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Tiffany Lowyns

Laurel Fork,VA

Summary

Civil Engineer versed in leveraging team collaboration and communication to meet project milestones. Strong knowledge of building inspections and construction standards to complete diverse projects.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Facility Assessor/Civil Engineer

Tetra Tech
08.2018 - Current
  • Conducted thorough inspections for structural integrity, building envelope, electrical, fire alarm/suppression and HVAC systems, and develop report according to project scope.
  • Improved building inspection processes by implementing streamlined protocols and efficient documentation methods.
  • Mobile USACE IMCOM: structural and envelope assessments for Detroit Arsenal, Fort Belvoir, Fort Rucker, Fort Bliss, Fort Campbell, Fort Meade, Fort Hamilton includes 308 facilities. (4.2 million SF)
  • Army National Guard: all building systems for Minnesota, Mississippi, Wisconsin, California, South Dakota, North Dakota.
  • Army Medical Research: all building systems for 5 Army Garrisons, 18 buildings. (1.8 million SF)
  • FEMA: pilot program site lead and assess all building systems for 5 national training sites, 81 facilities. (1.8 million SF)
  • USDA: pilot program to develop industry standards for inspections similar to HUD.
  • US Air Force: Site lead and assess all building systems for a contract including 44 bases. (56 million SF)

Building Assessor/ Site Lead/ QA

CALIBRE Systems Inc.
01.2013 - 07.2018
  • Collaborated with Corps of Engineers to create BUILDER manual still used as Facility Condition Assessment standard.
  • Developed and conducted rigorous process for quality control and quality assurance used by all contractors.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices, attending professional conferences and participating in ongoing training opportunities.
  • Asheville NC: Site lead and company quality control to complete Structural, Building Envelope and MEP assessments for 28 facilities. (2.2 million SF).
  • Defense Health Agency: complete building assessments for Air Force AFMSC, Army MEDCOM, Navy BUMED at 38 CONUS locations and 6 OCONUS locations.

Facility Engineer

Waste Management
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Improved facility efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance programs and energy-saving initiatives.
  • Managed capital projects for facility upgrades, ensuring timely completion and minimal disruption to operations.
  • Developed safety protocols, reducing workplace accidents and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Site engineer managing 2 locations consisting of landfill gas plants, 650-acre properties and supporting systems.

Assessment Project Engineer/ Inspector

Applied Management Engineering
01.2002 - 01.2008
  • Contributed to creation of industry standards for Facility Condition Assessments by implementing advanced data analysis tools and techniques (various pilot programs).
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs (2002-2008): evaluated properties gate-to-gate to include universities, schools, dormitories and residential housing. Additional work included roads, parking lots, fencing and site utilities.
  • International Monetary Fund (2007): Sole structural assessor for 3 structures including 12-story building and 2 below grade 3-level parking structures.
  • National Park Service (2004-2006): Site lead for building inspections Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Battlefield and Shenandoah National Park.
  • National Park Service (2006): Bridges along Appalachian Trail and Yellowstone National Park.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Norwich University
Northfield, VT
1996

Skills

  • Autodesk CAD/Fusion360
  • Technical writing
  • BUILDER SMS/ BRED
  • Scheduling Primavera P3/P6
  • Proficient Microsoft Suite
  • Construction management residential/ commercial/ industrial
  • Project budgeting
  • Building repairs
  • Quality control analysis
  • Report creation
  • Property inspection

Accomplishments


  • Acted as site lead for facility assessment teams with frequent travel throughout the US and overseas: hospitals, schools, site, airport, residential, commercial, and industrial.
  • Oversaw large-scale mixed-use, commercial, retail, industrial, institutional and residential development projects.
  • Completed contract management that included fuel pipeline installation during long term deployment in remote area.
  • Assisted in writing a user manual for the Corps of Engineers software BUILDER.
  • Participated in various pilot programs to develop updated inspection and quality control procedures.
  • Customers include: Department of Defense, Department of Interior, World Bank, Asheville NC, Spotsylvania VA, Northrop Grumman, Hyatt, Rite Aid, and Walgreens.

Qualifications Summary

Engineering assessor with 24-years of field experience delivering fast-track projects while maintaining a high level of customer service. A creative, self-starter with strong technical knowledge in construction, facility condition assessment and engineering.

Affiliations

  • Society of Women Engineers
  • American Society of Civil Engineering

Certification

  • Certified Construction Quality Management, US Army Corps of Engineers, 2021
  • OSHA Construction Safety Certified 30-hour, 2023
  • HAZWOPER Construction Certified 40-hour, 2024.

Timeline

Facility Assessor/Civil Engineer

Tetra Tech
08.2018 - Current

Building Assessor/ Site Lead/ QA

CALIBRE Systems Inc.
01.2013 - 07.2018

Facility Engineer

Waste Management
01.2008 - 01.2012

Assessment Project Engineer/ Inspector

Applied Management Engineering
01.2002 - 01.2008

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Norwich University

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