Loading...
REVIEWED BLD2023-0874+ENGINEERS REPORT+7.12.2023_10.47.10_AM+3660815Knstruction M• ..•e "� Date: 3-3-23 Structural House Inspection 603 WALNUT STREET EDMONDS, WA 98020 Prepared for: GREG AND LIANA CECIL Re: Limited Structural Inspection at the above address Dear Greg and Liana: A limited inspection of the above property was performed on March 3, 2023, by Vadim Kasko, P.E. For your interest, a copy of his resume is attached. INTRODUCTION The purpose of this inspection and report is to focus settlement and deflection issues with the second floor::. The scope of this inspection does not include a comprehensive evaluation for code compliance, governmental regulation compliance, fire safety or hazardous materials in or around this building. It does not include an inspection of heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical systems or repair designs. This report is an opinion about the condition of this portion of the building. It is based on evidence available during a diligent inspection of all reasonably accessible areas. No surface materials were removed, no destructive testing undertaken, nor furnishings moved. This report is not an exhaustive technical evaluation. Such an evaluation would cost many times more. This inspection report is limited to observations made from visual evidence. No destructive or invasive testing was performed. The report is not to be considered a guarantee of condition and no warranty is implied. As Professional Engineers, it is our responsibility to evaluate available evidence relevant to the purpose of this inspection. We are not, however, responsible for conditions that could not be seen or were not within the scope of our service at the time of the inspection. 1 of 4 Knstruction M• ..•e "� Date: 3-3-23 DESCRIPTION This two-story, 3,000 sqft duplex home was originally built in 1910, according to Snohomish County records. There appears to be multiple additions to the house since then which are not documented. It's built on a slight slope to the rear with a 500 sgft basement. OBSERVATIONS The main part of the house foundation is a basement concrete wall with unknow footing sizes. I was not able to see footing due to slab on grade and no crawlspace. There were no complaints about the areas sitting on the concrete basement foundation, so the scope of the inspection focused on the problematic areas under the settling floor. The problem area on the second floor is just over the entry porch entry area. Inspection of the crawl space below revealed undersized footing and loose and uncompacted dirt. The beam supporting the second floor also appears to be undersized. I was not able to verify exact size due to trim covering. Based on my inspection, most of the settlement came from improper construction techniques in constructing the foundation. It appears that this part of the house was added on without paying attention to properly compacting dirt for the foundation and using undersized footings. In some areas concrete post blocks can be visibly seen to be sitting on loose and uncompacted dirt, some locations have treated posts going into the dirt with no visible concrete below with loose excavated sandy material. During the structural inspection a number of other structural problems were noted and should be corrected. See pictures below. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The settlement issue is primarily a result of soil settlement due to placing undersized concrete footings on loose and uncompacted earth. The entire foundation outside the basement area should be redesigned, and replaced to meet current standards. Due to substandard construction throughout the house, its recommended that the entire house outside the bearing area be demolished and repaired if the desired outcome is to have a high quality and safe house. However, if cost is an issue and it's desired to at least reinforce the house, we recommend installing at 48" 48" x18" thick concrete pad underneath the corner of the house that's sagging, and install a 6x6 treated post up to the existing beam to reinforce and correct the settled floor area. The concrete pad should have atleast (5) #4 rebar each way. The jack can be placed on the new concrete footing after 7 days of curing at warm temperature and more if its below 60 degrees. Its 2 of 4 Knstruction Date: 3-3-23 recommended to use a jack capable of lifting 20 tons minimum and raise the problem area to the desired height so everything is level before making final cuts and securing in place. Many things have been discussed in this report. We realize that there may still be other things of interest to you that have not been discussed. Therefore, we encourage you to call with any additional questions you may have at 360-201-9655. This report has been prepared in strict confidence with you as our client. No reproduction or re -use is permitted without express written consent. This report is the complete response to the inspection and should be read in full. It supersedes discussions during the inspection. Thank you for this opportunity to be of assistance. Sincerely, Vadim Kasko Enclosures: Photo Log Engineer Resume AFS )y vadim kasko 21:52:00-08'00' Vadim Kasko, P.E. 53742 (360) 201-9655 Kasko Konstruction Engineering Design & Consulting LLC 3 of 4 Kas- onstruction Date: 3-3-23 Figure 1: front exterior view from corner of street (problem areas circled in red) (install new post and footing underneath 2nd floor house corner) 4 of 4 Knstruction M• .•e "� Date: 3-3-23 r Figure 2: view under front deck entry area (under problem area) 5 of 4 Kas- onstruction Date: 3-3-23 t Figure 3: picture of undersized deck block sitting on loose and uncompacted soil - improper connection. 6 of 4 Knstruction M• ..•e "� Date: 3-3-23 Figure 4: picture of undersized deck block sitting on loose and uncompacted soil. 7 of 4 Knstruction �• .•e "� Date: 3-3-23 Visible shims attempting to fix sagging, improper post to beam and post to concrete connection. Figure 5: new treated post with unknown bottom condition: suggest verifying and fixing to ensure proper bearing and connection below. 8 of 4 Knstruction M• .•e "� Date: 3-3-23 Figure 6: rear side of house with insufficient bearing posts and concrete pads 9 of 4 Kas- onstruction Date: 3-3-23 Figure 7: undersized posts and beams in basement stair area. 10 of 4 Vadim Kasko 635 Rainbow Drive, Sedro Woolley, WA, 98284 Phone:360-201-9655 Email:vadimkaskongmail.com PROFILE A highly motivated team player with years of proven ability to effectively manage multiple simultaneous complex projects from conception through planning, construction and closeout by applying Civil and Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, and Project Management knowledge and experience. Successfully organized manager of construction projects and coordinator of project teams and stakeholders through effective oral presentations and technical writing. Background I was born in Ukraine but raised in Bellingham Washington which I now call home. Spent my early years in the residential construction business to pay my way through school. I graduated college with a 4.0 gpa through the running start program while still in high school and went on to earn a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Washington at the age of 20 to pursue my passion of building homes and heavy civil infrastructure. Mastering many of the technical skills in design and construction, I participated and placed high in many national design and construction competitions such as the Steel Bridge, Concrete Canoe, and Concrete Cylinder Competitions After Graduating from The University of Washington with a Civil Engineering degree and an engineering license (EIT); I have worked as an Engineer and Project Manager for many well respected fortune 500 companies, (listed below), on some of the most Iconic and recognized projects in North America. By the age of 25, I earned my Professional Engineering License (PE) through experience and examination with the Board of Engineers in Washington State. Skills Language: Fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, English; some Spanish. Geotechnical Engineering: Experience in geotechnical exploration, mapping, testing, soil investigating, deep foundation design, retaining wall design and construction, soil improvement, jet grouting, in situ testing, ect Engineering Design: Design using engineering concepts, Software modeling, Hand Calculations Construction Management: Management of small and large projects, tracking, scheduling Estimating: Project procurement, bid and estimated projects from $5,000- $400M. Heavy Civil and Infrastructure