Roberts Koops
Ozolnieki,Latvia
Summary
Experience in planning, design and construction supervision of road and drainage/land improvement projects on the client side. Strong knowledge of construction legislation, implementation of technical requirements and quality assurance. Experience in team leadership, workload planning and organizing design processes, ensuring compliance with deadlines, costs and quality. Ability to structure complex projects, analyze risks and implement more efficient processes. Actively involved in training and knowledge transfer, delivering seminars and providing consultancy on industry requirements.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Design manager
JSC “Latvia's State Forests”
Riga
2025.05 - 2025.12
- Led and optimized design process for underground utilities and infrastructure projects
- Managed and coordinated 10-person multidisciplinary team, ensuring effective workload distribution and timely delivery
- Increased efficiency and enhanced quality across design workflow by introducing improved methods and tools
- Prepared procurement documentation and administered contracts with external service providers, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness
- Collaborated with internal departments, external partners, and state institutions to align technical solutions and project requirements
- Established regulatory documents, internal methodologies, and design standards to support consistent, high-quality project execution
Forest Infrastructure Design Expert
JSC “Latvia's State Forests”
Riga
2023.01 - 2025.04
- Assessed compliance of construction designs with legislation and contractual requirements
- Evaluated design quality and professional competence of construction specialists
- Developed comprehensive training programs and delivered expert-level seminars
- Performed road construction supervision and design activities to ensure technical excellence
- Created optimized tools and file templates to accelerate design review process
Forest Infrastructure Control Specialist
JSC “Latvia's State Forests”
Riga
2021.09 - 2023.01
- Monitored design quality and performed comprehensive audits to ensure technical accuracy and consistency
- Ensured full compliance with environmental protection regulations through systematic reviews and corrective-action coordination.
- Prepared detailed and legally compliant procurement documentation to streamline tendering and contracting processes
Civil engineer
LLB “ACM Projekts”
Riga
2019.05 - 2021.09
- Oversaw construction quality control and maintained accurate technical documentation
- Designed roads, streets and paved areas, enhancing infrastructure functionality
- Prepared procurement documentation to support efficient tendering and contractor selection
Civil engineer
Limited Liability Company “Pk 19+93”
Riga
2015.06 - 2019.05
- Performed road construction supervision and road design
Education
Professional Master's Degree - Transport Engineering (Infrastructure)
Riga Technical University
Riga 2016.09 - 2017.06
Professional Bachelor's Degree - Transport Engineering (Infrastructure)
Riga Technical University
Riga 2011.09 - 2016.02
Diploma of Higher Education - General Secondary Education
Valka Gymnasium
Valka 2008.09 - 2011.06
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- AutoCAD and MicroStation
- Data analysis and processing
- Artificial intelligence applications
- Project management software
Certification
- Certificate in Road Construction Supervision (2019)
- Certificate in Road Design (2022)
Languages
Latvian
Native
English
Advanced (C1)
Russian
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Design manager
JSC “Latvia's State Forests”
2025.05 - 2025.12
Forest Infrastructure Design Expert
JSC “Latvia's State Forests”
2023.01 - 2025.04
Forest Infrastructure Control Specialist
JSC “Latvia's State Forests”
2021.09 - 2023.01
Civil engineer
LLB “ACM Projekts”
2019.05 - 2021.09
Professional Master's Degree - Transport Engineering (Infrastructure)
Riga Technical University
2016.09 - 2017.06
Civil engineer
Limited Liability Company “Pk 19+93”
2015.06 - 2019.05
Professional Bachelor's Degree - Transport Engineering (Infrastructure)
Riga Technical University
2011.09 - 2016.02
Diploma of Higher Education - General Secondary Education
Valka Gymnasium
2008.09 - 2011.06