Joe Fitzsimons, P.E.

Experience

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  Marine Corps Recruiting

  Jun 2004 - May 2005

  Sergeant

  Activated in June 2004. Deployed to Al Anbar Province, Iraq (Sept 04 to Mar 05)Military Occupation was a Small Arms Repairman.Promoted to the rank of Sergeant and led 20 marines.

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  Bechtel Power

  May 2005 - Feb 2007

  Engineer

  Coordinated local A/E firm efforts for Bechtel for approximately 100 sites in the market. Reviewed A/E proposals and invoices. Awarded work based on performance, quality, and schedule. Reviewed structural steel fabrication drawings submitted for cell towers, as well as structural steel rooftop platforms.

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  Bechtel Corporation

  Feb 2007 - Jan 2010

  Structural Engineer

  Gowanus Expressway Design/Rehabilitation ProjectProject Value: $750 MPerformed structural analysis of existing steel members as well as design of new steel members for deflection, bending, axial, and torsion IAW HS-20 highway loading scenarios.Performed concrete deck design in accordance with AASHTO specifications; designed rebar layouts for highway concrete deck replacement as well as for concrete bridge barriers and barrier transitions. Coordination of drawing production and submittal with other joint venture firms.Managed two drafters and oversaw the production and redlines for cast-in-place deck drawings.Coordination with civil, MPT, drainage, utilities, as well as other disciplines. Review construction schedule to ensure a logical, reachable schedule was developed. Performed constructability reviews for proposed structure according to client and site constraints. Coordinated with rigging specialist, crane manufacturer, and city officials to determine crane’s operations, capacities, and placement issues. Prepared pick schedule and erection procedure in accordance with limitations.Prepared quantity estimates and price analysis for various bid items.Responsible for maintaining project database with regards to labor records and established budget.Prepared extra work scope requests as well as contract agreements with NYSDOT.Maintained an Engineering Progress and Performance Report which tracked drawing status versus major milestones as they relate to time and cost. Analysis of focus areas was provided, and underperforming areas were flagged for improvement. Show less

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  Bechtel Power

  Jan 2010 - Apr 2014

  Responsible Engineer for 300 LTE sites & 100 UMTS sites in Long Island, Westchester, and New York City. Deliverables include all engineering documents associated with municipal filings to include CDs, ZDs, structural analyses, building permit applications, special inspection forms, and various code data worksheets and affadavits.Testifying at Town Meetings’ & Architectural review boards to speak on behalf of the wireless applications.Structural calculations include analysis of monopoles and SST’s using RISA tower software; analysis of steel rooftop platforms using STAAD; proficient in MathCAD.Coordination with municipalities, attorneys, the property owner, and the client to prepare drawings that meet the towns’ requirements as well as the client’s site objectives.Construction support services. Show less Clearwire 4G Network Deployment Coordinated local A/E firm efforts for Bechtel for 342 Boston and 61 Providence sites distributed amongst 11 different firms.Reviewed A/E proposals and invoices. Awarded work based on performance, quality, and schedule. Reviewed structural steel fabrication drawings submitted for stealth enclosuresReview and redline of the civil/structural portion of each drawing, plus coordination of additional disciplines for review such as RF, Backhaul, and site acquisition.Solved various problems encountered construction coordinators and/or site acquisition personnel. Show less

  • Engineering Team Lead

    Dec 2012 - Apr 2014

  • Structural Engineer

    Oct 2010 - Dec 2012

  • AE coordinator

    Apr 2010 - Oct 2010

  • Field Coordinator

    Jan 2010 - Apr 2010
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  Cortel, LLC

  Apr 2014 - Dec 2015

  Vice President of Design & Engineering

  - Licensed Engineer in responsible charge for all drawings & calculations issued for construction.- Responsible for the development & expansion of the team as well as the day-to-day management of work.- Interdisciplinary coordination to ensure that all end users of the deliverable in agreement with the concept & execution of the work.- In charge of establishing work flow/processes & final QA/QC duties.- Responsible for training, mentoring, and educating the team on changes in codes, specifications, client direction, etc.- Accountable for the overall performance of the group. Show less

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  J5 Infrastructure Partners (DBA Centerline)

  Dec 2015 - now

  A&E Regional Market Director

  - Licensed Engineer in responsible charge for drawings & calculations issued for construction.- Responsible for the development & expansion of the West Region as well as the day-to-day management of work.- Interdisciplinary coordination to ensure that all end users of the deliverable in agreement with the concept & execution of the work.- In charge of establishing work flow/processes & final QA/QC duties.- Responsible for training, mentoring, and educating the team on changes in codes, specifications, client direction, etc.- Accountable for the overall performance of the group. Show less