative to include project plans and specification reviews, project budget and schedule reviews, bidding support, and complete construction phase oversight and documentation.
- Conduct and coordinate daily construction inspections to provide Daily Construction Reports, Material Quantity estimates and calculations, weekly Construction Reports for Owner's use, notify and interact with the public on construction schedules and activities.
- Prepare Construction Change Orders, coordinate and provide responses to Requests For Information (RFI's), conduct Public Meetings.
- Monitor and Document Utility Company (telecom, fiber optic, natural gas, power) relocations and upgrades.
Civil Engineer
Eagle River Engineering Services (Owner)
09.2003 - 12.2007
- Conduct site development and sanitary engineering services for private individuals and developers, and small businesses.
- Conduct subsurface soils investigations, coordinate site surveys, and prepare soils reports.
- Prepare site plans, sanitary sewer and water designs, and coordinate with state, borough, and municipal agencies to require plan approvals and construction permits.
- Conduct construction inspections and prepare construction documentation, asbuilts, and reports for permit closeout.
- Manage a small self-owned business.
- Manage and mentor 1-4 college-aged employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK05.1996
Skills
- Project Management
- Strong inter-personal communication and Public Involvement skills to coordinate with the public, contractors, and owners
- Construction Inspection and Documentation
- Development of Project Plans and Specifications
- Mentorship of junior colleagues
Certification
- Professional Civil Engineer (PE, Alaska)
- Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL)
- First Aid
Timeline
Senior Engineer/Project Manager
DOWL Engineers
10.2011 - 11.2022
Civil Engineer
Kinney Engineering, LLC
10.2009 - 09.2011
Project Administrator
RISE Alaska (Ascent)
10.2007 - 09.2009
Civil Engineer
Eagle River Engineering Services (Owner)
09.2003 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Alaska Fairbanks
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