Cole Fodor

I am a graduate from the University of Alberta Civil Engineering Co-Op Program. I am looking for employment at a company that will help me gain knowledge in Civil Engineering and assist me on my journey towards applying for a P. Eng designation. I am currently working as a Junior Project Manager in the Rural Roads and Highways division of transportation. I am a self-motivated hard worker who is looking to become a valued member of your team.

WSP Canada | Edmonton, AB

Regional Road Engineer in Training

06/2021 - Current

• Acted as a Junior Project Manager tasked with project supervision, contract administration, project management, preparation of required documentation and liaising with clients and stakeholders.
• Prepare proposals for the acquisition of new projects.
• Prepare technical reports such as design reports and final project details
• Prepare tender and request for quotation packages
• Use Civil 3D to track project quantities for progress payments to contactors.
• Teach Co-Op students materials testing procedures and provide ongoing mentorship throughout their work terms.
• Member of the office Joint Health and Safety Committee.
• Backup Area Radiation Safety Officer.
• Assist in Fleet Management

Civil Engineering Co-Op Student

06/2017 - 09/2020

• Seasonal Work and University of Alberta Co-Op Student (4 Terms)
• Preformed material testing procedures in accordance with Alberta Transportation Test Procedures on jobs for local County clients and Alberta Transportation.
• Prepared material testing reports and communicated results with Project Managers and Contractors.
• Preformed GPS survey tasks such as preliminary survey, construction pickup and site layout.
• Instructed other Co-Op students on materials testing procedures and reporting requirements.
• Provided ongoing mentorship to other Co-Op students.
• Assisted in survey and utility locating in a pipeline environment for preliminary design.

Project Coordinator

01/2020 - 05/2020

• Assessed, monitored and reported on work progression on structural steel fabrication projects.
• Organized quality control testing results to conform with internal testing plans for fabrication clients.
• Liaised with customer quality assurance steel inspectors and coordinated pre shipment inspections of steel.
• Held weekly update meetings independently with clients to advise on fabrication progress, change management and any other pertinent information.
• Performed quantity takeoffs based on structural drawings, and estimated costs for projects.
• Advised on the effect of revisions to structural plans and assisted in the formulation of change orders.

Asphalt Quality Control Technician

05/2016 - 09/2016

• Performed quality control testing on Asphalt Concrete Pavement for technical specification compliance.
• Provided baseline survey for projects.
• Assisted in the pavement marking of roadways and intersections.
• Performed calibration checks on mobile asphalt plants.
• Assisted in the tracking of asphalt plants material inputs such as asphalt oil, granular material, and anti-strip additives.

University of Alberta | Edmonton, AB

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Cooperative Program

05/2021

• Graduated with a 3.55 GPA
• Completed specialization coursework in: Project Management, Geotechnical Engineering and Structural Engineering.
• Jason Lang Scholarship Recipient