Richard Olebe
Carmichael,CA
Summary
Registered Professional Engineer, with extensive experience in water infrastructure for the California Department of Water Resources Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Engineer
Department Of Water Resources, State Of California
1994.01 - 2014.12
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets for design and construction of new dams and pipelines
- Developed and implemented proactive maintenance practices to ensure safety of existing dams,
- Mentored and coached entry-level and junior engineers to improve talent and boost skill levels.
- Promoted teamwork and demonstrated effective communication skills to improve collaboration among construction personnel.
- Evaluated sites to determine soil adequacy for handling over 100 dam foundations.
- Conducted technical evaluations of 50 engineering designs and test results for over 30 new dams, and for enlargement and repair of dams,
- Monitored and evaluated engineering performance of 600 existing dams to recommend improvements.
- Verified construction documentations to meet client requirements and vision.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
President
Olebe Construction
1984.01 - 1993.12
- Hired and managed over 50 employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
- Started and managed this heavy construction company
- Analyzed, evaluated and prepared project cost estimates
- Supported project management team for optimal performance
- Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership
- Employed optimal safety practices to reduce worksite complaints and hazards
- Mitigated regulatory risks by overseeing adherence to insurance and safety regulations
- Led operational team in development, rollout, and management of new product lines
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources
- Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives
- Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards
- Established innovative policies to improve organizational performance and increase customer satisfaction
- Developed and implemented comprehensive risk management programs to mitigate potential liabilities
- Spearheaded development and implementation of distributed organizational structure to increase efficiency
Project Engineer
Al Johnson Construction
1978.01 - 1984.01
- Managed over 100 calls per day to increase sales
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
- Identified technical risks within managed projects.
- Negotiated change orders and claims for construction contracts
- Planned and supervised construction of water intake structures, tunnels and pipelines
- Designed hydraulic structures
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline
Construction Manager
Howard Humphreys Consultants
1972.05 - 1975.09
- Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Supervised team of 50 construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule.
- Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
Education
Master of Science - Construction Planning And Management
Stanford University
Stanford, CA04.1978
Master of Science - Civil Engineering And Design of Structures
Stanford University
Stanford, CA03.1977
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
,University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya10.1972
Skills
- Setting Goals and Benchmarks
- Specification Writing
- Cost Analysis
- Civil Engineering
- Monitoring Quality Controls and Project Inspection
- Planning and Management of Multi=million Construction Projects
Timeline
Senior Engineer
Department Of Water Resources, State Of California
1994.01 - 2014.12
President
Olebe Construction
1984.01 - 1993.12
Project Engineer
Al Johnson Construction
1978.01 - 1984.01
Construction Manager
Howard Humphreys Consultants
1972.05 - 1975.09
Master of Science - Construction Planning And Management
Stanford University
Master of Science - Civil Engineering And Design of Structures
Stanford University
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
,University of Nairobi
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