PAOLA SAENZ
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Results-oriented project management professional with a strong background in the construction industry, seeking to expand my expertise and drive impactful projects. Committed to excellence, with a solid work ethic and exceptional communication skills. Ready to contribute to a forward-thinking team and advance my career.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer
Holder Construction
Salt Lake City
06.2022 - Current
- Manage trade contracts and deliverables from contract award to closeout
- Review, coordinate, and processes submittals and shop drawings
- Draft RFIs to address project issues and facilitate solutions in collaboration with design and project teams
- Track costs related to subcontractor scope changes
- Review and analyze project schedules
- Develop strong relationships with subcontractors, architects, and owners.
Project Engineer
CK Construction
El Paso
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted in project planning, budgeting, and vendor selection
- Coordinated and scheduled field training
- Ensured subcontractor documentation was up-to-date, reporting deficiencies to upper management
- Maintained project-related contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, bonds, and other documents
- Provided support to field personnel as needed
- Prepared closeout documents for the Project Manager
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot project issues and suggest alternative solutions to meet deadlines.
Project Engineer
J.A.R. Construction Inc.
El Paso
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Created 3D road models using Magnet for earthwork machinery reference
- Quantified materials for upcoming project bids
- Organized and prepared bid documents
- Monitored work hours and equipment used on-site.
Assistant Project Manager
Pointe Homes
El Paso
06.2019 - 10.2020
- Assisted in managing and coordinating home production
- Drafted, reviewed, and corrected home plans and designs
- Performed quantity takeoffs.
Lab Technician
Intertek PSI
El Paso
06.2017 - 04.2019
- Identified potential drilling sites using Google Earth
- Conducted Atterberg Limits Testing on soils to assess properties for further testing
- Drafted proposals for multiple company project bids
- Completed reports with logs and foundation recommendations for client sites
- Tested and analyzed concrete samples to ensure compliance with ASTM strength requirements.
Education
Master of Science in Civil Engineering -
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)
El Paso, TX05.2022
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering -
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)
El Paso, TX12.2018
Skills
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Microsoft Word
- Analytical Thinking
- Material Logistics
- Cost Estimation
- Scheduling Software
- Relationship Building
- Planning and Deployment
- Subcontractor Compliance
- RFI Documentation
- Submittal Management
- Change Orders
- Field support
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Project Engineer
Holder Construction
06.2022 - Current
Project Engineer
CK Construction
07.2021 - 05.2022
Project Engineer
J.A.R. Construction Inc.
10.2020 - 05.2021
Assistant Project Manager
Pointe Homes
06.2019 - 10.2020
Lab Technician
Intertek PSI
06.2017 - 04.2019
Master of Science in Civil Engineering -
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering -
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)
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