SOPHIA BITLER
Randolph Township
Summary
Dynamic Design Build Manager with extensive experience at Railroad Construction Company, excelling in design management and cross-functional collaboration. Proven track record in executing QAQC procedures and negotiating contracts, while leading teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget. Proficient in Oracle Primavera P6, HCSS Heavybid, and Construction Management Softwares and skilled in problem-solving.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Design Build Manager – Amtrak Airo Program - Southampton Yard
RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Boston
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Oversaw design management as Design Build Manager for Boston Amtrak Train Facility project after award (200,000 SF facility with civil and yard track construction), from concept drawings to final deliverables.
- Drafted pre-construction documents including the Project Management Plan, Environmental Protection Plan, Project Specific Work Plan and Safe Work Plan, as well as Outage Plans etc.
- Facilitated daily meetings with designers, contractors and stakeholders to enhance design collaboration.
- Conducted weekly reviews with discipline leads across Civil, Structural, Architectural, MEP, Industrial, offering detailed feedback using Bluebeam.
- Executed QAQC procedures on design packages to verify alignment with project design criteria before owner submission.
- Organized design review sessions to address comments from owners and coordinate revisions effectively.
- Acted as liaison with utility companies for permit processes, coordinating work plans with stakeholders onsite.
- Negotiated subcontracts during buyouts for major vendors in alignment with project estimates and designs, drafted and issued subcontracts.
- Supervised preliminary subcontractor tasks for design engagement
- Negotiated Change Orders with Subcontractors and Clients.
- Drafted Track and Utility Outage requests and incorporated into design and construction.
Design Build Manager/Estimator (Pursuit Phase) – Facilities, Amtrak Airo Program Procurements
RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Paterson
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Led facility equipment and MEP procurement for Amtrak Airo program construction projects.
- Reviewed owner’s design intent and requirements to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Engaged designers and specialty subcontractors for preliminary facility designs.
- Managed procurement of specialty equipment and MEP subcontractors to meet project specifications.
- Conducted weekly design meetings with vendors, subcontractors, and designers to enhance collaboration.
- Prepared detailed cost estimates and drafted project technical proposals for submission.
- Presented project proposals at bid hearings to secure approvals.
- Negotiated bids, repackaging offers to align with owner expectations.
Assistant Project Manager/Design Build Manager, MTA East Side Access Sunnyside Yards Eastbound Reroute
RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
New York
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Oversaw progress of design build packages deliverables through all development stages for the MTA Eastbound Reroute project, which consists of a 2,000 LF+ Cut and Cover Tunnel, with SOE, dewatering, mass excavation and concrete, bridge underpinning, new tracks and associated catenary and electrical work in Sunnyside Yards in New York City.
- Managed the designers of record, including technical, administrative and claims.
- Coordinated construction activities with MTA, LIRR, and Amtrak to optimize scheduling.
- Drafted safety work plans and site-specific documents for effective project execution.
- Managed self-perform field crews as well as subcontractor crews onsite.
- Managed permit applications and coordination with NYCDOT, NYPD, NYCDEP, NYCDEC, and FDNY.
- Executed subcontractor buyouts and managed vendor relationships.
- Held daily design meetings with various disciplines, with designer and owner engineers and CMs.
- Prepared monthly payment applications and updated CPM schedules to track progress.
- Prepared and negotiated change orders with owners and vendors.
- Managed daily allocations for field crew and equipment, addressed union issues.
- Developed daily lookahead and four-week schedules to support project planning.
Project Engineer, Amtrak Sunnyside Yards Substation Replacement
RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
NEW YORK
12.2020 - 08.2021
- This project consists of the construction of a new substation within Amtrak’s Harold interlocking.
- I served as the project engineer and some of the key responsibilities include: Plan and specification reviews, Subcontractor Management, prepare payment applications to owner, CPM updates, draft daily work plans and manage field personnel activities, manage field special inspections, concrete release and quantity management, prepare estimates for change orders.
Project Engineer, Design/Build New Mid-Suffolk Electric Yard
RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
RONKONKOMA
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Estimated the building scope of work during bid phase.
- Developed and drafted administrative reports, including Project Management Plan and Stormwater Pollution Plan, etc.
- Oversaw development of 32,000 SF employee facility and shop building and 20 Acres of Rail Yard Development.
- Liaised with Long Island Rail Road, Designer of Record, and vendors during design and construction.
- Managed the development of 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% Design Drawings for Architectural, Structural, and MEP disciplines.
- Coordinated permit applications to meet regulatory requirements.
- Managed all building subcontractors throughout design, construction, and commissioning phases.
- Negotiated subcontracts and purchase orders; reviewed and approved monthly payments and invoices.
- prepared change order estimates and proposals, negotiated and executed building change orders.
Project Engineer, Port Authority of NYNJ EWR Airport and NYC Bus Terminal Upgrades
RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
NEW YORK
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Conducted architectural and structural upgrades within the terminals, including storefronts structural and decorative columns.
- Obtained field measurements for shop drawings and submittals.
- Procured and ordered construction materials to meet project specifications.
- Coordinated with architects and storefront owners for design selection and constructibility reviews.
- Managed crew timesheets while tracking internal costs effectively.
- Prepared monthly payment applications for owners to facilitate timely payments.
- Developed estimates for change orders.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ05-2017
Master of Science - Construction Management
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ05-2017
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Oracle Primavera P6
- HCSS HeavyBid
- Vista by ViewPoint
- AutoCAD
- On-Screen Takeoff
- Procure
- Bluebeam
- Pre-Construction
- Design Build
- Team Management
- Leadership & Communication
- Local Union Familiarity
- Budgets & Invoicing
- Vendor and Sub Management
- Permitting & Compliance
- Design Management
- Scheduling
- Cost Analysis
- Construction Safety and QA/QC
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Problem Solving
Awards
- Railway Tracks and Structures - Women in Engineering Award, 2024
- RCC - Quality Award, For setting the example of Quality work, in a safe manner, 2022
Certification
Professional Engineer - NY
Accomplishments
Project Engineer Quality Award - 2022
Timeline
Design Build Manager – Amtrak Airo Program - Southampton Yard
RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
09.2024 - 10.2024
Design Build Manager/Estimator (Pursuit Phase) – Facilities, Amtrak Airo Program Procurements
RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
01.2024 - 09.2024
Assistant Project Manager/Design Build Manager, MTA East Side Access Sunnyside Yards Eastbound Reroute
RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
08.2021 - 06.2023
Project Engineer, Amtrak Sunnyside Yards Substation Replacement
RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
12.2020 - 08.2021
Project Engineer, Design/Build New Mid-Suffolk Electric Yard
RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
06.2018 - 12.2020
Project Engineer, Port Authority of NYNJ EWR Airport and NYC Bus Terminal Upgrades
RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
08.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Stevens Institute of Technology
Master of Science - Construction Management
Stevens Institute of Technology