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Esteban Kang

Texas,US

Summary

Demonstrates expertise in civil engineering and project operations across multiple contexts, including project planning, resource allocation, and technical oversight. Highly skilled in managing, designing, and executing shelter and infrastructure projects in crisis-affected regions such as Ukraine, Africa, Asia, and Latin America, while ensuring that solutions are culturally appropriate and sustainable. Emphasizes critical thinking, adaptability, and collaborative teamwork, leveraging fluency in both English and Spanish, along with a Lean Green Belt certification, to enhance organizational efficiency and compliance in high-pressure environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Shelter Project Manager

Medair
07.2024 - 12.2024
  • Facilitated the repair and reconstruction of living spaces damaged by the Russia-Ukraine war in eastern and northern Ukraine.
  • The field visits yielded corrections and improvements to the programming.
  • Provided technical guidance in writing proposals and concept notes for submissions to several donors.
  • Created and managed the project's execution plan and managed the implementation budget.
  • Hired, evaluated, provided development goals.
  • Lead a team of technical (engineers, architects, and technicians) and non-technical staff (community mobilizers and translators)
  • Ensured, along with the procurement department, contractor compliance with procedures, project specifications, and local construction requirements.
  • Designed and implemented a community-based approach pilot project to improve the communities' participation in the repair of damaged homes of the most vulnerable people

Shelter and Infrastructure Advisor

Medair
07.2022 - 06.2024
  • Drafted Shelter, NFI, and Infrastructure strategy for Medair Ukraine program, aiding IDPs and communities in various regions.
  • Supported setup of Medair's Ukraine Emergency Response Team, including staffing, community engagement, and donor proposals.
  • Developed activity-tracking tools and post-monitoring evaluation plans.
  • Conducted field visits, providing technical, safety, and security advice, generating detailed reports and recommendations.
  • Led partnerships and discussions with organizations like REACH, IOM, and funding partners such as ECHO and UNHCR.
  • Collaborated in technical working groups to draft SOPs and technical guidelines for Winterization, Cash for Rent, and more.
  • Provided technical guidance for expressions of interest, proposals, and notes for UN agencies and private donors.
  • Assisted in technical evaluation of contractors and suppliers for tenders and framework agreements.

Shelter Advisor

Medair
01.2022 - 06.2022

Shelter Project Manager

Medair
10.2021 - 12.2021

Shelter Project Manager

Medair
06.2021 - 09.2021

Infrastructure Project Manager

Medair
02.2021 - 05.2021

Logistics Consultant

Medical Teams International
10.2020 - 10.2020

Shelter Manager

Medair
01.2017 - 10.2017

Laboratory Technician

LeTourneau University
01.2014 - 09.2016

Engineering Intern

Brandon & Corp
08.2013 - 12.2013

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

LeTourneau Unviversity
Longview, TX
12-2013

Skills

  • Project planning, development, and implementing
  • Excellent communication
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Stakeholder communications (community development)
  • Risk management
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Procedure development and continuous improvement
  • Disaster risk reduction
  • Needs assessment
  • Proposal writing
  • Emergency Response and Recovery Management
  • Adaptability

Certification

  • Engineer-in-Training - No. 85229
  • Forklift Operator
  • Lean6Sigma Green Belt

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary

Timeline

Shelter Project Manager

Medair
07.2024 - 12.2024

Shelter and Infrastructure Advisor

Medair
07.2022 - 06.2024

Shelter Advisor

Medair
01.2022 - 06.2022

Shelter Project Manager

Medair
10.2021 - 12.2021

Shelter Project Manager

Medair
06.2021 - 09.2021

Infrastructure Project Manager

Medair
02.2021 - 05.2021

Logistics Consultant

Medical Teams International
10.2020 - 10.2020

Shelter Manager

Medair
01.2017 - 10.2017

Laboratory Technician

LeTourneau University
01.2014 - 09.2016

Engineering Intern

Brandon & Corp
08.2013 - 12.2013

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

LeTourneau Unviversity

Publications

Full-scale Test of Transitional Wood Shelter Used by Victims of Typhoon Haiyan, Journal of Wind
Engineering & Industrial Aerodynamics

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