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Denis D’Arbela

Laurel,Maryland

Summary

Highly skilled and experienced project management professional with a proven track record in leading complex planning, design, and construction projects. Seeking a challenging role to leverage my expertise to drive and contribute to the organizational, program for major capital improvements on the Frederick Douglas Tunnel (FDT)(B&P Tunnel Replacement) Program.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Engineer

Washington DC Department of Transportation (DDOT)
12.2008 - Current
  • Led and mentored project teams in developing strategic project management plans encompassing schedule, budgetary, contractual, human resources, and stakeholder elements for various bridge projects, ensuring project focus and effective structure
  • Effectively accessed and involved other agencies, internal staff, general public, and special interest communities in project activities, fostering collaboration and engagement
  • Demonstrated strong team building, group leadership, and project management skills in delivering projects within scope, schedule, and budget constraints
  • Consulted and collaborated with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, in contract administration and procurement processes
  • Prepared and reviewed change orders, ensuring compliance with project requirements and budgetary constraints
  • Approved project invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual agreements
  • Reviewed construction project schedules using PERT, CPM, bar chart, or other methods, ensuring alignment with project milestones and deadlines
  • Prepared diagnostic and prescriptive reports on departmental issues, contributing to organizational improvements.
  • Completed 10 DDOT Bridge Projects in as Project Manager. Heavy construction project management included 11th Street interchange in Washington DC.

Project Manager

KCI Technologies
08.2006 - 12.2008
  • Managed Rehabilitation of Connecticut Avenue Bridge, NW project for District of Columbia Department of Transportation (DDOT). $10 million budget
  • Coordinated project tasks including demolition, lead impacted soil remediation, structural steel repairs, deck roadway replacement, installation of full containment bridge systems, painting and blasting of girders, and electrical work for traffic signals and lighting
  • Managed construction activities including Portland cement concrete pavements, sidewalks, wheelchair ramps, granite curbing, excavation for utilities, and daily field quantity tracking
  • Reviewed and approved contractor partial payments, prepared change orders, and conducted field inspections to ensure compliance with project specifications and contract plans.

Field Engineer

Keville Enterprises Inc.
05.2001 - 12.2003
  • Provided project management oversight for the Route-3 North Improvement Project, involving demolition and replacement of 40 existing bridges, lane widening, and re-paving of 26 miles of interstate highway
  • Supervised construction tasks including demolition, major structural concrete work, drainage, utility relocation, and excavation.

Outside Plant Engineer

Adesta Communications
09.2000 - 04.2001
  • Conducted daily inspection of fiber optic networks, supervised excavation and tie-ins to communication facilities, and provided oversight for splicing operations.

Geotechnical Instrumentation Engineer

Parsons Brinkerhoff
05.1999 - 09.2000
  • Supervised and managed geotechnical instrumentation group for the $14 billion Central Artery Tunnel Project, overseeing data analysis, of geotechnical instrumentation. Interpreted data and furnished technical reports for a variety of instrumentation in coordination with project consultants and stakeholders. This was my firs major exposure to heavy civil construction similar to the proposed FDT project.

Education

Engineering in Trainee (EIT) #17904 -

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Northeastern University
Boston, MA
08.2015

Skills

  • Leadership and Mentoring in Project Management
  • Contract Administration
  • Budget Management and Compliance
  • Technical and Management Review
  • Data Analysis and Reporting
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management
  • Construction Project Oversight
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Effective Verbal and Written Communication
  • Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project
  • Change Orders
  • Contract Management
  • Document Control
  • Project Management
  • Schedule Management
  • Non-conforming material reports
  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • Construction Administration
  • Cost Estimates
  • Construction management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Cost Estimation
  • Document Management

Certification

  • SSPC (AMPP) BCI 1 and BCI 2 Bridge Coatings Inspector, 98482
  • Private Pilot License, Instrument Rated, XXXX978

Tel

(240)-210-3010

References

References available upon request.

Affiliations

  • American Society of Engineering Management
  • Association for Materials Performance and Protection

American Society of Civil Engineers

Capital Chapter

Timeline

Project Engineer

Washington DC Department of Transportation (DDOT)
12.2008 - Current

Project Manager

KCI Technologies
08.2006 - 12.2008

Field Engineer

Keville Enterprises Inc.
05.2001 - 12.2003

Outside Plant Engineer

Adesta Communications
09.2000 - 04.2001

Geotechnical Instrumentation Engineer

Parsons Brinkerhoff
05.1999 - 09.2000

Engineering in Trainee (EIT) #17904 -

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Northeastern University

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