Engineer Project
Resume:
MELANIE A. NIZZOLA
Fall River, MA 02720
Cell: 847-***-****
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BACKGROUND SUMMARY
A multitalented civil engineer with experience working with a general
contractor in the heavy civil construction industry. Demonstrated
ability to effectively manage project schedules from development through
implementation. Demonstrated attention to detail, creativity, passion for
and knowledge of all things civil and construction engineering related.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
KIEWIT CONSTRUCTION INC, Omaha, NE 2004 - 2010
One of the largest and most respected construction and mining organizations
in North America
Lead Scheduler December 2008 - February 2010
Managed the project schedule for the Brayton Point Cooling Project to
convert the existing coal fired plant from open loop cooling to closed
loop cooling in Somerset, MA.
. Developed and implemented the baseline schedule and schedule
narrative.
. Coordinated the integration of the engineering, procurement, and
construction schedules to produce the project schedule.
. Maintained and updated the project schedule on a monthly basis to
track progress and any impact incurred in the period performing Time
Impact Analysis as needed.
. Tracked schedule on performance and trends corresponded with the owner
and project team the performance and trends.
Schedule Engineer July 2008 - December 2008
Managed the project schedule for the Willis Ave Bridge Project to replace
the existing bridge with a new swing bridge in Manhattan, NY.
. Maintained and updated the project schedule on a monthly basis to
track progress and any impact incurred in the period performing Time
Impact Analysis as needed.
. Tracked schedule on performance and trends corresponded with the owner
and project team the performance and trends.
. Coordinated daily schedule performance with the owner.
Engineer / Scheduler December 2006 - June 2008
Provided in-house Construction Engineering support including contract
review, technical support, personnel training, change order, scheduling,
and job cost projections as a member of Kiewit Engineering Co based in
Omaha, NE.
. Developed, implemented, and assisted with a plan to create the
baseline schedule and narrative within the required contract time
provision for a number of given projects.
. Assisted with and provided training for contract required schedule
updates and Time Impact Analysis.
. Trained engineering staff on the Primavera (Oracle) software and
scheduling techniques.
Schedule Engineer November 2005 - November 2006
Managed the project schedule for the CTA Red Line Project in Chicago, IL.
. Maintained and updated the project schedule on a monthly basis to
track progress and any impact incurred in the period, performing Time
Impact Analysis as needed.
. Tracked schedule on performance and trends corresponded with the owner
and project team the performance and trends.
. Responsible for daily schedule coordination with the owner.
Quality Engineer September 2005 - November 2006
Ensured compliance with the quality plan through review of the quality
plans and direct interaction with subcontractors for the CTA Red Line
Project in Chicago, IL.
. Ensured subcontractor and supplier compliance to the quality program.
. Coordinated of electrical work performed on the job by the Electrical
Subcontractor.
Estimator / Engineer July 2004 - December 2004
Worked in the estimating department to provide estimate analysis for new
business in the Chicago area.
. Prepared estimates including quantity take-off, pricing, and estimate
schedule preparation.
. Solicited and coordinated subcontractors.
TILCON CONNECTICUT INC, New Britain, CT 2003
A lading supplier of quality crushed stone, hot mix asphalt and ready mix
concrete throughout Connecticut
Quality Technician (Summer Intern)
Oversaw quality control and quality assurance testing and assisted with
Central Superpave AASHTO Accreditations
. Performed quality control and quality assurance testing
. Assisted with Central Superpave AASHTO Accreditations.
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Cass City, MI 2001 - 2002
A government agency responsible for the construction, maintenance, and
rehabilitation of state and federal highway systems in the state of
Michigan.
Construction Technician Aid (Summer Intern)
. Oversaw preparation, installation and final acceptance of asphalt road
construction including cold milling, asphalt paving, concrete paving,
landscaping and scheduling of the work.
. Field tested and inspected of soils and aggregates.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering 2004
Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI
Post Graduate Classes in Construction Engineering Management 2006
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago IL
ACTIVITIES
. Member of the American Society of Civil Engineer (A.M. ASCE).
. Member of the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering
(AACE)
. Scholarship recipient and member of the Michigan Technological
University's Pavement Enterprise, Design Construction and Materials.
. Competitor in the ASCE Steel Bridge Competition in 2003 and 2004.
. VFW Auxiliary
. Member of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team In Training
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