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Donnell Terry

Donnell Terry

Milledgeville, GA, US

 

About 

I am currently seeking employment in architecture, by way of design or drafting. My applicable experience largely derives from college studies which consists of electrical, mechanical, structural, and architectural systems. I have 3 years of on site construction experience, which provides insight and the necessary knowledge to be successful in this position. This opportunity also helped to sharpen my skills of identifying issues, quickly providing resolutions, and coordinating between various building components.

Employment 

Skanska USA Building Inc., Durham, NC, US, Project Engineer

Assist and support the Project Manager and Superintendent on assigned projects by managing
on-site engineering activities to ensure projects are completed according to project plans;
Routinely plan, coordinate, gather and distribute information.

 Review construction shop drawings and product information for completeness and
compliance with construction documents
 Review, submit, and track RFIs and submittals
 Attend and participate in Owner Architect meetings
 Coordinate and set up meetings
 Assist in the creation and management of punch lists
 Collect, organize, and manage warranties, operations and maintenance manuals, and
training documentation for project closeout
 Collect attic stock and coordinate drop off and storage

Worked at length in various departments within the company for preparation of the workflow
relative to my position (Project Engineer) including: preconstruction, accounting/controls,
marketing/business development, and environmental health and safety.

Preconstruction:
 Assisted with takeoff quantities
 Drafted and sent notifications and bid information
 Input contractors into the prequalification system
 Assisted in bid debriefing
 Reviewed, submitted, and tracked pre-bid RFIs.

Accounting/Controls:
 Assisted with initial setup of jobs for document control and budget
 Processed vender invoices
 Assisted in setup and tracking cost control measures

Marketing/Business Development:
 Aided in the preparation of proposals, resumes, and newsletters
 Prepared newsletters and proposals for shipping
 Assisted in layout and design of company documents
 Organized marketing files and data to be uploaded to the national database

Environmental Health and Safety:
 Conducted site safety inspections
 Assisted with internal safety and environmental audits
 Kept accurate records of trainings conducted
 Assisted and prepared monthly reports
 Up-to-date (or Abreast) with OSHA jobsite standards

Apr 2011 - current
 

Education 

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, NC, US, Bachelors, Architectural Engineering

Studies included all portions of major building components. They also included design and calculating different loads and parts that were to be included in the building. This would include mechanical, electrical, and structural systems. Fundamental design procedures were implemented when designing any space. Creativity was encouraged and sought after in any and all projects.

Aug 2008 - Dec 2010
 

Shaw University, Raleigh, NC, US, Bachelors, Physics

Studied all of the fundamental laws and principles of physics. Conducted experiments based on the various theories, in order to experience what was taught.

Aug 2005 - May 2008
 

Skills