OVERVIEW
The right Professional for your company. A Skillful Communicator that will
provide a level of service beyond expectation. A Leader that can adapt to the changes to create a positive outcome. A Project Manager that assures safety while completing projects on budget while achieving the target timeline goal.
Certified Facilities Manager / Certified Project
Manager
JAMES A
HERRERA
www.linkedin.com/in/james-herrera-
48533048/
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EXPERIENCE EDUCATION
City of Jonestown (Director of
Public Works)
06/2009- 05/2022
14 yrs experience in Infrastructure
Maintenance such as Roadways,
Channels, Storm Drainage Systems
and Building Maintenance etc.
Managed and Developed city staff,
established standards and quality
control, exercised independent
judgement and self-motivation.
Austin Community College
1993-1996
Austin community college is where I studied computer science and computer programming. I continued with the completion of the Business management associate degree.
City of Liberty Hill (Capital
Improvements Manager)
09/2022 - Present
Established a CIP department which
manages several projects in a fast-
growing city. Manage contract,
Roadway, Drainage, Sewer Gravity,
Lift Station, Treatment Plants, Water
Lines, Wells, and Treatment Plants.
Created measures that ensure
quality, efficient, low exposure
projects.
Licenses and Certification
Class C Wastewater
FEMA Certified
Texas 811
Pipeline & Gas Distribution Safety
Project Management
Structure Assessment Strategies
Project Management
Accomplishments
Below is a list of accomplishments
that will show a variety of experience
and knowledge that I have that will be
a benefit.
Hollows Sewer Plant Expansion:
Coordinated with the adjacent City
and convinced them to assist
development within the city to
discharge sewer into the adjacent
system. (2M)
• Negotiate with neighboring
city
• Allocate funding
• Oversee construction and
inspections
• Coordinate public outreach
City Hall Remodeling: Remodeling of
City Hall to create better circulation,
add offices, meeting rooms and
expand the kitchen. (500k)
• Created layout options
• Cost estimates
• Designed security system
• Managed construction and
Inspections
• Coordinated schedule to
minimize inconvenience
Community Swimming Pool: The
project had been ongoing for 3 yrs
with no clear timeframe of
completion, I was given this task
within 7 months of taking it over. (3m)
• Coordinate with GC and
contractors
• Create expectation
• Managed Construction and
Inspection
• Completed closeout
documents
• Ensured opening on time
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Expansion: The plant needed to be
upgraded in size to accommodate the
growth from a 2.0 MGD to a 4.0 MGD.
(23 m)
Leadership
• Implemented project approach systems throughout the Parks and Public Works departments
• Increased Safety Awareness
• Created educational improvement programs
• Streamlined projects
• Created staff input importance meetings
• Problem solving options
• Coordinate stake holders' meetings
• Future outlooks for growth and potential changes
• Reviewed engineered plans
• Weekly meeting to ensure
productivity
• Manage construction and
inspections
• Created solutions during
supply chain issues
• Adapted to produce a better
product
Lift Station/ Gravity Line/ Force Main:
Several projects that needed to have
upgrade or new infrastructure due to
the growth. (30m)
• Reviewed engineered plans
• Created standing meetings
between operators &
engineers, construction
contractors
• Manage construction and
inspections
• Created expectations and
deadlines
• Manage reports to staff and
council
Advanced Water Purification
Facilities (AWPF): The city's growth
and the availability of water in the
surrounding areas is creating a
challenge for the city to maintain its
growth. I was instructed to come up
with a solution that will create water
security. (150m)
• Application for grants through
the TWD
• Secure land for project
• Work with engineers to create
such Plant
• Public outreach
• Staff education
• Cost estimates
• Application to TCEQ
• Stategic planning
Roadway Projects: there was a need
to relieve traffic congestion and
increase pedestrian safety while
promoting business growth. (20m)
• Working with TxDot and
shared cost
• Widening of sidewalks
downtown
• Addressing on street parking
• Adding light at Intersections
• Adding roundabout to slow
traffic
• Manage construction and
inspections
• Ensure completion on time
Refences: Available Upon Request.