Doru V. Botic, M.S., C.E.

1848 w. Valencia dr. # 1, Fullerton, Ca. 92833

Home: (714)879-6719, Cell: (949)294-2396

Career Summary
* Registered Civil Engineer
* General Contractor
* Construction Forensic Engineer
* Experienced Structural Inspector
* Construction Manager/Superintendent
* Project Manager
Licensure
* California, Civil Engineer
License # 75554
* California, General Contractor
License # 911909
Professional Experience
* Bert L. Howe & Associates, Inc., Consultant, Anaheim Hills, Ca.
5/25/2010 - Present
Perform studies on as built condition for construction litigation law suits, dev
elop repair protocols and identify standards for defective conditions evaluation
, provide expert testimony to standards of care, cost estimating and alternative
repair methodology as appropriate to the nature of the dispute. Analyze buildin
g material failure, identify causes and provide alternative repair/cost to repai
r. Design and elaborate calculations for a diversity of specialized engineering
projects.
* D & D Consulting and Development, Executive Director, Fullerton, Ca.
11/15/08 - 05/25/2010
Perform studies, prepare specifications, evaluate and conduct remodeling project
s. Prepare plans and sketches for City Building Dept. Perform structural calcula
tion for structure alterations. Design and elaborate calculations for new struct
ures.
* Ficcadenti & Waggoner, CSE, Inc, Structural Inspector/Design Engineer, Irvine,
Ca . 10/01/99 - 11/04/08
Conduct forensic investigation for litigation law suits. Participate in collecti
on and analysis of data and preparation of technical reports. Investigate site c
onditions, maintain digital photographic records of inspections...Review and ver
ify plans in conformance with regulations and codes requirements. Prepare plans,
specifications and design a variety of specialized engineering projects. Perfor
m and check complex structural computations and elaborate repair plans on existi
ng distressed structures, as well as prepare structural reports and technical re
commendations as built for mediations and litigations. Review project plans and
specifications for completeness, accuracy and compliance with Federal and State
standards and specifications; recommend changes and improvements as appropriate.
Inspect suspected unsafe or defective structures, detect and locate faulty mate
rials or structures and perform a variety of repair proposals and calculations.
Participate in gathering and correlating raw data for arrangement in a workable
form, eliminating discrepancies and improbabilities.
* Archstone Communities, Construction Manager, Aliso Viejo, Ca.
4/25/97 - 10/30/99
Perform field inspection of contractor's operations based on contract documents.
Prepare daily and weekly reports on work accomplished by contractors and subcon
tractors and review periodical pay estimates for accuracy. Assess the work progr
ess according to schedule. Prepare sketches and assemble data for field Engineer
's use in making changes to the project. Assist with developing estimates, inclu
ding: equipment and subcontractor selection and overall supervise activities. Co
nduct regular field equipment inspections. Assign and schedule field workers on
a daily basis.
* Subway Division, Project Manager-Superintendent, Bucharest, Romania
9/10/84 - 3/02/96
Perform studies, prepare specifications, evaluate proposals, conduct modeling an
d develop estimates for design projects. Review projects for errors and/or discr
epancies negotiate and implement corrective actions. Perform project management
activities including planning and scheduling, estimating and tracking costs, mon
itoring progress, keeping daily reports, ensuring quality control, and preparing
change orders. Establish technical and safety criteria and standards for assign
ed projects and make difficult and technical engineering decisions. Coordinates
assigned activities with consultants, other engineers, developers. Supervise all
trades performed by contractors in regular basis.
Technical Experience
* Multiframe4D, Enercalc, RetainPro, AutoCAD, MS Excel / Word / PowerPoint,
Skills
* Considerable knowledge of modern principles and practices in Civil Engineering
in accordance with Federal and State regulations
* Ability to make and check complex engineering design computations accurately f
or loads, areas, stress, flows and other criteria
* Experienced in prepare and check engineering plans, specifications and techni
cal reports, ability to understand and interpret complex engineering constructio
n blue prints, specifications and other contract documents
* Vast experience in coordinate phases of construction projects, ensuring proje
ct compliance with applicable rules and regulations and prepare progress repor
ts, ability to plan, coordinate and supervise the work of other technical subord
inates, knowledge of methods, materials and techniques used in residential and c
ommercial constructions
Education
* Bucharest Technical University, 9/79-6/84, Master of Science - Structural Eng
ineering
* Fullerton College, Ca.,1/98-12/98, 3-D Architecture CAD
References
* Seb Ficcadenti, S.E., Principal Engineer, Ficcadenti and Waggoner CSE Inc.
* Brian Crowell, S.E., Senior Project Engineer, Ficcadenti and Waggoner CSE Inc.