Monique Magallon
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Senior Project Engineer with 5+ years of progressive construction experience, advancing from Project Administrator to Project Field Administrator, Project Engineer, and Senior Project Engineer with Swinerton. Experience supporting and leading commercial, aviation, tenant improvement, and facilities projects ranging from $15K to $60M, including approximately $10-12M in annual project volume within Facilities Solutions. Experienced in project controls, estimating and budgeting, contract administration, change management, field coordination, subcontractor management, RFIs, submittals, procurement, and project closeout. Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing project engineering staff and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Engineer
Swinerton Builders
Los Angeles, USA
07.2026 - Current
- Provide senior-level support to Project Managers and Superintendents with project controls, cost management, documentation, and field coordination.
- Review and coordinate project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and PCIs, for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project requirements.
- Lead coordination between project management, field teams, subcontractors, clients, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain project progress.
- Support procurement tracking, long-lead item coordination, project meetings, and project administration throughout the construction lifecycle.
- Mentor and support junior Project Engineers and project staff, including training, onboarding, and development.
Project Engineer
Swinerton Builders
Los Angeles, USA
07.2023 - 07.2026
- Led project meetings and maintained direct communication and coordination with the client.
- Managed project document control and cost tracking for a $5M office tenant improvement project.
- Supported the Superintendent with field coordination and day-to-day project needs.
- Assisted with punch list, closeout, and project turnover activities.
- CU14.5 Office TI | $5M | Commercial Tenant Improvement
Project Engineer
Swinerton Builders
Los Angeles, USA
04.2025 - 05.2026
- Served in a lead Project Engineer capacity, overseeing and mentoring two Project Engineers and one Project Engineering Intern on a $60M aviation project.
- Managed RFIs, submittals, PCIs, procurement tracking, punch list, and project closeout activities.
- Helped facilitate OAC meetings and led meetings with architects and subcontractors to coordinate project requirements, address issues, and track action items.
- Coordinated field activities with Superintendents and subcontractors to resolve field conditions and maintain project progress.
- Supported project closeout and turnover, including punch list completion and outstanding documentation.
- LAWA Skyview | $60M | Aviation
Project Field Administrator
Swinerton Builders
Los Angeles, USA
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Supported multiple concurrent service and construction projects from project initiation through closeout.
- Managed subcontractor payments, contract documentation, insurance, compliance records, and project administration.
- Progressively assumed Project Engineer responsibilities, including RFIs, submittals, and project closeout, prior to promotion to Project Engineer.
- Coordinated with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and vendors to support project execution.
- Facilities Solutions Division
Unemployment Benefits Supervisor
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY
Arizona, USA
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Supervised a team responsible for high-volume unemployment benefit claims while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and service standards.
- Managed employee workloads, performance, escalations, and daily operational priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Trained and coached team members while supporting process improvements and productivity initiatives.
Project Administrator
Swinerton Builders
Culver City, USA
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Supported contract administration, change orders, subcontractor insurance, compliance documentation, and project records.
- Managed project trailer inventory and supply orders while supporting day-to-day field operations.
Education
Construction Management Certificate -
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA01-2022
Skills
- Project Engineering & Administration
- Field Coordination
- Contract Administration
- Cost Tracking & Project Controls
- Estimating & Budgeting
- PCI / Change Order Management
- RFI & Submittal Management
- Procurement Tracking
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Client & Stakeholder Communication
- OAC & Project Meetings
- Punch List & Closeout
- Document Control
- Field Operations Support
- Autodesk Construction Cloud
- Autodesk Docs
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Project Documentation
- Change Management
Timeline
Senior Project Engineer
Swinerton Builders
07.2026 - Current
Project Engineer
Swinerton Builders
04.2025 - 05.2026
Project Engineer
Swinerton Builders
07.2023 - 07.2026
Project Field Administrator
Swinerton Builders
05.2022 - 07.2023
Unemployment Benefits Supervisor
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY
11.2020 - 05.2022
Project Administrator
Swinerton Builders
07.2019 - 10.2020
Construction Management Certificate -
California State University, Dominguez Hills