Christopher Romano, P.E., LEED AP, PMP

Experience

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  Lafayette College Office of Admissions

  Oct 2015 - May 2019

  Ambassador

  - Led approximately two tours per week for prospective students educating them on the potential benefits associated with attending Lafayette College.- Interview prospective students on behalf of the Lafayette College Office of Admissions.

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  Turner Construction Company

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2017

  Extern

  - Shadowed approximately 4-5 Turner employees in various departments including estimating, purchasing, safety, and engineering.- Observed sets of practices and problem solving skills necessary in both an on-site and office environment for the field of construction management through comprehensive tours of both settings.

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  American Society of Civil Engineers

  Apr 2017 - Feb 2019

  - Oversaw, planned, and facilitated various events (i.e. fundraisers, career fairs, etc.) associated with the promotion of civil engineering to students at Lafayette College. - Maintained updated and accurate records of the Lafayette College chapter of the ASCE available funds- Coordinated various fundraisers that generated over $2000 in revenue for the organization to help fund club activities.- Organized and publicized various regional club meetings to generate new member support for the ASCE.

  • President

    Apr 2018 - Feb 2019

  • Treasurer

    Apr 2017 - Apr 2018
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  Commodore Builders

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Intern

  - Maintained detailed and accurate records of updated engineering drawing revisions. - Performed weekly safety inspections of construction site operations.- Prepared weekly progress reports of various on-site trades.- Assisted in day-to-day operations of the Project Manager and Superintendent.

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  Lafayette College

  Sept 2017 - Jun 2018

  EXCEL Research Scholar

  - Perform 8-10 hours of research per week relating to the measurement of the elastic modulus of concrete per ASTM specifications- Coordinate with peers and research advisor to develop efficient solutions to problems that arise during the iterative problem solving research process.

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  Dewberry

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Structural Engineering Intern

  - Verified pay item quantity calculations used in the estimation of material necessary for various bridge design projects. - Assembled and edited calculation books compiled during the design process of various bridge projects. - Updated various design drawings utilizing CAD software.- Learned vital information regarding the day-to-day operations of a structural design firm.

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  Titan Engineers PC

  Jul 2019 - Jun 2020

  Staff Engineer

  - Designed, Created, and Issued Drawings for construction (and DOB filing) for mid-to-high-rise concrete flat plate, timber, cold-form-light-gauge metal, steel, and alumnium construction in Brooklyn, NY per NYCBC, ACI, ASCE, NDS, and AISC standards- Performed structural condition surveys of existing conditions for various structures and prepared repair drawings as needed- Responded quickly to in-field requests for infomation (RFI's) to ensure contractor work complies with contract documents - Completed/performed special inspections (and associated reports/documentation) of subgrade, rebar placement, concrete sampling, and post-installed anchors - Communicated regularly with architects and owners to ensure work being performed to suitable standards of client expectations - Performed construction administration tasks on site for on-going in-house construction of new three story office building, in Union, NJ, "Titan Union" - Performed shop drawing review to ensure compliance of contractor submittals to in-house design drawings - Design experience with various types of materials including concrete, structural steel, timber, and structural aluminum- Designed, Created, and Issued Support of Excavation Drawings (SOE) for various structure types - Familiar with concrete, steel, aluminum, timber, and cold formed light gauge steel framing systems Show less

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  Upwork

  Dec 2019 - May 2021

  Freelance Writer
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  CHA Consulting, Inc.

  Jun 2021 - now

  Engineer III (Advanced Energy, Manufacturing/Industrial Facilities, & Power Sector)

  - Performed full structural design, calculation, and drafting services for infrastructural elements critical to the operability and functionality of manufacturing, warehouse, and power-generation facilities per IBC, ASCE-7, and local code standards as applicable. Structural design examples include crane foundations, steel-framed roof-hung forklift battery chargers, and supplemental joist framing for mechanical makeup air units.- Coordinated design and implementation of various gravity and lateral structural systems (comprised of light gage steel, timber, structural steel, and/or concrete) between other relevant members of project design team (i.e. mechanical/electrical/architectural), and prepared associated calculation packages for municipal review of structural designs. - Performed quality assurance review, submittal, and shop drawing review of proposed structural installations.- Performed condition assessment of various eclectic existing structure types – including over 30 school buildings of historic construction – to determine structure suitability and/or reserve capacity to support post-installed electrical, mechanical, and plumbing equipment to improve facility operability. Completed associated repair details and schematic summary reports as necessary per client’s requested scope. Show less