Construction: Dirt work, excavation, laying pipe, crane work, concrete, formwork, steel construction, marine pile driving, soil improvement, tunneling, deep foundations, High Voltage transmission lines, lattice steel construction, transformer installation, substations Survey and operation: Conduct surveys with Leica and Trimble robotic total stations, GPS equipment, conventional laser level, road staking, layout, use of Trimble Business center and ZED tunneling guidance systems, survey diagnostics and trouble shooting. Inspection, Quality control, and Quality Assurance: Working for contractors and owners to ensure high quality successful projects built to contract plans and specs. Identifying issues, proposing solution, writing reports, documenting site conditions and field work. Residential Construction: Framing, roofing, foundation, Electrical, plumbing, and finish work. Large machinery operation: Forklift, backhoe, excavator, bobcat, bulldozer Metals technology: Shop safety, forge work, oxy acetylene welding and cutting, plasma cutting, Arc, TIG and MIG welding. Skills in project design, planning, layout, and fabrication. Employment Federal Highway Administration: Project Engineer on various heavy civil infrastructure projects including new road construction, fixing failing roads and embankments, bridge design and construction, river bank reconstruction, driven piles, soil nails, deep patch systems, ect. 8/20 to present Mackay Sposito: Quality Assurance Representative/ Field Engineer on various High Voltage Transmission lines and access road construction. Inspected, monitored, and oversaw all aspects of transmission line construction, (foundations, steel tower assembly and erection, and stringing) to ensure contract and spec compliance. Prepared and signed QA paperwork, submitted daily progress and deficiency reports, reviewed billing ...ect. Also worked as a CPE (Consultant Project Engineer) on various projects for Federal Highway administration. 9/14 to 8/20. Wilson Construction: Quality Control/ Field Engineer on the Western Alberta Transmission line. 11/13 to 9/14. Razz Construction: Project Engineer/ Manager on Blue Bridge West Side Retrofit and Getchell rd Seismic Upgrade. Full responsibility of managing crews and subcontractors, preparing cost estimates, submittals, schedules, ensuring spec compliance, weekly meeting with owners ... ect 6/13 to 10/13. Malcolm Drilling: Field/ Project Engineer on SR 99 Tunnel. Extensive experience in foundation drilling: secant piles, drilled shafts, tie -backs, shoring, jet grouting, cutter soil mixing... etc. 8/12 to 6/13 Traylor Bros: Heading Engineer on 308 million tunneling project. Extensive experience in Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM's), field work, Value Engineering, quality control, working with Superintendents, Inspectors, Project Engineers, Etc. 8/11 to 7/12 Granite Construction: Civil Engineering Internship with Granite Construction, worked on the SR-520 project to put together a successful bid- $400 Million project. Helped manage Ebey Slough bridge project- $85 Million project. Summer 2010 Structural research assistant: Research Lab, University of Washington. 11/09 to 6/11 Residential Construction- 2000 to 2008 Relevant Experience • Construction, Construction Management, compile, analyze, and process data, perform mathematical and Engineering computations, Estimating, Quantity Takeoffs, Sub Contracting/ Correspondence, Design, Surveying and operation, Quality control, Quality Assurance, Inspections ect. • Structural Analysis - SAP modeling and design, Dr. Beam, AutoCAD, Structural calculations • Experienced in MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Excel,Project, HeavyBid,Bid2Win, Sure track, primavera, and ins schedule. References Dr. David Gregory (360-671-6977), Tyson Patrick (425-754-2841), Andrew Moquin (360-733-0997), Jacob Howlett (360-989-5276) WORK EXPERIENCE CV Federal Highway Administration Work Wells Creek road and Bridge repair project- I was a consultant engineer for federal highways working on projects involving new road and bridge repair and construction and permanent streambank stabilization for 2 ERFO damaged sites and was responsible for knowing all the contract Plans and specifications including FP-14 and WFLHD construction manual, and making sure the projects were built to those specifications and quality standards. I had the following duties and responsibilities: • Knowing highway construction practices, methods, techniques, costs, materials, and equipment. • Preparing contract modifications, independent estimates, negotiation authority memorandums and negotiation of modifications with the contractor. • Sampling and testing procedures and methods of acceptance, including statistical analysis, of highway/bridge construction soils, materials and products. • Administration of construction contractor's work and recommendation for assignment of inspectors to ensure adequate oversight of the contractor's operations. • Measurement/documentation of work completed daily and maintaining accurate and complete project records within prescribed guidelines. • Analysis of Construction Contractor critical path and bar chart schedules. • Construction oversight of environmental mitigation for wetlands, threatened and endangered species; sensitive species; cultural and historical resources; hazardous materials, wild and scenic rivers wildlife and fisheries; noise; • visual, water, and air quality; and interagency coordination of environmental concerns. • Context -sensitive design principles; safety and labor laws and requirements; value -engineering proposals; quality control/quality assurance principles; traffic control; materials and construction methods. • Communicating effectively, orally and in writing. • Proficiently using standard computer software (word processing,spreadsheets, database input, electronic file management software) and other electronic technology such as digital cameras. • Administering the construction contract by providing contractor direction and control to ensure that WFLHD projects are constructed according to plans and specifications and otherwise reflect the intent of the design and serve the needs of the client/public. • Coordination with the client or cooperating agency representatives, state and county units, local municipalities, and other interested groups. Resolved issues and problems with such groups and maintains public relations through contacts at the local level. • Recommended changes in design, specifications, and schedules to the Construction Project Engineer as appropriate, to meet field conditions. • Provided engineering control and surveillance of the work being performed by the contractor(s). • Maintained/monitored fiscal control relative to the execution of the construction contract. • Discussed administrative and technical assistance to diverse WFLHD project personnel. • Assured safe and adequate public travel through construction zones. • Responsible for the measurement/documentation of work completed on a daily basis as well as the preparation o£ monthly progress estimates, final estimates, administrative, and technical reports as required by contract provisions and FHWA policy. Kasko Konstruction Engineering Design and Consulting Position: Owner and Principle Engineer Supervisor: Self Time Period: 2016-present • Owned and operated a private consulting firm focusing on structural engineering of commercial, industrial, and residential building and non -building structures and retaining walls constructed of concrete, masonry, steel, timber and wood • Managed and supervised business workflow, budget, payroll, operations and employees while marketing the company to prospective new clients and negotiating contracts • Directed 10-15 multiple simultaneous projects through complete project lifecycle from initial concept through construction at any given time • Coordinated with other Civil and Geotechnical Engineers to determine project design parameters or constraints • Facilitated smooth execution of projects by monitoring progress at construction sites and communicating regularly with clients • Conceptualized, identified and resolved field issues quickly and diplomatically saving time and money for all parties associated with the project High Voltage transmission line Work MacKay Sposito and Wilson Construction Position: Quality Control, Field Engineer, Quality Assurance Manager, Construction Manager Duration: 11/13 to 8/20 Hours per week: 60 Supervisor: Jacob Howlett, 360-989-5276, available for contact Overview of Duties, Accomplishments, and Skills: • Quality Assurance