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Ernest Branch

Summary

Focused individual with experience assisting engineers with projects involving commercial, residential and civil. A confident Civil Engineering Technician with exemplary math, listening and communication skills. Organized and dependable at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Civil Engineer Technician

Department Of Defense
07.1985 - 07.2023
  • Worked closely with engineers, land surveyors and other key stakeholders on different infrastructure projects.
  • Attended seminars and trainings offered by company to build knowledge and improve skills.
  • Inspected project sites to monitor progress and adherence to design specifications, safety protocols and state sanitation standards.
  • Obtained quotes for project materials and communicated with suppliers to determine best pricing.
  • Estimated costs of proposed projects and materials and operated within budget guidelines.
  • Read blueprints and schematics to interpret building plans.
  • Determined building materials needed for projects.
  • Documented and reported project activities to senior engineer.
  • Looked over proposed plans and project sites to coordinate layouts and site maps.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Education

High School Diploma -

Henry Grady Spruce
Dallas, TX
05.1974

Skills

  • Environmental Impact Studies
  • Civil Engineering
  • Local, State and Federal Regulations
  • Project Planning
  • Commercial Projects
  • Cost Estimates
  • Materials Testing
  • Infrastructure Planning
  • Editing Documents
  • Technical Instruction
  • Best Practices and Standards
  • Technical Report
  • Accident Prevention
  • Drawings Review
  • Computer Literacy
  • Inspect Material
  • Project Requirements
  • Project Proposals
  • Supplier Quotes
  • Field Data Collection
  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • Project Leadership
  • Daily Reports Management
  • Corrective Actions
  • Site Visits
  • Conducting Field Surveys
  • Safety Requirements
  • Project Scope Evaluation
  • Procedure Modification
  • Subcontractor Compliance
  • Codes and Zoning
  • Marketing Strategies
  • Engineering Activities
  • Inspections

Additional Information

I retired from federal service on 30 July 2023. Throughout my federal career I have had a secret clearance, kept up to date with all commercial, residential, civil codes and computer programs used for construction projects. Attended Environmental and Public Works classes on a yearly bases.

Timeline

Civil Engineer Technician

Department Of Defense
07.1985 - 07.2023

High School Diploma -

Henry Grady Spruce
Ernest Branch