Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Publications
Certification
Computer Proficiencies
References
Timeline
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Vishal Lad

Chino Hills

Summary

Highly motivated Assistant Engineer with an working experience in Public and Private sector. More than 6.5 years of experience in construction of Heavy civil, transportations and capital improvement projects. Expert in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft office, Primavera P6 use with proven history of reliability and accuracy.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Engineer

City of Rancho Cucamonga
04.2023 - Current
  • Completed construction management for FY 24-25 & FY 23-24 Major Arterial Pavement Rehabilitation Project
  • Designed roadway pavement rehabilitation project plans and prepared specifications for Capital Improvement project.
  • Prepared and reviewed change order, staff report, engineering and legal documents and proposals.
  • Actively participated in the process of creating and reviewing a Request for Proposal (RFP), ensuring that the submitted proposal fully addressed all the specific requirements outlined in the RFP document
  • Contributed to successful project completion by assisting with on-site field inspections and quality control measures.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and contractor to achieve integrated solutions for issues/challenges rise during design and construction.
  • Represented the City of Rancho Cucamonga at a various public meetings and conferences.

Project Engineer

Foothill Goldline Phase 2B (Kiewit)
10.2017 - 04.2023

Metro Goldline Foothill Extension Phase 2B (Design Build Phase)

  • Managed & supervised $5.1 million AC paving subcontractor, $4.2 million flatwork subcontractor, and $1 million striping and signing subcontractor.
  • Managed subcontractor schedule, work progress, pay forms, and change orders.
  • Prepared cost estimates, material specifications, construction work packages, and safety/quality assurance plans.
  • Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
  • Created daily plans and verified installed quantities while keeping track of cost and budget.
  • Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
  • Coordinated engineering designs for excavation and field design changes with gas and electric utilities.
  • Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
  • Created complex 2D engineering drawings using AutoCAD to be utilized during field operations.
  • Supervised construction for utility relocations, retaining wall, grading for bridge abutment and roadway improvements for cities such as Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, and Pomona.
  • Worked with designer and related entities to resolve design issues.
  • Wrote RFIs to the client and coordinated with the contract administration group to facilitate timely owner correspondence and change estimates.
  • Investigated city/public complaints and requests regarding ongoing or finished construction work to determine appropriate solution with designer.
  • Reviewed traffic control plan and submitted permits in a timely manner.
  • Developed training sessions and material for Field Engineers.

Quality Engineer

PioneerPOS Inc.
04.2017 - 10.2017
  • Developed and implemented a quality assurance program that ensured compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Conducted audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and identified and reported non-conformance
  • Conducted root cause analysis of production issues and identified corrective actions that eliminated the issues
  • Developed and implemented a quality management system (QMS) that improved regulatory compliance and reduced customer complaints by 18%
  • Developed and implemented process and product improvement initiatives to reduce waste and defects

Education

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering -

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Institute of Technology
07.2012

Bachelor of Science in Production Engineering -

Sardar Patel University
06.2009

Skills

  • Strong Verbal and Written Communication
  • Interpersonal, Analytical, and Problem Solver
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Leader
  • Cost estimation
  • AutoCAD proficiency

Publications

  • Studies on the effect of alloying element in Iron base hard facing alloy, Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals jointly with Springer, 2014
  • A Review Paper on Hard facing, International Conference on Industrial Engineering in India, 2012 - 2013

Certification

Professional Engineer (Mechanical) License No. : 42475

Engineer-In-Training License No. : 161885

Computer Proficiencies

Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Processor, Excel, Auto CAD, Primavera P6, Civil 3D

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Assistant Engineer

City of Rancho Cucamonga
04.2023 - Current

Project Engineer

Foothill Goldline Phase 2B (Kiewit)
10.2017 - 04.2023

Quality Engineer

PioneerPOS Inc.
04.2017 - 10.2017

Bachelor of Science in Production Engineering -

Sardar Patel University

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering -

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Institute of Technology
Vishal Lad