Fernanda Povoa Peixoto
About Fernanda Povoa Peixoto
Fernanda Povoa Peixoto is a Project Engineer currently employed at DPR Construction in Tampa, Florida, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in civil engineering and construction management, with previous roles in various construction companies in Brazil and the United States.
Current Role at DPR Construction
Fernanda Povoa Peixoto serves as a Project Engineer at DPR Construction, a position she has held since 2020. Based in Tampa, Florida, she has accumulated four years of experience in this role. Her responsibilities include overseeing project execution, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring that construction projects meet quality and safety standards.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Prior to her current role, Fernanda worked as a Project Manager at M.Peixoto-Construcoes E Servicos for ten months in 2017, focusing on projects in the Juiz de Fora area of Brazil. This experience contributed to her understanding of project management principles and practices in the construction industry.
Internship Experience at DPR Construction
Fernanda gained valuable experience as a Project Engineering Intern at DPR Construction in 2019 for three months in Tampa, Florida. This internship provided her with practical exposure to project engineering tasks and the operational aspects of construction management.
Educational Background in Engineering
Fernanda holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, which she completed from 2009 to 2014. She furthered her education with a Master of Engineering in Construction Management from Vanderbilt University, studying from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she studied Civil Engineering at Universidade do Porto, obtaining her degree in 2011.
Early Career at Lojas Americanas S.A.
Fernanda began her career at Lojas Americanas S.A., where she worked as a Trainee from 2015 to 2016 and later as a Construction Coordinator from 2016 to 2017. These roles in the Rio de Janeiro area allowed her to develop foundational skills in construction coordination and project oversight.