JOSEPH LOPEZ
Corona,CA
Summary
Construction Engineer with over 30 years of experience administering a wide range of construction contracts. Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget while maintaining high quality standards. Skilled at collaborating with cross functional teams and stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution. Strong leadership abilities with a focus on safety, quality, teamwork and stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Transportation Engineer
California Department of Transportation
01.2000 - Current
- Managed district construction branch and administered multiple projects across assigned geographic area
- Supervised 10–25 engineers, technicians, and consultants
- Ensured compliance with plans, specifications, safety, and labor, regulations
- Led constructability reviews and provided construction expertise to design teams
- Approved change orders
- Guided staff on complex issues, change orders and claims resolution
Resident Engineer
California Department of Transportation
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Administered construction contracts and ensured Cal-OSHA and EEO compliance
- Reviewed, prepared and issued change orders
- Reviewed and responded to disputes and negotiated resolutions
- Led training and task assignments for inspectors
- Represented department in arbitration proceedings
- Provided technical oversight to local agencies administering construction contracts
Assistant Resident Engineer
California Department of Transportation
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Coordinated and performed inspections of the contractor's work for compliance verification
- Prepared pay estimates and daily reports
- Reviewed proposals and monitored safety requirements
- Monitored contractor's operation for safety compliance
Transportation Engineer – Materials
California Department of Transportation
01.1993 - 01.1994
- Performed acceptance testing of construction materials
- Inspected AC and PCC batch plant operations
Transportation Engineer – Design
California Department of Transportation
01.1992 - 01.1993
- Prepared PS&E packages for highway projects
- Developed project plans using computer graphics
Transportation Engineer – Traffic
California Department of Transportation
01.1991 - 01.1992
- Prepared traffic management strategies and cost estimates
- Reviewed project reports and Traffic Management Plan requirements
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM08.1991
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Change order management
- Schedule management
- Budget compliance
- Safety oversight
- Conducting site inspections
- RFI management
- Stormwater management
- Contract administration
- Effective verbal and written communication
Certification
- Licensed Professional Engineer (Civil) California #C56030
Timeline
Senior Transportation Engineer
California Department of Transportation
01.2000 - Current
Resident Engineer
California Department of Transportation
01.1995 - 01.2000
Assistant Resident Engineer
California Department of Transportation
01.1994 - 01.1995
Transportation Engineer – Materials
California Department of Transportation
01.1993 - 01.1994
Transportation Engineer – Design
California Department of Transportation
01.1992 - 01.1993
Transportation Engineer – Traffic
California Department of Transportation
01.1991 - 01.1992
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
New Mexico State University