Michael Lowden
Summary
Detail-oriented Construction Professional with expertise in bridge inspections, construction Inspection and quality assurance. Led project management and contractor oversight, ensuring adherence to safety standards and ADA regulations. Experienced in report preparation and structural assessments, facilitating successful project outcomes through strong teamwork and communication.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Inspector / Engineer-In-Charge (EIC)
HIRANI ENGINEERING & LAND SURVEYING
06.2025 - Current
- Supervise and monitor daily construction operations for MTA C&D New York City Transit projects, ensuring compliance with project specifications, contract requirements, applicable codes, and industry standards.
- Prepare detailed daily reports documenting construction progress, safety compliance, workforce utilization, equipment usage, and quality control activities.
- Serve as Engineer-In-Charge (EIC) responsible for coordinating and overseeing flagging activities, work train movements, and operational compliance during General Orders to ensure safe and efficient project execution.
- Conduct site inspections before, during, and after construction activities to verify compliance with MTA safety requirements and OSHA regulations.
- Project: MTA C&D ADA Upgrades Package 6 – Five MTA Stations, Bronx, NY
Construction Inspector
ALISTO ENGINEERING, P.C.
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Conduct inspections of pedestrian ramps to verify compliance with NYC DOT and ADA requirements by measuring slope ratios, ramp widths, landing dimensions, and detectable warning surfaces.
- Assist in preparing corrective action reports and punch-list documentation for non-compliant pedestrian ramps and accessibility features.
- Evaluate sidewalk slab integrity and sub-base stability through field inspections and condition assessments.
- Assess sidewalk repairs adjacent to buildings, identifying settlement, drainage issues, trip hazards, and potential impacts on nearby structures.
- Document deficiencies and provide recommendations for repair, replacement, and ADA compliance improvements.
Assistant Team Leader / Construction Inspector / Quality Assurance Inspector
INVICTUS ENGINEERING, P.C.
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Oversaw MTA Rail and Transit G-Line CBTC Enhancement construction activities, including rail and tie installation, concrete and brick removals, transponder installation, third-rail installation, switch replacements, CMRS installation, cable pulls, and cable tensioning operations.
- Supervised daily construction activities for MTA C&D NYCT and MTA TBTA projects.
- Performed quality assurance inspections to verify contractor compliance with MTA standards, project specifications, and approved construction documents.
- Served as Construction Inspector for the RFK Pedestrian Ramp Bridge Construction Project, supervising beam and pier installations, reinforcing steel placement, and concrete operations.
- Assisted with quality control reviews and biennial bridge inspections of the Henry Hudson Bridge.
- Reviewed inspection reports and structural flags for submission to MTA.
- Conducted inspections of bridge structures, retaining walls, light poles, and sign gantries.
- Project: MTA Crosstown Line CBTC Upgrade & RK-93 TBTA
Track Worker
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (MTA)
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Installed track components, including rails, ties, tie plates, insulated joints, and fasteners, in accordance with safety and operational standards.
- Performed track construction and maintenance activities, including rail replacement, tie replacement, tie plate installation, and ballast grading.
- Supported safe and efficient rail operations through preventative maintenance and infrastructure repairs.
Assistant Team Leader – Bridge Inspection
MP ENGINEERS & ARCHITECTS
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted Professional Engineers in conducting interim and biennial bridge inspections.
- Inspected bridge substructures, superstructures, critical members, and special emphasis elements.
- Prepared NYSDOT inspection reports, flags, and supporting documentation.
- Evaluated structural conditions and documented deficiencies.
Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator-Maintainer
US ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Maintained communications equipment, vehicles, security systems, and power generators.
- Performed diagnostic testing and troubleshooting using BIT/BITE systems.
- Identified and resolved faults in line-replaceable communication equipment components.
Assistant Team Leader – Bridge Inspection
AMERICAN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING, P.C.
08.2016 - 01.2019
- Assisted Professional Engineers with interim and biennial bridge inspections throughout New York City.
- Conducted hands-on structural inspections of major suspension bridges, including the Brooklyn, Williamsburg, Whitestone, and Throgs Neck Bridges.
- Assessed structural deterioration, deficiencies, and safety issues impacting vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
- Reviewed bridge plans and prepared schedules, inspection reports, and supporting documentation.
- Operated 120-foot aerial lifts and Under Bridge Inspection Units (UBIU).
- Assisted with flag removals, preventative maintenance assessments, and summary reporting.
Laborer Foreman
GRS MASONRY INC.
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Supervised masonry crews constructing shear walls, composite masonry walls, hollow masonry walls, and reinforced masonry structures.
- Operated power tools and construction equipment, including saws, drills, levels, and jackhammers.
- Served as Site Safety Competent Person, promoting compliance with safety regulations and industry best practices.
- Coordinated project schedules, payroll administration, and material procurement.
Assistant Team Leader Trainee – Bridge Inspection
WEIDLINGER ASSOCIATES INC.
05.2013 - 02.2015
- Assisted Professional Engineers in bridge inspections, contributing to assessments of structural integrity and public safety.
- Utilized under bridge inspection units to assess structural integrity.
- Documented deficiencies in bridge deck, substructure, and superstructure through detailed field reports and sketches.
- Updated inventory data for over 650 bridges, ensuring accurate records during inspection cycles.
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) - Construction Engineering Technology
New York City College of Technology (CUNY)
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Civil Engineering Technology
New York City College of Technology (CUNY)
Skills
- Construction Inspection
- Bridge Inspection (FHWA, NBIS, NDT)
- Quality control
- ADA Compliance Inspections
- Rail Transit & Track Construction
- Structural Assessments
- Safety compliance
- Project Management
- Contractor Oversight
- Team Leadership
- Report documentation
- AutoCAD
- BDIS (Bridge Data Information System)
- Microsoft Office Suite & Adobe Creative Suite
Certification
- Site Safety Manager (SSM)
- PMG 123 Certification
Timeline
Construction Inspector / Engineer-In-Charge (EIC)
HIRANI ENGINEERING & LAND SURVEYING
06.2025 - Current
Construction Inspector
ALISTO ENGINEERING, P.C.
01.2025 - 01.2026
Assistant Team Leader / Construction Inspector / Quality Assurance Inspector
INVICTUS ENGINEERING, P.C.
09.2023 - 11.2024
Track Worker
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (MTA)
11.2021 - 08.2023
Assistant Team Leader – Bridge Inspection
MP ENGINEERS & ARCHITECTS
01.2020 - 01.2021
Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator-Maintainer
US ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
02.2019 - 09.2019
Assistant Team Leader – Bridge Inspection
AMERICAN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING, P.C.
08.2016 - 01.2019
Laborer Foreman
GRS MASONRY INC.
05.2016 - 08.2018
Assistant Team Leader Trainee – Bridge Inspection
WEIDLINGER ASSOCIATES INC.
05.2013 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) - Construction Engineering Technology
New York City College of Technology (CUNY)
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Civil Engineering Technology
New York City College of Technology (CUNY)