LISA M. ESQUILIN

Atlantic Avenue Safety Improvements Phase-II

Contract: HWD10105A

Client: The NYC Department of Design and Construction

Contact: Rachot Sensirisant

11/22 - Current

The NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) project focuses on infrastructure upgrades along Atlantic Avenue to enhance safety, and improve efficiency. Key project components include sewer and water main upgrades to improve drainage and water distribution. Installation of new traffic signals and streetlights for enhanced roadway safety. Construction of an elevated median, LIRR vent shaft repairs, adding a bike lane, street repairs, and resurfacing. My responsibilities included conducting daily site inspections to ensure compliance with project specifications, contract drawings, and safety standards. I monitored the contractors' performance, materials, and assessed work to uphold quality control. I oversaw sewer, water main, traffic signals, and street light installations, ensuring proper execution according to design plans. Addressed structural and safety concerns, documented progress, and communicated findings with project managers. Assisted in resolving construction-related challenges to maintain project efficiency, and minimize delays.

Hugh L. Carey Tunnel, Ventilation System Rehab and Fixed Fire Suppression System Prototype

Contract: HC-07

Client: TBTA

Contact: Brian Cresenzi

08/20 - 03/22

This project involved the installation of a high-pressure water mist system, including installing water main pipes, assembling and installing valve boxes, spray lines, flex hoses, heat trace, electrical conduits, pull boxes, pulling power and data wires, electrical panels, fire alarm panels, heat detection wires, and building and installing a new pump room. I performed a detailed inspection and supervision of all work activities related to the fire suppression system, including daily reports, inspection of welding, hydrostatic water pressure tests, and commissioning of all the electrical and data systems. In addition, I performed bi-weekly safety meetings, fire protocols, documented all work, submitted daily reports and summaries, created weekly progress reports, kept track of all work completed for payouts through Excel, and documented all testing. At the end of the project, I performed the punch list and final walk-through, and assisted with close-outs and as-builts.

Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx Whitestone Bridge, Bronx Approach Roadway Civil Improvements

Contract: BW-63 / TN-63

Client: TBTA

Contact: Doug Owen

09/19 - 08/20

This project involved installing a permanent roadway section, median barriers, new roadway lighting, drainage, and landscaping. I supervised the new roadway lighting. Excavation of duct banks, installation of conduits, pulling conductors, and erection of new light poles. I performed a detailed inspection of the work performed and ensured the contractor completed all work according to the contract drawings and specifications.

Throgs Neck Bridge, Dehumidification System for the Main Cable Splays and Elimination of Water Infiltration into the Anchorage at the Throgs Neck Bridge

Contract: TN-60

Client: TBTA

Contact: Doug Owen

04/17 - 09/18

This project involved the construction of four dehumidification systems, including redundant equipment, anchorage electrical modification to supply power to the new dehumidification systems, additional lighting receptacles, exhaust fans, replacement of existing reinforced concrete sidewalks at the anchorages at the roadway level, a new catwalk within the anchorages, and access stairways and ladders within the anchorages, cleaning and painting of the main cables, suspended ropes, tower exterior, and interior anchorage steel, furnishing and installing fire replacement of the entire anchorage lighting system, and furnishing and installing access control and fire detection systems for the newly constructed dehumidification systems. My duties were to ensure the contractor completed all work in accordance with specifications and contract plans. I supervised the abrasive blast and coatings applications in the anchorages and suspended cables, and verified that the removal of paint and surface preparations was completed as per specifications and painting standards. I performed salt testing using surface profiles of structural steel, Testex Tape. I verified the coatings applied at the proper thickness by using a Dry Film Thickness gauge for each coat applied in a multi-coat system and documented the findings. Additionally, I supervised the electrical modification to supply power to the dehumidification systems, including installing access control systems, fire detection systems, receptacles, exhaust fans, and lighting for the anchorage access stairways, catwalks, and ladders for the dehumidification enclosures. Supervised the replacement of existing reinforced concrete sidewalks at the anchorages, and the construction of new entrances to the anchorage at roadway level.

