Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Andrew Peni

Sparks

Summary

Construction Manager with nearly 20 years of experience in firestop and mechanical insulation across industrial, commercial, and energy projects. Union-trained through Local 135 in Las Vegas and certified by STI, Hilti, and 3M since 2005. Experienced in leading firestop scopes for mega-projects such as City Center Las Vegas, BP Whiting Refinery, Tesla Gigafactory, and TSMC Semiconductor Fab. Skilled in managing crews, overseeing compliance with IBC, IFC, ASTM, and UL systems, and coordinating with general contractors and owners. Currently serving as Regional Construction Manager with JT Thorpe, supporting firestop and insulation operations as an FCIA voting member.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Construction Manager

JT Thorpe Industrial, Inc.
Sparks
09.2022 - Current
  • Lead insulation and firestop operations across multiple projects, including Redwood Materials, Strata Energy, NV Energy facilities, Tesla Gigafactory, Albemarle Lithium Mine, NV Gold Mines.
  • Manage project planning, labor supervision, and UL firestop system compliance.
  • Represent JT Thorpe as Firestop Contractors International Association Voting Member since 2022, ensuring industry standards in firestop quality assurance.

Construction Manager

Energy Mechanical Insulation
Sparks
01.2021 - 08.2025
  • Directed insulation and firestop work throughout Northern Nevada for industrial and commercial clients.
  • Coordinated manpower, material procurement, and compliance with safety standards.

Construction Manager / Superintendent

Farwest Insulation
Sparks
01.2017 - 12.2020
  • Oversaw insulation and firestop installations at the Tesla Gigafactory in Sparks, NV.
  • Supervised crews, managed client schedules, and ensured code-compliant firestop applications.

Insulation Manager

M&O Insulation
Whiting
01.2013 - 12.2016
  • Managed insulation operations at the BP Whiting Refinery (Indiana).
  • Oversaw firestop scopes, crew productivity, and QA/QC compliance in a refinery environment.
  • Balanced full-time work while pursuing an Associate of Science degree at Purdue University.

Firestop Foreman

ICS (Insulation Contracting Services)
Las Vegas
01.2010 - 12.2012
  • Ran firestop crews at City Center Las Vegas, ensuring UL system compliance on one of the largest commercial projects in the U.S.
  • Graduated from Heat Frost and Allied Workers Local 135 as a Journeyman.

Firestop Foreman

MIS (Mechanical Insulation Specialists
Las Vegas
01.2007 - 12.2009
  • Supervised firestop installation teams at City Center Las Vegas, coordinating manpower and material logistics.

Firestop Crew Lead

F. Rodgers Insulation
Las Vegas
06.2005 - 12.2007
  • Began career with Heat & Frost Insulators Local 135.
  • Assisted in managing firestop crews at City Center Las Vegas, gaining early leadership experience.
  • Began Apprenticeship with Heat Frost and Allied Workers Local 135.

Education

Associate of Science - Construction Management

Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
06-2016

High School Diploma -

Western High School
Las Vegas, NV
06-2005

Skills

  • Firestop compliance (life safety systems, UL / ASTM standards)
  • Insulation techniques (mechanical insulation, jacketing, industrial applications)
  • Project management (planning, execution, turnover)
  • Labor supervision (foreman to superintendent leadership experience)
  • Safety regulations (OSHA, MSHA, HAZWOPER, site compliance)
  • Cost estimation & budget management (bidding, takeoffs, change orders)
  • Client relations (GC/owner coordination, vendor management)
  • Quality assurance (inspection readiness, code compliance, FCIA standards)

Certification

  • STI Firestop Certified Installer (since 2005)
  • Hilti Firestop Certified Installer (since 2005)
  • 3M Firestop Certified Installer (since 2005)
  • OSHA 30 – Construction Safety & Health
  • MSHA Certified
  • HAZWOPER Certified
  • Fall Protection Competent Person
  • Scaffold Competent Person
  • First Aid / CPR / AED Certified
  • Confined Space & Respirator Fit Testing (Full Face & PAPR)
  • FCIA Voting Member (since 2022)
  • DISA & ISNetworld Qualified Contractor

Timeline

Regional Construction Manager

JT Thorpe Industrial, Inc.
09.2022 - Current

Construction Manager

Energy Mechanical Insulation
01.2021 - 08.2025

Construction Manager / Superintendent

Farwest Insulation
01.2017 - 12.2020

Insulation Manager

M&O Insulation
01.2013 - 12.2016

Firestop Foreman

ICS (Insulation Contracting Services)
01.2010 - 12.2012

Firestop Foreman

MIS (Mechanical Insulation Specialists
01.2007 - 12.2009

Firestop Crew Lead

F. Rodgers Insulation
06.2005 - 12.2007

Associate of Science - Construction Management

Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis

High School Diploma -

Western High School

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Andrew Peni