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Jesus Sanchez

Buena Park

Summary

Experienced Senior Civil Engineer with extensive experience in managing complex public infrastructure and capital improvement projects. Skilled in project management, construction oversight, and stakeholder coordination, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget despite challenging conditions.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Civil Engineer

City of Carson
06.2024 - Current
  • Managed Project No. 1704: City Hall Façade Renovation, a $2.5M capital improvement project, including:
  • Removal and repair of damaged planter walls.
  • Replacement of outdoor light fixtures with new water-resistant LED lighting.
  • Restoration of all exterior walls, including waterproofing membrane and new paint finishes.
  • Installation of new outdoor electrical outlets.
  • Managed Project No. 1662: New Air Filtration and HVAC Systems at City Hall and the Community Center, a $6.9M Design-Build project, including:
  • Replacement of outdated HVAC equipment (air handler units, exhaust fans, chillers) to improve indoor air quality and energy efficiency.
  • Installation of a new Building Management System (BMS) with direct digital controls (DDC) for centralized system monitoring and automation.
  • Replacement of the City Hall roof and exterior trellis to improve energy efficiency and weather resistance.
  • Managed project delays related to supply chain disruptions, inflationary pressures, and unforeseen construction challenges, ensuring project continuity and minimizing budget impact.
  • Managed Project No. 1763: Citywide Rubberized Slurry Seal Program, a $3.1M capital improvement project, including:
  • Slurry sealing of approximately 35 miles of residential streets throughout the city.
  • Coordination with Petrochem Materials Innovations, LLC (PMI) for material procurement through a piggyback contract to reduce costs.
  • Managed project budget, including a 15% contingency for unforeseen work such as material testing and additional repairs.
  • Addressed project delays caused by contractor availability and material shortages, implementing recovery strategies to maintain overall project timeline.

Associate Civil Engineer

City of Carson
03.2021 - 06.2024
  • Managed Project No. 1606: 223rd Street Widening and Pavement Rehabilitation, a $2.1M capital improvement project, including:
  • Widening of a 0.2-mile section along the south side of 223rd Street.
  • Full-depth reconstruction of deteriorated roadway sections with a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of 26.
  • Repair and replacement of damaged sidewalks, driveway approaches, curbs, gutters, and ADA-compliant access ramps.
  • Coordination of trenching for Southern California Edison conduit installations and relocation of street light poles.
  • Managed project budget, including a 15% contingency for unforeseen work, such as abandoned oil line removal and testing.
  • Conducted regular site inspections to assess work quality, resolve technical issues, and minimize project delays and cost overruns.
  • Develops comprehensive plans for the design and construction of major public works projects and facilities.
  • Coordinates and monitors project progress, including permit clearances, right-of-way acquisitions, plans, specifications, contracting, and budget monitoring.
  • Coordinates activities with other departments and outside agencies to obtain various approvals.
  • Participates in consultant and contractor selection processes.
  • Acts as contract administrator on capital projects, ensuring adherence to budgets and timelines.
  • Prepares plans, specifications, and estimates for the construction of public works projects.
  • Conducts site visits to assist in the resolution of construction issues.
  • Reviews construction plans prepared by private engineers.
  • Assists in the preparation and management of capital improvement programs.
  • Drafts necessary City Council agenda items and project status reports.

Assistant Engineer

City of Upland
10.2019 - 03.2021
  • Supported capital project planning and execution for various public works projects.

Professional Engineer

Jensen Precast
02.2018 - 10.2019
  • Managed the design and engineering of custom precast concrete structures for large-scale infrastructure projects.

Civil Engineer, EIT

Jensen Precast
10.2014 - 01.2018
  • Reviewed contract drawings and specifications for custom precast products.
  • Created design calculations for underground precast structures.
  • Managed drafting teams, ensuring efficient production of shop and reinforcement drawings.
  • Solved production and in-field issues to minimize project delays and costs.
  • Provided technical support to sales teams and clients.

Project Layout Specialist

NOV Ameron
03.2012 - 09.2014
  • Developed pipeline layouts and shop drawings for welded steel and concrete cylinder pipes used in water and wastewater systems.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Civil Engineering

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA
06.2011

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Construction Plan Review
  • Design Calculations
  • Contract Administration
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • AutoCAD
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • Contract administration
  • Construction management
  • AutoCAD proficiency
  • Project Support
  • Material cost projection
  • Team leadership
  • Cost estimates
  • Water piping design

Certification

  • Professional Engineer (PE), California, C89864, 01/01/19, 06/01/23
  • Engineer in Training (EIT), California

Timeline

Senior Civil Engineer

City of Carson
06.2024 - Current

Associate Civil Engineer

City of Carson
03.2021 - 06.2024

Assistant Engineer

City of Upland
10.2019 - 03.2021

Professional Engineer

Jensen Precast
02.2018 - 10.2019

Civil Engineer, EIT

Jensen Precast
10.2014 - 01.2018

Project Layout Specialist

NOV Ameron
03.2012 - 09.2014

Bachelor's Degree - Civil Engineering

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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