Representative on many different high voltage Transmission line projects. Inspected and monitored all aspects of transmission line construction, (foundations, steel tower assembly and erection, and stringing) to ensure spec compliance and high quality product. Prepared and signed QA paperwork, submitted daily progress and deficiency reports ... ect • Passed my qualified and restricted Electrical worker exam for BPA. This allows me escort personnel in Substations and transmission lines and be an inspector for all substation work. • Reviewed the construction contractor's requests for change proposals against the customer approved schedule of prices, formal response given in a request for information (RFI), and level of effort with the onsite quality assurance representative for accuracy then provided justifications or recommended any findings to the Construction Manager. • Reviewed the Construction Contractor's monthly invoice requests for accuracy and recommended approval or rejection based on accuracy of line item and milestone completion percentages, a contractor approved schedule with an accurate percent complete to date, up to date contractor daily reports, all required submittals provided, work completed that conformed to contract drawings and specifications, onsite representative approval and agreement regarding completion status, and the maintenance of all necessary redline drawings to ensure they were current. • Led, documented and distributed weekly progress meetings and monthly onsite meetings which would be stored for reference or citation purposes on the SharePoint based contract administration and information system (CAIS) organized by individual projects. • Tracked and reported design issues noted in quality assurance daily reports and open issues logs during weekly meetings • Referenced the weekly provided project progress and look ahead schedules to forecast required staffing levels on active and future projects to maintain personnel continuity during construction seasons. • Facilitated requests for information (RFI) processes and assigned queries to the proper individual according to each project's communication diagram or forwarded the issue to another more appropriate subject matter expert based on encounters and experiences obtained from previous projects. • Handled all project submittals and reviewed all text and attached documents for relevancy and completeness prior to directing the information to the appropriate approving or receiving entity to maintain contractor adherence to contractually specified deadlines • Attended pre -construction conferences to discuss overall scope of work and any foreseeable challenges the project may face that could be resolved prior to construction. • Ensured materials incorporated into the work met specification requirements and maintained material information on the contract administration and information system (CAIS). • Participated in final project walkthroughs with key project personnel and documented any non-compliance issues that required remediation from the contractor prior to project close-out. • Gathered lessons learned accumulated from individual projects during active construction from key personnel and led the lessons learned meeting to address what items could be duplicated to benefit future projects and what items could be improved upon for more effective operations. • Assisted Bonneville Power Administration Construction Managers with close out documentation and provided Contracting Officer's Technical Representatives (COTR) with a disk copy of all project documents at the completion of the project release. • Reviewed weekly QAR timecards, mileage reports, and expense reports for accuracy and ensured monthly invoices to the customer contained accurate billing information prior to review from Project Controls. • Examined and reviewed Release Management Plans (RMP) developed by Project Controls for feasibility based on project description, estimated personnel -loading, and logistic plans to ensure conformance with the customer provided Statement of Work (SOW). • Responsible for ensuring onsite construction activities were being performed in accordance with Bonneville Power Administration safety requirements, construction specifications, and drawings on high -voltage transmission line projects. • Maintained consistent communication with other onsite quality assurance representatives to discuss project status to deliver brisk feedback regarding discrepancies, or potential future challenges that require the attention to quality control personnel, crew foremei or superintendents. • Enforced contractor submitted and customer approved site specific safety plans (SSSP), quality control plans, and environmental compliance documents while working earnestly beside safety personnel, quality control, and environmental specialists to provide guidance to projects to mitigate safety, quality, or environmental non-compliance incidents. • Inspected pre -installed construction materials, installed hardware, discrepancy documentation methods, and tracking procedures to assure the detection process of discrepancies by quality control met or exceeded customer expectations. • Attended daily contractor meetings to discuss project progress, schedule impacts, and future activities required to complete construction essential tasks within project outages and relayed pertinent safety topics from other Bonneville Power Administration projects or voiced site specific safety topics depending on workplace trends and potential hazards. • Participated in weekly project meetings to deliver new information regarding contractor schedule status and any interpreted or observed safety or quality items as well as any open items that required the awareness of key project team members for expedited action and timely resolution. • Completed and maintained required Bonneville Power Administration Quality Assurance Representative classes, training, and testing: OSHA 10 Transmission & Distribution (T&D), OSHA 20 Transmission & Distribution (T&D), CPR /First Aid /AED card holder, 8 hour in classroom grounding training, Bonneville Power Administration conductor sagging tool training, tower climbing and rescue. • Holder of a Bonneville Power Administration Non -Electrical Worker Permit which was acquired after proficiency testing of information presented in the Contractor Safety and Health Requirements for Prime and Subcontractors and The Accident Prevention Manual (APM). • Completed and posted daily and weekly reports along with pertinent photographs of the day or week which captured contractor activities, any safety issues, and whether or not onsite activities were proceeding per project specific drawings, Transmission Line and Fiber Optic Cable Master Specification, and project specific Supplemental Technical Specification. • Monitored and documented interactions between landowners and construction personnel and notified any Bonneville Power Administration Realty Specialists or land liaisons assigned to the project when needed. • Updated an open issues log for the project to track any items necessary for project completion, maintained and digitally synced necessary updates of this information, and reported the status of any changes or lack of changes to the open issues log during the weekly project meetings. • Ensured all as-builts and redlines were updated by the contractor's quality control and/or project management team and relayed their level of completion, accuracy and any deficiencies to the project's Resident Engineer and COTR. • Reviewed the contractor's change order requests, and invoice requests for accuracy and level of effort then reported final recommendations to the project's Resident Engineer and COTR for further review. • Participated in final walkthroughs of completed sections of work while referencing any open items logs and relevant Request for Information (RFI) responses to note any additional findings of work remaining to be completed on the project. I worked as a Quality Control Field Engineer for Wilson Construction and Quality Assurance Representative for Mackay Sposito on various High Voltage Transmission line projects. below is the list of projects I've worked on for reference. • Mackay Sposito partial list of jobs 9/14 to 8/20: • Celilo Sylmar 500 kv DC • Big Eddy Knight 500 KV AC triple bundle, double circuit • Central Ferry LoMo 500 KV, AC triple bundle • Celilo Sylmar 500 kv converter sub station • Grand Coulee Cresent 220 KV rebuild • Tillamook forest grove 220 kv rebuild • Morrow flat 230 KV lattice tower and tower rebuild (split into 4 lines: McNary Morrow flat #1, #2, Morrow flat Jones Canyon, and Morrow flat Boardman. • Salem Albany #1 and #2 110 KV rebuild • Kalispell Kerr 110 KV Rebuild • Maple Valley Substation • Keeler Forest Grove SVC I was responsible for ensuring high quality construction, reviewing plans and specifications, making field adjustments and modifications, Sagging conductor, performing tension and sag calculations for construction, and setting the sag as designed. I also designed and constructed various foundations and steel tower structures. I made recommendations for Sag and conductor tensions in the field and made adjustments as needed to meet the plan and specification requirements. Used a theodolite and Sagging software to calculate Conductor Sag and Tensions for various spans, temperatures, and pull sections along the alignment to ensure proper clearances, reduce Aeolian vibrations, and obtain the proper tensions. Communicated directly with the foreman, tensioner operator, and the puller operator while looking through theodolite to determine correct conductor tension, sag, and clearance. Made conclusions and recommendations on design and means and methods for installing various foundation types including drilled shafts, spread footings, grillages, and plate foundations based on various soil parameters, accessibility, Conductor data, load requirements, and other restrictions. • Communicated directly with the Steel manufacturer and Tower design engineer when steel members would not fit together as designed and recommended possible solutions that could be implemented in the field. • Double checked foundation locations with various survey equipment like Lieca TS06 and Topcon DT-200 theodolite to make as-builts. Recommended proper locations when construction layout wasn't correct and didn't meet the specified tolerances. • Calculated creep and sag correction and clipping offsets. Determined if creep and sag correction are warranted and recommended if clipping offsets were needed. • Passed my qualified and restricted Electrical worker exam for BPA. This allows me escort personal in Substations and transmission lines and make conclusions and recommendations on various work plans and activities for safety. I have had extensive experience with identifying design and project objectives for all the transmission line projects I have been on. Doing Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and field engineering work for Wilson construction and Mackay Sposito required that I understand all the DFOW's (Definable Features Of Work) and make all the final inspections before handing over to the owner. I performed all the calculations for Sagging the conductor using various sagging programs and optical measuring devices. This required that I fully understand project design, scope, and objective when directing the crews how to set and adjust the conductor to meet the customer's requirements. I was also responsible for ensuring that the foundation and steel structures were properly built. I had to identify various design and project objectives when installing the foundations and steel structures. I would look at load requirements, site conditions and line data to determine what kind of structures and foundations needed to be installed, and then I would ensure that each particular scope of work followed all the relevant specs and standards. Many times there would be landowner issues and the line needed to be re -designed to meet the new criteria. I was responsible for communicating with the Engineers in the office to give them information on construction feasibility for various options. This required that I understand the project design and objectives to effectively communicate solutions to meet the project goals. Identifying possible alternative methods and concepts was critical to my job on both a large and small scale. There is always more than one way of building something and I took it personally to explore all the options to determine the best option possible. While working on the various Transmission Line contracts I identified different stringing methods that could be used and different methods of installing and Lattice steel towers and excavating shafts. These methods were analyzed for cost, quality, safety, and schedule to determine the optimum method. On a smaller scale, I would determine various methods for calculating and setting sag to optimize time based on real life situations and yet still meet the requirements of the contract specifications and ensure the safety of the workers. I would calculate cost for various foundation types to determine what method would be most economical and still meet the load requirements. While working on the various transmission lines mentioned previously, I was a Quality Assurance Representative and Quality Control engineer and was specifically responsible for defining performance specification and functional requirements of these lines. I worked directly with BPA, HDR, Alta link, and SNC Engineers to identify critical specifications and requirements for installing towers, hardware, foundations, and sagging conductor. Working on the contractor and construction side of the Western Alberta Transmission Line project I was responsible for ensuring that the required performance specifications were met. These were already defined by the contract, but I needed to know these requirements better than the inspectors to ensure that we met the contract specifications. This was important for multiple reasons including future performance of the project, public safety, and contract liability. While developing the construction plan, these parameters were taken into consideration. As a Quality Control Field Engineer I was responsible for the quality control of the foundations, lattice steel towers, and installation of Conductor to ensure that the materials and final product met the performance specification after it was finished so that the design life could be realized after the Line is in use. Later, I worked as a Quality Assurance representative on various BPA projects listed previously to ensure that performance and functional requirements were met. I communicated directly with the contractors and BPA engineers to resolve issues when specifications weren't clear so that the end result would still meet the requirements that the owner wanted. I modified design drawings and communicated with design engineers about specification implementation and possibilities when engineers wanted recommendations for site specific solutions. I wrote and recommended many specification changes to engineers and BPA on jobs where the existing specification were harmful to cost and/or quality, some of which were incorporated into the next year's master specification and some were incorporated into current contracts. While working on the various transmission projects I mentioned previously, I solved many different types of engineering problems. I was able to incorporate my mathematical and computational abilities to general construction planning to solve problems relating to Conductor stringing operations, calculating and setting Sag, crane rigging and lifting plans, construction planning, and design problems. Some examples are listed below. • As a Quality Control Field Engineer on the Western Albert Transmission Line, I calculated and set sag for Conductor, OHGW, OPGW, and fiber for each associated Sag section. This required full understanding of clearance and tension requirements to meet the project plans and specifications and optimize life span from wind induced Aeolian vibrations which cause fatigue failures. Calculating sag involves understanding how temperatures, span lengths, and wire properties affect the sag and calculating various possibilities for ground clearance requirements. As a Quality Assurance Representative on various BPA transmission lines mention previously, I continued doing calculations and double checked the Sagging operations to ensure that everything was done correctly. • Calculated creep and clipping offsets and determined how to implement them in the field. • Calculated load requirements on pulling and tensioning equipment to ensure that the equipment can handle the loads safely. • Performed cost analysis to determine most effective construction methods for tower foundations, lattice steel erection, and stringing operations. • Designed lifting and rigging plans for tower erection operations and rebar cage lifting and placing operations. • Calculated concrete form work capacities to ensure safe concrete pouring operations for drilled shafts. • Designed and verified construction methods for drilled shaft installation in various