Eric Davila, Pe, Pmp, Ccm, Cfm Email and Phone Number

Duties are varied but center on executing the CCRMA’s short-term strategic plan (and long-term strategic interests) in coordination with key stakeholders such as Cameron County, surrounding cities, Port of Brownsville, Cameron County Spaceport, Texas Department of Transportation, and existing project partners in the region.

Chief Development Engineer for the HCRMA Mr. Davila directs and manages all activities of the Authority’s Transportation Project Planning and Program Development. This includes providing in house capabilities for the continued development of over $450M and 30 miles of roadway facilities for the HCRMA where he had previously co-created the project charter in conjunction with key State and Local Stakeholders; to provide strategic planning for selection of major capital projects given potential… Show more Chief Development Engineer for the HCRMA Mr. Davila directs and manages all activities of the Authority’s Transportation Project Planning and Program Development. This includes providing in house capabilities for the continued development of over $450M and 30 miles of roadway facilities for the HCRMA where he had previously co-created the project charter in conjunction with key State and Local Stakeholders; to provide strategic planning for selection of major capital projects given potential funding sources; creation of RFP’s, responses to bid questions, and evaluation / eventual recommended selection of selected qualified bidders for various environmental, design, and construction contracts; and to administer project controls for managing schedules, verifying scope deliverables, and approving payments for Authority contractors. Mr. Davila is responsible for the actions and job performance of employees assigned to any of the Design, Programming and Financing of projects; and recommends policies, procedures, staffing and funding required to execute Authority’s programs—which can culminate into complex and technical reports / records for infrastructure and facility improvements. Show less

From 2011 to present served as Deputy Program Manager for the Hidalgo County RMA (Authority) where he: co-created the project charter in conjunction with the Authority; provided strategic planning for selection of major capital projects given potential funding sources; created RFP’s, answered bid questions, then evaluated and selected qualified bidders for environmental, design, and construction contracts; and instituted project controls for managing schedules, verifying scope deliverables, and… Show more From 2011 to present served as Deputy Program Manager for the Hidalgo County RMA (Authority) where he: co-created the project charter in conjunction with the Authority; provided strategic planning for selection of major capital projects given potential funding sources; created RFP’s, answered bid questions, then evaluated and selected qualified bidders for environmental, design, and construction contracts; and instituted project controls for managing schedules, verifying scope deliverables, and approving payments for Authority contractors. The work has led to continuing the efforts of the ultimate 110-mile Loop development (with an estimated development cost >$1.2B) which includes various contracts for environmental documentation, schematics, surveying, development of PS&E, and construction management / inspection services. Key duties include the execution of the HCRMA's short term strategic plan for the immediate roll out of 30 miles of roadway with a total development cost of >$400M that includes $300M in construction expenditures, 564 parcels for acquisition, 1,210 acres of right-of-way, includes the management of 6 PS&E design contracts, 2 federal environmental assessment documents, sizable utility relocations, and traffic and revenue studies.From 2009 to 2011 duties included assisting with the development of the Laredo El Pico Water Treatment Plan with a 60 MGD ultimate capacity and $80M initial build out. Supervised the final permitting procedures for Hydraulic Impact Statement (including performing the hydraulic analysis) and TCEQ Water Rights Permit Amendment which I in order to assure the City could utilize their allotted water rights at the new plant. Led the in-house effort to develop the USIBWC Construction License by coordinating reviews of our final plans as well as reviews of all NEPA documentation. Show less

Supervised a permit clerk, code enforcer, and building inspector to ensure adequate development that is up to ICC International Building Code. Assisted in subdivision reviews, researched city ordinances and updated city maps via GIS. Spearheaded grant development for infrastructure and social improvements.

http://captura.llanogrande.org/Led development of a digital storytelling toolkit for a $150,000 contract with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Planned instructional trainings on video editing and socio cultural understanding for identity formation via digital storytelling. Directed one (1) employee and three (3) volunteers for a series of digital storytelling workshops for seventy*five (75) participants spanning eleven (11) states. 2005 - 2006

Conducted research on environmental systems analysis (ESA) of solid waste management and wastewater treatment. Managed the first ever chemical and physical solid waste characterization in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. Supervised the field work with seven (7) graduate students across ten (10) cities. 2003 - 2005