Gerry J. Chen

Hayward,CA

Summary

Experienced and proven Senior Project Engineer with more than a decade of experience leading/executing projects. Skilled in managing workload and ensuring that projects are completed on schedule, within budget and according to specifications. Organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Project Manager

Walovich Architects Group

08.2022 - Current

Executed Architectural/Waterproofing drawings/details for SB326 Mandated Deck Repairs for multi-unit Condominium/Apartment Complexes.
Procured Project Contract Agreements & oversaw Project Budgets. Addressed RFIs/Change Orders in a timely manner.
Provided detailed project status updates/cost analysis of Contractor Bids and coordinated directly with stakeholders/HOA Boards, and Executive Management.

Senior Engineer

Lea+Elliott

01.2019 - 08.2022

Executed cost/quantity/time analysis for international Projects (Changi Airport/Chengdu Airport) and Domestic Projects (BART)
Generated schematic/single line Electrical Drawings for BART Projects.
Executed Project Specifications for Mobile High Voltage Substations (Over $10 Million Dollars in Value)
Oversaw the progress of the BART A-LLine 34.5 kV F.O. Infrastructure project as part of the Construction management Team (Over $100 Million Dollars in Value)
Solely managed WongCMS database system, which includes all RFIs, Submittals, Change Notices, Change Orders , Payment Applications/System Access Requests etc.

Project Engineer

Enertia Designs

01.2014 - 12.2018

Responsible for preparing AutoCAD As-Built drawings, detailing, design (concrete, wood framing, steel, & masonry), and structural calculations of structures/buildings in order to obtain building permits from the San Francisco Department of Building Inspections.
Performed a variety of projects including seismic retrofits, horizontal & vertical additions, commercial design, and new construction all over the Bay Area and the North Bay. Lead all responsible projects from planning phase, through permitting phase and into completion.
Responsible for conducting site inspections and working with architects and contractors in order to maintain consistent and concise coordination
Advised the Principal on permitting strategies and lead other Project Engineers to expedite approval while still complying with requirements of the San Francisco/California Building Code.

Construction Facilities Intern

San Mateo Foster City School District

11.2012 - 03.2013

Main duties include performing administrative tasks, reading and organizing drawings for project engineers and project managers, and visiting construction sites to inspect and take pictures/record overall progress of construction
Assisted with review and recording of documents (including change logs) to keep track of finances and other logistics pertaining to project management to ensure an expedient and effective completion of projects

Education

Bachelor of Science - Structural Engineering Civil Engineering

University of California San Diego

La Jolla, CA

Skills

AutoCAD
Data Review/Analysis
Microsoft Office & Bluebeam
Advanced problem solving
Project Management/Development

Contract Management
Strategic planning
Construction management
Civil engineering
Structural Engineering/Design