Kwabena Darko
Manchester,CT
Summary
Detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Competent Engineering professional offering foundation in engineering project management and design. History of success in performing load and cost calculations and establishing clear parameters. Detail-oriented with strong knowledge of railroad construction, Revit, & Autocad software.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Engineer
General Services Administration, GSA
Boston, MA
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Maintained project CAD and Revit files in accordance with project standards
- Managed project setup in AutoCAD and Revit following company procedures
- Updated CAD and Revit backgrounds in line with the project schedules
- Maintained and updated Title Blocks, Phases, and Revision Documentation as required
- Prepared clash detection and coordination reports using Navisworks
- Assisted in content creation for Revit using dynamo and BIM specific procedures
- Assisted users with Revit usage questions and troubleshooting
Field Engineer
Herzog Contracting Corp.
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate technical support for complex issues.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering a positive learning environment that promoted professional growth.
- Initiate, prepare, review, track, post and distribute RFI’s and change orders.
- Daily reports in construction management software.
Perform field verifications, inspections and measurements.
- Updated drawings with redlines of as-built information.
Attend necessary briefings and safety meetings as required.
- Attain necessary job specific training and maintain annual requirements.
- Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position.
Office Engineer
Cianbro Corporation
Norwalk, CT
10.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough risk assessments for ongoing projects, identifying potential pitfalls and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes.
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures through automation, reducing errors and saving valuable staff time spent on manual tasks.
- Thoroughly inspected work sites and monitored project budgets.
- Oversaw maintenance of physical office space including repairs, cleaning schedules, security systems implementation, achieving a comfortable work environment for all employees.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of goods and services, optimizing resource allocation within the office setting.
- Assisted in the development of training materials for new hires, improving onboarding experience and decreasing timetoproductivity.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
Education
Associate of Science - Engineering Science
Manchester Community College
Manchester, CTBachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CTSkills
- Equipment monitoring
- Software configuration
- Technical Documentation
- System Design
- Design assistance
- Computer Skills
- Attention to Detail
- AutoCAD
- Technical Drawings
- Cost Estimates
- 2D and 3D modeling
- Engineering Design
Skills
Mechanical design/implementation, technical drawing, drafting techniques, reading and interpreting blueprints, geometric dimensioning, red-line revision skills, team player, material interpersonal skills, results-oriented, quick learner, advanced critical thinking
References
Jomo Palmer (Project manager)
EMAIL: Jpalmer@Herzog.com
Number: (505)991-2282
Harish Maganti (Herzog Field Engineer)
Email: hmaganti@herzog.com
Number:(203) 604-3634
Email: todd.mallard@ct.gov
Number: (860) 424-4968
Timeline
Office Engineer
Cianbro Corporation
10.2023 - Current
Technical Engineer
General Services Administration, GSA
10.2021 - 10.2023
Field Engineer
Herzog Contracting Corp.
07.2018 - 06.2021
Associate of Science - Engineering Science
Manchester Community College
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Central Connecticut State University
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