soil types. • Designed and verified construction methods for wire installation based on different landscapes and design requirements. Being a Quality control and Quality Assurance representative on High voltage transmission line projects required close interaction with professionals from other areas of practice. I communicated with hydrologist and geologists about geological and hydrological conditions that were encountered while excavating and installing grillage and plate foundations and installing drilled shaft foundations for various towers. I assisted with looking through exploratory borings and determining optimal foundation types and various drilling and installation methods for each foundation type. I've worked on both the contracting side and owner side for designing and building transmission lines. This helps me interact with both sides and understand problems so that solutions can be implemented. I have also worked with design engineers for Lattice steel towers and Conductor and stringing experts. I interacted extensively with the steel design group when we encountered problems with design drawings and mis-manufactured pieces of the lattice steel structures. Sometimes, field repairs need to take place and sometimes, new members have to be ordered and manufactured to meet the structural design criteria. For conductor stringing operations, I worked extensively with Engineers, superintendents, and wire manufacturers and communicated daily with crews to insure that the design criteria was met. I communicated directly with the puller and tensioner operators and clipping and dead ending crews to ensure that proper sag was obtained. I was involved with answering RFI's and getting clarifications for the contractor. I attended daily and weekly progress and safety meetings with the contactor and owner representatives and assisted with field work and answering questions that were driven by field conditions like differing site conditions in drilled shafts or excavations. I worked with Environmental and Safety professionals and ensured that all OSHA safety standards and all Environmental regulations were followed. I have extensive experience with effectively communicating conclusions and recommendations. I wrote daily and weekly reports for each project. These reports documented daily contractor activities, deficiencies, progress, design issues, solutions, change orders, RFI's and cost impacts. I used Email, telephone, radio, and voxer to communicate with supervisors and crews. As I have described above, I have worked with project engineers, managers, structural engineers, conductor designers and manufacturers, owners, surveyors, superintendents, foreman, and crews and communicated conclusions and recommendation regarding the various topics listed below. 1. Wire Sag, tensions, and ground clearances. 2. Discussed specification changes, implementation, and revision based on work type, design requirements, and what field conditions dictate. 3. Lattice steel member orientation, design, and fixes for manufacturing defects. 4. Determining Foundation types, drilling and excavation methods based on soil types, design and load requirements. 5. Cost optimization for foundations, steel structures, and conductor/ wire installation. 6. Annular grouting methods and procedures. 7. Compaction testing and concrete testing vs requirements. 8. Encountered soil conditions and associated excavation plans. 9. Doing field layout and communicating with designers when designed plan doesn't work. Transmission lines cover many miles of territory and go through environmentally and culturally sensitive areas. I have worked on design and construction aspects on all projects to minimize environmental impact to land, water, and animals. I have worked with environmental and cultural representatives to meet project requirements for land disturbance. I have been Certified as an ESCL (Erosion and Sediment control Lead) and have been responsible for ensuring that all BMP's (Best management practices) are being followed. I have read and followed all the Spill prevention and control measures. Most of the stringing operations are done with the assistance of helicopters to minimize land impact. When working on the design and bidding phases, I would take environmental impact into consideration for the final design. For instance, when designing and constructing tower foundations in wetlands, vibratory and hammer techniques were used to install driven piles instead of drilled shafts to minimize land disturbance and environmental impact. Traylor Brothers Company Position: Heading Engineer -Project Engineer Hours per week: 60 Supervisor: Mathew Burdick (253-255-5731) available for contact Overview: U220 Tunneling contract from UW to Capital hill. Joint venture between Traylor and Frontier Kemper. Twin bored 18' diameter tunnels approximately 2.3 miles long using a EPB TBM going 220' deep. I worked as a Heading Engineer/ field Engineer on the U220 tunneling project for Traylor Frontier Kemper JV. As a heading engineer on the EPB (Earth Pressure Balance) tunnel boring machine I ensured smooth tunneling operations. Tunneling through some of Seattle's most complex geologies required specialized skills and knowledge which I used to formulate conclusions and make recommendations as needed to ensure successful completion of the project. I made recommendations for mining pressures while tunneling through different types of soil. To do this, it is critical to understand (EPB) Earth Pressure Balance Tunneling methods. I calculate the theoretical combined earth and water pressure along the tunnel alignment to establish the upper and lower limits of mining. Used pressure transducer readings to compare to theoretical pressures and determine mining pressures to safely and efficiently tunnel through the soil. These calculations and pressure readings were also used to determine what grouting pressures were necessary to fill in the tail void. As a heading engineer I also monitored the excavation rate and face support pressure to ensure that there was no lost ground. This required monitoring pressure transducer reading in the excavation chamber and comparing it to EPB cells in the screw conveyors, and then comparing the mass of the muck coming out of the belt conveyer to the theoretical mass and making sure there wasn't any over excavation. I Calibrated the conveyer muck scales to ensure accurate readings. Calculated tail void grout volumes and compared to actual volumes to insure that there was no settlement afterwards. Ensured high quality precast segmental lining installation which serves multiple purposes. The lining creates reaction support for the thrust jacks, ensures safety of tunneling operations, and ensures future performance of the tunnel. I also needed to calculate grout batch plant capacity and pump power required to supply sufficient grout to keep up with the tunneling operations. Part of my duties included recommending pump sizes and other batch plant parameters and doing trouble shooting when things weren't going as planned. I was also responsible for guiding the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) using a Leica robotic total station. This required the implantation of basic survey and layout skills integrated into the ZED tunnel Guidance program used to guide the TBM along the profile. I Set up the total station and took Back sight and Foresight measurements to determine which way to steer the TBM and what kind of Ring to build. I was responsible for running ZED (the tunnel guidance program) and taking into account various parameters like TBM position, ring gaps gathered from field measurements, and previous rings built to determine and recommend what kind of ring needed to be built next to ensure safety and correct alignment of the tunnel. When the Twin bored tunnels were completed I was a field engineer for the cross passage excavations. Used the Sequential Excavation Method (SEM) and the New Austrian Method principles to hand mine between the twin bored tunnels to create safety cross passages that were to be used in case of emergencies. My responsibility was to do all of the layout and make conclusions and recommendations for mining sequences based on soil types and previous parameters that were given to me by the project engineers and specialized SEM engineer. While working on the U-220 Tunneling project I needed to read and thoroughly understand the project plans and contract specifications to deliver our customer (Sound Transit) the product they wanted on time and on budget. Identifying these design and project objectives was critical for