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Project Manager, Capital Improvement Manager, Public Works Director

Location:
Tomball, TX
Posted:
April 17, 2024

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ERIK GLENN TSCHANZ

Tomball, TX • 832-***-**** • ad42iz@r.postjobfree.com

DRIVEN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS MANAGER

Public Works Management - Civil Construction Management - Project Budget Management Managed Capital Projects - Managed Consultants - Managed Master Project Schedules - Improved Infrastructure Systems - Military Veteran - Spanish Speaking

Construction Coordinator III – Lone Star College – CyFair, Texas January 4, 2024 - Present Oversees daily & some long term operations of assigned area; actively maintains up-to-date knowledge of area and acts as Subject Matter Expert within area and as point of contact and liaison for internal & external constituents; Performs research relevant to area of specialty; develops, monitors & maintains a variety of spreadsheets, databases, reports, and presents findings to internal/external constituents – Managers, Executives, Community Members, and/or outside groups & organizations; Enters, tracks & maintains a variety of data, including & documents, spreadsheets & databases; Responsible for ensuring & maintaining compliance with local, state and federal compliance of processes & documentation within assigned area; Schedules & prioritizes work & activities & develops & organizes training materials; Creates methods of evaluation of assigned area; analyses results & makes recommendations for revisions to objectives & strategies with a focus on & extern continuous program improvement; takes part or leads in developing new programs; Coordinates & manages communication with suppliers for contract execution/compliance & project schedule finalization & updates; plans, schedules & coordinates various meetings, seminars & events including training materials & general support; Monitors & controls access to project database & provides guidance to internal & external users; reconciles budgetary entries within project system to ensure compliance in accordance with referenced program budget & to provide cost savings recommendations; Manages or assists with management of various project or program budgets related to current bond referendums, System revenues & system-wide program initiatives; Takes part in or leads special projects as needed.

Capital Project Manager - OST / Almeda Corridors Redevelopment Authority TIRZ # 7 Houston, Texas March 2022 – September 2023 Managed all aspects of capital/public works projects lifecycle from design phase services through post construction related activities, Interpret and are constructed implement internal and external regulatory requirements, local, City and State policies to ensure projects are constructed per contract requirements and standard operating procedures, Managed master project schedules, critical paths for projects, and contractor schedules to ensure projects are completed on time and meet expected quality standards, Provided day to day management of design consultants to ensure quality and performance compliance, oversee the timely completion of design phases and review milestone submittals to ensure regulatory design standards are met, Reviewed and approved payment requests from consultants and contractors and ensures expenses claimed are necessary, reasonable, allowable, supported and in alignment with established contract scopes of work.

Maintenance Coordinator- CIA Services Fulshear, Texas April 2021 – February 2022 Performed Supervisory and administrative work concerning the overall maintenance of Cross Creek Ranch Community Association still under direct control of Johnson Development Corporation. Duties and responsibilities included Grounds/Landscaping Contract Management, Lake Maintenance Contract Management, Facility Maintenance & Improvements, Swimming Pools Contract Maintenance/Management, Pocket Parks Maintenance, Tennis Courts Maintenance, Fitness Center Maintenance, Parking Lot Maintenance, and Trail Maintenance. Directly set up Work Orders with various contractors for maintenance related items and or improvements; Solicit proposals and bids from various contractors to present to Board of Directors for approval; Work directly with various requests from sub- committees such as: Grounds, Swimming Pool, Tennis, and Resident Advisory committees; Worked directly with on board Landscape Architects concerning specifications for: Furniture, Materials, Paint Specs, Stains, Specialty contractors concerning replacement items or items under warranty; Prepared Weekly Maintenance reports for Board of Directors on status of maintenance related items authorized, improvements, and percentages of new project initiatives completion dates; Conducted daily inspections and assessments of: cleanliness of restrooms and facilities, repair any plumbing, electrical, security, water, vandalism, irrigation issues noted or reported via residents; Prepared quarterly maintenance reports for scheduled board meetings and annual meeting. Public Works Director – City of Meadows Place, Texas February 2019 – September 2020 Performed supervisory and administrative work in directing, supervising, and coordinating the operations of the PW department including streets maintenance, sidewalks, building and facility maintenance, water distribution repairs, wastewater distribution repairs, and storm sewer system repairs. Oversaw PW related projects and coordinated with contractors and city engineers to ensure quality, timeliness, and safety. Ensured compliance with city policies, and with State and Federal guidelines involving reports concerning water, wastewater, and storm water systems. Monitored City infrastructure systems to provide adequate levels of public service for both existing and future developments. Oversaw and monitored the development and administration of the PW departmental FY budget. Approved funds needed for staffing, training, equipment, materials, and supplies; Reviewed and approved monthly billing, processed payment authorizations and implemented adjustments as necessary. Oversaw and managed contracts concerning water, wastewater, solid waste/recycling pick up, mosquito spraying, and contracts for street repairs, and fleet maintenance. Performed monthly residential and commercial meter reads for billing purposes utilizing AVR and Beacon eye on water software applications.

