Jawanza Rodgers
Chicago,IL
Summary
Recent graduate with a bachelor's degree in architectural engineering, looking to secure a position as a problem solving engineer in the construction/commercial building industry and use my math skills and technical knowledge to grow my experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Engineer
United States Army
Franklin, TN
08.2019 - Current
- Perform field and laboratory tests on construction materials, surveys and drafts
- Received certification in operating Density Moisture Tester
- Conduct geodetic/construction surveys utilizing Automated Integrated Survey Instruments and GPS Technology
- Draw diagrams for wiring and plumbing of structures using AutoCAD.
Project Engineer
Power Construction
Chicago, Illinois
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed resources such as equipment, materials, personnel and subcontractors to achieve project goals.
- Reviewed blueprints, drawings and specifications for accuracy and completeness prior to construction commencement.
- Investigated change order requests based on field conditions and out-of-scope work.
- Created and Issued RFI's and Submittals using Bluebeam and CMiC software to distribute to subcontractors and OAC team.
- Managed Punchlist items and Closeout documentation using Finishline and Folder/Document Management Skill set.
Project Engineering Intern
Jacobs Engineering Group
Dallas, TX
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Helped create and modify Construction Bid Documents
- Assisted in completing vendor and contractor monthly invoices
- Created and managed punch list and key items on a $750,000 renovation project
- Created Life Cycle Cost Analysis to analyze the Pros and Cons of construction materials
- Developed a live construction heat map to analyze the issues on project sites
- Worked alongside professional engineers and designers, gaining exposure to project coordination.
TLSAMP Research Assistant-Tensegrity
Tennessee State University
Nashville, Tennessee
08.2021 - 05.2022
- 2nd place 2022 Research Award Winner: Engineering-Oral.
- Analyzed data and derived equations for tensile strength and form-finding in materials
- Worked collectively with graduate student to demonstrate phase change using physical models
- Used MATLAB and 3-D Rendering to assist in research goals
Project Management Intern
Brasfield & Gorrie General Contractor
Nashville, TN
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Worked with field management to generate job specific safety plan for the project
- Created and issued RFI’s and Submittals using Bluebeam and Procore
- Used Procore to analyze deficiencies on site and create a Punch List
- Managed and created construction site schedules to assist project team on a $96,500,000 project
- Attended OAC progress meetings and created monthly status reports
- Updated Electrical, Mechanical and Architectural Drawings using Bluebeam and Procore.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Architectural Engineering
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN05.2023
Technical Engineer
Army Engineer School
Fort Leonard Wood, MO12.2019
Skills
- Construction Site Surveying
- Procore software utilization
- Bluebeam drawing configuration
- Trimble Business Center and Terramodel Utilization
- Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD software Utilization
- Project Management
Community Service
- American Red Cross- National Headquarters, Volunteer Screener
- Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Community Service, Helped provide and serve food, clothes, and other toiletries to over 35 families in poverty-stricken communities.
- Second Harvest Food Bank of Nashville, Community Service, Worked with a team of 15 devoted individuals to sort and distribute over 5000 lbs of nonperishable food goods to feed over 1000 families in the Metro Nashville Area.
Extracurricular Activities
National Society of Black Engineers, Member, 08/17, Present Architectural Engineering Institute, Membership Chair, 10/17, 01/19 Generation of Educated Men, Secretary, 01/20, 01/21 Student Government Association 78th Administration, Member, 03/18, 01/19
Timeline
Project Engineer
Power Construction
07.2023 - 12.2023
Project Engineering Intern
Jacobs Engineering Group
05.2022 - 08.2022
TLSAMP Research Assistant-Tensegrity
Tennessee State University
08.2021 - 05.2022
Project Management Intern
Brasfield & Gorrie General Contractor
08.2020 - 12.2020
Technical Engineer
United States Army
08.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Architectural Engineering
Tennessee State University
Technical Engineer
Army Engineer School