Joel Jara, P.E.6 4Project Administrator
<br />Castillo Engineering, Inc. - Miami, Florida
<br />Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering -
<br />Florida Atlantic University - May 2014
<br />Professional Engineer (PE) – Florida: 87698
<br />CTQP Asphalt Paving Technician – Levels I & II
<br />CTQP Earthwork Inspection – Levels I & II
<br />CTQP Final Estimates – Level I & II
<br />CTQP Concrete Field Technician - Level I & II
<br />IMSA Fiber Optic Technician
<br />CTQP Drilled Shaft Inspector
<br />CTQP Pile Driving Inspector
<br />FDOT Advanced MOT
<br />FDOT Critical Structures Construction Issues
<br />IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector - Level I
<br />FDOT Auger Cast Pile Inspection
<br />FDOT MSE Wall Inspection
<br />Nuclear Gauge Safety
<br />ACI Concrete Field Technician – Levels I & II
<br />NPDES Stormwater Management Inspection
<br />CEI Senior Roadway Inspector - Miami, Florida CEI Services
<br />SR 997/Krome Ave from SW 312 St to SW 296th St and from SW 296 St to S of 232nd St – FDOT District VI. This $35.5 million project consists of adding lanes and pavement
<br />rehabilitation along SR 997/Krome Ave from SW 312 Street/Campbell Drive to SW 296 St. As well as the reconstruction and addition of lanes from SW 296 Street to S of SW
<br />232 St. Additional improvements include the reconstruction of 5 existing signalized intersections, a new signalized intersection, the construction of two new bridges over C-103
<br />Canal, and the construction of new access roads for SFWMD. Responsibilities included supervising inspection staff in the application of Department Procedures and
<br />Standards, monitoring field testing and results, preparing Supplemental Agreements and Work Orders required for implementing contract changes, working with the Engineer
<br />of Record to coordinate design changes and plan revisions, reviewing and analyzing construction claims to determine entitlement. Estimated completion Spring 2021.
<br />CEI Senior Roadway/Roadway Inspector - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida CEI Services
<br />I-95 Express Phase 3A-1 from South of Broward Blvd to North of Commercial Blvd – FDOT District IV. This $149 million Design/Build project includes construction of 6.7 miles
<br />of I-95 to extend the existing express lanes north from just south of Broward BLVD to just north of Commercial BLVD in Broward County. One lane will be added and the High
<br />Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane will be converted to create two express lanes in each direction. This project includes ramp signalization from Hallandale Beach Blvd to
<br />Commercial Blvd. Other work includes installing Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) and tolling equipment; widening bridges; and installing noise barrier walls at locations
<br />along I-95 Southbound between Broward Blvd and NW 6th Street, and along I-95 Northbound between Powerline Road and Commercial Blvd. Duties included performing
<br />inspections, material sampling and testing, maintenance of traffic review, prepare daily reports and document roadway activities, reporting quantities for monthly estimates.
<br />2017-2019
<br />CEI Roadway Inspector - Miramar, Florida CEI Services
<br />I-75 Express Lanes Segment C from South of Miramar Parkway to South of Sheridan Street – FDOT District IV. This $85 million Design/Build project includes construction of
<br />3.6 miles of the existing median on I-75 adding four (4) new lanes of toll roadway with ingress & egress ramps, drainage system, toll gantries & equipment buildings, new ITS
<br />system, a new bridge over I-75 at Pembroke Road, reconstruction of the bridge and interchange at Miramar Parkway, MSE walls, signing and pavement markings, lighting,
<br />sound walls & landscaping. Duties included performing inspections, material sampling and testing, maintenance of traffic review, prepare daily reports and document roadway
<br />activities, assist the senior inspector with reporting quantities for monthly estimates.
<br />2016-2017
<br />Field/Project Engineer - Miami, Florida Construction
<br />This $12.4 million project consists of design and construction services necessary to rehabilitate the westernmost portion of Bridge No. 874459/Venetian Causeway in
<br />Miami-Dade County by removing and disposing, in an artificial reef, of approximately 730’-9” of the bridge’s westernmost superstructure and substructure including the first
<br />abutment, existing bulkhead, and the expansion joint at the end of the cantilevered beams, and replacing with a new complete bridge superstructure, substructure and approach
<br />roadway. All work was performed during a full closure of the Causeway Bridge and the duration of the project was 9 months. Work included providing all geotechnical analysis,
<br />survey, permits, and all other design services in accordance with the latest AASHTO, County, and FDOT design standards, necessary to produce the required construction
<br />documents, engineering plans, traffic control plans, project permitting, public involvement plan, and all project coordination.
<br />2014-2016
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