Chris Pioli

Experience

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  Self Employed

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2011

  Private Carpenter

  Completed numerous projects associated with residential construction and remodeling, including: rough and finish carpentry, material procurement, design, cost estimation, and project management. Notable projects include:• Assisted general contractor in building a 300 ft2 addition and a 150 ft2 renovation• Executed a design and managed various subcontractors to complete a 500 ft2 renovation• Completed a seismic retrofit following CBC and ABAG specifications

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  FTF Engineering, Inc.

  Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Engineering Assistant

  Provided owner and other engineers drafting and design services for various residential construction projects throughout internship.• Coordinated with contractor and project manager the analysis, design, and implementation of a seismically mitigated residential property, including: o Analyzed an existing RBS connected Moment Frame, Hardy Frame, and plywood shear wall systems o Designed plywood shear wall systems, WUF-W connected Moment Frame, as well as new gravity systems• Ensured design specifications fit within scope of project• Provided design support for gravity systems to other engineers• Generated CAD drawings from sketches provided by design engineers• Produced drawings from in-field sketches• Converted architectural drawings into company CAD standards• Coordinated plans for submittal to project managers Show less

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  Rieser Building Group

  Jan 2013 - Jul 2013

  Consultant

  Responsible for numerous analytical and research projects for a forensic engineering team.Forensic investigation and analysis of:• Exterior slab on grade failure for an elementary school• Excessive floor deflections for tract housing units• 5 miles of swale failure for a tract housing project• Post-tensioned foundation system• On-site inspection of a tract housing development for construction defectsAnalyzed and prepared deposition summaries and case reports, including contract dispute issues for:• Exterior waterproof traffic coatings• Underground property damage• Construction dispute due to material installationParticipated in mediation as part of an expert witness team• Prepared and presented supporting documentation during mediation relating to construction defects litigation Show less

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  Veolia Environmental Services North America Corp.

  Jul 2013 - Sept 2014

  Assistant Construction Manager

  Provided instrumental link between management, employees, and outside contractors to track, analyze and document the Crystal Springs/San Andreas Transmission Upgrade (WSIP) Project. Additionally, consulted on best construction practices. Notable responsibilities include: • Monitored all applicable contracts, bid items, and change order work to ensure each item was carried out per contractual obligations• Performed in-depth analysis for multiple projects to negotiate a close-out on a particular item of work between Veolia and the Owner and/or General Contractor • Provided design support to the project manager and superintendents on how to conduct daily planned operations and any unforeseen construction needs Show less

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  Thor Matteson Engineering

  Oct 2014 - Jul 2020

  Senior Engineer

  Responsible for the entire life cycle of structural engineering projects, including various voluntary and/or city mandated seismic retrofit designs & construction phase services for single and multi-family residential buildings, wood framed buildings, commercial steel and reinforced concrete buildings, unreinforced masonry buildings. Notable projects and services include:• Seismic retrofits within the San Francisco Seismic Mandatory Ordinance Program• Seismic retrofit and preservation of a Julia Morgan nationally recognized historic home (The Wilson House)• Coordinated and resolved city permit requirements and managed contractor/client RFI’s, CO’s, and COR’s• Structural feasibility studies for the alteration of existing buildings• Conducted numerous site evaluations to review the structural adequacy of existing construction Show less

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  Clearheart Structural Engineering Inc.

  Aug 2020 - now

  Founder/Principal

  Providing structural engineering services for the residential and commercial construction sector. Notable projects and services include:• Retaining wall & site development designs to improve access to an existing building• Voluntary seismic retrofit designs & construction phase services for single family residential homes• Multi-family residential seismic retrofit design & construction phase services in accordance with the Santa Monica Seismic Retrofit Program