Sylvester Chukwu Okpala, P.E., CCM

Experience

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  DC Department of Transportation

  Sept 2002 - Jul 2008

  SUPERVISORY CIVIL ENGINEER - DEPUTY PROGRAM MANAGER

  •Responsible for planning, directing, supervising and coordinating all work of Project Management Division in Wards 7 and 8 of District of Columbia Department of Transportation. •Reviews completed work in the form of recommendations, plans, designs, specifications, cost estimates, studies, task orders, change orders and reports for conformance with Department policies, missions and achievement of goals and objectives.•Monitors project plans and specifications in the design stage and during active construction operations by reviewing contract work, drawings, specifications, sample material against specifications and contacts subordinates, A/E consultants, contractors, Legal Counsel, and Supervisors for rectification of engineering and administrative problems.•Provides constant evaluation reports on the effectiveness and progress of each project through consultation with project engineers, site observations and reviews of daily reports, and time and attendance documentations of employees, consultants and contractors and keeps supervisors aware of any design and construction problems.•Performs and coordinates the tasks of Bridge Management System (BMS) and Pavement Management System (PMS) with the aid of application softwares, such as, AASHTO Pontis and AASHTO Survey Data Management System (SDMS).•Performs and coordinates the planning, design and construction management tasks of DDOT Infrastructure projects with the aids of application softwares. 收起

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  Scoe Associates Corporation

  Jul 2008 - Jul 2009

  Program Manager / CEO & Founder

  Duties:•Manages and supervises Scoe Associates engineering, construction management and construction projects.•Provides a comprehensive range of services including estimates, analysis, and design of engineering facilities: buildings, bridges, tunnels, shafts, utilities and rehabilitation. •Reviews completed work in the form of recommendations, plans, designs, specifications, cost estimates, studies, task orders, change orders and reports for conformance with Scoe Associates policies, missions and achievement of goals and objectives.•Monitors project plans and specifications in the design stage and during active construction operations by reviewing contract work, drawings, specifications, sample material against specifications and contacts subordinates, A/E consultants, contractors, for rectification of engineering and administrative problems.•Provides constant evaluation reports on the effectiveness and progress of each project through consultation with project engineers and managers, site observations and reviews of daily reports, and time and attendance documentations of employees, consultants and contractors and keeps project owners aware of any design and construction problems.•Performs and coordinates the planning, design, construction management, cost estimating, structural analysis, computer aided design and drafting (CADD) tasks of Scoe Associates projects with the aids of application of computer softwares. 收起

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  NXL Construction Services

  Jul 2009 - Sept 2011

  Construction Engineer/Manager

  •Provides construction management of roadways, bridges and culverts under VDOT Rehabilitation design Build and regular construction projects and programs.•Reviews contract documents like Design Plans - all phases, Construction Plans, Shop Drawings, Working Drawings, and Baseline CPM Updates Progressive Narrative.•Generates analysis, estimates, reports, measurements, computations, data, instructions, charts, tables, graphs and other information necessary to complete the projects.•Applies independent judgment, inspection expertise and technical knowledge in resolving non-routine issues.•Coordinates and manages projects design and construction activities, submittals, transmittals, work schedules, lane closures, material testing, etc with VDOT Staff, Prime •Evaluates and processes contractors requests, such as, Claims, Time extensions, Monthly Payment, Work or Change Orders, Request for Information (RFI), etc.•Conduct constructability reviews of projects at various stages of development.•Participate in value engineering studies of projects. •Inspects work in progress, to assure that methods, materials, and equipment conform to approved standards. 收起

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  VDOT

  Sept 2011 - now

  Architect/Engineer Manager II - District Area Construction Engineer

  Duties:•Provides engineering design and construction of VDOT roadway and bridge projects and program coordination, including projects scoping/design; constructability reviews/ reports; value engineering analysis/design; bidability reviews, field inspections and/or reviews; resolving projects unforeseen issues; attend public hearings / meetings. •Provides performance management of VDOT roadway and bridge projects during engineering design and construction phases, including resolution of design and construction issues; constructability reviews/reports; provision of technical guidance to design and construction engineers, contractors, and other involved parties; ensures on time completion of projects.•Provides quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of VDOT roadway and bridge projects during engineering design and construction phases, including preparation of constructability reviews/reports; documents/records reviews; 收起