Ghasem Moravej
Candidate Information
Email: gmoravej@hotmail.com
Phone: (203) 907-7583
Salary Expectation: $100K - $180K
Skills: Technical and Domain Skills: Bridge Safety Inspection (NBIS Standards): Inspection of complex (Class 3), moderately complex (Class 2), and town bridges. Underwater, mechanical, and electrical inspections for highway and railroad bridges. Load Rating using Load Factor Design (LFD) methods. Construction Inspection & Management (CTDOT Projects): Inspection and oversight of bridges, highways, DOT facilities, tank replacement projects, and pavement preservation projects. Chief/Senior Inspector for CTDOT bridge replacement, rehabilitation, and emergency painting projects. Deep understanding of CTDOT Standard Specifications (Form 818) and CTDOT Construction Manual. Bridge Construction Activities: Girders erection, bearings installation, concrete deck pours, and parapet construction. Oversight of full bridge demolitions and reconstructions, including drainage and utilities. Bridge Painting and Coating: Certified in Bridge Painting and Bridge Coding inspections. Lead inspector for bridge emergency painting for Districts 2 and 3. Construction Materials Testing (NETTCP and ACI Standards): Concrete and asphalt testing following NETTCP and ACI guidelines. Material approval, submittal reviews, and processes material testing. Software and Tools: Proficient in Site Manager Software for project management and documentation. Familiar with Pontis Bridge Management System (through MHD two-day training). Safety Inspections and Certifications: Confined space entry inspections (trained). Non-Destructive Testing (Ultrasonic, Magnetic Particle, Dye Penetrant). OSHA 10-hour construction safety training. Metro-North and Amtrak certified for railroad bridge inspections. Facility Projects Oversight: Project leadership for vehicle maintenance facilities, tank replacements, salt shed rehabilitation, and associated civil works. Signage and Highway Work: Overhead sign structure inspections and replacement programs (I-395, I-95, and secondary arterials). Certifications and Trainings: NETTCP Certification (Paving and Concrete Inspector, valid until 2029) ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Certification (valid until 2029) Bridge Painting and Coding Certification (Certified since 2019) CTDOT Certification Experience (formally trained and certified on multiple CTDOT projects) FHWA Bridge Inspection Refresher Course (2016) FHWA Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges Course (1995) Inspection of Fracture Critical Bridge Members (1995) Urban Drainage Design Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Training Pontis Bridge Management System Training (MHD) Confined Space Entry Training Metro-North Safety Training Amtrak Safety Training OSHA 10-Hour Safety Certification Operation of Bucket Trucks, Man Lifts, Snoopers Soft Skills: Project Oversight and Management Support Field and Office Records Maintenance Complex Quantity and Engineering Computations Crew Leadership and Scheduling Bridge Inspection Report Writing Communication and Coordination with Contractors, DOT, and Design Teams Construction Documentation, Volume Books, and Closeout Support
Current Location: Stratford, CT
Willing to Relocate?:
Relevant Experience: 15
Work Authorization: US
Highlights: 35+ years of hands-on experience in bridge, highway, and infrastructure inspection and construction.
Extensive expertise with CTDOT projects, NETTCP and ACI certified inspections (valid till 2029).
Chief/Senior Inspector on multi-million-dollar bridge rehabilitation and replacement projects (Q. Bridge, Moses Wheeler Bridge, etc.).
Skilled in bridge safety inspections (NBIS), load ratings, underwater inspections, and emergency maintenance reviews.
Proficient with Site Manager Software, Pontis Bridge Management, and state/federal compliance reporting.
Leadership experience as Team Leader, Crew Leader, Assistant Project Manager, and Coordinator on major state transportation projects.
Specialist in construction materials testing, bridge painting/coding inspections, and overseeing complex construction activities.
Certified in confined space entry, fracture critical inspections, OSHA 10-Hour Safety, Metro-North, and Amtrak safety standards.
Technical and Domain Skills:
Bridge Safety Inspection (NBIS Standards):
In-depth inspections of complex (Class 3) and moderately complex (Class 2) bridges and town structures.
Mechanical, underwater, and electrical inspection expertise for highway and railroad bridges.
Load Rating experience (LFD method).
Construction Inspection & Management (CTDOT Standards):
Project oversight for bridge, highway, and facility construction (including large emergency repair projects).
Compliance with CTDOT Form 818, Construction Manual, AASHTO Highway Safety Manual.
Bridge Construction and Rehabilitation Activities:
Girders erection, bearings setting, bridge deck pours, parapet installation.
Demolition of existing bridge structures and complete reconstruction supervision.
Jacking girders for bearing replacement, substructure rehabilitation (piers, abutments).
Bridge Painting and Coating Inspections:
Bridge Painting/Coding certified inspector for emergency and planned maintenance projects.
Materials Testing and Quality Assurance (ACI/NETTCP Certified):
Concrete and asphalt testing based on ACI and NETTCP standards.
Material approval reviews and field process material sampling.
Software and Tools:
Site Manager Software for inspection tracking and documentation.
Pontis Bridge Management System training (MHD class).
Safety Inspections and Certifications:
Confined Space Entry inspections.
Fracture critical member inspections (using ultrasonic and magnetic particle testing).
OSHA 10-hour certified, Metro-North and Amtrak certified.
Facility Construction Oversight:
New maintenance facility construction (Occum, CT project), including tank removals, administrative office buildouts, and salt shed rehabilitation.
Highway and Signage Construction Oversight:
Large-scale highway signage replacements and new overhead structures installation (e.g., I-395 corridor signage project).
Certifications and Trainings:
NETTCP Paving and Concrete Inspector Certification (expires 2029)
ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Certification (expires 2029)
Bridge Painting and Coding Certification (since 2019)
CTDOT Construction Management and Inspection Certification
FHWA Bridge Inspection Refresher Course (2016)
FHWA Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges Course (1995)
Inspection of Fracture Critical Bridge Members (1995)
Urban Drainage Design Certification
Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) for Highway Bridges Training
Pontis Management System Training (MHD)
Confined Space Entry Certification
Metro-North and Amtrak Railroad Safety Certifications
OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification
Certified Operator for Bucket Trucks, Man Lifts, and Snoopers
Soft Skills:
Project Management and Resident Engineer Support
Field Inspection and Office Documentation Maintenance
Complex Quantity Computations and Engineering Calculations
Inspection Crew Leadership and Scheduling
Preparation of Bridge Inspection Reports and Emergency Assessments
Cross-Team Communication with DOT, Design Teams, and Contractors
Construction Close-Out Documentation (Volume Books, Project Records)
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