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Work History
Education
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KESTON N. PETERSON

Trincity

Summary

Results-oriented Civil Engineer, highly skilled at design, drafting, cost estimation and presentations. Excellent public speaking and teamwork skills. High interest in municipal infrastructure.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Engineer

Rural Development Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited
03.2022 - Current
  • Conducted site visits for infrastructure works and identified proposed works to be executed.
  • Prepared Scope of Works and Engineer's Estimates for roadways, drainage systems, retaining walls, bridges, and restoration of historical buildings.
  • Prepared Request for Proposals (RFP), Project Charters, Project Plans, Risk Management Plans, Quality Assurance and Quality Control documents.
  • Proactively engaged in the use FIDIC (Green, Red, Yellow and White) contractual forms.
  • Lead, supervise and review the works of supporting staff.
  • Conducted Tender openings and executed Tender Evaluations.
  • Liaised with all stakeholders including contractors and sub-contractors, clients, landlords, and the local authorities
  • Issued interim payment certificate (IPC) for construction works that were completed successfully.

Civil Engineering Technician

Ministry of Works and Transportation- Drainage Division
12.2020 - 03.2022
  • Supervised the daily activities of skilled, semi-skilled workers and operators.
  • Conducted several forensic investigations into flood-prone areas, coastal erosion, and damaged concrete storm drains. Followed by drafting engineering reports.
  • Produced CAD drawings and drainage design calculations.
  • Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment, and materials) for various projects.
  • Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards was met and report potential risks.
  • Plan construction operations and schedule intermediate phases of work to ensure deadlines were met.

Quality Assurance/ Quality Control Technician

General Earth Movers Ltd
10.2020 - 11.2020
  • Performed nuclear density testing of various soil types on the Valencia to Toco roadway project.
  • Supervised the placement of asphaltic mix on roadways inclusive of the construction of drainage networks, Gabion baskets, bridges, and slope failures.
  • Ensured all construction tasks were executed to industrial standards and specifications.
  • Assisted management identify workflow issues and find solutions.
  • Communicated with clients and stakeholders to provide updates and status performance of ongoing projects.
  • Performed daily reports and documented necessary changes needed to assure the project stayed on schedule.

Civil Engineering Assistant

Ministry of Works and Transportation- Highway Division
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Assisted the Civil Engineer on several key government projects involving roadway designs and improvement solutions to ease traffic congestion.
  • Ensured cost-of-materials estimations, reports, and project documentation were done in accordance with the Engineer's approval.
  • Prepared Engineering Estimates and AutoCAD drawings.
  • Streamlined office operations for enhanced productivity with organized filing systems and task prioritization.

Education

Master of Science - (Eng) Construction Management

The University of The West Indies (UWI)
St. Augustine (UWI)
10.2024

Bachelor of Applied Science - Civil Engineering

The University of Trinidad And Tobago (UTT)
Tarouba Link Road, San Fernando
11.2020

Skills

  • Project/ Portfolio Management
  • Construction Law with international training in FIDIC Green, Red, Yellow, and White book
  • Planning and Deployment
  • Project Scoping
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Risk Management

Projects

Construction & Rehabilitation of Roads (Flexible and Rigid pavements)
· Completed Projects- 60
· Total Project Value- TT $ 80,000,000.00


Construction of Reinforced Concrete Retaining Wall
· Completed Projects- 54
· Total Project Value- TTD $24,000,000.00


Construction of Bridge
· Completed Projects- 4
· Total Project Value- TTD $20,000,000.00


Restoration & Rehabilitation of Historical Buildings
· Completed Projects- 2
· Total Project Value- TTD $9,600,000.00


Construction of Multi-Story Buildings
· Completed Projects- 3
· Total Project Value- TTD $38,000,000.00


Restoration and Rehabilitation of Recreational & Tourism Parks
· Ongoing Projects- 15
· Total Project Value- TTD $46,000,000.00

Certifications

  • Mastering FIDIC Contracts Management- School of Higher Education- 2023
  • The Practical Application of the 2021 FIDIC Short Form of Contract- Green Book- ECV Consultancy Ltd- 2023
  • Practical Application of the 2017 Editions of FIDIC Contract Conditions for Construction and Plant & Design-Build- ECV Consultancy Ltd-2023
  • The Management of Contract Claims under the 2017 FIDIC Contracts-2023

Affiliations

  • Associate member of Association of Professional Engineers of Trinidad and Tobago
  • Member of Institution of Civil Engineers - M.ICE
  • Member of American Society of Civil Engineers- M.ASCE

References

  • Brandon Dottin, Project Manager, Rural Development Company Limited of Trinidad and Tobago, (868) 374-7374
  • Dr. Aaron Chadee, Mentor & Coach, University of the West-Indies, St. Augustine Campus, (868) 345-5438

Timeline

Project Engineer

Rural Development Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited
03.2022 - Current

Civil Engineering Technician

Ministry of Works and Transportation- Drainage Division
12.2020 - 03.2022

Quality Assurance/ Quality Control Technician

General Earth Movers Ltd
10.2020 - 11.2020

Civil Engineering Assistant

Ministry of Works and Transportation- Highway Division
06.2019 - 08.2019

Master of Science - (Eng) Construction Management

The University of The West Indies (UWI)

Bachelor of Applied Science - Civil Engineering

The University of Trinidad And Tobago (UTT)
KESTON N. PETERSON