PRAX MUTTA
Construction Project Management Production Quality Control
Accomplished professional with over 13 years of work experience delivering solid quality control, strategic planning, inspection and project management support for complex construction projects. Experience directing teams and managing efforts for Residential (Buildings & Homes), Commercial, Industrial & InfraStructure (Road, Bridge, Dam, Airfield, Telecommunication, etc.) development. Analytical and detail-oriented, able to carefully inspect, identify deficiencies and resolve problems to ensure compliance with CALTRANS, DOT, ASTM, AASHTO, USBR, AQMD, OSHA and other local city regulations. Strong communicator, able to convey complex information to diverse team members.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Civil Infrastructure Projects
Scheduling Management & Workflow Planning
Safety, Public/Media Relations
Team Building & Staff DevelopmentGovernment Contract Management
Budget Administration & Project Estimation
Inspections, Quality Testing, & Surveying
Regulatory Compliance & Permits
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TUTOR SALIBA GENERAL CONTRACTORS, CA (03/2006 to Present)
Quality Control Manager
Pier A West / Area 2 Interim / Source Removal Action Port of Long Beach (POLB), CA valued around $70M.
This 80 Acre property is an environmentally challenging remediation & restoration project under the regulatory oversight of the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (LARWQCB) and California Dept of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC).
The current Removal Action calls for Excavation and Disposal of approximately 270,000 cubic yards of contaminated soils from 19 delineated below grade sump areas, AND Replacement with clean coarse sand & gravel AND Site grading of approximately 650,000 cubic yards of clean fill for storm water control. The aim is to redevelop the POLB property for future use that has treated or beneficially reusable non-contaminated soil. It also involves Disposal of contaminated groundwater and Ensuring that groundwater beneath the site is not further impacted.
Construction of a temporary parking lot and later a new permanent parking lot, both with marina facilities and utilities.
Installation and maintenance of two multiphase extraction and treatment systems.
SWPPP - Storm water management systems including three Storm water detention basins.
Construction of three access roads and widening of existing Shore Road; Hydro-Seeding.
Responsible for performing and overseeing all of the above duties necessary for successful delivery of the project, including, but not limited to: construction management and construction contract administration; field inspection, surveying, geotechnical, environmental, material testing services and coordination.
Single-Handedly Managed Quality Control efforts for South Airfield Improvement Project at LAX, CA valued around $280M.
Relocation of a 12,000 Lft RWY w/ shoulders (Demo & Const) and associated intersecting TWY w/ shoulders
Construction of a new 10,000 Lft TWY w/ shoulders and associated intersecting TWY w/ shoulders
Structural modifications of the existing Sepulveda Blvd Tunnel (CALTRANS) including monitoring for settlement
Construction of associated Blast Pads, Embankments, Asphalt service roads, Base Maintenance roads, Haul roads, Contour grading & Hydro-Seeding of Infield areas, etc.
Construction of Storm Drain system for approximately 33,000 Lft Catch Basins, Filtration Systems, BioSwale, etc.
Survey Review Grade sheets for Cuts/Fills, Stab grade and verify as-builts
Building a new subgrade section: Lime, Cement & Processed Miscellaneous Base with frequent testing
Paving Mix Design for Lean Concrete, PCC, Asphalt (FAA and Green Book Mix) and Plant inspection
Testing and Quantity approval from Quality Assurance (LA City & LAWA Inspectors)
Electrical Trenchless Excavation (pipe-jacking), airfield signages, lighting systems, navigational aids, etc.
CHIPPEWA CREE TRIBAL GOVERNMENT, MT (02/2004 to 03/2006)
Construction Management Analyst
Coordinated details to design and execute a wide variety of Dam, Bridge and Road construction and Repair projects.
Key Project 1: Bonneau Dam (Zoned Earth-Fill) Breach/Re-Const, $14M, 4000 Acre-Ft cap, Earth vol 650,000 cyds
Key Project 2: East Fork of Beaver Creek Dam (Rock-Fill) Repair/Enlarge, $9.5M, 1000 Acre-Ft cap
Miscellaneous construction of sewage ponds, retaining walls, culvert at Box Elder Creek, etc.
Reviewed contract details, engineering specs for production purposes to ensure accurate and timely completion
Created Quality control matrix, Material testing procedures, Concrete/Asphalt mix design
Assisted PM on strategic planning/scheduling, estimate preparation & Blasting for development of borrow areas
Prepared, reviewed & facilitated permits, invoices, weekly reports, presentations
Maintained project files, activity logs, field reports and photo logs per County/USBR/ASTM/AASHTO regulations
Coordinated traffic control and detours; Trained tribal people in Office/Field engineering procedures
INTERNSHIP - EARTH EXPLORATION INC, IN (05/2003 to 12/2003)
Laboratory Manager
Completed extensive internship in Field / Laboratory testing and Inspections for Public works (INDOT).
Gained valuable experience in subsurface drilling explorations, sampling, testing as well as reporting services. Built solid and respected relationships with the Indiana Highway/City Patrol and public during work closures, etc. Managed structure and landscape layout/survey, utility relocations for public streets. Contributed efforts to the following Key Achievements:
US 31 HWY: Structural modifications of On/Off ramps, Relieve traffic congestion & Realign traffic lanes
Supervised the construction of Retaining wall, Sound wall and strengthening of the embankment
Environmental Impact Study: Historic/Cultural resources, Air quality, Noise level, Haz-Mat, Water resources, etc.
INTERNSHIP - SOIL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERS INC, MI (04/2002 to 07/2002)
Field Engineer
Participated in the engineering and construction of Highway/City projects throughout Michigan State.
Monitored/Inspected construction of S-curve on I-94 FWY; Pile-driving/bridge-abutment/Piers/deck on US 131 HWY; and other features for quality and compliance with MDOT requirements. Called in traffic closures to facilitate safe and timely inspections, managed roadway excavations including relocation of Metal beam guard rails (MBGR), K-rails and Crash cushions. Collaborated with environmental agencies regarding SWPPP.
ERICCSON - AT&T COMMUNICATIONS, INDIA (09/1997 to 08/2001)
Senior Civil Engineer - Civil Consultant
Key member responsible for providing field engineering support for the GSM mobile phone infrastructure network. Participated in all facets of construction. Conducted feasibility studies. Analyzed needs to develop solutions to issues surrounding the construction of MSC/Cell sites. Played key role in establishing towers, Monopoles, Masts, equipment-room, generators, guard rooms, access roads, parking structures and landscaping within client guidelines and time frames.
IRIDIUM - MOTOROLA INDIA TELECOM LTD / RSM STRUCTURAL CONSULTANTS (06/1993 to 09/1997)
Junior Civil Engineer
Represented I-M for Field/Office engineering to accomplish project goals during the 20 months satellite phone construction.
Other projects w/ RSM included a Heavy Engineering Plant for TOI Newspaper and a few residential buildings.
EDUCATION
MS, Construction Management
Post Graduate Diploma, Construction Management
BS, Civil Engineering
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