Ellie Dickinson
Dallas
Summary
Project Engineer with expertise in project management and cost analysis. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary projects and enhance subcontractor management, ensuring quality assurance and financial transparency. Looking to enhance career opportunities and financial knowledge by pursuing a Master of Science in Finance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer
McCarthy Building Companies Inc.
Dallas
07.2024 - Current
- PHMS New Pediatric Campus - Dallas, TX.
- Directed project controls and documentation (submittals, RFIs, change orders) to maintain contractual compliance and accurate records.
- Led subcontractor buyout, bid analysis, and scope coordination, performing detailed cost comparisons, and financial risk assessments.
- Managed subcontractor financials, including pay applications, invoices, and change orders, to ensure alignment with contracts, scopes, and project progress.
- Collaborated with internal teams and trade partners to resolve discrepancies, and support cost control, reporting, and profitability.
- Supervised and mentored interns, providing hands-on experience in project management, financial tracking, and construction operations.
Project Engineer
Cumming Management Group
Denver
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Engaged in and actively worked on multidisciplinary projects (commercial, residential, healthcare).
- Developed a comprehensive understanding of how projects and priorities integrate within the industry.
- Reviewed and processed pay applications and change orders to ensure financial transparency between the client and the contractor.
- Analyzed proposals and interviews to ensure the optimal selection of the project team for clients.
Project Engineering Intern
CORE Construction
Tucson
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Developed and processed RFIs, expediting information to necessary employees.
- Reviewed and processed submittals to ensure transparency and schedule accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Management
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05-2024
Skills
- Project management
- Cost analysis
- Contract compliance
- Subcontractor management
- RFI processing
- Quality assurance
- Office 365
- Bluebeam
- Procore
Affiliations
McCarthy Partnership for Women | May 2024 - Present
Timeline
Project Engineer
McCarthy Building Companies Inc.
07.2024 - Current
Project Engineer
Cumming Management Group
05.2023 - 01.2024
Project Engineering Intern
CORE Construction
02.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Management
University of Arizona