Geotechnical Project Manager

• May 2023 - Present

Project Manager/Project Engineer

• Jan 2020 - Mar 2023

Manage geotechnical projects from conception to delivery of the report. Coordinate locates calls, drilling, soil sampling, and laboratory work and elaborate boring logs. Draft geotechnical reports with recommendations on pavements, foundations, retaining walls and other structures as appropriate. Work on different projects for the City of Corpus Christi, Port of Corpus Christi, the City of San Antonio, as well as for Industrial, Commercial, and Private projects. Provide field support meeting with Clients, Contractors, Drillers and/or Technicians. Show less

Geotechnical Project Manager

• Dec 2018 - Aug 2019

Manage geotechnical projects from conception to delivery of the report. Coordinate drilling, soil sampling, laboratory work and elaborate boring logs in order to determine soil properties to be used in engineering analyses. Write geotechnical reports with recommendations on pavements, foundations, retaining walls and other structures as appropriate. Install inclinometers and take readings as per planned schedule and report results accordingly. Act as Safety Officer for the San Antonio office. Attend professional activities organized by different Associations and perform business development for the Company; therefore, increasing the potential for new projects. Show less

Operations Manager / Franchise Owner

• Sep 2016 - Dec 2018

Perform businesses related to Aerial Imaging services utilizing UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) for a variety of industries in the private and public sector, providing real-time data that can be integrated in different software platforms such as AutoDesk, ProCore, and PlanGrid. Performed projects include cell towers, construction sites, land development, and infrared scanning. We deliver technological and FAA regulated production at a fraction of traditional aerial costs. We have FAA Part 107 Certification, Level I Thermographer, OSHA 10 Certification, and insured. Show less

Senior Engineer

• Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

As part of the national engineering team, participate in different geotechnical projects mostly in the transportation indutry. Provide geotechnical analysis for the stability of box culverts, slopes, retaining walls, temporary and permanent structures, access roads, pavement evaluation and soil improvement. Elaborate relationships and facilitate potential business opportunitites and partnerships with different companies. Promote the creation of a geosynthetic-reinforced structures team to handle common and special projects related to the geosynthetic field. Provide technical informative webinars to company’s engineering group. Show less

Project Manager - Geotechnical

• Mar 2014 - Jul 2015

Manage geotechnical projects for refineries, industrial and private projects including shallow and deep foundation design for tanks, buildings and support structures. Design of access roads, crane support platforms, HDD soil formation limit pressure calculations for pipeline installation, pavement analysis, slope stability and other geotechnical-related projects. Manage geotechnical projects for refineries, industrial and private projects including shallow and deep foundation design for tanks, buildings and support structures. Design of access roads, crane support platforms, HDD soil formation limit pressure calculations for pipeline installation, pavement analysis, slope stability and other geotechnical-related projects.

Consulting Engineer

• Jan 2013 - Mar 2014

Consulting services to geotechnical firms, contractors and engineers. These services included geotechnical work (soil sample identification, boring log preparation and engineering analysis-design), elaboration of design methods using HDPE geocells applied to channels, slopes, roadways and retaining walls. Consulting services to geotechnical firms, contractors and engineers. These services included geotechnical work (soil sample identification, boring log preparation and engineering analysis-design), elaboration of design methods using HDPE geocells applied to channels, slopes, roadways and retaining walls.

Sr Engineer/Sr Project Manager/Project Manager/Design Engineer

• Jul 1998 - Jan 2013

Managed technical business and special engineering projects in Latin America, Caribbean, Canada, and U.S. related to ground stabilization, soil reinforcement, civil and environmental infrastructure, and commercial development solutions. Analyzed feasibility of mining, petrochemical, and transportation projects and designs. Collaborated with geotechnical engineers, contractors, and site owners to review designs and recommend solutions to engineering problems. Served as initial contact for potential, new, and ongoing projects. •Reduced client’s soil reinforcement costs by up to 35% by developing economical solution to soft soil problems. •Saved government client $1+ million and eliminated delay time by conducting new design of highway project after site conditions and structural geometry changed. •Developed MathCAD and Excel analytical tools that sped up design process by 50%-75%. •Analyzed and designed mechanically-stabilized earth (MSE) structures, including retaining walls, slopes, embankments, coastal and riverbank protections, pavement structures, raft foundations, combination load transfer platforms and piling systems, and reinforced granular platforms, that saved clients 15%-30% in expenditures. •Tested and revised new software tools that led to reliable pavement design tool for customers and civil engineering community. •Improved visibility of company and garnered positive publicity by writing or co-authoring 6 technical reports or case studies and presenting at geo-engineering professional conferences. •Honored with company’s Outstanding Sales Team Award, Project Excellence Award, Armando Lopez Award (for technical and customer support), and Unsung Hero Award. •Assisted in design and construction of Panama Canal’s Pedro Miguel Saddle Dam scour protection solutions and Miraflores Locks’ retaining wall replacement. •Developed preliminary design of channels and coastal erosion protection using stone-filled mattresses. Show less

Manager/Engineering Manager

• Jan 1996 - Jun 1998

Helped on the distribution network operations related to construction and geosynthetic products. Coordination of projects, engineering design and construction processes. Direct support to customers proposing engineered solutions to site specific geotechnical problems. Assisted on general operations of the company. Helped on the distribution network operations related to construction and geosynthetic products. Coordination of projects, engineering design and construction processes. Direct support to customers proposing engineered solutions to site specific geotechnical problems. Assisted on general operations of the company.

Project Engineer

• Jan 1994 - Jan 1996

Responsible for project scheduling and supervision of construction crew in order to meet deadlines. Solved construction problems during construction. Weekly meetings with owners, subcontractors and suppliers in order to set priorities and required changes. Responsible for project scheduling and supervision of construction crew in order to meet deadlines. Solved construction problems during construction. Weekly meetings with owners, subcontractors and suppliers in order to set priorities and required changes.

Soil Laboratory Supervisor

• Jan 1993 - Jan 1994

Supervised a team of four technicians performing in-lab and on-site testing. Collected testing data and elaborated laboratory testing reports to the customers. Provided tabulated laboratory results to the company’s geotechnical engineers in order for them to be included in their geotechnical reports. Provided laboratory testing cost analyses to customers. Maintained customer relations and acquired new customers. Supervised a team of four technicians performing in-lab and on-site testing. Collected testing data and elaborated laboratory testing reports to the customers. Provided tabulated laboratory results to the company’s geotechnical engineers in order for them to be included in their geotechnical reports. Provided laboratory testing cost analyses to customers. Maintained customer relations and acquired new customers.