developing the project construction and safety plan. I was responsible for identifying project plans and specifications that needed to be met and coming up with solutions though research and collaboration with the project team. By identifying project design and objectives, I was able to explore various constructability options which included looking at needed equipment, materials, and personnel. I also developed truck routes, constructions plans, and schedule to meet the project requirements. Identifying possible alternative methods and concepts was critical to my job on both a large and small scale. There is always more than one way of building something and I took it personally to explore all the options to determine the best option possible. While working on the U-220 contract I identified different tunneling methods that could be used and different methods of installing and excavating shafts. These methods were analyzed for cost, quality, safety, and schedule to determine the optimum method. On a smaller scale, I would determine various methods for hand mining the cross passages to optimize time based on real life situations and yet still meet the requirements of the SEM Plan and ensure the safety of the workers. Working on the contractor and construction side of the U220 tunnel project I was responsible for ensuring that the required performance specifications were met. These were already defined by the contract, but I needed to know these requirements better than the inspectors to insure that we met the contract specifications. This was important for multiple reasons including future performance of the project, public safety, and contract liability. While developing the construction plan, these parameters were taken into consideration. As a heading engineer I was responsible for the quality control of the grout, tunnel precast segments, and final installation to ensure that the materials and final product met the performance specification after it was finished so that the design life could be realized after the tunnel is in use. While working on the U220 project I solved many different types of engineering problems. I was able to incorporate my mathematical and computational abilities to general construction planning to solve problems relating to tunneling, concrete work, construction planning, and design problems. Some examples are listed below. • I calculated the theoretical combined earth and water pressure along the tunnel alignment to establish the upper and lower limits of mining. Used pressure transducer readings to compare to theoretical pressures and determine mining pressures to safely and efficiently tunnel through soil. These calculations and pressure readings were also used to determine what grouting pressure was necessary to fill in the tail void. • Calculated required air flow through the tunnel to ensure sufficient air quality and ventilation as required by national mine safety requirements. • Performed cost analysis to determine most effective construction methods • Designed transformer pads. Calculated pullout capacity of bolted connections to segment rings to determine size of bolts that were needed. • Calculated beam capacities to determine size needed for application • Calculated Pump power to determine flow and pressure capacities • Designing walkways, calculating steel member capacities, determining governing loads. Being a heading/ field engineer on the U220 project required close interaction with professionals from other areas of practice. I communicated with hydrologist and geologists about geological and hydrological conditions that we encountered while mining with the TBM and when hand excavating the cross passages. This interaction and communication was used to make conclusions and recommendations for dewatering, tunneling methods, interventions stops, and much more. Working night shift as I did required extensive planning and communicating with the SEM engineer, tunneling specialists, and project engineer to make daily construction plans so that there would be no hiccups at night when no one was available. Understanding design criteria was critical while communication about soil and water conditions that were being encountered so that proper construction methods could be used to limit settlement and voids which could cause building damage at the surface in the future. On this project I have also had extensive interaction with professionals from the welding and manufacturing industry when designing and assembling a special platform used to excavate cross passages. I was responsible for relocating the Theodolite and programming ZED with the coordinates of the TBM's location which required close interaction with our survey chief manager to ensure we were always along the correct alignment and profile and make necessary adjustments when needed. I have extensive experience with effectively communicating conclusions and recommendations. As I have described above, I communicated with project engineers, managers, SEM engineers, Tunneling engineers, owners, survey chiefs, and designers regarding the various topics listed below. 10. Tunneling pressures: Theoretical vs. Realized and Recommended pressures 11. Grouting pressures: Based on various soil conditions 12. TBM position vs. required alignment 13. Beam sizes, bolt sizes, transformer pad design 14. Pump types, sizes, and power required to do designed task 15. Encountered soil conditions and associated excavation plan 16. Doing field layout and communicating with designers when designed plan doesn't work. When I think of my engineering career, the words that come to mind are efficiency, available resources, sustainability, structural integrity, and constructability coming together to make a project successful. On the U220 project, these considerations were a topic of major concern and I was responsible for making sure that everybody in the field was doing their part. I ensured that all operations were running efficiently so there wouldn't be any waste. I ensured that all the material excavated was properly disposed and that the water coming out of the invert was properly treated before discharging. Even though I wasn't responsible for all of the design features, I was well aware of the benefits that the tunnel provided to ensure sustainability for Seattle as a whole and made sure to enforce all the features that I was in control of. I ensured that grout mix design met all the structural specification and also exceeded requirements for proper use of resources. I inspected all the pre cast tunnel segments and approved for installation to ensure that the tunnel was built with quality products and would last as long as it was designed. Malcolm Drilling Company Position: Field Engineer Hours per week: 60 Supervisor: Rick Hanke (360-462-8666) available for contact • SR 99 Tunnel jet grouting, secant pile wall, drilled shafts and tie backs for Big Bertha TBM shaft and Launch pad. • Ruskin Dam Jet grouting • Hawaii- Honolulu sewer tunnel • Seattle 5' ave sky scraper tie back excavation • Blue bridge drilled shafts using Oscillator, and clamshell bucket method. I worked as a Field Engineer for Malcolm Drilling predominantly on the SR-99 tunnel project installing the Secant pile wall and tiebacks for the TBM launch pad and performing jet grouting for entry and exit points for the TBM and Safe Haven zones for interventions. I was responsible for designing and drawing the layout of the Jet grouting locations, calculating depth and overburden requirements, figuring out grouting operation parameters such as pressure, nozzle size, rotation speed, extraction rate, and air pressure. I was also responsible for field layout and testing, quality control testing, and grout design and testing. Here are some examples of the types of conclusions and recommendations I made. • Formulated conclusions and recommendations for jet grouting parameters based on design requirements and testing (Grout design, nozzle size, pressure, fluid types, pressures, flow rates, rotation speed, and extraction rate) • Made conclusions and recommendations on construction drilling layout methods and drilling patterns • Made recommendations for remediation options when hitting refusal or encountering obstructions that prevented drilling. • Wrote and edited submittals recommending construction methods and cost for various soil stabilization methods Being a field engineer, required that I identify design and project objectives prior to the construction phase. This was extremely critical in the initial phases of construction planning, bidding, subcontracting and scheduling. I was primarily responsible