Nina M. Choy, P.E.

Experience

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  UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

  Jun 2002 - Apr 2007

  Civil Engineering Officer

  Major Projects Program Coordinator (MILCON)Keesler AFB, MS Coordinated planning, design and construction for DoD facility projects including a multi-phase $81M Technical Training Facility, $8M mini-mall, renovation of Combat Control Training Facility and avionics simulator training facility.Coordinated with multiple agencies including Navy, USAF Reserves, and Air Education and Training Command. Ensured contractor compliance of project specifications and quality control.Operations Flight ChiefMcConnell AFB, KSSupervised 11 sections w/ 250 personnel and $8.9M yearly budget. Oversaw $2.8M in service contracts and directed allocation of end-of-year funding needed for critical infrastructure maintenance.Base Planning and ProgrammingMcConnell AFB, KSSupervised design and construction contracts section for major projects including base and airfield pavements. Coordinated planning, design and construction for DoD facility projects including aircraft support facilities and new Base Civil Engineering Complex. Show less

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  MACTEC ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING, INC

  Apr 2007 - Aug 2008

  Project Engineer/Structural Materials Representative

  Served as the single point of contact between Caltrans Office of Structural Materials (OSM), Caltrans Construction and other customers for 8 bay area and central coast counties. Determined the appropriate level of quality assurance testing, coordinated inspections and audits for fabricated or manufactured materials. Managed reviews of OSM related submittals.Determined suitability and fabrication technical recommendation of unique construction materials.Tracked non-conforming work, providing technical recommendations expediting resolution.Projects include Hwy 1 Devil's Slide Bridge and Tunnel Project and Marina Blvd. Overcrossing Emergency Project. Show less

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  California Department of Transportation

  Apr 2019 - now

  Bay Area Branch Chief for the Quality Assurance and Source Inspection Branch Materials engineer acting as single point of contact between Caltrans Construction and other customers and Caltrans Materials Engineering and Testing Services. Responsibilities include determining the appropriate level of quality assurance testing and coordinates inspection for fabricated or manufactured materials; resolution of materials issues that arise during fabrication and/or construction phases and coordinating between the Department, Fabricators, and Prime Contractor.Provides technical recommendations regarding structural materials as well as providing industry knowlege for the Department of Transportation and assists in developing specifications including those affecting fabrication and processes.Oversees personnel at multiple jobsites and multiple fabrication facilities. Show less

  • Project Engineer/Structural Materials Representative

    Jan 2007 - now

  • Supervising Bridge Engineer

    Apr 2019 - Apr 2022
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  Caltrans

  Apr 2022 - now

  Chief, Geotechnical Services