Tomi J Ghazal
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Civil Engineer to utilize my work experience in Design, Supervision, Management, Projects Review , and Inspection. Insightful Reviewer known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in critical analysis, content evaluation, and constructive feedback delivery. Excel in time management, communication, and adaptability, ensuring thorough and balanced reviews across various media. Committed to enhancing product quality through detailed assessment and insightful recommendations.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Roads Projects Documents Reviews (Reviewer)
Maricopa County Department of Transportation
Phoenix, Arizona
03.2007 - 05.2024
- Review project documents according to the County Standards and Specifications that include Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), Road Design Manual (RDM), MCDOT Supplement to MAG, Guideline Special Provisions, Project Design Manual (PDM), Flood Control Hydrology, Hydraulics and Erosion Control Manuals, Maricopa County Drainage Policies and Standards (MCDPS), 2010 ADA Standard for Accessible Design, Prowag, and OSHA 30 hours training as well as any other manual deem necessary for project final design
- Mentor in-house design engineers – introducing them to specifications and standards, as well to the active design and construction manuals of the governing agency (ies)
- Site inspections with/or without designers to make sure that the proposed design is functional and applicable to the existing terrain, as well checking whether existing right-of-way is sufficient or requires additional area
- Consult with the Environmental Department regarding compliance with AZDEQ requirements for both the Design as well to Construction
Project Engineer/ Designer
D & T Construction
Shelby Township, Michigan
04.1998 - 01.2007
- Design: Residential, Commercial, Day Care facilities, and Industrial Projects per Cities and Counties Ordinance and Codes
- Develop preliminary plats and final plats, site grading map, and engineering plans
- Design and obtain construction permit for sanitary and storm sewers, water mains, landscaping, concrete and asphalt roads, detention and retention ponds, sanitary tanks and septic field, and paving engineering plans
- Create a file system that includes project plans, special provisions, cost estimate, reports (traffic analysis, drainage, real estate, etc.)
- Obtain permits and consult with cities departments regulatory agencies that include township engineers, health departments, and drain and road commissions, MDEQ, Detroit Water and Sewer Department
- Construction staking for roads and utilities, write summary spread sheets to check closure on traverse
- Perform laboratory test on soil and concrete samples
- Use AutoCAD R14 w/Softdesk 8, 2000, 2001, 2004 w/LD, and 2005 for Projects design
Project Engineer/ Estimator
Fair-Lane Development Corporation
Detroit, Michigan
12.1990 - 02.1998
- Design: Structural steel and concrete footage, beams, columns and trusses according to ACI and AISC codes
- Supervision: Verification of proper placing of concrete per contract specifications
- Review and approval of payment certificate, surveying, earthworks, sub-base, spraying of prime and tack coats, base, asphalt base and wearing courses, pavement and marking and traffic signs
- Construction: Coordination of equipment mobilization, labor and materials, Ordering construction materials
- Hire labor and subcontractors, preparation of construction schedule, consult with engineers and clients
Education
Master’s degree - civil engineering
University of Detroit
Detroit, Michigan12-1989
Bachelor's degree - civil engineering
American University of Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon06-1973
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Softdesk
- Attention to Detail
- Work Prioritization
- Dependability and Cooperation
- Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Bluebeam
- Civil Engineering Design
- Adobe Systems Software
References
Available upon request.
Certificates and licenses
- Professional Engineer License, Board of Technical Registration, Arizona
- Professional Engineer License, Department of Consumer & Industry Services, Michigan
Languages
English
Professional
Arabic
Professional
Affiliations
- Excellent Service Express Award. Awarded by MCDOT
Timeline
Roads Projects Documents Reviews (Reviewer)
Maricopa County Department of Transportation
03.2007 - 05.2024
Project Engineer/ Designer
D & T Construction
04.1998 - 01.2007
Project Engineer/ Estimator
Fair-Lane Development Corporation
12.1990 - 02.1998
Master’s degree - civil engineering
University of Detroit
Bachelor's degree - civil engineering
American University of Beirut