Vanessa Vazquez
Reno,NV
Summary
Seeking an Assistant Project Manager or Project Engineer position within a family-oriented organization that offers strong opportunities for professional growth and long-term development, while looking to relocate to the Seattle, WA area to be closer to family. Bringing four years of experience as a Project Engineer, with a proven ability to support complex projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive results in demanding environments. Motivated to take on greater responsibility and contribute at a higher level.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer
Gray Construction
Sparks, NV
09.2025 - Current
- Scope lead for the following trades: Electrical, Overhead Doors, Personnel Doors, Paint/Coatings, Canopies, Large Equipment Rigging and Setting, and Security Fencing
- Assist in the management of each trade inclusive of weekly touchbase meetings, pay application reviews, change order management, RFI & Submittal management, Site coordination as needed.
- Assist site team in the coordination of each trade inclusive of weekly/daily site walks, meeting minutes, coordinated constraint log, issue resolution, and weekly quality and safety inspections.
Project Engineer-Manager
Resource Development Company
Sparks, NV
12.2022 - 06.2025
- Managed projects through all phases: planning/bidding, construction, and completion/start up of new equipment facilities.
- Coordinated with vendors and subcontractors to support procurement and construction scheduling.
- Developed and maintained project scopes, schedules, budgets, and documentation, including subcontracts, purchase orders, RFIs, submittals, budgetary forecasts and change orders.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards, OSHA safety regulations, and company policies.
- Led weekly construction project meetings and provided timely updates and reports to stakeholders.
- Reviewed technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documents to verify accuracy and project alignment.
Project Engineer Intern
Resource Development Company
Sparks, NV
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Support the preparation and review of technical drawings, specifications, and documentation by ensuring documents are available to all members of the project
- Attend project meetings and record detailed notes and action items
- Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and other departments to ensure effective project communication
- Support quality control documentation
- Assist in problem-solving and troubleshooting project-related challenges via RFIs
- Participate in site visits, and inspections
Education
Bachelors of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV12-2022
Skills
- Microsoft (Word, Excel, MS Project)
- AutoCad (AutoCad 2023)
- Bluebeam Revu / Adobe Acrobat
- Viewpoint Spectrum Financials
- Procore
- Newforma
- HCSS (HeavyJob, HeavyBid, HeavyManager)
- OSHA 30 Hour
- Confined Space & Fall protection Operations Training
- CPR, AED, & First Aid Adults
- CMiC Financials
- Smartsheets
- Hammertech
- Project estimation via Planswift
- Field support
Languages
English
Timeline
Project Engineer
Gray Construction
09.2025 - Current
Project Engineer-Manager
Resource Development Company
12.2022 - 06.2025
Project Engineer Intern
Resource Development Company
04.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelors of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Nevada, Reno