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Mohamad Zawit

Summary

A seasoned Senior Civil Engineer with a proven track record at San Mateo County Transit District, Caltrain, Mohamad excels in transportation construction and contract management. Leveraging skills in Primavera Project Planner P6 and effective cost control, he has successfully led multimillion-dollar projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budget, showcasing leadership and technical proficiency.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Civil Engineer

San Mateo County Transit District, Caltrain
08.2023 - Current
  • Mohamad’s role is to oversee and manage the design aspects for all Capital projects, the following project are under his supervision: VTA Bart Phase 2- 6-Mile extension of Bart Service, Single Bore Tunnel, 4 new Bart stations, A mid Tunnel Facility
  • South Linden Scott Grade Separation Rengstorff Grade Separation, and Tunnel Modification for the Electrification

Resident Engineer

MNS Engineer, Inc.
Santa Cruz, CA
07.2022 - 12.2022
  • This $1.2 Million FEMA funded project repaired a storm damage County of Santa Cruz Road and included construction of a steel soldier pile retaining wall with tiebacks, excavation and backfill, roadway reconstruction, drainage improvements, guardrail installation, erosion control, and revegetation
  • Mohamad is responsible for all contract administration and oversees inspection activities on the project

Project Manager/Resident Engineer

Caltrain
San Francisco, CA
10.2017 - 06.2022
  • As Project Manager on Caltrain’s $1.9 billion electrification initiative, Mohamad provided comprehensive oversight from construction through final closeout, ensuring that all components of the project aligned with design specifications and contractual requirements along a 51-mile corridor
  • This project involved a full electrification upgrade from diesel to a 2x25 kV, 60 Hz system with SCADA integration, encompassing major infrastructure updates
  • Mohamad conducted detailed design reviews across critical infrastructure areas including track, traction power, retaining walls, underground utilities, drainage systems, and tunnel modifications
  • Verified alignment of these components with technical specifications and ensured design adjustments met both functional and safety standards
  • Oversaw design reviews for track alignment, track bed improvements, and traction power systems, ensuring compatibility with the electrification system and future operational requirements
  • Coordinated closely with design engineers to address any adjustments necessary to maintain optimal performance and structural integrity
  • Managed the review of retaining wall designs to verify structural adequacy and compliance with geotechnical recommendations
  • Ensured that wall designs supported the additional loads from electrification infrastructure and provided stability across varying track elevations and terrain
  • Reviewed design plans for underground utilities and drainage systems to confirm compatibility with the newly electrified track and traction power systems
  • Verified that drainage improvements mitigated potential water-related risks, such as ballast fouling or subgrade instability, while maintaining efficient water flow away from the track bed
  • Examined design modifications for tunnel electrification, focusing on clearance, ventilation, and safety requirements for the electrified line
  • Ensured that tunnel adaptations supported the new traction power system and adhered to fire and emergency response standards
  • Prepared and reviewed technical documents for change notices and change orders, supporting cost control and compliance with project milestones
  • Directed field operations involving utility relocations, foundation installations, and tunnel modifications, confirming adherence to design specifications
  • Led construction progress meetings with multidisciplinary teams, coordinating between contractors, designers, and third-party stakeholders to resolve design and field implementation challenges promptly

Cost Analyst/Project Engineer

Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD)
Los Angeles, CA
02.2016 - 09.2017
  • Mohamad meticulously reviewed task order requests, change orders, and new contracts, ensuring alignment with project budgets and cost coding protocols
  • My efforts included resolving budget-related issues and implementing effective cost control measures, thereby enhancing budget management practices across multiple projects
  • Mohamad conducted thorough evaluations of foundation designs, and load distribution to ensure structural integrity and compliance with industry standards
  • Reviewed the design and specifications for retaining walls, ensuring that structural calculations accounted for lateral earth pressures, drainage considerations, and potential surcharge loads
  • I verified charge codes for purchase requisitions and change orders to maintain accurate cost accounting, developed monthly cost reports, and performed essential data entry for budget and forecast impacts
  • I actively monitored and managed the Estimate to Complete (ETC) for each project, reallocating resources as necessary to support the strategic execution plan in collaboration with schedulers
  • Additionally, I updated the monthly change management log and coordinated closely with the Program Management Office to ensure the integrity of project budget information

Assistant Project Manager

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Los Angeles, CA
06.2014 - 01.2016
  • In the Expo Phase 2 Project, a seven- to eight-mile extension from the Venice/Robertson Station in Culver City to Santa Monica, Mohamad held the role of Assistant Project Manager
  • He utilized the Primavera Contract Manager Cost module to update and manage project budgets, ensuring accurate balance of contingency accounts to effectively monitor change order work
  • He reviewed, tracked, processed, and distributed critical project documents, including submittals, Requests for Information and Clarifications (RFIs/RFCs), design submittals, shop drawings, product data, and work plans
  • He actively supported design services during construction for the maintenance and operations facility, focusing on coordinating Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems, underground utility design, and drainage systems to align with the project’s specifications
  • He facilitated coordination efforts with contractors and third-party stakeholders to ensure seamless progress in utility work, avoiding disruptions and maintaining alignment with project timelines, and finally supervised inspectors and reviewed daily reports to ensure consistent quality and compliance with project standards

