Melanie Valladares
About Melanie Valladares
Melanie Valladares is a Senior Project Engineer at DPR Construction, where she has worked since 2024. She has a background in construction management and has held various engineering roles at companies such as Swinerton and McCarthy Building Companies.
Work at DPR Construction
Melanie Valladares currently holds the position of Senior Project Engineer at DPR Construction. She has been with the company since 2024, following a two-year tenure as Project Engineer starting in 2022. In her role, she is responsible for overseeing various construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. Her experience at DPR Construction contributes to her expertise in project management within the construction industry.
Previous Experience in Construction
Prior to her current role, Melanie Valladares gained significant experience in the construction field. She worked at Swinerton from 2018 to 2021, where she progressed from Project Engineer Intern to Senior Project Engineer. Her earlier internships included a position at McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in 2017 and another at Swinerton in 2018, where she developed foundational skills in project engineering.
Education and Expertise
Melanie Valladares has a solid educational background in construction management. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Construction Management from California State University, Fresno, where she also completed a Minor in Business. Additionally, she studied at Clovis Community College and Fresno City College, further enhancing her knowledge and skills in the field. Her education supports her professional expertise in project engineering.
Internship Experience
Melanie Valladares completed multiple internships that provided her with practical experience in the construction industry. She interned at McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. for three months in 2017 and again in 2018. Additionally, she interned at Swinerton for seven months from 2018 to 2019. These internships allowed her to develop essential skills and gain insights into project management and engineering.