Project Engineer
Experience and Qualifications
Ms. Reczek has over five years of practical experience in engineering and construction administration. She has experience in the structural design of a variety of bridge components. In addition, she has been involved in nearly every aspect of site design, including sewer design, parking layout, and athletic field design with proficiency in drainage design and grading. She has an extensive understanding of the HydroCAD program for performing hydrologic and hydraulic analyses. Her projects include municipal bridges and roadways, and commercial and school sites.
In a construction administration role, Ms. Reczek has worked with contractors and owners both in the office and the field, to ensure a successful project. Her responsibilities include the review of RFI’s, shop drawings and submittals; oversight of daily operations; bidding, awarding and preparation of contracts and tracking project accounting.
Education and Training
BS, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Bucknell University, 2004
Continuing Education
FHWA: Construction Progam Management Workshop, 2009
PCI: Accelerated Construction Using the NEXT Beam, 2008
PCI: Basic Prestressed Concrete Design, 2008
UMASS Extension: Design, Specification and Construction of Sports Fields, 2007
OSHA: 30-hour Training Course, 2004
State of Maryland: Sediment and Erosion Control Certification, 2004
Previous Employment
09/2007-Present Quantum Construction Consultants, LLC
07/2006-09/2007 Jesseman Associaties, P.C.
03/2006-07/2006 Project Engineer, Granite State Engineering, LLC
07/2004-03/2006 Project Engineer, The Whiting-Turner Contracting Co.
Professional Associations
American Society of Civil Engineering
Structural Engineers of New Hampshire
- Perkins Bridge, Belfast, ME – Design of cast-in-place concrete abutments using the LRFD design method for a 50-foot span inflatable composite-concrete arch bridge (bridge in a backpack).
- High Haith Road over Squam Lake, Center Harbor, NH – Design, permitting and construction administration for the replacement of a deteriorated 15-foot long concrete slab bridge. The new precast concrete voided slab bridge will span 24 feet and be founded on cast-in-place concrete abutments. This ARRA-related project required coordination with NH Department of Labor and Compliance and more frequent oversight of the contractor.
- Old North Branch Road over North Branch River, Antrim, NH – Design and construction administration to replace a critically deficient steel I-beam bridge. Structural design of the cast-in-place deck, steel plate girders, elastometric bearings, and cast-in-place abutments and wingwalls for the 80-foot long replacement structure using the LRFD design method.
- North Main Street Bridge over Miller Brook, Antrim, NH – Design and construction administration for a 12-foot wide by 10-foot high precast concrete box culvert which replaced the deteriorated, 10-foot historic concrete barrel arch.
- Eel River Restoration, Plymouth, MA – Site design for the replacement of two existing culverts with precast concrete boxes structures as part of a waterway restoration project. The first 10-foot wide (span) by 6-foot high replacement structure is 70 feet out-to-out with mechanically stabilized earth wingwalls, a 24-foot wide travel way, and guardrail. The second structure is 30 feet out-to-out with a 10-foot wide driveway.
- Old Marlborough Road Bridge over Charcoal Brook, Dublin, NH – Design and permitting of an emergency bridge replacement necessitated by flooding in April 2007 that resulted in roadway failure. Performed extensive hydraulic evaluation of the watershed utilizing HydroCAD to model wetland storage areas and evaluate environmental impacts of the project. The replacement bridge is a 12-foot wide precast concrete box structure. Project required close coordination with the Town of Dublin, FEMA and the NHDOT.
- Hunkins Pond Road , Sanbornton , NH - Engineering study, design and construction documents for a 4000 LF roadway project. Project includes improvements to the roadway surface and the installation of roadside drainage.
- Lamson Lane Drainage Study, New London, NH – Hydrologic and hydraulic study of a 340-acre watershed using HydroCAD software. Evaluation and design of replacement culvert.
- New Academic and Residential Buildings , The Tilton School , Tilton , NH – Analysis of a 14-acre watershed and design of stormwater drainage system for two new school buildings.
- Un-named Subdivision, Belmont , NH – Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of a 178-Acre watershed as part of the subdivision design process.
- Storrs Street Parking Garage, Concord, NH –Design of parking garage rehabilitation to prolong the life of the structure. Included replacement of existing exterior stairs, drainage system, expansion joints and concrete coatings, repairs to the barrier system, upgrades to the electrical and fire protection systems, painting of the steel and miscellaneous structural upgrades.
- Willowbrook Mall, Wayne, NJ – Construction administration of an entry renovation and dumpster enclosure. Included new parking lot layout, installation of curb, sidewalk, screen walls, awnings and planter area and the erection of precast architectural features while maintaining an operating entrance for mall patrons.
- Columbia Mall, Wayne, NJ – Construction administration of a parking deck structure and trash compactor enclosure while maintaining access for the public.
- New Athletic Complex, Hebron Academy , Hebron , ME –Design of two athletic fields and building site. Including analysis of the 14.3 acre site and design of the stormwater system to comply with the State of Maine Stormwater Law .
- Crystal Lake Master Plan, Manchester , NH – Evaluation of existing conditions and preparation a master plan for the use of undeveloped land surrounding an urban lake and recreational area.