Gilbert Hernandez III
San Antonio, TX 210-***-**** **************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Seasoned, versatile, goal -oriented Division Manager/Estimator with a thorough approach to managing Traffic Control Operations demonstrating a flexible mentality. Adapt at promoting company policies, procedures and best practices, as well as maintaining compliance and driving improvements throughout the business. Individual with over 15 years of experience in skilled management of cross-departmental activities with adaptive communication of organizational objectives. Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with a good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Supervise the estimating team for traffic management projects, ensuring all estimates are precise, competitive, and adhere to TxDOT regulations. Prepare comprehensive traffic management estimates, encompassing labor, materials, equipment and the design of traffic control plans.
SKILLS
Contract Negotiation
Estimating
Raising Capital
Improve Policies
Management Team Leadership
Business Analysis
Analytical and Critical Thinker
Operational Oversight
Attention to Quality
Operations Administration
Leadership and People Development
Customer Experience Control
Management
Employee Motivation and Performance
Planning and Execution
Financial Management
Professional Experience
Division Manager/ Estimator/ Bluebonnet Energy & Transport Services 09/2024-Present
● Plans, manages and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Traffic Control Division.
● Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the division.
● Ensure Traffic Division employees and operations to follow Safety Rules and Regulations, Guidelines
to include MUTCD regulations, TXDOT R.O.W., and OSHA Protocols
● Prepare estimates for maintenance work order.
● Consult with clients and personnel in other departments to discuss task scope.
● Inspect in progress work to ensure that work is being performed as planned, and in compliance with safety codes and regulations.
● Assist project supervisors and field personnel in constructability issues; evaluate proposed field changes and estimate change orders.
● Obtain bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials; identifying qualified subcontractors; negotiating prices.
● Manage all bottom-line factors, including but not limited to long range planning, product management,
Chief Operating Officer/ Chief Estimator / NOX Public Safety 06/2023-09/2024
● Collaborate with CEO in setting and driving organizational vision, operations strategy, and hiring levels.
● Manage all bottom-line factors, including but not limited to long range planning, product management,
third-party contracting, construction projects and personnel.
● Oversee company operations and employee productivity, building a highly inclusive culture that ensures team members can thrive,
and organizational goals are met.
● Ensure effective recruiting, onboarding, professional development, and performance management,
and retention.
● Ensure Traffic Division employees and operations to follow Safety Rules and Regulations, Guidelines
to include MUTCD regulations, TXDOT R.O.W., and OSHA Protocols
● Continue to maintain and build customer relations and high- profile clients/customers
● Strategize and use all available resources to maximize profit and proficiency per project
● Prepare estimates for maintenance work order
Traffic Control Supervisor/ King George 04/2023-06/2023
● Coordinate and oversee various Traffic Control Lane closures following job specific engineered plans
● Ensure Traffic Division employees and operations to follow Safety Rules and Regulations, Guidelines
to include MUTCD regulations, TXDOT R.O.W., and OSHA Protocols
● Continue to maintain and build customer relations and high- profile clients/customers
● Strategize and use all available resources to maximize profit and proficiency per project
Operations Coordinator/ Alvarez Trucking 06/2022-04/2023
• Coordinate operations activities, resources, equipment, and information.
• Communicate with customers regarding estimated times of arrival or departure.
• Guide drivers throughout shift about their logistical plans and schedule.
• Assign loads to drivers based on designated routes and driver location.
• Ensures all costs for services are rendered and or recovered.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• Track projects from start to finish.
Traffic Control Division Manager/ Flasher Equipment Company 04/2007-06/2022
• 15 years of experience in the Traffic Control Industry to include managing San Antonio, TX and Jarrell, TX locations.
• Evaluate employee progress and compliance while identifying areas for additional training by monitoring daily performance.
• Repeat customer base by maintaining relationships with high-profile clients and effectively managing service issues.
• Direct Traffic Control Dispatch Support team on closing through combination of expertise, resources, data analysis and strategic techniques, while maximizing profitability by setting performance benchmarks in customer service, cost control, and revenue through Rentals of Traffic Control Equipment and Services.
• Performed in the field as a Traffic Control Technician and Supervisor for 6 years; obtained knowledge of MUTCD Standards and Regulations TX DOT, and city R.O.W. compliances
Notable Projects
● Alamo NEX Expansion Project
• City of San Antonio Annual Contract for rental of barricades for construction and special evens 2018 thru 2020; providing all Traffic Control for construction and special events for the City of San Antonio.
• City Public Service Annual Barricade/Traffic Control Service Contract 2019; providing all traffic control services.
• Fiesta Events throughout City of San Antonio, highly traveled vehicle and pedestrian traffic event(s); provide Traffic Control Services, barricade equipment and manpower.
• 2018 Men’s NCAA Final Four Event; provided Traffic Control Services, barricade equipment and manpower.
• Jordan Foster Construction – San Marcos Municipal Airport Runway 13-31 overlay begin project Feb 2015-Dec 2015; performed Traffic Control Services and barricades.
• Obtained SAWS multi-year contract.
• Continuation of CPS multiyear contract.
• Rock N Roll Marathon (2014-2016)
• Continuation of sealcoat contracts.
• Extended Traffic Control Services throughout the greater South Zone of Texas, including South Padre Island, McAllen, Laredo, and Eagle Pass.
Certifications
CPR Certified
Flaggers in Work Zones Certification
ATSSA Certification
Education
South San Antonio High School– Diploma