Erick Costa, BEng MIEI

Experience

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  JLins Engineering

  Oct 2013 - Jan 2016

  Resident Engineer

  Resident engineering, supervision, and materials and construction inspection.► Provided thorough project documentation and communication to avoid and resolve contractor claims that strengthened the company's reputation with key clients.► Resolved specification interpretation conflicts and quantity disputes on site between contractor and inspector and saved the client 25% of the cost of extra work requested by the contractor.► Responded to contractor and client requests usually within the same day to coordinate communications between client and contractor to complete the project ahead of schedule.► Evaluate proposed sites for construct-ability and review active work sites to ensure work is being performed to specifications.► Prepared water, sewer and drainage preliminary and final plans, specs and cost estimates.► Performed project planning, budgeting, economic analysis and business development.► Performed field review for verification of existing conditions and as-built plans.► Supervised construction of bases and pipe racks as well as installation of utility lines for (drinking water, cold water, steam, nitrogen, compressed air, and acids) in carbon steel and stainless steel tubes for Tetra Pak and Sidel machines;► Inspection of intumescent paint of steel structures and epoxy industrial floors. ► Supervision of groundworks, kerbing and pavers. Show less

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  J & J Aluminum Glazing Frames

  Oct 2015 - Jan 2016

  Site Engineer

  ► Supervised installation of engineered aluminum and glazing storefront curtain walls.► Inspected installation of automatic door systems.► Instructed and trained other employees in assembling and installing various types of curtain wall systems.► Waterproofing/caulking of windows, doors, glass wall systems.► Maintaining open communication with job site supervisors.► Effectively interpreting blueprints.► Executive decisions to ensure customer satisfaction.

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  Self Employed

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  Civil Engineering Professional

  Managed design and construction of all facilities, provided technical support for plant managers, and developed maintenance programs for roofing. On expansion projects, established design teams to develop conceptual designs and project budgets, established timelines, prepared bid packages, pre-qualified bidders, obtained and evaluated bids, negotiated and awarded contracts and provided project management. ► Undertaking technical and feasibility studies including site investigations.► Using a range of computer packages for developing detailed designs.► Undertaking complex and repetitive calculations.► Liaising with clients and a variety of professionals including architects, subcontractors, etc.► Compiling job specifics and supervising tendering procedures.► Resolving design and development problems.► Managing budgets and project resources.► Scheduling material and equipment purchases and delivery.► Ensuring projects run smoothly and structures are completed within budget and on time. ♦ Beverage Warehouse: Coconut Water Co. building a nearly 10,000 square meters warehouse and office that will bring all of its business operations under one roof. The building took a year to construct. It’s all climate-controlled, with a consistent temperature. ♦ Shopping Center: Structural Steel design and execution of mezzanine, partition walls, access stairs and steel grate flooring. Show less

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  SF PLASTERING

  Jun 2020 - Dec 2020

  Quality Manager
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  Conack

  Apr 2023 - Sept 2024

  Quality Officer
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  Crown Roofing & Cladding Ltd

  Sept 2024 - now

  Quality Manager