hushul_viktor

Experience

• Mechanical Design Engineer WCW Engineers, Inc. · Full-time Oct 2022 – Present 2 yrs 3 mos Wood Dale, IL, United States Design of mechanical systems (HVAC) and plumbing. Assisting with construction documentation (drawings and specifications) using AutoCAD and/or REVIT for new buildings, as well as for renovations and additions to existing facilities.
  Prepare designs, specifications and drawings for the repair and replacement/upgrade of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning), plumbing, stormwater and water systems, piping and fire protection systems used to operate buildings.
  Responsible for creating and posting HVAC load calculations.
  Ensure coordination of project decisions.
• Senior Design Engineer Hushul · Self-employed Aug 2018 – Oct 2024 6 yrs 2 mos Ukraine Project engineer
  Confer with clients and other members of the engineering team and conduct research to determine project requirements
  Plan and design major civil projects such as buildings, roads, bridges, dams, water and waste management systems and structural steel fabrications
  Develop construction specifications and procedures
  Evaluate and recommend appropriate building and construction materials
  Interpret, review and approve survey and civil design work
  Conduct field services for civil works
  Ensure construction plans meet guidelines and specifications of building codes and other regulations
  Establish and monitor construction work schedules
  Conduct feasibility studies, economic analyses, municipal and regional traffic studies, environmental impact studies or other investigations
  Monitor air, water and soil quality and develop procedures to clean up contaminated sites
  Conduct technical analyses of survey and field data for development of topographic, soil, hydrological or other information and prepare reports
  Act as project or site supervisor for land survey or construction work
  Prepare contract documents and review and evaluate tenders for construction projects
  Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers and review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates.
• Project engineer estimator LLC Chernivtsibudinvest · Full-time Aug 2014 – Oct 2024 10 yrs 2 mos Ukraine Analyzed construction plans, specifications, and blueprints to accurately estimate project costs
  Utilized industry-specific software and tools to calculate material, labor, and equipment expenses for construction projects
  Collaborated with architects, engineers, and contractors to gather necessary information for accurate cost estimation
  Prepared detailed cost breakdowns and reports outlining the estimated costs of materials, labor, subcontractors, permits, and other project expenses
  Conducted site visits to assess potential risks or challenges that may impact project costs
  Researched current market prices for construction materials and updated cost databases accordingly
  Identified opportunities for cost savings by recommending alternative materials or construction methods without compromising quality standards
  Reviewed bid proposals from subcontractors/vendors to ensure accuracy in pricing before finalizing estimates
  Worked closely with project managers to develop comprehensive budgets based on estimated costs
  Provided timely updates on cost estimates throughout the duration of a project as changes occurred
  Participated in meetings with clients or stakeholders to present cost estimates and address any questions or concerns they may have had
  Managed multiple estimating projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines
  Generated detailed quantity take-offs based on architectural drawings using computer-aided design (CAD) software
  Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of all cost estimation activities
  Provided support during the bidding process by reviewing bid documents, attending pre-bid meetings, and preparing bid packages
  Conducted post-project analysis to compare estimated costs with actual costs and identify areas for improvement in future estimations
  Collaborated with project teams to develop contingency plans for potential cost overruns or unforeseen circumstances