Imraan Yusuf-Sada
Engineer
Brentwood,CA
Summary
Energetic and detailed oriented aspiring Engineer professional who excels at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks and following through to achieve project goals. Creative thinker, problem solver team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills who is willing to learn new software and technology.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Technician/Permit Technician
City of Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Consistently met high-quality standards for all completed work while adhering to established timelines, ensuring client satisfaction with final results.
- Mitigated potential project risks by proactively identifying and addressing areas of concern before they developed into significant issues.
- Reduced permit approval times by implementing a more efficient review process, resulting in faster project start dates.
- Handled large volumes of incoming inquiries via phone calls, emails, or walk-in appointments professionally while managing competing demands on time effectively.
- Conducted on-site inspections to verify compliance with approved plans and permits, maintaining high safety standards throughout construction projects.
- Expedited urgent permit requests by prioritizing tasks and working closely with colleagues to ensure timely approvals.
- Assisted the building department in preparing inspection reports, coordinating scheduling, and providing accurate documentation for each project.
Civil Estimator
Kiewit
Fairfield, CA
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Maintained strong relationships with subcontractors, facilitating effective communication throughout the bidding process.
- Assisted project teams with change order management, minimizing impacts on overall project schedule and budget.
- Collaborated with project managers to establish budgets and timelines, ensuring on-time completion of projects.
- Enhanced project efficiency by developing accurate cost estimates for construction projects.
- Analyzed blueprints and technical specifications to prepare comprehensive estimates for civil engineering projects.
- Prepared detailed estimates by completing quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input and studies for items incorporated in assigned scope.
- Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
Field/Office Engineer
Kiewit
Antioch, CA
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Reviewed construction project design submittals for accuracy
- Performed inspections and prepared documents for contract work
- Acted as liaison between external agencies, consultants and property owners
- Thoroughly inspected work sites and monitored project budgets
- Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals
- Coordinated sampling and analysis tasks to verify quality of finished products
- Perform takeoffs from drawings, generating change orders reviewed by Project Manager, provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations
Student Designee Trainee
SF Public Works and Public Utilities Commission
San Francisco, CA
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Assist Construction Manager in developing and updating project schedules
- Aid in reviewing and pricing cost impact of construction document revisions on projects
- Assist Construction Manager to obtain and prepare project closeout documents
- Maintain Project Manager's calendars
- Finished two Project Closeout reports
- Maintain accurate records and efficient filing system for easy access to key information
- Maintained clear communication with precise technical writing to document and inform critical processes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Engineering and Management (IP)
Cal Poly Pomona
Pomona, CAAssociate of Science - Engineering
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CASkills
- Written Communication
- Active Listening
- MS Office
- Attention to Detail
- Proficient in Bluebeam, AutoCAD, GIS, Procore
- Data verification
- Estimating
Certification
Construction Manager in Training, 10/2021
Timeline
Engineering Technician/Permit Technician
City of Costa Mesa
09.2024 - Current
Civil Estimator
Kiewit
02.2024 - 09.2024
Field/Office Engineer
Kiewit
01.2022 - 02.2024
Student Designee Trainee
SF Public Works and Public Utilities Commission
06.2018 - 09.2019
Associate of Science - Engineering
Diablo Valley College
Construction Manager in Training, 10/2021
Bachelor of Science - Construction Engineering and Management (IP)
Cal Poly Pomona
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