Erin L. M. Dickson
Project Engineer
Anchorage,AK
Summary
Motivated project manager and life-long Alaskan with over 13 years’ experience in the construction industry offers an in-depth understanding of project life-cycles and project development methodologies with a portfolio including a wide range of diverse projects, some occurring simultaneously. Works well with people at all levels of the organization, including stakeholders, customers and outside vendors, and is experienced with remote locations, extreme weather conditions and sensitive sites.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Project Engineer
Davis Constructors & Engineering Inc
Anchorage, AK
08.2018 - Current
- Handle RFPs, RFIs and RFQs to keep project planning moving smoothly.
- Put together materials take-offs, pricing lists and labor costs.
- Reviewed construction work against technical designs and drawings to assess compliance.
- Selected and oversaw subcontractors, built positive relationships and made timely corrections to maintain design specifications.
- Investigated drawing interpretation problems and conflicts and developed resolution options.
- Gathered and documented requirements from developers, owners, consultants and local code authorities.
- Communicated with project accounting about monthly subcontractor billings and pay applications.
- Set work schedules, coordinated site facilities and monitored progress.
- Estimated costs associated with labor, equipment and materials required to produce specific designs.
- Coordinated and facilitated onsite consultant, regulatory and client representative inspections.
- Verified accuracy of cost estimates in drafting construction project proposals.
- Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion.
Construction Intern
Granite Construction Inc
Homer, AK
05.2017 - 08.2017
- East End Road MP 5.5 – 12.6 Pavement Preservation Project Contract Price $10 Million
- Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies.
- Acted as contact for client's communication with field personnel.
- Displayed strong communication and interpersonal skills while visiting clients, jobsites to support project and business development needs.
- Conducted traffic volume counts and compiled traffic accident data to improve road safety and overall efficiency.
- Assisted the surveyor with site layout as well as assisting with the SWPPP BMP Installations.
Quality Control Manager
Brice Environmental Services
Eareckson Air Station, AK
02.2016 - 07.2016
- Hanger Renovation Contract Price: $11.3 Million
- Managed submittal review, tracking and verification
- Digitization of contract documents, daily field reports, submittals and final closeout documents
- Coordinated with third party oversight to ensure project deliverables were tracked and accomplished per contract.
- Created and deployed best practices to improve efficiency and reduce defects.
- Streamlined QA processes by working closely with development teams and staying abreast of changing product demands.
Project Manager Assistant/Project Engineer
Regan Engineering
Unalaska, AK
03.2013 - 08.2016
- Summer Bay Bridge Replacement (City of Unalaska/Bureau Indian Affairs/Qawalangin Tribe) Contract Price: $2 Million
- City of Unalaska Landfill Cell II-1 & II-2 $5.5 Million
- Delta Way Storm Drain & Force Main Installation $0.6 Million
- Port of Dutch Harbor Lighting Improvements $1.15 Million
- Duties: Served as the liaison between the Owner, Designer and Contractor
- Oversight of contractual documentation including daily reports, submittals, change orders, RFI’s and Payment Requests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management, Business Administration
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK 05.2015 - 12.2017
Associates - Applied Science in Construction Management
University of Alaska Fairbanks
05.2008 - 05.2013
Associates: Associates of Arts -
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK 05.2008 - 12.2013
Skills
Construction management
undefinedCertification
Construction Quality Management for Contractors (USACE CQM)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt
Timeline
Project Engineer
Davis Constructors & Engineering Inc
08.2018 - Current
Construction Intern
Granite Construction Inc
05.2017 - 08.2017
Quality Control Manager
Brice Environmental Services
02.2016 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management, Business Administration
University of Alaska Anchorage
05.2015 - 12.2017
Project Manager Assistant/Project Engineer
Regan Engineering
03.2013 - 08.2016
Associates - Applied Science in Construction Management
University of Alaska Fairbanks
05.2008 - 05.2013
Associates: Associates of Arts -
University of Alaska Fairbanks
05.2008 - 12.2013
Construction Quality Management for Contractors (USACE CQM)
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
BLS for Healthcare Providers [CPR & AED] Program & Heartsaver First Aid Program (American Heart Association)
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