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Benancio Torres, Jr

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Responsible Foreman with excellent project oversight, team management and blueprint interpretation skills coupled with more than 8 years of experience. Achieves project milestones and adheres to deadlines and quality standards.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Foreman

Austin Bridge And Road
San Antonio, TX
10.2024 - Current
  • Supervised daily construction operations
  • Installed 24" and 30" RCP
  • Installed 7x3, and 6x3 box culverts
  • Installed 5x5 manholes, and junction box's
  • Installed 4x5 PMBD structures, and 4x4 PAZDs
  • Installed drainage system tying into roadway
  • Coordinated workforce activities to optimize project timelines and resources.
  • Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices and safety protocols.
  • Implemented quality control measures to enhance project outcomes and client satisfaction.
  • Managed inventory of materials and tools, reducing waste and increasing efficiency.
  • Conducted regular site inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance standards.
  • Collaborated with subcontractors to facilitate seamless project execution and communication.
  • Developed work schedules that improved labor allocation and productivity across multiple projects.
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
  • Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
  • Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
  • Collaborated with project managers in planning stages, advising on schedule adjustments and potential obstacles.
  • Elevated safety standards, conducting regular training sessions and safety audits.
  • Achieved deadlines consistently, planning resources effectively and adjusting priorities as needed.
  • Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.

Foreman

Bartek Construction
San Antonio, TX
07.2023 - 09.2024
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Monitored usage of supplies and materials to establish cost effective operations.
  • Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
  • Installed 2 - 20” insulated chill water services side by side in a 13’x13’ trench
  • Insulated and heat wrapped 20” chill pipe at joints.
  • Excavated large trenches for 20” chill water line, 15’ depth
  • Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.

Foreman/Operator

Harper Brothers Construction
San Antonio, TX
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
  • Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
  • Monitored usage of supplies and materials to establish cost effective operations.
  • Scheduled job assignments for staff to monitor progress and performance.
  • Conducted monthly meetings with employees to discuss safety issues, status and development.
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
  • Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
  • Completed production logs and maintenance logs to document plant operations and verified adherence to predetermined standards.
  • Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
  • Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
  • Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.
  • Installed 8"-36" DI water pipe on daily basis.
  • Installed 48' RCP with curb inlet boxes.
  • Installed 6x6 storm boxes in productive manner, built to elevations.
  • Installed 15'' sewer main with manholes built to elevations.
  • Operated 350 hitachi excavator on normal basis.
  • Operated font end loader on normal basis.
  • Recorded redlines on plans for daily productions.
  • Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine necessary project steps.
  • Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
  • Worked outside in all weather conditions.
  • Efficiently read and interpreted blueprints.

Lead Man / Operator

Brown Excavation And Utilities
San Antonio, TX
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Trained and mentored new employees to enable safe and efficient job performance.
  • Managed work site operations to facilitate adherence to predetermined production schedules.
  • Directed equipment maintenance and repair operations to improve machines' functionality and reliability.
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
  • Installed 8 inch sewer main with laterals and man holes
  • Shot grades to set manholes on right elevation according to plans
  • Installed 8inch water with lot services
  • Operated John Deere excavator excavating for sewer main and installing manholes

Lead Man / Lead Pipelayer / Operator

Harper Brothers Construction
San Antonio, TX
07.2018 - 03.2022
  • Trained and mentored new employees to enable safe and efficient job performance.
  • Installed 30 inch water main
  • Installed 48 in RCP, with curb inlets
  • Worked late hours to do over night tie ins
  • Shot grade to get right elevations according to plans
  • Operated 350 hitachi excavator on normal basis
  • Lined out pipes and fittings days in advance to meet deadlines
  • Completed production logs and maintenance logs to document plant operations and verified adherence to predetermined standards.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
  • Followed applicable safety and health policies and procedures to promote crew safety and minimize accidents.
  • Confirmed that finished products met internal and external requirements to promote uniform quality standard.

Pipelayer

M5 Utilities
Boerne, TX
05.2016 - 02.2018
  • Assembled and installed underground pipe, fittings and valves of various sizes.
  • Checked and tested underground gas lines and pipes to verify proper functionality.
  • Handled all repairs for sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
  • Used hand signals to direct equipment operators and alert to hazards.
  • Graded or leveled trench bases using tamping machines or hand tools.
  • Used equipment such as rollers, dump trucks and front-end loaders to move important supplies.
  • Located existing pipes needing repair or replacement using magnetic or radio indicators.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Pipe Layer

Brown Excavation And Utilities
San Antonio, TX
12.2014 - 02.2016

Assembled and installed underground pipe, fittings and valves of various sizes.

  • Handled all repairs for sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
  • Used hand signals to direct equipment operators and alert to hazards.
  • Read and understood drawings, written instructions and blueprints to plan work and layout pipe.
  • Graded or leveled trench bases using tamping machines or hand tools.
  • Used equipment such as rollers, dump trucks and front-end loaders to move important supplies.
  • Checked slopes for conformance to requirements using levels or lasers.
  • Installed new hydrants, valves and lines to meet fire department needs and protect residents.
  • Followed plans to locate existing utilities prior to digging and flagged locations for operators.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Handled all repairs for sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems

Education

High School Diploma -

Southside High School, San Antonio, Tx
San Antonio, TX
05.2013

Skills

  • Procedure Planning
  • Crew Scheduling
  • Workplace Safety
  • Employee Training
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Water and Sewer Piping
  • Safe Equipment Usage
  • Blueprints and Schematics
  • Heavy Labor
  • Equipment Safety Verification
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Project Management
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Dedicated Work Ethic
  • OSHA Regulations

Certification

OSHA 10

OSHA 30

Confined space

Trenching and excavation

Timeline

Foreman

Austin Bridge And Road
10.2024 - Current

Foreman

Bartek Construction
07.2023 - 09.2024

Foreman/Operator

Harper Brothers Construction
01.2023 - 07.2023

Lead Man / Operator

Brown Excavation And Utilities
03.2022 - 12.2022

Lead Man / Lead Pipelayer / Operator

Harper Brothers Construction
07.2018 - 03.2022

Pipelayer

M5 Utilities
05.2016 - 02.2018

Pipe Layer

Brown Excavation And Utilities
12.2014 - 02.2016

High School Diploma -

Southside High School, San Antonio, Tx
Benancio Torres, Jr