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Muhammad Ali Ahmad

Santa Clarita,USA

Summary

Dynamic Special/Construction Inspector with extensive experience specializing in soils and concrete testing. Proven track record of over 500 field inspections across diverse projects in California. Skilled in technical report writing and committed to ensuring compliance with standards, enhancing project quality and safety.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Construction Inspector

MWH Constructors
06.2025 - Current
  • Received hands-on training in construction plan reading, including interpreting civil, structural, and architectural drawings to verify field compliance.
  • Gained experience in form stripping inspection, ensuring safe removal of forms and confirming concrete strength, curing, and finish requirements prior to stripping.
  • Studied rebar inspection, including bar sizing, spacing, and lap lengths as per ACI 318 and project structural drawings.
  • Participated in concrete placement inspection, verifying mix design, delivery times, placement methods, vibration techniques, and finishing procedures.
  • Trained in epoxy anchor and dowel inspections, including hole preparation, epoxy types, embedment depths, and compliance with ICC-ES and manufacturer specifications.
  • Received comprehensive training in additional inspection disciplines.

Special Inspector

BSK Associates
09.2024 - 06.2025
  • Worked on key projects including the Rinconada water treatment plant, multiple schools, solar installation sites, roadways, hospitals, Eastridge to BART Regional Connector bridge, & more!
  • Performed soil compaction testing using the nuclear gauge method (ASTM D6938) to verify compliance with geotechnical and project specifications.
  • Conducted drilled pier observations, verifying depth, diameter, and cleanliness per structural and geotechnical requirements.
  • Performed asphalt compaction testing (ASTM D2950), monitoring mat temperatures, lift thickness, and rolling operations to ensure compliance with paving specifications.
  • Performed slump tests (ASTM C143), air content tests using the pressure method (ASTM C231), unit weight (ASTM C138), and cast concrete cylinders (ASTM C31) for strength testing.
  • Observed epoxy dowel and anchor installations, verifying hole depth, diameter, cleanliness, and epoxy type per ICC-ES and project requirements.
  • Conducted torque testing on mechanical anchors and fasteners to confirm proper installation and tension per structural specifications.
  • Observed vibro-replacement (vibro-column) operations, documenting probe depths, stone placement, and verifying ground improvement per geotechnical engineer direction.
  • Performed fireproofing inspections per ASTM E605/E736, verifying thickness and adhesion of applied materials.
  • Conducted pull testing of installed anchors to verify tension capacity and proper embedment.
  • Monitored chip seal placement, including surface preparation, curing, and compliance with agency standards.

Special Inspector

NV5
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Worked on key projects including a custom packaging supply, a kindergartner school, and a plaza
  • Performed pachometer surveys to locate and map existing rebar in concrete using electromagnetic cover meters.
  • Conducted soil compaction testing using the nuclear gauge method (ASTM D6938), ensuring fill materials met specified compaction levels and moisture content.
  • Performed slump testing (ASTM C143) and made concrete cylinders (ASTM C31) for compressive strength testing (ASTM C39).
  • Monitored pile driving operations, recording blow counts, embedment depths, and verifying conformance.

Special Inspector

Converse Consultants
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Worked on key projects including the Santa Clarita Well (with MWH Senior Inspector John Alcala), Palmdale Civic Center, Cerritos College, Culver Blvd Street Improvements, and Crescenta Valley High School.
  • Performed field density testing of soil using the nuclear gauge method (per ASTM D6938) to verify compliance with project specifications and geotechnical reports.
  • Monitored and documented compaction operations, lift thickness, moisture conditioning, and achieved compaction percentages.
  • Performed field density testing of HMA using a nuclear gauge (per ASTM D2950) to verify compaction meets project and agency specifications.
  • Monitored placement temperatures, lift thickness, and rolling patterns to ensure compliance with project-specific requirements.
  • Performed soil probing using calibrated steel rods to verify relative compaction of trench backfill

Skills

    ✔ Certified Expert in soils, asphalt, and concrete testing (ICC, ACI, and nuclear gauge certified)

    ✔ Technical & thorough report writing of inspections done

    ✔ Experience with Water Treatment Plants & Wells across california

    ✔ 500 Field Inspections completed across 50 projects in Southern and Northern California

Certification

  • ICC Soils
  • ICC Masonry
  • ICC Fireproofing
  • ACI - Field Testing Technician I
  • APNGA Portable Nuclear Gauge
  • OSHA 30 Hour

Timeline

Construction Inspector

MWH Constructors
06.2025 - Current

Special Inspector

BSK Associates
09.2024 - 06.2025

Special Inspector

NV5
06.2024 - 07.2024

Special Inspector

Converse Consultants
01.2024 - 06.2024

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