JESSICA LIGATOR
Jacksonville, Fl. 32204
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SUMMARY: Energetic, self motivated and experienced project engineer seeking an assistant management position. I am an excellent team player, committed to personal development and advancement and making a positive contribution to my community.
EDUCATION
May 2006 UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Gainesville, FL Master of Science in Building Construction
Honors: Member of Construction Honor Society Sigma Lambda Chi Vice President of “NAWIC” (National Association of Women in Construction)
May 2002 TULANE UNIVERSITY
New Orleans, LA Master of Architecture
Honors: Dean’s List,
Recipient of Best Thesis Award
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
June 2006-June 2009 BALFOUR BEATTY CONSTRUCTION
Jacksonville, Fl Project Engineer, Jacksonville International Airport Concourse Replacement Project and Palm Coast Resort.
Key member of team managing all phases of construction from defining scope and tracking costs through managing closeout on $60 million and $100 million projects.
Coordinated field activities with design changes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Collaborated with building officials to ensure on time project completion.
Summer 2005 THE BECK GROUP
Tampa, Fl Project Engineer, Tampa International Airport Terminal Addition
Successfully managed all close-out activities on $80 million terminal.
Ensured on time delivery of closeout documents, as-builts and punch list completion.
Jan 2005-May 2006 UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Gainesville, Fl Teaching Assistant
Conducted weekly lab sessions for Graphic Communications course.
Graded and evaluated assignments and assisted students during labs and office hours.
Oct 2003-Mar 2004 ARQUITECTURA FLASTERSTEIN
San Jose, Costa Rica Architect
Participated in all phases of design-build projects.
Supervised projects under construction and managed budget and personnel.
COMMUNITY
2008-Present UNITED WAY OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA
Jacksonville, FL
Recipient of 2009 Stein Fellowship, a multigenerational mentoring program.
Mentors an at-risk student at local middle school providing guidance and tutoring.
Committee Chair of “Atlantic Circle”, United Way’s young professional group.
Participates in educational forums and volunteer activities.
SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS
LEED AP.
OSHA 30, First Aid, Qualified Stormwater Management Inspector.
Toastmasters International, working towards Competent Communicator Award.
Fluent in Spanish, conversational Hebrew.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Constructware and Primavera P3.