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Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Arlington, Texas, United States

Project: Southlake Texas - North White Chapel - Road Improvements & Replacement of Kirkwood Branch Bridge. ($6.9 Million project)-Demonstrated ability to interpret civil plans relevant to a range of sectors, such as road layouts, sidewalks, topography, wastewater systems, water lines, grading, and flood zone delineation.-Learning the process of demolishing existing infrastructure to clear the way for planned construction.-Assisting the project and safety manager with on-site responsibilities.-Assisting the project superintendent and site foreman with site layout, staking, and using benchmarks provided by surveyors for construction.-Performing tasks with the company truck, including using a trailer to transport diesel for machinery, materials, road signage, and equipment.-Carrying out hands-on tasks, including demolition work, concrete pouring, land clearing, surveying for accurate dirt work grading, and operating heavy machinery (Compact roller, wheel loader, mobile hydrualic hammer, water truck, & excavator.)-Coordinating with city officials and the onsite engineer regarding project-related concerns.-Establishing road signage, barricades, detours, and ensuring their maintenance.-Collaborating with 811 (USIC and Stake Center Locating) to ensure that site limits are reliably marked for the protection of underground utilities.-Collaborating with geotechnical engineers to request density testing of the grade, ensuring optimal compaction results.-Coordinating the ordering of concrete cement trucks for placements while accurately estimating quantities and time frames to ensure seamless operations.

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

-Developing a comprehensive understanding of the superintendent, quality assurance, and safety roles on a mega-project.-Three-week period dedicated to learning each of the roles mentioned above.

Dallas, Texas, United States

-Coordinating with subcontractors and vendors for bid submissions on civil projects throughout Dallas and Fort Worth.-Familiar with the plans and specifications associated with civil construction projects.-Reviewing subcontractor contracts for effective bidding and recognizing the necessity of including key components.-Supporting senior estimators in gathering quotes and preparing bid packages for municipal and TxDOT projects.-Employing AmTek Pro to actively seek out potential projects available for bidding.-Harnessing the TxDOT MWBE directory to locate suitable subcontractors and vendors, while making concerted efforts to communicate with them to meet MWBE inclusion standards.-Acquiring knowledge of various project types, including roadwork improvements, bridge construction, and infrastructure development.-Helping to ensure quotes and bids are accurately applied to project quantities.-Verifying that all scopes of work are accounted for in bids submitted by subcontractors.-Successfully managing full-time job responsibilities while enrolled in full-time university courses.

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

-Award for Achieving the Highest Quality in All Jobs Completed in 2021.-Conducting safety inspections on all company vehicles and maintaining equipment.-Fostering teamwork and communication for the swift completion of commercial projects.-Communication skills for servicing residential clients.-Safely operating a company vehicle to complete jobs throughout the DFW area.-Effectively managing full-time job duties while pursuing full-time university courses.

Bachelor'S Degree, Construction Science And Management, 3.7

Magna Cum Laude Achievement

Core Curriculum