for project design submittals, schedule submittals, and coordinating with crews and subcontractors. Being a field engineer required that I know the project from inside out. I was responsible for identifying all the major construction tasks and coordinating all the subcontractors so that the project comes in on time and on budget. For example, I identified all project design objective on the Jet grouting for the SR 99 tunnel and was responsible for construction layout, coordinating with crews, subcontractors, superintendents, and managers to ensure that the project objectives were implemented. I prepared submittals and daily reports on construction progress, quality, and conformance to project specifications and objectives. Identifying possible alternative methods and concepts was critical to my job on both a large and small scale. There is always more than one way of building something and I took it personally to explore all the options to determine the best option possible. I looked into different design concepts and installation/ construction methods. These methods were analyzed for cost, quality, safety, and schedule to determine the optimum method. There are many different grouting techniques, so I analyzed every job for the most efficient option that would still meet the project design specification and goals. I took into account soil type, water conditions, equipment requirements, access requirements to decide if it would be better to use CSM (Cutter soil mixing) techniques vs. CDSM vs. Jet grouting (single, double, or triple fluid) vs. permeation grouting, vs. grout jacking. If certain jobs required pre -drilling or exploratory/test drilling, I identified various drilling and coring methods and equipment that could be used . I looked at available options and design requirements and determined how we can manipulate grout flow, pressure, drilling pattern and layout, equipment types to get the desired result. While working as a field engineer for Malcolm Drilling, I was directly responsible for meeting performance specifications and functional requirements on various projects. This required that I fully comprehend the plans and purpose of the project and manage the crews and subcontracts to meet these goals. Due to Malcolm's professional reputation, we would work with Design engineers to set the performance specification and functional requirements on multiple projects. I collaborated with design engineers on drilling tolerances, concrete pouring methods, concrete design, setting times, strength, and water inflow. For jet grouting, I was responsible for defining and meeting defined strength requirements for grout and soilcrete with specific allowable water permeation rates. As a field engineer, I was responsible for the quality control of the grout and installation to ensure that the materials and final product met the performance specification after it was finished. I defined performance specifications for grout strength, specific gravity, fluidity, re -flow testing, and solid core testing. I ensured the column diameters and required overlaps were achieved by defining performance specification and then doing field testing to make sure it was working. While working on various projects for Malcolm Drilling, I solved many different types of engineering problems. I was able to incorporate my mathematical and computational abilities to general construction planning to solve problems relating to drilling and foundation installation, crane rigging and lifting plans, construction planning, and design problems. Some examples are listed below. • Looked at hydrological conditions and calculated water flow rates, draw down, dewatering pump capacities, drill depths, and diameters. • Calculated load requirements / and capacities for vibro stone columns/Aggregate piers, Jet grout columns, soilcrete walls, and drilled shafts. • Performed cost analysis to determine most effective construction methods for various ground improvement requirements • Designed lifting and rigging plans for cement silos, casings, equipment, and rebar cage lifting and placing operations. • Designed and verified construction methods for drilled shaft installation in various soil types. • Designed and verified construction methods for installing drill pads for jet grouting. As a field engineer working through all phases of construction, I had the opportunity to interact with many different people from many different areas of practice. I interacted with owners and their design engineers in the initial phase of design and bidding process. I interacted extensively with geotechnical engineers and hydrologists to come up with designs and construction plans that will work. I worked with our safety and environmental representatives to ensure that we did our due diligence in meeting OSHA and Environmental regulation requirements. I interacted with and managed construction work crews, participated in daily meetings with foreman and superintendents, and managed all subcontractors to meet our contract obligations to the overall project. I worked extensively with Tunneling experts when jet grouting the safe haven zones and informed them what soil we were finding, how the jet grout columns were looking, and what strength to expect from the soilcrete. I have extensive experience with effectively communicating conclusions and recommendations. I wrote daily and weekly progress reports for each project. These reports documented daily contractor activities, deficiencies, progress, design issues, solutions, change orders, RFI's and cost impacts. I used Email, telephone, and radio to communicate with supervisors and crews. As I have described above, I have worked with project engineers, managers, structural engineers, manufacturers, owners, surveyors, superintendents, foreman, and crews and communicated conclusions and recommendation regarding the various topics listed below. 17. Designing and implementing ground improvement techniques: jet grouting, cutter soil mixing, (CSM), Deep soil mixing (DSM), CDSM, and various vibro systems including stone columns/ aggregate piers. 18. Discussed specification changes, implementation, and revision based on work type, design requirements, and what field conditions dictate. 19. Determining Foundation types, drilling and excavation methods based on soil types, design and load requirements. 20. Cost optimization for soil stabilization methods 21. Doing field layout and communicating with designers when designed plan doesn't work. 22. Recommended solutions when hitting refusal or obstructions. Working on the SR 99 tunneling project near the bay waterways required understanding how the construction will affect the environments. I worked on the design and construction aspect to minimize environmental impact to land, water, and animals. I have worked with environmental and cultural representatives to meet project requirements for land disturbance. I have been certified as an ESCL (Erosion and Sediment control Lead) and have been responsible for ensuring that all BMP's (Best management practices) are being followed. I have read and followed all the Spill prevention and control measures. When working on the design and bidding phases, I took environmental impact into consideration for the final design. For example, when we were Jet grouting, all the cementitious soil reflow was moved into specially designed containment ponds so that it could set up and be transported to the proper facilities to be reused somewhere else. Razz Construction Company Position: Project Engineer/ Project Manager Hours per week: 60 Supervisor: Don Rassmussen (360-927-1204) available for contact Overview: Project manager on Blue Bridge West Side Retrofit and Getchell rd Seismic Upgrade. Full responsibility of managing crews and subcontractors, preparing cost estimates, submittals, schedules, ensuring spec compliance, weekly meeting with owners ... ect 6/13 to 10/13. • Blue bridge • Getchell rd • Squalicum creek • Oak harbor airport re -construction • Nooksack bridge rehab I worked as a project manager for Razz Construction and worked on a variety of projects including the Blue Bridge Retrofit, Getchell Rd Retrofit, and Squalicum creek restoration. I was responsible for all work that was performed, including the initial design, submittals, and construction management from the beginning to the very end. Here are some examples of the types of conclusions and recommendations I made. Formulated conclusions and recommendations on design vs cost of construction options. On the Blue bridge project I came up with a drill pad design that allowed us to save $150,000 on the bid