Field Engineer / Assistant Project Manager

San Bernardino Community College District
San Bernardino, CA
02.2013 - 04.2014
  • Mohamad provided comprehensive engineering support and field services for the 46,500-square-foot Crafton Hills College project, a Type II, steel-framed building with a pre-cast concrete panel rain screen, curtain wall system, and storefronts
  • His responsibilities included conducting engineering calculations and verifications to assess contractor work and design compliance with Division of the State Architect (DSA) standards
  • Mohamad also supported project management by coordinating design and code reviews, managing DSA documentation, and facilitating LEED certification requirements, ultimately achieving a LEED Gold certification
  • In this role, he collaborated with surveying, testing, and inspection teams to verify structural and material quality, ensuring alignment with design specifications
  • Mohamad reviewed contractors’ daily reports, processed pay requests, and managed construction documentation, including RFIs, submittals, and compliance memos
  • He played a key role in the approval and payment processes, ensuring accurate billing and adherence to project timelines, while also ensuring design and construction met DSA regulatory standards

Project Manager

01.2011 - 01.2013
  • As Project Manager, Mohamad led construction management services across multiple projects for cities throughout Southern California, including demolition, remodeling, and rehabilitation of diverse buildings, parks, and infrastructure
  • Leading a team of 75 to 100 professionals, he was responsible for coordinating with clients on change orders, managing construction schedules, and ensuring alignment with project specifications
  • Mohamad prepared essential construction management documentation, including correspondence, RFIs, submittals, and field memos, and maintained detailed progress reports
  • In addition to project management, Mohamad conducted technical engineering calculations to support design modifications and ensure compliance with structural and safety standards
  • This included reviewing and validating contractors’ as-built drawings and assessing field conditions to guide necessary adjustments
  • He rigorously evaluated project schedules and value assessments, analyzing contractor submittals, and addressing engineering requirements to optimize construction sequencing and resource allocation
  • His work ensured quality adherence, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery of each project phase

Project Engineer

Shannon and Wilson
02.2007 - 05.2011
  • Mohamad has led geotechnical engineering investigations on a range of projects, including commercial buildings, wind turbines, landfills, and retaining structures across the United States
  • His work involved conducting in-depth slope stability analyses using GSTABL7 (version 2.005), performing retaining wall calculations, seismic ground motion assessments, settlement evaluations, and detailed laboratory data analyses
  • This role solidified his expertise in geotechnical design and analysis, providing a strong technical foundation and advanced problem-solving skills required for a professional engineering role
  • Additionally, Mohamad contributed to a large-scale tunneling project with Union Pacific Railroad, performing comprehensive geotechnical inspections and analysis to support tunnel enlargement for double-stack train passage
  • His responsibilities included assessing tunnel stability and structural integrity through field inspections involving track work replacement, tunnel notching, shotcrete application, soil nails, and drainage systems
  • He also reviewed and ensured compliance with air quality and noise control plans, enhancing his expertise in environmental and geotechnical standards crucial for tunnel engineering

Education

Track Designer Certification -

University of Illinois
11.2024

MS - Structural Engineering

University of Balamand (UOB)
Lebanon
01.2006

BS - Civil Engineering

University of Lebanon
Lebanon
01.2003

Skills

  • Caltrain
  • Right-of-way for commuter rail
  • Transportation construction
  • Contract management
  • Cost control and scheduling
  • Building Information Modeling (BIM)
  • Prolog
  • Primavera Project Planner P6
  • Bentley Microstation
  • AutoCAD
  • Robot Bat
  • Ansys Software
  • GINT
  • Gstable
  • L‐Pile

Yearsofexperience

20

Timeline

Senior Civil Engineer

San Mateo County Transit District, Caltrain
08.2023 - Current

Resident Engineer

MNS Engineer, Inc.
07.2022 - 12.2022

Project Manager/Resident Engineer

Caltrain
10.2017 - 06.2022

Cost Analyst/Project Engineer

Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD)
02.2016 - 09.2017

Assistant Project Manager

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
06.2014 - 01.2016

Field Engineer / Assistant Project Manager

San Bernardino Community College District
02.2013 - 04.2014

Project Manager

01.2011 - 01.2013

Project Engineer

Shannon and Wilson
02.2007 - 05.2011

Track Designer Certification -

University of Illinois

MS - Structural Engineering

University of Balamand (UOB)

BS - Civil Engineering

University of Lebanon

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