RENE’ CISNEROS
(************@*****.***)
**** *. *** **., #***, Katy, Texas 77494
*** ********* **., ******, ********, 80814
Phone: 832-***-****
OBJECTIVE:
To bring my facilities and construction experience and quick study mentality to a demanding and solid organization while leading, focusing and listening to people and teamwork while ensuring independent accountability to achieve set goals and objectives, profits and timelines.
EDUCATION:
1997 – 1998 Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT Master of Science – Urban Planning, Development & Design Master of Science – Environmental Education
1995 – 1997 Teikyo Post University, Waterbury, CT
Bachelor of Science – Business Marketing
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
2024 – Present MW Golden Constructors – Castle Rock, Colorado --- New Construction – Remodeling & Renovations - Facilities
& Municipal Commercial / Residential Construction and Civil Construction with Ground Up Construction… o Creating detailed cost estimates and pricing format required by the proposed projects. o Overseeing and running projects throughout Colorado and neighboring states simultaneously out in the field through my thorough knowledge and extensive experience in civil, structural and MEP projects…in order to get ahead of issues both anticipated and unforeseen while coming up and out of them profitably and within proposed schedule. o Reviewing, assessing and studying patterns for pricing of estimates based on historical and regional costs. o Providing high-level scoping of projects to create estimate summary and outsourcing controls. o Leading and reaching out to subcontractor and suppliers directly and at times aggressively to get the price we need. o Visiting project work sites, participating in pre-proposal meetings, clarifying scope of work, and preparing RFI's o Prepared written statement of qualifications and/or proposals that respond directly to project owners’ requests for qualifications and requests for proposals
o Evaluating projects for constructability and value-engineer cost savings o Working closely with our team and other stakeholders to develop strategy, competitive differentiation, and an overall understanding of projects.
o Understanding specialty subcontractors and suppliers that fulfill the unique requirements of a project. o Developing and managing the development of a preliminary bid schedule. o Developing self-performed estimates for the trades that we choose. o Working closely with subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders through the bid process to understand and capture the complete scope of each trade in the scope summary sheets and the estimate at large o Accurately utilizing project plans and specifications to identify scopes of work, assign crews, schedules, materials, and subcontracting opportunities.
o Managing bid receipt of subcontractor and supplier pricing to develop our final selling price and offer 2019– 2022 : CROWN Construction and Real Estate Enterprises Detroit, MI- Columbus, OH- Oklahoma City, Chicago, and Commerce City, CO, South Bend, IN, Laredo, TX: New Construction – Remodeling & Renovations - Government Facilities & Commercial / Residential Construction Home Builder and Civil Construction including complete Ground Up Construction…
o Performed government, and national facility contract services, commercial, state and municipal projects over a 15-year period. o Built, managed and supervised the construction of warehouses and transportation terminals (cross docks), concrete ready- mix plants, Amazon, Fed Ex, UPS, Stellantis (Fiat - Chrysler) warehouse and distribution centers overflow parking sites throughout the country…
o Demolition and Construction of New Facilities including all infrastructure and site work for a Texas Parks and Wildlife project in Laredo, TX all over Detroit, and Michigan,
o Financed, estimated, and managed projects (civil/earthmoving, commercial construction and home construction, facility services, restoration, and maintenance) from inception through design, bidding, construction, and closeout. o Worked with Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Self- Perform Crews and other project consultants to ensure schedules in the support of awarded projects.
o Efficiently implemented strategic planning, logistics and execution of project through its lifecycle. o Fielded, solicited and reviewed consultant and contractor requests for proposals/bids. o Monitored work for compliance with applicable codes, industry standards, best practices, company standards, and contract requirements.
o Provided technical and design expertise and provided creative solutions pertaining to engineering, design, and construction means, methods, and materials.
o Utilized basic technical engineering (mechanical, plumbing, electrical) knowledge and awareness of details to recognize the various disciplines, to initiate appropriate corrective actions. o Ensured effective communication and coordination among the internal and external participants and stakeholders. o Utilized strong interpersonal skills and expertise in working with diverse groups of individuals and building partnerships. o Assessed and identified appropriate project resources and consultant needs across a variety of project types. o Established priority needs to provide a high level of service to multiple clients at multiple locations. o Used judgment, integrity and discretion, and demonstrated ability to manage diverse personnel, thinking strategically, and delivering tactically both written and oral.
