Project Engineer
Lester Leneil James
Denver, Co? Cell: ------------ ? Email: LJ------------
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
I am an ambitious individual that is a self-starter who can be trusted to work with limited supervision, but who also knows when to ask for help. My strengths are in in computer modeling, analytical thinking, task management, and administrative duties. Project management is a keen career choice that I am confident that I have all the skills and qualifications needed to become successful. Currently seeking a company to begin a career as a project engineer.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Emphasis in Sustainable Energy, May 2018 Northern Illinois University (NIU), DeKalb, IL
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Computer Aid Design (Creo, Solidworks, and AutoCad) ?Matlab?MathCad?Microsoft Office? Labview?BlueBeam?Procore
CERTIFICATIONS
• Construction Skills Bootcamp, Colorado Homebuilding Academy,
o Blueprint Reading, OSHA 10 Certification, and training in trades
• Trench Shoring Services
o OSHA Construction Standards for Excavations
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Organizational Skills
• Proper Budgeting
• Leadership and Communication
• Works Effectively in Team-Oriented Environment
• System Calculations
• Project Management
• Detail Orientated
• Computer Aid Design
ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
Project Engineer, Archer Western Construction, Walsh Group, Denver, Co December 2018- February 2019
• Completed and submitted RFIs, submittals, change orders, POs, and other construction documents.
• Conducted project coordination of various activities and scheduling.
• Executed data entry of various logs of construction materials.
• Administered quality control / quality assurance checks throughout the site.
• Coordinated proper task for subcontractors.
• Provided weekly pictures for progress reports for management.
• Facilitated construction equipment.
• Safety management
• Calculated project estimating and quantity takeoffs.
Intern Manufacturing Engineer, Architectural Grilles & Sunshades Inc., Mokena, IL June 2016 – August 2016
• Assembled sunshades, grilles, light shelves, and trellises through the usage of blueprint specifications and parts lists; gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.
• Resolved assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications; notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources.
• Maintained safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintained supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level and anticipating needed supplies.
COLLEGIATE ENGINEERING PROJECTS
Senior Design Project, Ishield, College of Engineering & Engineering Technology, NIU, Dec 2017-May 2018
• Consisted of a team of six, which were divided into three teams such as design, solar, and signal interface.
• Designed housing units for Ibeacons to assist the vision impaired and cognitive impaired throughout the Holmes Student Center.
• Created and modeled housing units, designed and simulated a charging station, conducted A/B testing of signals.
Design of Thermal Systems, Pipe System Design, College of Engineering & Engineering Technology, NIU, Fall 2017
• Designed a piping system for a five-story building with various diameters using the hardy cross method, with a team of five.
• Calculations and modeling were obtained through programs such as, Matlab and Solidworks. .
LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATIONS
• Treasurer/Finance Chair, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), NIU 2012 – 2018
o Created budgets for events, projects, conventions, and conferences
o Created proposals to submit to the Student Association for funding for extracurricular activities.
Lester Leneil James
Denver, Co? Cell: ------------ ? Email: LJ------------
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
I am an ambitious individual that is a self-starter who can be trusted to work with limited supervision, but who also knows when to ask for help. My strengths are in in computer modeling, analytical thinking, task management, and administrative duties. Project management is a keen career choice that I am confident that I have all the skills and qualifications needed to become successful. Currently seeking a company to begin a career as a project engineer.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Emphasis in Sustainable Energy, May 2018 Northern Illinois University (NIU), DeKalb, IL
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Computer Aid Design (Creo, Solidworks, and AutoCad) ?Matlab?MathCad?Microsoft Office? Labview?BlueBeam?Procore
CERTIFICATIONS
• Construction Skills Bootcamp, Colorado Homebuilding Academy,
o Blueprint Reading, OSHA 10 Certification, and training in trades
• Trench Shoring Services
o OSHA Construction Standards for Excavations
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Organizational Skills
• Proper Budgeting
• Leadership and Communication
• Works Effectively in Team-Oriented Environment
• System Calculations
• Project Management
• Detail Orientated
• Computer Aid Design
ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
Project Engineer, Archer Western Construction, Walsh Group, Denver, Co December 2018- February 2019
• Completed and submitted RFIs, submittals, change orders, POs, and other construction documents.
• Conducted project coordination of various activities and scheduling.
• Executed data entry of various logs of construction materials.
• Administered quality control / quality assurance checks throughout the site.
• Coordinated proper task for subcontractors.
• Provided weekly pictures for progress reports for management.
• Facilitated construction equipment.
• Safety management
• Calculated project estimating and quantity takeoffs.
Intern Manufacturing Engineer, Architectural Grilles & Sunshades Inc., Mokena, IL June 2016 – August 2016
• Assembled sunshades, grilles, light shelves, and trellises through the usage of blueprint specifications and parts lists; gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.
• Resolved assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications; notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources.
• Maintained safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintained supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level and anticipating needed supplies.
COLLEGIATE ENGINEERING PROJECTS
Senior Design Project, Ishield, College of Engineering & Engineering Technology, NIU, Dec 2017-May 2018
• Consisted of a team of six, which were divided into three teams such as design, solar, and signal interface.
• Designed housing units for Ibeacons to assist the vision impaired and cognitive impaired throughout the Holmes Student Center.
• Created and modeled housing units, designed and simulated a charging station, conducted A/B testing of signals.
Design of Thermal Systems, Pipe System Design, College of Engineering & Engineering Technology, NIU, Fall 2017
• Designed a piping system for a five-story building with various diameters using the hardy cross method, with a team of five.
• Calculations and modeling were obtained through programs such as, Matlab and Solidworks. .
LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATIONS
• Treasurer/Finance Chair, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), NIU 2012 – 2018
o Created budgets for events, projects, conventions, and conferences
o Created proposals to submit to the Student Association for funding for extracurricular activities.