From Plans to Execution: Concrete Placement of a Berth Modernization

Sara Rodriguez is a Civil Engineer Build Fellow at Dream Venture Labs, where she works with students leading projects in marine construction, including the construction and modernization of port berths and other critical marine infrastructure. Sara is a Project Engineer at Orion Marine Construction, where she focuses on managing large-scale projects such as berth rehabilitations and bridge replacements. Her responsibilities include cost estimation, project scheduling, structural analysis, and overseeing the installation of key components like combiwalls, fenders, and utilities. Sara has over five years of experience in the Project and Construction Management field, specializing in marine and heavy civil construction. She has worked on high-profile projects such as the Port Canaveral NCB4 Rehabilitation and Modernization and the Berth 268 Rehabilitation at Port Tampa Bay. Her expertise spans from geotechnical analysis and structural engineering to project budgeting and risk assessment. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of South Florida and will complete her Master’s in Project Management from Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in December 2024. Additionally, she holds certifications such as OSHA 30-Hour Construction and Advanced Maintenance of Traffic. A fun fact about Sara Rodriguez is that she loves to exercise and cry as an excellent method to release emotions!