BRIAN LARA
Richmond,TX
Summary
Experienced Construction Superintendent with 25 years in heavy civil, industrial, LNG, highway, utility, and renewable energy projects. Managed large crews and multimillion-dollar site developments, ensuring safety, timely delivery, and budget compliance. Expertise in mass earthwork, grading, roadways, underground utilities, bridges, drainage systems, and solar facilities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Grading Superintendent
Blattner Energy
10.2022 - Current
- Oversee civil construction operations including mass grading, road construction, drainage basins, culverts, and site development.
- Coordinated field operations with engineering teams, subcontractors, and project personnel to ensure alignment and efficiency.
- Managed budgets, workforce planning, daily production activities, and project records to support project objectives and outcomes.
- Oversaw SWPPP compliance and quality control documentation, enhancing field reporting and adherence to regulations.
- Maintain a strong safety culture while ensuring quality workmanship and schedule performance.
Construction Manager / Site Manager
Wanzek Solar
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed civil and underground construction activities for utility-scale solar projects, ensuring adherence to project specifications and timelines.
- Oversaw pile installation, racking systems, and module installation, streamlining site operations to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Coordinated multiple crews and superintendents throughout project execution.
- Coordinated multiple crews and superintendents throughout project execution, facilitating communication and collaboration to meet project goals.
- Oversaw pile installation, racking systems, module installation, and supporting site operations.
General Field Superintendent
Zachry Industrial, Inc.
Sabine Pass, Texas
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Managed civil construction operations for one of the nation’s largest LNG export projects.
- Supported project planning and execution strategies during early development to align with project goals.
- Directed excavation, material processing, stabilization, multiple fill operations, and site restoration across more than 600 acres.
- Maintained production schedules while ensuring safety, quality, and compliance requirements were met.
- Ensured adherence to production schedules while meeting safety, quality, and compliance standards.
Superintendent
Zachry Industrial, Inc.
Channelview, Texas
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Managed 120 employees to ensure efficient brownfield construction activities.
- Oversaw SWPPP implementation and excavation operations, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
- Coordinated construction activities, prioritizing safety and quality standards to meet project goals.
General Foreman
Zachry Industrial, Inc.
Old Ocean, Texas
05.2014 - 03.2017
- Led workforce of 150 personnel to achieve project milestones.
- Oversaw rail yard construction, grading, and storage facility development.
- Coordinated daily field operations, crew assignments, and production activities.
- Coordinated daily field operations and crew assignments to optimize production activities.
Foreman
Zachry Heavy Division / Highway
Austin & Houston, Texas
06.1996 - 05.2014
- Supervised crews of up to 30 employees on major highway and toll road projects, ensuring project milestones were met on schedule.
- Managed soil stabilization processes using lime, cement, and fly ash, contributing to the integrity of road surfaces.
- Oversaw embankment construction, excavation, and utility installation, coordinating drainage systems, ponds, ditches, RCP installation, box culverts, and catch basins for comprehensive project execution.
Education
High School Diploma -
Needville High School
Needville, TX06-1996
Skills
- Earthwork grading
- Site stabilization
- Road construction
- Site development
- Heavy civil construction
- Renewable energy integration
- Civil construction management
- Site supervision
- Quality documentation
- Cost management
- Cost estimation
- Production scheduling
- Schedule coordination
- Subcontractor management
- Subcontractor oversight
- Change management
- SWPPP compliance
- Construction quality assurance
- Project management
- Project planning
- Strategic planning
- Team management
- Crew leadership
- Leadership training
- Process improvement
- Process optimization
- Change management
- Sustainable practices
- Project coordination
LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Over 25 years of heavy civil and industrial construction experience.
- Managed workforces of up to 300 employees.
- Extensive experience with mass grading, excavation, and site development.
- Expertise in underground utilities, drainage, roadways, LNG, industrial, and solar construction.
- Strong record of delivering projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Grading Superintendent
Blattner Energy
10.2022 - Current
Construction Manager / Site Manager
Wanzek Solar
04.2021 - 09.2022
General Field Superintendent
Zachry Industrial, Inc.
03.2019 - 04.2021
Superintendent
Zachry Industrial, Inc.
06.2018 - 03.2019
General Foreman
Zachry Industrial, Inc.
05.2014 - 03.2017
Foreman
Zachry Heavy Division / Highway
06.1996 - 05.2014
High School Diploma -
Needville High School