Brooklyn Bridge Project, Rehabilitation of Approach Spans and Ramps and Painting of the Entire Bridge

Contract: Contract 6

Client: New York City Department of Transportation

Contact: Anthony Grosso

This project involved the rehabilitation of the Brooklyn Bridge, including the replacement of the approach roadway in Manhattan and Brooklyn over the arch blocks; rehabilitation of the Manhattan side ramp structures with widening, deck, and bearing replacements; rehabilitation of the approach steel structures with full superstructure replacement of the York and Main Street structures; and orthopedic deck installation at Franklin Square; seismic retrofitting of the Main Bridge; blasting and painting of the existing steel on the suspended spans and in their entirety. My duties were to ensure the contractor completed all work in accordance with contract plans, specifications, and shop drawings, and all material utilized was in conformance with the specifications. I performed bolt testing, concrete testing, and all testing required for the removal and application of the structural steel painting system. At the end of the project, I was responsible for all final inspections and preparing close-out reports. I also reviewed final quantities and prepared for the closeout of the project.

Toll Booths task for Various Facility Project Sub

Contract: GFM457

Client: MTABT

Contact: Peter McDonagh

My duties were to perform Quality Control and safety on Throgs Neck Bridge for paint removal and painting of toll booths, light poles, and curbs. Inspect and document of all operations performed, supervised employee safety and proper PPE was done according to OSHA standards, document VOC monitoring and documented for SSPC, supervised work area that is acceptable to safety standards, supervised clean up after work operations performed, handled the disposal of and pick ups of waste.

Various Bridges - Thruway Project Upstate

Contract: TANY 10-30 BP

Client: New York State Thruway Authority

Contact: Rich Faletta

Supervised and performed quality control and safety on various bridges, was responsible for inspections and documentation, performed inspections/profiles after paint removal using Press-O-Film X Coarse Testex tape and documented, inspected each layer of paint using a DFT gauge, supervised the erection of containment to be acceptable to safety standards, performed air monitoring, performed soil and grid samples, conducted salt testing, and brought samples to the lab while handling all lab paperwork. Additionally, I performed safety meetings prior to daily operations, was responsible for daily reports and weekly schedules, handled the disposal and pickup of hazardous waste, conducted inspections on worker equipment weekly, and managed the ordering and deliveries of paint, instruments, and equipment.

Sunrise Highway Painting on Various Bridges, Long Island, NY

Contract: D261148

Client: New York State Dept of Transportation

Contact: John Connor

10/09 - 06/10

Performed quality control and quality assurance on various bridges for the NYSDOT, responsible for inspections and documentation related to the contractors' OSHA, DEC, and EPA compliance matters, performed inspections/profiles after paint removal using Press-O-Film X Coarse Testex tape and documented, inspected a multi-layer paint operation using a DFT gauge, calculated and kept records, performed worker lead exposure monitoring and documented for SSPC, air monitoring, and personal air monitoring, performed grid and soil samples and sent them to the lab for testing, handled the disposal and pickup of hazardous waste, and submitted daily reports and weekly schedules through NYSDOT.

Long Island Expressway, Sagtikos, Route 135 Painting on Various Bridges, Long Island, NY

Contract: D260825

Client: New York State Dept of Transportation

Contact: John Connor

03/09 - 10/09

Performed weekly safety meetings prior to operations, performed quality control and quality assurance, and safety; responsible for all inspections and record keeping related to the contractors' OSHA, DEC, and EPA standards; supervised work area to ensure compliance with safety guidelines; supervised the erection of containment to meet safety standards; supervised cleanup after work operations; handled the disposal and pickup of hazardous waste; handled paint and equipment deliveries; maintained record keeping; conducted inspections on paint removal; performed inspections on each layer of paint and kept records; performed worker lead exposure monitoring for SSPC; submitted weekly schedules through NYSDOT; and submitted daily reports.

Gowanus Expressway Installation and Removal of Shielding, Brooklyn, NY

Contract: D260072

Client: New York State Dept of Transportation

Contact: Al Wong

02/08 - 01/09

Supervised the installation and removal of shielding under the Gowanus for the contractor DeFoe and El Sol, supervised employee safety, performed weekly inspections on all equipment and PPE, conducted daily safety meetings prior to operations, and was responsible for daily reports and weekly schedules.

Clearview Expressway painting on Various Bridges, Queens, NY

Contract: D260408

Client: New York State Depot of Transportation

Contact: Joe Farro

04/07 - 12/07

Supervised and performed quality control and quality assurance on various bridges, supervised work area and employees safety to be acceptable to DOT standards, responsible for inspections and documentation related to the contractors OSHA, DEC, and EPA compliance, performed inspections on paint removal, and on a multilayer paint system, documented and reported, performed worker lead exposure, air monitoring and personal air monitoring, responsible for hazardous waste disposal and pick up, performed routine soil and grid samples, responsible for all necessary paper work, performed weekly safety meetings and inspection on worker equipment and PPE, handled ordering and the delivery of paint, instruments and equipment.