JESSY ROJAS
*** *. ******** ** ? Palatine, IL *0067 ? 847-***-**** ?
***********@*******.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Seeking an engineering position where I will be able to utilize my Masters,
EIT Certification, Project Engineering experiences, and mechanical
engineering undergraduate degree to tackle challenges and drives results.
Education/Certifications
Master's of Science, Structural Engineering
GPA 3.24/4.0
University of Illinois, Chicago Grad:
Dec 2010
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
GPA 3.18/4.0
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
May 2003
EIT (Engineer-In-Training) Certification
June 2004
Concrete Technician Certification, ACI
May 2007
Nuclear Density Gauge Certification
May 2007
OSHA Safety Training Certification
July 2007
Relevant Coursework:
Advanced Structural Analysis Structural Dynamics
Advanced Design of Metal Structures Fracture Mechanics
and Failure Analysis
Advanced Design of Reinforced Concrete Design of Prestressed
Concrete
Wind Analysis Finite Element Analysis
Work Experience
Zimmer Consultants, Project Manager
Oak Brook, IL, Summer 2010
$825,000 Mall Ring Road/Parking Lot Renovation
. Managed general contractor to stay within budget and schedule
. Held meetings with client and contractor to review plans,
construction schedule, and field issues
. Observed daily work and checked construction according to plans for
compliance
. Surveyed existing building and site for design conflicts and made
appropriate field decisions
. Managed, communicated, and coordinated the development of scope of
work changes with all parties
. Developed punch list for the contractor
$225,000 Parking Lot/Sidewalk/Curb Plaza Renovation
. Managed general contractor to stay within budget and schedule
. Observed daily work and checked construction according to plans for
compliance
. Recorded and measured daily quantities
Plote Construction, Inc., Project Engineer/Assistant Project Manager
Hoffman Estates, IL, March '07 - October '09
$30,000,000 Illinois Tollway Expressway Project
. Managed and scheduled subcontractors to deliver
scope of work according to specifications and
schedule
. Worked and communicated with client clarifying any
potential delays or conflicts with project
. Negotiated unit prices for work outside of the
contract
. Managed project in compliance with IEPA, Army Corps, Illinois
Tollway, drawings, and specifications
. Coordinated and submitted J.U.L.I.E and ISTHA locates saving
$20,000 in potential project
$57,000,000 Illinois Tollway Expressway Project
. Managed and scheduled subcontractors to deliver
scope of work according to specifications and
schedule
. Track and monitored 250 Change Orders/Extra Work
Orders resulting in $2.5 million dollars
. Managed and tracked all quantity discrepancies resulting in
$550,000
. Created, tracked, and reviewed Submittal Packages, RFI's, Issues
avoiding scheduling delays and field issues
. Coordinated and assisted with GPS layout resulting progress of
construction
Kraft Foods Inc., Project Engineer/Supervisor
Northfield, IL, May '03 - March '07
. Developed and executed projects within scope, budget, and
schedule
. Developed Lump Sum Bid packages and Request for Quotations for mechanical
and electrical contractors
. Performed ball park estimates for various projects
SKILLS
Microsoft Excel Fluent in English and Spanish
Expedition
Microsoft Word Primavera
Scheduling AutoCAD
Microsoft PowerPoint ANSYS SAP