Alys Dobbins

Experience

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  Richard Group

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Project Engineering Intern

  Communicated with 3rd party contractors to define scope of work and validate their availability for each project. Worked on bids for numerous projects ranging from $0.5M-$5M, including being the lead estimating intern for a $2M project. Participated in the annual brainstorming session to develop the following year’s strategy.Assisted Project Managers on site at active construction projects.Placed second in the intern capstone project, which was a test of estimating skills by bidding on a previously won project. Came within 5% of the actual price of the original project. Show less

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  Blinderman Construction

  May 2020 - Aug 2020

  Project Engineering Intern

  Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications for 3rd party contractors. Managed schedules and expectations of 3rd party contractors regarding their availability and technical skillset. Worked on bids for numerous projects ranging from $0.5M-$20M. Participated in Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build estimations. Created tables in excel to strategize bid methods and conclude final estimates for projects. Assisted project managers with data filing for various projects.

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  University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Oct 2020 - Sept 2021

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  Worked with graduate students to harvest and maintain algae in a controlled environment. Created and analyzed wastewater system to nourish algae.Conducted various chemical tests on the water and algae samples collected. Helped graduate students input and interpret the data found in the lab. Troubleshoot systems to increase biomass productivity.

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  The City of Kingsport

  Sept 2021 - now

  Civil Engineer