o Supported, serviced and executed with limited supervision the assigned service calls, utilizing techs with intermediate skills to perform preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, building systems, equipment, and grounds across multiple sites.
o Monitored building system operations and performance. o Utilized and supplied vendors/subs/contractors with specialized trade skills such as welding, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating and cooling to carry out and execute dispatched assignments. o Complied with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.
o Reviewed, accepted, assigned and scheduled work orders by estimating time and materials needed to complete repairs, ordering necessary materials and supplies to complete all tasks. o Assisted with installation and modification of building equipment systems. o Assisted with troubleshooting and repairs of buildings and installing plumbing systems, kitchen equipment, roofs, drains, shop, and HVAC/R.
o Inspected new installation for compliance with building codes and safety regulations. o Worked with and through others, building and maintaining relationships, and worked closely and accurately within established guidelines.
o Effectively communicated while stimulating and motivating others while being aware of and responsive to their needs and concerns while ensuring both correct work and maintenance of the relationships while necessary corrections were made in a constructive, supportive manner.
2004 – 2019 Brownsville Builders, LLC / Pelican Construction & Facility Services, Katy, TX/Cypress, TX/Brownsville, TX: Heavy Construction (Civil/Engineering-Demolition/Site Work/Asphalt-Concrete Paving/Infrastructure & Underground Utilities)
o Selected, estimated, and managed projects from
inception through design, bidding, construction, and closeout dealing with the civil, and structural scope as well as the utilities infrastructure and scope full turn key if necessary.
o Worked with Architects, Engineers, Contractors,
municipalities and state agencies to ensure the
requisite levels of various technical groups were
scheduled and utilized in the support of awarded
projects.
o Responsible for directly managing projects as well as monitoring projects’ cost and schedule to meet or exceed the expectations of the Client.
o Collaborated with members of the project to assist and efficiently implement strategic planning,
logistics and execution of project through its
lifecycle and changing demands.
o Further managed additions, refurbishments,
remodels, and new construction on client and self- owned properties.
o Managed diverse group of constituents to initiate and deliver projects of high quality, balancing
budget and schedule parameters.
o Conducted feasibility analysis for project requests and prepared comprehensive project budgets and
schedules.
o Coordinated technical activities on assigned
projects.
o Solicited and reviewed consultant and contractor proposals.
o Managed consultants and contractors to meet
project parameters as contracted.
o Planned, scheduled, and conducted project meetings during conceptual, design, and construction phases. o Prepared and managed project programs, budgets,
and schedules.
o Monitored work for compliance with applicable
codes, industry standards, best practices, BB
standards, and contract requirements.
o Provided technical expertise and provided creative solutions pertaining to engineering, design, and
construction means, methods, and materials
o Utilized basic technical engineering knowledge and awareness of details in order to be able to recognize when problems were developing in the various
disciplines, to initiate appropriate corrective actions. o Ensured effective communication and coordination among the internal and external participants and
stakeholders.
o Recommended appropriate design and construction
legal documents and contractual terms and
conditions.
o Coordinated project activities with client
departments such as Facilities Management, IT,
Public Safety, EHS, Regulatory Affairs, Development, Events, and Senior Administration to ensure all
parties were well-informed and that work
proceeded on schedule with minimal impact.
o Coordinated project training, turnover, and close- out activities
o Maintained archival system including organization of documents electronically within web-based PM
software. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, and
organizational skills.
o Used my strong interpersonal skills and expertise in working with diverse groups of individuals and
building partnerships.
o Assessed and identified appropriate project
resources and consultant needs across a variety of project types
o Established priority needs in order to provide a high level of service to multiple clients at multiple
locations
o Effectively communicated, both written and oral, addressing large audiences including executives;
board-members; faculty; professional constituents
and the general public.
o Used exceptional judgment, integrity and discretion, and demonstrated ability to manage diverse
personnel, thinking strategically, and delivering
tactically.
o Funding my own projects, utilized extensive
knowledge of project financial
monitoring/tracking/reporting
o Utilized working knowledge of permitting and
inspection, hazardous materials, identification, and remediation means & methods
2002-2004 SRI Inc., Project Manager – Seattle, WA / Leander, TX / San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, CA / Aspen, CO / San Antonio, TX
o Directed and coordinated the work of all civil sub- contractors (huge contractors like Granite
Construction down to smaller local contractors),
including outside consultants ensuring that all work on new construction and remodels of existing
facilities was performed in an accurate and timely fashion with adherence to corporate and client
standards.
