Matt Sterbutzel

Hi, I am Matt Sterbutzel. I am seeking a construction engineer or project management position in the Washington, DC area.

Matt Sterbutzel's Bio:

Matt Sterbutzel's Experience:

• QC Manager at CES Consulting, LLC

  May 2022 - Present | McLean, VA

  Served as Deputy QA manager for the 495 Next project. Accepted role for the George Washington Memorial Parkway Quality Control Manager for the $170 Million dollar rehabilitation of the GWMP from Spout Run Parkway to 495.

• Snr. Project Engineer at MTI Engineering and Testing

  November 2020 - May 2022 | Vienna, VA

  Snr. Project Engineer responsible for managing project staff and technical review of field reports. Permit expeditor for geotechnical exploration projects in Washington DC for DCRA. Set up and review of all geotechnical projects. Also responsible for Laboratory Certification with AASHTO CCRL and AMRL. Responsible for generating all project proposals.

• Senior Construction Specialist at Jacobs Engineering

  September 2015 - November 2020 | Metro Silver Line Phase II

  Owners Field QA representative specializing in new station construction. Construction management for 11.4 mile, $1.2 Billion design build for extension of dulles metrorail. Documentation of construction issues and delays, defense against contractor claims. Daily documentation of all construction activities. Interface between owner and contractor. Review and approval of monthly contractor invoices.

• VDOT Project Manager at CES Consulting

  February 2014 - September 2015 | Various Projects - Rivanna River Bridge and I-66 WB expansion

  VDOT project manager for 580' Rivanna River Bridge replacement. Included site grading, cofferdams construction, construction of new bridge, stream relocation and stormwater management. Snr. Bridge Inspection for I-66 WB expansion between RT 29 to Dulles toll Road including widening of two bridges, road widening utility relocation, and new utility installation.

• Superintendent - Wiehle Ave Station at Bechtel

  October 2012 - February 2014 | Wiehle Ave Metro Station

  Responsible for station buildout, punchlist, subcontractor management and site safety. Manage construction schedule, budget, and labor. Resolve constructability issues and engineering/design problems to avoid delays. Documentation of all activities and issues.

• Snr. Field Engineer - Stations at Bechtel

  October 2010 - October 2012 | Mclean Metro Station

  Perform all quantity takeoffs, ordering and coordinating all material. Plan review and resolve engineering/design issues prior to construction. Develop and author all work and safety plans to construct the station. Quantity and manhour tracking for project budget. Field QC of all work.

• Snr. Field Engineer - Utility Relocation at Bechtel

  March 2009 - October 2010 | Metro Silver Line Phase I

  Management of utility contractors to relocate existing and install new utilities prior to construction of the Metro Silver line. Work involved relocation and installation of fiber optic communications, power for future metro rail, sanitary, storm, gas and water systems in busy metropolitan area. Work required close supervision and detailed plan analysis to avoid damage to any of these active systems, including close coordination with each individual utility.

• Department Manager at Professional Service Industries

  October 2007 - December 2008 | Fairfax, VA

  • Managed a staff of 17 including project managers, field technicians and administrative personnel. Responsible for development and motivation of staff providing leadership, counseling, and career guidance. Responsible for hiring and retaining qualified staff. • Provided accurate month, and quarterly profit and expense forecasting to the PSI corporate office. Develop FY budget. • Responsible for client development, business development, cost control, and labor control including rightsizing of the staff to meet changing workload and budget requirements. • Attained WACEL, AASHTO (AMRL/CCRL), and United States Army Corps of Engineers laboratory certifications for the PSI Fairfax, VA branch office. • Served as the Special Inspection Engineer of Record, and Geotechnical Engineer of Record for commercial, government, and institutional projects. Provided final building and site certifications for occupancy and bond release.

• Senior Project Manager at Professional Service Industries

  May 2003 - October 2007 | Fairfax, VA

  • Responsible for proposal preparation including review of plans, specifications, project schedule and geotechnical report to determine scope of work, quantities and preparing the cost estimate for competitive bid. • Monitored client billing and project changes to prepare timely contract change orders. • Represented the National Precast Association (NPCA) as a precast and prestress plant auditor for the plant certification program. Work included detailed reporting and evaluation of manufacturer’s QA/QC program and production practices for precast plants located throughout the United States.

• Project Engineer at Professional Service Industries

  February 1998 - May 2003 | Fairfax, VA

  • Provided engineering review of technical reporting by technicians and junior staff. Daily staff scheduling and project billing. • Developed inspection plans for structural and geotechnical investigations of existing structures and pavement problem areas. Directed work and submitted final recommendations for repair. • Performed pavement design and concrete mix design/verification. • Provided technical training in soils, concrete, foundations, and masonry inspection for technical staff. • Served as the branch Radiation Safety Officer (RSO). Responsible for proper tracking and documentation of radioactive materials, safety and training. Liaison for USDOT and USNRC. • On site engineer specializing in deep foundation systems, and subgrade modification/improvement.

Matt Sterbutzel's Education:

• Virginia Tech

  1992 – 1997
  Bachelor of Science
  Concentration: Civil Engineering

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