Shani Jallah

Experience

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  Ardmore Associates, LLC

  Jan 2006 - Mar 2014

  School Investment Program (SIP) for Chicago Public Schools• Instrumental in the on-time completion of a high-profile, accelerated-schedule design-build project to renovate 12 Chicago Public Schools facilities including science and computer lab installations, interior refinishes, MEP systems upgrades, roof patching and replacement, and masonry repairs. • Maintained comprehensive and accurate project records, including materials procurement, RFI, and submittal logs, by utilizing Collaboration Workspaces (CW) online filing system to maintain and manage all contract documents necessary to ensure efficient project processes and compliance with contract requirements. • Developed daily summary reports, tracked progress of completed work, coordinated weekly progress meetings, provided administrative and project planning support to project managers, and prepared and coordinated correspondence on behalf of project team. Show less Program Management Oversight (PMO) for Chicago Transit Authority Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)• Maintained and updated project documents including schedule, budget, technical reports, and deliverables to support the program to implement bus rapid transit (BRT) as a cost-effective way to expand Chicago’s transit network. • Utilized e-Builder online filing system to organize project documents to support the launch of the Jeffery Jump express bus service with elements of BRT and completion of the development phases of for the Ashland BRT service. • Prepared written progress and project status reports; prepared and distributed project coordination minutes; and tracked project Action Items, consultants’ contracts and invoices, and schedules utilizing Microsoft Office software. • Reviewed and tracked media mentions of and articles about Chicago’s BRT. Maintained confidentiality, provided administrative support to higher-ups, and fulfilled additional client requests. Show less • Oversaw several phases of construction to ascertain that contractor’s methods, practices and materials conformed to plans and specifications for the on-time completion of the $38 million CTA train station at Morgan & Lake Streets. • Provided quality control, identified deficiencies, and recommended acceptance of contractors’ completed work. • Maintained detailed field book, accurate project logs, and site progress photos and assisted project Resident Engineer by checking IDR's, EEO Reports, Certified Payrolls, and extra work reports. Show less • Assisted the Consulting Construction Engineer with project document management by generating quality control reports for ADA compliance, preparing and issuing punchlist items, and verifying invoices for contractor payment for the Chicago Department of Transportation (CODT) Residential Concrete and Miscellaneous Asphalt (RCMA) Project which repaired sidewalks, replaced drainage structures, resurfaced streets, installed ADA-compliant ramps at street intersections, constructed green alleys, and installed traffic circles at residential locations on Chicago’s south side. Show less • Oversaw several phases of demolition and construction to ascertain that contractor’s methods, practices and materials conformed to plans and specifications for the on-time completion of the $67 million complete rehabilitation and expansion of the CTA subway station at Grand Ave. & State St. • Provided quality control, identified deficiencies, and recommended acceptance of contractors’ completed work. • Maintained detailed field book, accurate project logs, site progress photos, and extra work documentation. Show less • Oversaw several phases of the $100 million demolition and reconstruction of 5 miles of Interstate 90/94 (Dan Ryan Expressway) between 31st and 71st Streets. • Inspected installation of drainage systems, asphalt pavement, concrete pavement, and concrete structures such as barrier walls and mast foundations; identified deficiencies, measured and documented quantities for payment, and recommended acceptance of contractors’ completed work. • Coordinated contract addenda, RFI’s, submittals, and correspondence, maintained all project logs, verified invoices, and completed other tasks as necessary to assist Project Liaisons in planning and streamlining project processes. Show less • Maintained and updated project documents necessary to support the on-time completion of the $100 million construction of soccer-specific stadium and concert venue in Bridgeview, IL. • Recorded and distributed meeting minutes, indexed site photos, and provided administrative support for project managers. • Coordinated the project to install 5000LF fiber optic cable connection to Toyota Park; monitored installation process, coordinated meetings with contractor, owner’s representative, and consultant; kept track of all project-related documents; routed invoices for approval and payment by owner. Show less

  • Document Controls Administrator and Closeout Manager

    Jun 2013 - Mar 2014

  • Project Document Controls Manager

    Jul 2012 - May 2013

  • Inspector

    Jun 2012 - Jun 2012

  • Inspector/Project Assistant

    Apr 2010 - May 2012

  • Documentation Engineer

    Mar 2009 - Apr 2010

  • Inspector

    Dec 2007 - Feb 2009

  • Locator

    Aug 2007 - Nov 2007

  • Inspector/Project Assistant

    Jun 2006 - Aug 2007

  • Project Assistant/Project Liaison

    Jan 2006 - May 2006
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  Ardmore Associates, LLC

  May 2014 - Jun 2014

  Documentation Engineer

  • Set up and maintained master file system for the Chicago Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) multi-location street resurfacing and ADA-compliant sidewalk ramp installation project on Chicago’s south side. • Checked IDRs and recorded entries in the CDOT construction management and quality assurance/control databases.

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  DB Sterlin Consultants, Inc.

  Jun 2014 - now

  • Liaise between the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and consulting engineers providing construction management services on multiple construction projects. Facilitate the documentation, record keeping, and professional communication required of consulting engineers.• Monitor construction progress, schedule, scope, and budget on various projects to ensure on-time completion. • Support CDOT project managers by providing project status updates, processing forms, tracking project documentation, researching information, and reviewing contracts and task orders. • Complete ad-hoc tasks including outstanding construction project closeout, update of the Construction Consulting Engineer’s (CCE) manual and co-presentation of training for CCE resident engineers, and site survey of ADA ramps.• Supervise the CCE’s management of projects of approximately $500,000 each to completely reconstruct residential and industrial roadways under CDOT’s WPA/New Streets program. Show less • Supervised all contractor and consultant activities on the Chicago Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) $1.3 million project to install ADA-compliant sidewalks at corners of various intersections on the City’s far south side. Ensured contractor’s compliance with all plans and specifications, consultant’s accurate recording and reporting, and timely completion of the project under budget.• Approved submittals (including materials, processes, and schedules), inspected construction activities, and measure installed quantities for payment. Maintained accurate records of daily activities in field book, project diary, and CDOT construction management and quality assurance/control databases. Prepared weekly reports for funding agencies.• Prepared pay estimates, contract modifications, and quality control reports to account for contractor’s completed work. • Liaised between CDOT, contractor, Aldermanic offices, and communities in which construction occurs. Resolved any construction issues that arose in the field. Prepared official correspondence to contractor on behalf of CDOT.• Successfully managed project closeout process by compiling final documents including punch list, material inspection documentation, quality control reports, warranties, and evaluating contractor’s performance. Transmitted final documents to CDOT Records & Estimates. Show less

  • Resident Engineer

    Oct 2014 - now

  • Resident Engineer

    Jun 2014 - Mar 2015