Project Manager – IDCUS, Inc. Houston, Texas November 2017 – May 2018 Served as Consultant Project Manager providing construction management services for (3) separate City of Houston Capital Improvement Projects: (NSR-456) $12,742,000.00, Wycliffe Drive Area Drainage Improvements $8,397,595.00, and Greens Road $17,149,149.00. Daily responsibilities and duties involve: Checking daily quantities of bid items from field inspectors, processing RFI’S between contractors and Engineer(s) of Record and submitting/tracking them in utilized (CIPMS) system, Submitting/tracking work change directives with contractors involving scope of work, Submitting/tracking Change Orders, Processing Monthly Pay Estimates for projects, resolving both residential and commercial owners concerns/issues in regards to related construction work, and performed associated monthly reports. Initiate Monthly Progress meetings and produce related meeting minutes. Contract Administrator - Huitt-Zollars, Inc. Houston, Texas April 2017 – September 2017 Served as Construction Administrator and Resident Project Representative primarily for (3) separate work authorizations for TxDOT; Coordinated with design team, general contractors, and owners; Conducted bi-weekly progress meetings with general contractors; Performed constructability reviews of construction documents; Prepared and maintained documents pertaining to construction administration; Monitored construction daily for conformance with contract documents; Prepared daily reports utilizing Site Manager and accurately documented all work observed; Managed and answered TxDOT’S inquiries and issues; Communicated and followed up with TxDOT with oral and written reports regarding progress of the project(s) to the Project Manager and was involved with job specific quality assurance tasks.

Director of Public Works - City of Spring Valley Village Public Works Houston, Texas January 2013 – April 2017

Managed the overall operations of the Public Works department. Oversee (6) FT employees and (1) contract labor employee concerning the planning, direction, and organization of daily activities; Responsible for water distribution, sanitary sewer, streets, storm water, parks, traffic control, and ensuring T.C.E.Q compliance requirements involving these systems; Administer programs and services associated with the development and execution of 2.2 M budget; Oversaw contractual agreements and issues with utility providers, contractors, and consultants; Monitored progress of CIP projects, reviewed pay estimates, resolve field issues and complaints during established contract time and prior to warranty period completion; CIP projects directly involved in include: City of Houston Surface Water Project (800K); Sanitary Sewer Pipe Bursting Project (1.7M); Bracher Street Renovation Project (2.7M); Westview Sidewalk Improvement Project (60K); Spring Oaks East & West Street Renovation Project (5.7M) Responsible for the recommendation, coordination, and implementation with CenterPoint Energy concerning street light replacement program initiative – (200K) per year for next (5) years; Represented the city to elected officials and the general public by answering questions or inquiries, providing information, attending meetings and resolving general concerns; Acted as liaison for public work related matters concerning City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Commercial Developers, Residential Builders, Spring Branch ISD, and various Home Owner Associations within City limits. Capital Improvement Project Manager - (CIP) City of Jersey Village Public Works Jersey Village, Texas November 2017 – January 2013

Coordinated preparation of construction plans, specifications, and bid documents related to Capital Improvement Projects; Performed detailed inspections and reports of all portions of construction work to ensure procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications; Served as Liaison between the City and consulting engineers and architects on related Capital Improvement Projects; Prepared cost estimates and established schedules for projects; Identified alternative construction materials, methods, and made recommendations regarding their feasibility; Negotiated resolutions to conflict during the construction phase with related projects; Coordinated land acquisition efforts for right-of-way and easements; Coordinated projects design and construction with County, City, and State regulatory agencies, property owners, developers, utility companies, homeowner groups, and the general public; Negotiated change orders which arose in projects; Monitored and executed pay estimates according to contract for 8.5 M budget bond referendum encompassing 9 separate streets – Phase II; Monitored and executed pay estimates according to contract for Jones Road Extension Project totaling 4.0 M budget; Monitored and executed pay estimates according to contract for 6.4 M budget encompassing 13 separate streets – Phase III. Assistant Director of Public Works & Community Development - City of Shenandoah Public Works Shenandoah, Texas September 2004 – October 2007

Verified accuracy of time sheets; Prepared and executed performance evaluations for departmental personnel; Drafted, implemented, and maintained various departmental manuals; Served as technical advisor and consultant to civic and special interest groups regarding City departmental procedures, facilities, and programs pertaining to parks and other beautification projects. Supervised maintenance of required administration, parks, buildings, public facilities, utility billing and inventory management; Supervised, monitored, and evaluated the recruitment, selection and training of regular employees; Prepared and administered the annual departmental and capital budget, exercising cost control; Responsible for promoting economic and efficient use of buildings, parks, and public facilities; Provided feasibility studies and cost estimates for potential public work projects; Responsible for negotiating maintenance and service contracts; Responsible for the enforcement of the zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance, and environmental codes; Reviewed site and subdivision plans for compliance with ordinance provisions; Made site inspections as needed; Assisted with the preparation of general development plans and community development activities; Provided staff support and attended meetings of boards, council, committees and other groups relating to department activities requiring attendance.

EDUCATION: Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas B.S. Parks, Recreation, & Tourism Sciences Blinn Junior College, Brenham, Texas A.A. Public Administration

Technologies: AVR, Beacon Eye on Water, CIPMS, Site Manager, Microsoft Teams, Adobe Acrobat Pro, DOCUSIGN, HIVE

Certifications: Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) Certified Local Government Project Procedures # 63578 FEMA NIMS Certified: 100, 200, 700, 800 Affiliations: TPWA, AWWA, TRAPS



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