Nick Petrarca
About Nick Petrarca
Nick Petrarca is a Project Manager at DPR Construction, with a background in engineering and project management across various companies in California. He has held positions at XL Construction and Journeyman International, and he holds a Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Engineering from California Polytechnic State University.
Current Role at DPR Construction
Nick Petrarca serves as a Project Manager at DPR Construction, a position he has held since 2022. He operates in the Sacramento, California, United States area. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
Previous Experience at XL Construction
Before joining DPR Construction, Petrarca worked at XL Construction for three years. He started as a Project Engineer from 2019 to 2021, where he gained valuable experience in project management. He then advanced to the role of Senior Project Engineer from 2021 to 2022, further developing his skills in overseeing complex construction projects in the Sacramento, California area.
Volunteer Experience in Structural Engineering
Petrarca volunteered as a Structural Engineering Volunteer with Journeyman International from 2015 to 2019. During this four-year period in the San Luis Obispo, California area, he contributed to various engineering projects aimed at providing sustainable solutions in underserved communities.
Educational Background
Nick Petrarca studied Architectural Engineering at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree from 2012 to 2016. He also participated in a study abroad program at VILNIUS TECH - Vilnius Gediminas Technical University in 2014, focusing on Structural Engineering for 11 months. His foundational education includes attending Roseville High School from 2008 to 2012.
Internship and Early Career
Petrarca began his professional career with a summer internship at Barrish Pelham & Associates, Inc. in 2015, where he worked for three months in Sacramento. He also gained experience as a Planning and Development Internship Team Member with Habitat for Humanity International in 2015, contributing for five months in the San Luis Obispo area.