ZAFAR SYED, P.E.

Resident Engineer on this $18M NYC DEP project, which includes installation of Green Infrastructure on 31 different NYC DPR's Parks project sites and 1 NYCHA site. Installations included but not limited to subsurface detention/retention systems, stormwater chambers, manholes with weir walls, catch basins, GI-Inlets, outlet control structures, porous asphalt and synthetic turfs. Upon successful completion of subsurface systems, Parks are restored with proper grading for drainage, color sealing, line striping, painted games, fencing, and playground structures according to contract drawings, plans and standard specifications.

• Coordinated with prime and subcontractors and consultants to increase productivity, efficiency and ensure a smooth working schedule.
• Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
• Oversee the field operation to ensure schedules are adhered to and overall construction program is following schedule.
• Initiated and responded to RFI's, submittals and other relevant documents requiring review and coordination.
• Review and ensure contractor partial payments are accurate and correct.
• Review contract change orders for accuracy and correctness.
• Review monthly progress reports with the client.
• Conduct weekly and monthly meetings with the client to ensure updates are conveyed in an efficient and effective manner.
• Verify construction documents meet the client's requirements and vision.
• Interact with state and local agencies concerning compliance to codes and regulations.
• Monitored construction progress, updating documents and information.

New York City Department of Environmental Protection, HP-238 - Construction of 4 New Anaerobic Digesters, Bronx, NY

Office Engineer on this $350M project, which includes installation of four new anaerobic digesters facilities, including an equipment gallery at the base of the digesters and a digester feed pump station. New system inhabits four new waste gas burners led by an overhead digester gas piping and support system. New concrete pipe chase to be installed between thickeners and new digesters which will house the piping necessary to move sludge from the thickener to the new digesters. Replacement and rehabilitation of existing sanitary sewer adjacent to new proposed digester facilities is also part of the scope of work along with new manholes, drain piping, and catch basins.

• Perform reviews on all contract related work documents included but not limited to contract submittals, RFIs, RFDs, plans and specifications, payment requisitions and inspector reports. Maintain project goals regarding cost, schedule, quality, etc.
• Maintain and keep record of all logs, update usage of quantities and ensure tracking systems are updated continuously and on regular basis to maintain best recordkeeping practices.
• Assist RE and Team with tasks as needed to fulfill client needs. Work with CM inspection staff for submission of daily inspection reports in accordance with Clients’ requirements including but not limited special inspections and inspector daily reports.
• Assist RE with review and processing of contractor's partial payments requisitions, reviewing change order scopes and preparing authorized cost estimates in order to negotiate final costs with the contractor.
• Collaborate with office staff to prepare, review and upload contract related documents such as general correspondence, compiling of reports, meeting minutes, hazardous waste manifests, concrete quality assurance, agency letters and other deliverables are all managed accordingly in E-Builder and are following the proper recordkeeping standards.
• Ensure work being performed in the field is being done so in accordance with contract drawings and specifications. Also, ensuring all work is being performed in a safe and healthful manner and all Environmental Health and Safety rules and regulations are being conformed to by the contractor.

New York City Department of Design and Construction, MED630 - Water Main Installations in W 170th St, Manhattan, NY

Office Engineer on this $25 million Joint-Bid Project which includes the installation of 12-inch water mains throughout upper Manhattan as part of an upgrade to the current water main infrastructure present in that area. Installations include but not limited to new hydrants, new valves, replacement of old 10-inch water mains, new house connections and upgrades of new wet connections.

• Set up progress meetings and provided monthly reports to the client of current construction progress.
• Ensure contractor partial payments are made promptly and accurately.
• Ensured tracking of all quantities relating to contract work were up to date and able to provide estimates to completion and work complete percentages.
• Provided closeout documents to the client in a timely and orderly manner

New York City Department of Design and Construction, SANDR02/SE830 Downtown Far Rockaway Urban Design and Reconstruction, Far Rockaway, NY

Field Inspector/Assistant Office Engineer on this three-year $114 million project that entails installation of box sewers up to 13.5 feet x 4.5 feet in size, chambers up to 40 feet x 18 feet in size, wetland mitigation, continuous flight piles (CFA) and timber piles, sanitary sewer and distribution water-main upgrades, and extensive streetscape work including new roadways, sidewalks, public plaza, and green infrastructure. The project is part of the Mayor’s initiative to revitalize the downtown Far Rockaway area. The project was slated for expedited completion with night and weekend work in order to complete in under 3 years whereas typical construction work of this nature and magnitude would take 7 years to finish.

