Aurel Cuko

Experience

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  ALKO - Impex

  Jul 2001 - Jan 2003

  Civil Engineer

  Company's field representative for concrete works, masonry, earthworks. Responsible for coordinating between different trades and various subcontractors. Prepared designs for shop drawings, various reports and maintained red-line drawings. Analyzed and monitored the field quality control program, performing on field measurements and quantities.

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  ADC Studio

  Dec 2002 - Jan 2004

  OBO Civil Engineer / QAQC Inspector

  OBO Rome office field re-presenter.Coordinated work to minimize disruption at a fully working Embassy. Performed quality control inspections in all engineering disciplines. Developed design solutions to correct unforeseen site conditions, and analyzed testing procedures and data to ensure systems were fully operational upon completion. Prepared site reports and field documentation to ensure OBO Rome was always informed of site issues and construction progress. Monitored quantities and evaluated monthly pay requests against actual work performed on site. Show less

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  Overseas Building Operations (OBO)

  Jan 2004 - Sept 2011

  Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist the Project Directors and Construction Managers throughout construction by preparing designs, analyzing the contractors' construction schedules. Review and evaluate submittals, RFI's (hardcopies or through ProjNet), design calculations and data. Provide recommendations on contract modifications, and assist in the preparation of various construction reports.Routinely conduct comprehensive field inspections to oversee the project's quality control program. Actively participate in construction preparatory meetings prior to the start of new construction activities. Ensure coordination is performed across construction disciplines. Monitor field measurements and quantities, review mark-up of "As-Built" drawings, and perform regular safety inspections. Active part of the OBO Safety by overviewing the Contractors Safety Program, and assisting in routine field inspections, safety toolbox meeting and safety committee meetings. Show less

  • Civil Engineer / QAQC Inspector

    May 2008 - Sept 2011

  • Civil Engineer / QAQC Inspector

    Jan 2008 - Apr 2008

  • Civil Engineer / QAQC Inspector

    Dec 2006 - Jan 2008

  • Civil Engineer / QAQC Inspector

    May 2004 - Dec 2006

  • OBO Rep, QA/QC Inspector

    Nov 2004 - Jun 2005

  • Civil Engineer / QAQC Inspector

    Jan 2004 - May 2004
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  Albanian American Development Foundation

  Dec 2011 - Apr 2012

  BID Manager (Business Improvement District)
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  Overseas Building Operations (OBO)

  Jun 2012 - Dec 2013

  Civil Engineer / QAQC Inspector

  Previous job descriptions related to OBO apply to all U.S. Embassy Projects.

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  Freelance

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Civil Engineer, Quality Assurance
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  ASDA Insaat

  May 2014 - Jun 2015

  Site Manager

  ASDA NMS (NATO Maintenance and Support) for Film City, NATO and KFOR Head Quarters in Pristina, Kosovo.Managing a work force of 135 people performing daily regular maintenance and recurring works, preventive maintenance and support services for NATO/KFOR Camp in Pristina, Kosovo. Responsible to plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff responsible for facility maintenance. Establishing schedules and methods for providing facility maintenance services also by identifying resource needs; reviewing needs with appropriate management staff and allocating resources accordingly. Made extensive recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies, and procedures; participated in the implementation of approved policies and procedures; monitored work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures. Trained or coordinated training in facility maintenance and safety methods, procedures, and techniques. Developed and organized preventative maintenance and safety inspection programs for all facilities and equipment. Coordinated small side construction projects, remodels, and other special projects. Maintained awareness of new trends and developments in the field of facility maintenance. Coordinated with various contractors in providing contract services for KFOR in ensuring timely and qualitative end results. Show less

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  U.S. Department of State

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2021

  OBO Deputy Construction Manager

  Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssisted OBO (Overseas Building Operations) Project Director throughout various construction New U.S. Embassy Projects by preparing designs, analyzing contractor’s construction schedules. Reviewed and evaluated submittals. Analyzed requests for information (RFI) via ProjNet and in hard-copy, provided design calculations and data. Developed recommendations on contract modifications, and assisted in the preparation of various construction reports. Routinely conducted comprehensive field inspections to oversee the Project’s Quality Control program. Actively participated in construction preparatory meetings prior to the start of new construction activities. Ensured proper coordination across construction disciplines. Monitored field measurements and quantities, reviewed mark-up of “As-built” drawings, and performed regular safety inspections.Active part of OBO Safety by over viewing the Contractors Safety Programs, performing routine field inspections, participating in safety toolbox meetings and safety committee meetings Show less

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  Overseas Buildings Operations

  Aug 2021 - now

  OBO Civil Engineer

  Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssisted OBO (Overseas Building Operations) Project Director throughout various construction U.S. Embassy Projects by preparing designs, analyzing contractor’s construction schedules. Reviewed and evaluated submittals. Analyzed requests for information (RFI) via ProjNet and in hard-copy, provided design calculations and data. Developed recommendations on contract modifications, and assisted in the preparation of various construction reports. Routinely conducted comprehensive field inspections to oversee the Project’s Quality Control program. Actively participated in construction preparatory meetings prior to the start of new construction activities. Ensured proper coordination across construction disciplines. Monitored field measurements and quantities, reviewed mark-up of “As-built” drawings, and performed regular safety inspections.Active part of OBO Safety by over viewing the Contractors Safety Programs, performing routine field inspections, participating in safety toolbox meetings and safety committee meetings Show less