o Directed and coordinated information on changes to facilities’ designs and scope due to ever changing construction process and scope.
o Clarified, work order changes and maintained strict adherence to code requirements.
o Analyzed architectural and engineering systems,
architectural styles, code compliance, and materials for maintaining concepts while maintaining a
consistent work pattern.
o Applied comprehensive knowledge of architectural principles, practices, and procedures.
o Trained and guided less experienced staff.
o Provided details and drawings to owners,
architects/engineers, and consultants for
clarification of schematic designs and “as-builds”. o Coordinated site-specific implementation of change memos and change lists as required.
o Set up presentation of field and or project designs for weekly progress meetings.
o Communicated project design details, prototype
information and changes, cost information,
procurement of materials and equipment to owners
and company.
o Managed all aspects of the assigned projects from start through closeout.
o Managed multiple projects requiring effective
interaction and coordination with internal company departments as well as external parties.
o Issued purchase orders for all materials
o Created Master Project Schedule and Subcontractor Packets
o Prepared, processed and tracked submittals and
shop drawings
o Attended and organized all Project Meetings
including Substantial and Completion Meetings
o Maintained and kept current all construction
documents (Submittals, RFI’s, change orders, etc)
o Maintained and performed weekly update of project schedule
o Conducted regular field inspections ensuring
compliance with contract documents
o Submitted weekly project status report to Senior Project Manager
o Prepared monthly cost to complete and projected
profit against budgeted profit report to Senior
Project Manager
o Reviewed and approved subcontractor monthly
payment requests
o Submitted monthly AIA requests for payment.
o Project Closeout by performing project walk
through with superintendent, engineer and owner
o Generated internal punch list and ensured all punch list items were complete
1998-2002 Cisneros Contractors, Inc., Los Fresnos, TX – Vice President - Marketing and Sales Civil Construction
(Demolition/Site Work/Concrete-Asphalt Paving/Underground Utilities and Infrastructure o Managed office personnel and business financials setting growth pace into a
strictly commercial enterprise.
o Established a sales team to increase field
construction and maximize
profitability internal resources, equipment,
materials and alliances.
o Marketed our services and construction expertise through architects and
commercial contractors to increase our footprint
and grow in the industry and desired market.
o Negotiated construction contract services and
options.
o Identified and penetrated new markets thus
achieving increased gross revenue and.
o Developed and implemented marketing strategy,
utilizing past performance
data to drive current and future forecasts while
maintaining a motivated
outlook with personnel to deliver on our core
strengths.
1992-1998 U.S. Department of Transportation, Sacramento, CA/New Haven, CT Project Manager/Facility Inspector/Environmental Investigator/Boarding Officer o Regulated over 75 facilities of particular hazard, petroleum, chemical and dry goods in its day-to-day activities from Massachusetts to New York.
o Executed random facility and ocean-going vessel
inspections to enforce federal regulatory
requirements.
o Managed, reviewed, and approved Facility
Operations, Emergency Response and Contingency
Plans. (in accordance with Federal
Regulations/Requirements)
o Held Federal On-Scene-Coordinator certification to manage, mitigate, protect life, property, and
environment during chemical and oil spills while
working in conjunction with local, state EPA and
other federal agencies to bring resolve and establish responsible party.
o Set up and directed inspection and investigation teams including the management and accountability
of all internal personnel, contractors, expenses,
equipment, materials and managed the federal
funding of $50 million of a $1 billion- dollar fund. o Certified Pollution Investigator and worked to
investigate and build case of responsibility and
forwarded to federal legal for criminal and/or civil prosecution.
o Executed yearly inspection of facilities and
maintained documentation of all upgrades,
construction, and changes.
SKILLS:
Fluent in Spanish, strong, firm and committed to all projects, solid executive demeanor. Strong ability to hire, train, and seek out employees and sub-contractors in all areas of the country in short time frame and within budget. Representing to all a high degree of integrity, pride, enthusiasm and competence that encourages the highest level of performance and morale; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written, providing direction to employees and communicating with architects, clients, subcontractors and third parties; ability to perform all duties and operational procedures utilizing company information technology systems; ability to understand and manage all aspects of construction contracting and operations; comprehensive knowledge of construction documents, roles & responsibilities of all parties, means & methods, bonds & insurance and risk management; ability to accurately forecast monthly project status reports. OSHA 30 and Procore, Builder Trend, MS Projects, MS Teams…