Heather Benton

Experience

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  HC Price Construction Co.

  May 2005 - Sept 2005

  Project Expeditor

  • Sole expediter for the Wisconsin- Aircraft Dr. Jet Fuel Pipeline Relocation Project. • Managed invoice data and performed data organization and filing. • Developed quick, organized, and logical thought processes required to execute smooth construction material assembly and delivery.

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  Bc Contractors Inc.

  May 2007 - Aug 2008

  Project Engineer

  • Recruited as a summer intern and was invited to stay on permanently. • Assisted in development/ organization of new estimating department. • Aided in estimating, purchasing, and procurement logistics for civil construction. • Attended Heavy Bid training and educated fellow co-workers on the software. • Gained knowledge of the RFP process, formal bidding, material takeoffs, and office based organizational skills including the creation of a project filing system.

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  Mass Excavation Inc.

  May 2009 - May 2011

  Assistant Project Manager

  • Recruited as a summer intern by Davis Constructors and Engineers and was hired by Jeremy Pepperd and invited to stay on with the company permanently. • Aided in estimating, subs bid price comparisons, and purchasing/ logistics. • Worked closely with Vendors to ensure correct materials ordered. • Developed multiple templates and excel spread sheets for job logs.• Key Point of contact for the field crew and helped them manage the job progress photos and daily report logs. • Performed and updated SWPPP investigations & Bird Inventory for construction window.• Assisted in job to date cost analysis spread sheets. • Responsible for organizing project documents, files, foreman workbooks, and ensuring that the project leaders had the most up to date plans and specs. Show less

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  HDL Engineering Consultants, LLC

  May 2011 - Jul 2015

  Transportation Engineer

  Transportation design engineer for the following projects:o ADOT Parks Highway milepost 44-52 Upgrades (Wasilla).o Matsu Borough Museum Drive Extension Project (Wasilla).o ADOT Parks Highway milepost 83-90 Rehabilitation Project (Willow).o ADOT New Seward Highway/ 92nd Grade Separation Project (Anchorage). Responsibilities to the above projects include the following:o Designed and organized complete plan sets including writing and updating specifications with the project manager for final certification.o Designed infrastructure for highways, side streets, driveways, and ADA compliant pedestrian pathways and facilities.o Developed drainage design systems (ditching, pipes and manholes, etc...) throughout the project corridor. o Followed the MUTCD, Alaska sign design guide, and client standards to design signs and determine what is required while using engineering judgment for appropriate layout and placement.o Created road grade plans, traffic control plans, and developed ESCP plans.o Developed proposed ROW acquisition and TCP/TCE layouts.o Generated Utility Conflict Reports and coordinated with ADOT. o Performed existing conditions site inventory.o Aided in construction and the bidding support during the Phase 1 - Parks Highway Milepost 44-52 project. Show less

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  PDC Inc. Engineers & RESPEC

  Aug 2015 - Sept 2022

  Transportation Engineer

  Highway design engineer for the following projects:o ADOT Noble Street Upgrades (Fairbanks).o University Avenue Rehabilitation (Fairbanks)o Eielson Airforce Base Utility and Residential Road Rehabilitation (Fairbanks)o College Road Utility and Road Rehabilitation (Fairbanks)o Soldotna Streets Inventory (Soldotna)Responsibilities to the above projects include the following:o Designs, organizes complete plan sets including writing and updating specifications.o Design infrastructures for highways, side streets, driveways, cul-de-sacs, and ADA compliant pedestrian pathways and facilities.o Coordinates drainage of road facility with storm drain design team.o Reviews subcontractor's plans, estimates, and specifications for accuracy.o Designs and coordinates with ARRC (Alaska Railroad).o Analyzes historical bid data and calculates the Engineer’s Estimate.o Generates and evaluates Earthwork quantities. o Manages review of the complete design plan set including utilities and ESCP plans.o Participates in project coordination meetings with clients and all subs involved.o Attend public involvement meetings, explaining project intent and design features.o Works well with multidisciplinary departments and is team oriented.o Adheres to tight schedules and meets all submittal deadlines.o Pays special attention to detail and is extremely proficient in finding mistakes and inconsistencies throughout project documentation. Show less

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  State of Alaska

  Sept 2022 - now

  Environmental Engineer