Area Operations Manager
Traff-Tex's Construction Inc. - Houston, TX
September 2020 to May 2022
* Direct and supervise workers.
* Assisted with managing site personnel.
* Train employees in construction methods, operation of equipment, safety procedures, or company policies.
* Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, craft personnel and clients.
* Inspect or review project to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations.
* Work directly with safety and compliance officers to oversee all safety policy and practices.
* Ensured that project is utilizing Safety Management Systems (SMS), Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems(EMS) and technical procedures.
* Performed audits functions to ensure compliance.
* Assisted with running the Plan of the Day Meeting.
* Support the PM and APM for required management coverage.
* Identified and mitigated potential employee relations issues.
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Forman/Supervisor
VIBE Engineering - Horn Lake, MS
March 2020 to September 2020
* Direct and supervise workers.
* Assisted with managing site personnel.
* Train employees in construction methods, operation of equipment, safety procedures, or company policies.
* Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, craft personnel and clients.
* Inspect or review project to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations.
* Work directly with safety and compliance officers to oversee all safety policy and practices.
Partner/Construction Manager
La Frontera Realty Investment Company - Pasadena, TX
November 2015 to January 2020
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with clients, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers.
• Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, craft personnel and clients.
• Plan, organize, or direct activities concerned with the construction or maintenance of system, structures or facilities.
• Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction site.
• Inspect or review project to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations.
• Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time requires to meet deadlines.
• Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
• Select, contract, and oversee workers who complete specific pieces of the project.
• Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
• Direct and supervise workers.
General Superintendent/Project Manager on Metro / HRT Commuter Rail Project
Traffic Systems Construction, Inc - Dickinson, TX
June 2010 to November 2015
* Direct, guide and coach supervisors and craft to ensure activities on site are understood and following established processes through quality checks
* Followed processes for systems and communication lines on site and ensure implementation in consistent.
* Assisted with managing site personnel.
* Fostered a culture of continuous improvement.
* Ensured that project is utilizing Safety Management Systems (SMS), Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems(EMS) and technical procedures.
* Performed audits functions to ensure compliance.
* Assisted with running the Plan of the Day Meeting.
* Support the PM and APM for required management coverage.
* Identified and mitigated potential employee relations issues.
* Ensured sub-contractors are monitored onn site.
* Managed quality control programs to ensure processes are implemented according to the plan and are consistent.
* Provided the required documents, drawings and other forms to active projects for monitoring and maintaining the EMS
* Support developing projects to complete all required permitting activities before commencement.
* Ensure training is provided and certifications are maintained on-field staff to comply with EMS requirements.
Superintendent-Traffic Signal Constructions
Republic ITS / Seimens - Novato, CA
January 2005 to May 2010
• Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
• Confer with supervisory personnel, clients, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
• Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, craft personnel and clients.
• Inspect or review project to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations.
• Work directly with safety and compliance officers to oversee all safety policy and practices.
Superintendent-Traffic Signal Construction
Mastec - Houston, TX
February 1999 to November 2004
• Superintendent duties such as; filing, faxing, creating/responding to emails, helping supervise employees and making sure tasks were done in a timely manner.
• Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
• Confer with supervisory personnel, clients, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
• Requisition material or supplies to complete construction projects.
• Train employees in construction methods, operation of equipment, safety procedures, or company policies.
Drilling Superintendent-Directional Drilling
Mica Construction - Houston, TX
January 1994 to February 1999
• Plan, organize, or direct activities concerned with the construction or maintenance of Traffic Signal Systems.
• Direct and supervise workers.
• Determine Labor requirements for dispatching workers to construction sites.
• Requisition supplies or materials to complete construction projects.
• Train workers in construction methods, operation of equipment, safety procedures, or company policies.
Education
None in Engineering-Electrical
University of Texas at Austin - Austin, TX
September 1984 to May 1987
High school
Mcallen High School - McAllen, TX
September 1980 to May 1984