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Vanessa Andrade

Stevenson Ranch

Summary

Project Engineer with extensive experience managing large-scale projects, including multi-million-dollar bond programs, while ensuring compliance with City/DSA regulations. Expertise in change order management, bidding processes, and closeout documentation, contributing to successful project outcomes through effective communication and document control. Bilingual in English and Spanish, facilitating enhanced collaboration among diverse teams.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Engineer

GAFCON CM/PM
Los Angeles
03.2023 - Current
  • Managed project and contract activities for Santa Ana College's M&O department.
  • Oversaw $350 million bond programming management across nine campuses for building upgrades with the Los Angeles Community College District
  • Directed affordable student housing development under Assembly Bill 183, for the Ventura Community College
  • Executed construction and project management initiatives across multiple campuses.
  • Led bond program management for new ground-up science building.
  • Coordinated vendor and contractor compliance with contract agreements.
  • Prepared RFQs/RFPs and developed project scopes.
  • Facilitated bidding processes by assembling documents and managing bid packages.
  • Manage deliverables, project controls, cost, and overall project success through closeout
  • Administer contracts, including change order management, payment processing, and compliance verification, RFI, daily logs and site documentation.

Project Engineer

PRO-CRAFT CONSTRUCTION
San Fernando
04.2022 - 11.2022
  • Manage various government, healthcare, and school district projects, ensuring DSA compliance.
  • Analyze design drawings and specifications for accuracy.
  • Coordinate project documentation among internal and external stakeholders.
  • Monitor project progress to ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications.
  • Prepare submittals, RFIs, project sketches, as-built documents, and closeout documentation.
  • Assist in the preparation and modification of reports, plans, schedules, and designs.
  • Review contracts and project plans for accuracy and compliance.
  • Serve as a liaison between field teams, general contractors, and construction managers.
  • Utilize construction management systems such as Procore and Plan Grid.
  • Manage insurance documentation, meeting notes, and project updates.

Project Engineer

THE WALSH GROUP
Los Angeles
03.2018 - 03.2020
  • Focus on the closeout of the 8.5-mile LRT system (LAX/Crenshaw).
  • Manage claims, including investigations and cost-related reports in collaboration with legal teams.
  • Review design plans for tunneling, grading, drainage, and utility relocations.
  • Maintain document control for RFIs, submittals, change orders, and claims.
  • Assist in creating cost codes and construction schedules.
  • Support senior project engineers with daily coordination and data specification.
  • Attend quality assurance meetings with LACMTA.
  • Perform punch list and schedule delay reviews.
  • Coordinate with subcontractors on change orders and client modifications.
  • Review drawings and project layouts for necessary changes.
  • Assist in developing safety protocols and emergency training.
  • Ensure project plans meet anticipated deadlines.
  • Finalize punch lists and schedule delays for review.
  • Train incoming engineers to meet office standards and protocols.
  • Maintain daily communications with third-party partners to resolve field issues.

Associate Planner

CABLE ENGINEERING SERVICES
Mission Hills
08.2017 - 03.2018
  • Company Overview: Cable Engineering Services is a civil engineering firm based in Mission Hills, California, specializing in aerial pole line engineering, building entry engineering, and cell site development.
  • Developed reports and coordinated zoning and planning with city/county officials.
  • Reviewed site drawings and made revisions based on comments from public agencies.
  • Conducted community workshops and meetings to present new telecom projects.
  • Assisted with managing permitting processes, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
  • Helped with the estimate of the wireless telecommunications projects for Verizon, Metro, Comcast, and AT&T.
  • Attended neighborhood council meetings and public hearings to address project-related questions.
  • Coordinate with design and engineering teams to address public agency comments.
  • Reviewed (EIR) Environmental Impact Reports from the City/County.
  • Prepared detailed maps and reports to submit to zoning and planning departments for new telecommunication projects.
  • Manage encroachment permits and traffic control plans in compliance with local and state regulations.
  • Cable Engineering Services is a civil engineering firm based in Mission Hills, California, specializing in aerial pole line engineering, building entry engineering, and cell site development.

Project Manager

PERMIT ADVISORS
Beverly Hills
07.2015 - 07.2017
  • Managed over 40 projects concurrently while overseeing a team of 5 people.
  • Managed permits for commercial projects, including retail and restaurant developments.
  • Scheduling & Training new project engineers for project success.
  • Coordinated the collection and submission of documentation for city and county permits.
  • Attended city meetings to ensure smooth permit acquisition processes and timely project approvals.
  • Coordination with the Architectural Team for plan review and submittal.

Project Estimator

FOREVER 21
Los Angeles
06.2014 - 06.2015
  • Reviewed and updated architectural plans to ensure accuracy across all global locations.
  • Coordinated with general contractors to resolve issues and discrepancies.
  • Managed construction materials, ensuring global shipments and proper documentation for customs clearance.
  • Assisted with project estimating and safety management.

Construction Project Coordinator

DURAY / J.F. DUNCAN
Downey
01.2011 - 05.2014
  • Coordinated project bids, distributed plans, and managed subcontractor agreements.
  • Assisted with RFI’s, submittals, and change orders.
  • Attended project meetings, developed schedules, and tracked project performance.
  • Ensured timely processing of permits and documentation for inspections.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Geological and Earth Sciences

California State University of Dominguez Hills

Associate’s degree - Geography

Santa Monica College

Skills

  • Bid evaluation and project bidding
  • Change order and contract management
  • Project management and engineering lifecycle
  • Document control and reporting
  • Design support and stakeholder collaboration
  • Effective communication skills
  • Problem solving and cost estimation
  • Organizational skills and technical proficiency
  • Software: Unifier, CMIC, ProCore, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams), Bluebeam, PlanGrid, ArcGIS

Certification

  • Construction Management Certification
    California State University, Dominguez Hills
  • Certificate of Recognition
    Presented by County of San Diego Supervisor Joel Anderson
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health Certification
  • CPR Certification

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Project Engineer

GAFCON CM/PM
03.2023 - Current

Project Engineer

PRO-CRAFT CONSTRUCTION
04.2022 - 11.2022

Project Engineer

THE WALSH GROUP
03.2018 - 03.2020

Associate Planner

CABLE ENGINEERING SERVICES
08.2017 - 03.2018

Project Manager

PERMIT ADVISORS
07.2015 - 07.2017

Project Estimator

FOREVER 21
06.2014 - 06.2015

Construction Project Coordinator

DURAY / J.F. DUNCAN
01.2011 - 05.2014

Bachelor’s Degree - Geological and Earth Sciences

California State University of Dominguez Hills

Associate’s degree - Geography

Santa Monica College

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