and secure the project. Coordinated my designs with Professional Engineers working for the owner, Our professional engineers, and subcontractors. Ensured that the design would work will all other aspects of the project to meet the final project requirements. For the Getchell Rd Seismic retrofit, I came up with similar conclusions and recommendation by analyzing means and methods for cost. Managed crews to make sure that we met the budget. Made conclusions and recommendations on design and means and methods for installing various foundations, wing walls, form work, temporary access, column jackets, grouted structural details, and even temporary re-routing water flow in a river to fix bridge abutments. Being a project manager for a smaller construction company, required that I identify design and project objectives for all the projects that I worked on. This was extremely critical in the initial phases of construction planning, bidding, subcontracting and scheduling. I was primarily responsible for all the project design submittals, schedule submittals, and subcontractor correspondence. Managing crews and subcontractors required that I know the project from inside out. I was responsible for identifying all the major construction tasks and coordinating all the subcontractor so that the project comes in on time and on budget. For example, on the Blue Bridge retrofit, I figured out what all the critical tasks were to fix the abutments of the bridge and coordinated all efforts so that the requirements in the plans and specifications were met and were completed before the closing of the fish window. Identifying possible alternative methods and concepts was critical to my job on both a large and small scale. There is always more than one way of building something and I took it personally to explore all the options to determine the best option possible. While working on the two bridge retrofit projects, I looked into different design concepts and installation/ construction methods. These methods were analyzed for cost, quality, safety, and schedule to determine the optimum method. On a smaller scale, I would look into different methods of managing crews and recruiting locally and coming up with short cuts in the production process to minimize time and cost. For example, On the Blue Bridge retrofit project in Granite Falls, I noticed that the design for the rebar going through the existing abutment called for a lap splice right in the middle which would require drilling holes twice as big through the existing concrete abutment. I sent in an RFI requesting to field bend the ties in the field after drilling and inserting the ties through the abutments. By minimizing the hole diameter, we were able to save close to $15,000 on drilling cost and we still met the structural design requirements for the bridge. While working on the three projects mentioned previously, as a project manager, I was directly responsible for meeting performance specifications and functional requirements of these project. This required that I fully comprehend the plans and purpose of the project and manage the crews and subcontracts to meet these goals. In order to complete these goals, I needed to come up with construction methods and design temporary false work and concrete form work. When I designed temporary structures, I was responsible for defining workloads, performance specifications, and functional requirements. After coming up with a plan and a design, I coordinated with a professional engineer to check my calculations and ensure that my plan will work. While working on the various projects I mentioned previously, I solved many different types of engineering problems. I was able to incorporate my mathematical and computational abilities to general construction planning to solve problems relating to drilling and foundation installation, retaining wall design and construction, crane rigging and lifting plans, construction planning, and design problems. Some examples are listed below. • Calculated load requirements for false work while working on bridge abutments. • Performed cost analysis to determine most effective construction methods for excavations, installing retaining walls, installing form work and planning concrete pouring operations. • Designed lifting and rigging plans for column jackets and rebar cage lifting and placing operations. • Calculated steel caisson strength and soil pressures to see if it was safe to descend into a 8' diameter shaft and install a concrete joint that was 30' below ground surface • Designed and verified construction methods for drilled shaft installation in various soil types. Designed and verified construction methods for installing drill pads to be used with a oscillator and a Manitowoc 777 300 Ton crane to install 8' diameter shafts 120' deep. As a project manager working through all phases of construction, I had the opportunity to interact with many different people from many different areas of practice. I interacted with owners and their design engineers in the initial phase of design and bidding process. The projects had a lot of dirt work near water so I interacted extensively with geotechnical engineers and hydrologists to come up with designs and construction plans that will work. I worked with our safety and environmental representatives to ensure that we did our due diligence in meeting OSHA and Environmental regulation requirements. I interacted and managed construction work crews, participated in daily meetings with foreman and superintendents, and managed all subcontractors to meet out contract obligations to the overall project. I have extensive experience with effectively communicating conclusions and recommendations. I wrote daily and weekly progress reports for each project. These reports documented daily contractor activities, deficiencies, progress, design issues, solutions, change orders, RFI's and cost impacts. I used Email, telephone, radio, and voxer to communicate with supervisors and crews. As I have described above, I have worked with project engineers, managers, structural engineers, manufacturers, owners, surveyors, superintendents, foreman, and crews and communicated conclusions and recommendation regarding the various topics listed below. 23. Designing and construction Concrete forms for abutments and wing walls and retaining walls.. 24. Discussed specification changes, implementation, and revision based on work type, design requirements, and what field conditions dictate. 25. Drill pad design and construction for large diameter drill shaft using the oscillator method. 26. Determining Foundation types, drilling and excavation methods based on soil types, design and load requirements. 27. Cost optimization for foundations, steel structures. 28. Grouting and installation methods for steel column jackets and CSL tubes. 29. Encountered soil conditions and associated excavation plans. 30. Doing field layout and communicating with designers when designed plan doesn't work. Working on bridges near rivers and waterways requires understanding how the construction will affect the environments. I have worked on design and construction aspects on all projects to minimize environmental impact to land, water, and animals. I have worked with environmental and cultural representatives to meet project requirements for land disturbance. I have been Certified as an ESCL (Erosion and Sediment control Lead) and have been responsible for ensuring that all BMP's (Best management practices) are being followed. I have read and followed all the Spill prevention and control measures. We installed water diversion sand bag walls and tested water for clarity while doing all river work. All fish were removed prior to construction on the Blue Bridge Retrofit. On the Getchell RD retrofit, the bridge went through an existing wet land, and we made sure to follow our erosion control plan and tested the water to make sure that no accidental discharge contaminated waters of the state. When working on the design and bidding phases, I tool environmental impact into consideration for the final design. Granite Construction: • SR 520 East side rebuild: 500 Million dollar project rebuilding HWY 520 and installing 500' long concrete Lids over hwy 520 with trees, parks, and bus stops on the lids to reconnect divided communities. • Ebey Slough bridge replacement: 85 million bridge replacement project on HWY 529 by exit 199 I-5 going over Ebey slough. Installation of temporary trestle and permanent driven piles up to 120' deep. Installation of steel girders and concrete surface. Installation of vibratory stone piles for the approach