• Responsible for overseeing all aspects of construction inspection, confirming daily MPT setup in accordance with approved plans and MUTCD.
• Review work performed to confirm compliance with the contract specifications and design drawings, prepare sketches and perform quantity take-offs.
• Process contractor’s payments and change orders, and maintain project records and correspondence.

New York City Department of Design and Construction, SEQ002539-Construction of Sanitary and Storm Sewer in 204 Street, Queens NY

Field Inspector/Assistant Office Engineer $18 M project involved major subsurface work primarily to alleviate the ponding conditions in the area and provide residents with adequate storm sewers. The work consists of the installation of storm sewers and associated chambers, sanitary sewers, and distribution water mains, catch basins, chute connections, and restoration of curbs and roadway.

• Responsible for overseeing all aspects of construction inspection, confirming daily MPT setup is in accordance with approved plans and MUTCD and ensuring daily quantities are reported correctly.
• Reviewing work performed to confirm compliance with the contract specifications and design drawings
• Prepare sketches, perform quantity take-offs, and maintaining project records and correspondence.
• Perform project closeout paperwork such as flow acceptance, fixed assets of below ground utilities, electronic tap cards submittal, field card submittal and water main in-service sheet.

New York City Department of Design and Construction, HWK1048G - Reconstruction of the Owl’s Head Connector, Brooklyn, NY

Office Engineer/Field Inspector on this $15 million NYCDDC project consists of reconstruction of the Owl’s Head connector section of the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway, including sewer, roadway reconstruction, rehabilitation of retaining wall, street lighting, and traffic signal work.

• Ensure project coordination with various agencies and made sure all contract works in compliance with contract documents.
• Reviewed contract design drawings and specifications, and assisted the RE in calculations pertaining to project constructability.
• Confirmed all work done by the contractor was done in conformance with contract specifications and design drawings. Verified the accuracy and thoroughness of inspector reports, including confirmation of calculations and sketches.
• Validated the accuracy of all work for construction payments. Oversaw, validated and adequately documented all quantities and items of work the contractor installed. Updated all necessary logs and payment tracking systems to maintain adequate records of the actual cost of work performed and verified payments made to the contractor.
• Provided technical expertise to the client and contractor on issues regarding constructability that may arise throughout any portion of the contract.

New York City Department of Design and Construction, QED-976 - Trunk Water Main and Storm Sewer in 90th Avenue between Francis Lewis Boulevard and Braddock Avenue, Queens, NY

Inspector/Assistant Office Engineer on this $45 M project involves installation of 48-inch diameter trunk water-main, distribution watermain installation up to 20 inches, sanitary and storm sewer installation, roadway restoration, and incidental street lighting and traffic signal work.

• Provided office assistance in reviewing shop drawings and contract plans, including review of trunk watermain geometry and fabrication drawings.
• Performed field verification of proposed trunk water-main geometry layout and advise of any issues or interferences.
• Assisted the Resident Engineer in overseeing field inspectors’ daily work assignments; review their daily reports and pay quantities accordingly.
• Provided office assistance in reviewing Contractor’s payment documents, including payment estimates, material certifications, certified payroll and subcontractor’s documents.
• Processed partial payments with use of PIMS program.
• Assisted the Resident Engineer in necessary calculations pertaining to constructability in projects and verifying that all work performed by the contractor is done in conformance with contract specifications and design drawings.

Structural Evaluation Department of the NJDOT responsible for upkeeping and managing records of all bridges and sign structures in the state of New Jersey.

• Bridge Engineer who inspected and managed all bridges and sign structures in the state of New Jersey as per federally mandated National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS)
• Assistant Team Leader for bridge inspection lead by Crew Chief
• Performed load rating analyses for concrete slab, steel/concrete girder, rolled and built-up members as part of the bridge management task
• Updated appraisal and inventory data of the CombIS data system of each bridge and/or structure, as well as drawings, inspection notes, photos and other relevant information necessary to upkeep proper record of the structure’s current condition
• Performed inspections of bridges using various different equipment included but not limited to Snooper trucks and motor boats.

• Civil/Structural Engineer who provided design calculations and drawings of sign structures along I-278 for the Goethals’s Bridge Replacement Project
• Performed subsurface investigation for MNR and LIRR obtaining critical information from depths of up to 100 feet
• Inspected abandoned buildings for the PANYNJ and developed drawings of existing conditions for restoration projects
• Designed the framework of numerous RTU substations for the NJ TRANSIT to accommodate for higher platform elevations following Superstorm Sandy.

• Field Engineer who checked soil credibility and determine soil parameters
• Performed sieve analyses to obtain moisture content and proctor numbers for site specific soils
• Provided recommendations to general contractor for compaction of fill materials to achieve results as indicated in construction documents
• Performed construction inspections and quality control for work being performed on-site.