Curriculum Vitae
James R. Monroe Jr., P.E.
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Education
University of the Pacific, Stockton - 1983
- B.S.C.E. Civil Engineering
von Haenel and Associates, Inc., Sacramento, California - 1994
- Seminars, workshops, research, and supervised field training in technical application of scientific principals to loss/claim investigation; and expert testimony in advocate forums.
Experience
State of California (1989 - Present)
Associate Civil Engineer - Department of Parks and Recreation: Design and construction management of state park infrastructure projects, responsible for the timely preparation of engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates relating to roadways, drainage, sanitary sewerage, buildings (structural and mechanical systems) and appurtenances at state parks. Also responsible for construction inspection and contract administration. Proficient in AUTOCAD release 12 & 13.
Associate Civil Engineer (Supervisory) - Department of Transportation (CALTRANS): As resident engineer on highway construction projects, decide all questions which may arise as to the quality or acceptability of materials furnished and work performed and as to the manner of performance and rate of progress of the work; all questions which may arise as to the interpretation of the plans and specifications; all questions as to the acceptable fulfillment to the contract on the part of the contractor; and all questions as to compensation. Includes traffic handling methodology and submittal review and approval.
District Construction Office Engineer - Department of Transportation (CALTRANS): Responsible for the interpretation of project plans and specifications in connection with bidders' inquiries; analyze bid results and make recommendations as to award of construction projects; responsible for supervising the review of all contract change orders, progress payments, and applicability of both state and federal funding requirements; review, in detail, draft plans, specifications, and estimates; review utility relocation plans as submitted by utility companies; serve as witness in court of law; supervise a staff of two. Position requires engineering registration.
Professional Engineer Institute (Lindeberg) (1988 - Present, part time concurrent)
Instructor: Lecture all fourteen subject areas over the course of a fourteen week professional engineering registration exam review course, held in classrooms at local colleges in Sacramento, beginning in January of each year. Conduct all-day Saturday review courses for the special seismic and surveying exams at local colleges in Sacramento and Santa Clara. State Department of Education certified instructor.
von Haenel and Associates, Inc. (1994 - Present, consulting concurrent)
Senior Engineer: Perform independent forensic investigations; produce reports for later use in litigation, and, when appropriate, give deposition, arbitration, and trial testimony.
Professional Registrations
- Registered Civil Engineer in California.
Civil Engineering Projects Completed
- Highway Engineering
- Commercial & Light Industrial Buildings
- Slope Stability
- Drainage Facilities and Appurtenances
- Levees
- Sanitary Sewerage Collection Systems
- Residential Subdivision & Resort Development improvements
Summary
Mr. Monroe's Primary Field of Expertise: Civil Engineering
In addition, Mr. Monroe is also qualified to conduct investigations and testify in cases involving the following types of analysis:
Construction:
- Techniques and practices used in both civil works and building projects
- Equipment operations
- Materials and specifications analysis
- Contract claims analysis involving time-of-completion and compensation issues
Highways:
- Geometric design analysis
- Construction defects
- Safety and Operational issues.
Soil Mechanics:
- Compaction analysis
- Soil classification & strength analysis
- Settlement analysis
- Drainage issues
Buildings:
- Code compliance
- Mechanical systems analysis
- Failure analysis & remediation techniques
- Construction methodologies
Vehicles:
- Determination of Speed from Skidmarks
- Determination of Critical Speed and Tipping Characteristics
- Obstructions-to-vision analysis