Claudia Valles
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic Professional Engineer (P.E.) with over 15 years of progressive project and program management experience in civil engineering. Expertise in managing municipal, state, and utility infrastructure projects from conception to completion. Proven leader with exceptional skills in team management, stakeholder coordination, and delivering projects on time and within budget. Adept at leveraging innovative solutions to optimize processes and achieve operational excellence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager III, Highway
Michael Baker International
10.2022 - Current
- Reviewed project proposals and plans to determine scope, time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project
- Established work plan for projects, arranged for staffing of each phase of project and arranged for recruitment and assignment of project personnel
- Conferred with project staff to outline workplan and assigned duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority including indirect report resource management
- Lead and directed activities of project personnel to ensure project progress on schedule and within budget
- Reviewed status reports prepared by project personnel and modified schedule or plans as required
- Prepared project reports for management, client, or others and performed complex cost management analysis
- Developed and maintained client engagement to ensure satisfaction
- Identified, influenced and negotiated with clients into winning work for future projects
- Conferred with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolve problems including managing and coaching the team
- Generate and approve purchase orders, rebills, credits, and reviewed direct report timesheets
- Participated in the development of proposal for SOQ on various State, City & County pursuits
Transportation Engineer V, Lead Central Design-Utility Coordination/Management
Texas Department of Transportation
10.2019 - 10.2022
- Coordinated and monitored utility adjustment program for TXDOT highway projects
- Developed, recommended, and implemented modifications as necessary for continual improvement to existing utility adjustment program to include implementation of activities for new methods, procedures, and technologies
- Evaluated and made recommendations for developing, monitoring, and updating integrated project plans and schedules so that projects may be executed in the most efficient and effective manner possible
- Interpreted the Utility Accommodation Policy and reviewed literature, technical data, material specifications and procedures
- Coordinated with utility companies, attorneys and governmental representatives to accurately depict the highway project's impact on adjacent properties
- Monitored consultants' progress and work quality; checked invoices and associated documents; prepared supplemental agreements
- Monitored contract performance, evaluated contract deliverables, reviewed billing documentation, monitored the consultant's compliance with the terms of the contract, and/or prepared and delivered a written evaluation of the consultant's performance
- Negotiated fees and budgets, developed and negotiated scopes of work, negotiated contract work schedules, and negotiated other contract agreements
- Reviewed contracts, specifications, plans, and utility billing documents associated with right of way coordination
- Lead and trained professional and administrative staff
- Participated in the TAC Rule Revision Workgroup as well as the Meter Connect/Disconnect process improvement Workgroup
Interim Manager/Manager, Underground Residential Distribution (URD) Systems Engineering
CPS Energy
01.2018 - 10.2019
- Responsible for the management of the program and processes for the rehabilitation and maintenance on the underground residential distribution system to include management of associated capital and O&M budgets
- Developed long term strategy to include implementation of partial discharge testing technology to identify cables at risk of failure
- Provided managerial leadership to a team of three (3) to include Engineering Associate, Design Supervisor and Designer
- Developed and managed annual capital budgets for URD system reliability projects
- Developed and monitored reliability performance reports for all URD systems to identify and address failing systems
- Ensured timely initiation and design of work orders to replace failed cable sections in a timely manner and minimize Outstanding URD Procedures
- Ensured accurate and quality design of URD cable replacement work orders
- Developed and monitored status reports for URD system rehabilitation projects and implemented mitigation plans, as necessary, to ensure established targets are met
- Coordinated with internal and external stakeholders for effective management of URD system reliability projects
- Prepared and presented updates to management, Homeowners Associations, neighborhood associations, etc
Engineer, Utility Coordination
CPS Energy
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Led the process for distribution facilities relocations and upgrades associated with governmental agency civic improvement projects to ensure timely and successful execution
- Single point of contact for Civic Improvement and special projects, such as street lights, for improved customer coordination and response
- Managed schedules, critical paths and their variances in order to complete projects in a timely manner
- Manage project risks including those related to compliance with CPS Energy policies and procedures while coordinating the work of various internal departments, internal resources, external agencies, consultants and contractors
- Attended meetings with internal and external customers, state and local agencies (Bexar County, City of San Antonio, and TxDOT), civic associations, business and community leaders, property owners and attorneys throughout project’s cycle
- Read and interpreted construction plans to provide cycle times for design and construction completion and facilitate actions to complete projects successfully
- Provided timely notification and resolution of project changes and risks
- Provided regular progress reports and project updates using maintained project data
Transportation Engineer IV
Texas Department of Transportation
07.2014 - 01.2015
- Performed highly advanced and complex transportation engineering work for the construction of roadway expansion projects within the Texas Department of Transportation San Antonio District
- Ensured compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
Project Engineer, Capital Improvements Management Services Department
City of San Antonio
01.2012 - 07.2014
- Supervised professional, technical, and other employees in the development, design, construction, and maintenance of capital improvement projects
- Reviewed design plans, project specifications, and cost estimates;
- Attended design review meetings, identified and resolved design and construction problems
- Approved plans and specifications for construction contracts
- Advised other City departments on matters related to technical engineering issues
- Requested and evaluated consultant fee proposals and construction change orders
- Monitored and approved compensation for professional engineering services and construction change orders
- Reviewed bid packages prepared by consultants
- Attended pre-bid conferences, analyzed bid results, and made recommendations on accepting/rejecting bids
- Attended construction progress meetings
- Assisted with budget preparation
Senior Engineering Associate, Capital Improvements Management Services Department
City of San Antonio
08.2007 - 01.2012
- Performed the necessary preliminary work for the design and construction of capital projects
- Directed subordinate personnel in the performance of all preparatory work
- Revised project plans and specifications and legal requirements
- Inspected construction in progress for conformance with plans and specifications and made adjustments when necessary
- Coordinated with other divisions, departments, or municipal agencies on projects under design
- Met with consultants on various projects to discuss designs and design problems;
- Prepared cost estimates and monitored budgets on assigned projects
- Responded to citizen inquiries and concerns regarding assigned projects
- Provided technical assistance to other divisions and departments
- Performed related duties and fulfilled responsibilities as required
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX12.2005
Skills
- Project and Program Management
- Utility Coordination Management
- Budget Planning and Cost Control
- Stakeholder Engagement and Negotiation
- Contract Management and Compliance
- Leadership and Team Development
- Technical Reporting and Communication
Timeline
Project Manager III, Highway
Michael Baker International
10.2022 - Current
Transportation Engineer V, Lead Central Design-Utility Coordination/Management
Texas Department of Transportation
10.2019 - 10.2022
Interim Manager/Manager, Underground Residential Distribution (URD) Systems Engineering
CPS Energy
01.2018 - 10.2019
Engineer, Utility Coordination
CPS Energy
01.2015 - 12.2017
Transportation Engineer IV
Texas Department of Transportation
07.2014 - 01.2015
Project Engineer, Capital Improvements Management Services Department
City of San Antonio
01.2012 - 07.2014
Senior Engineering Associate, Capital Improvements Management Services Department
City of San Antonio
08.2007 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Texas At El Paso
Similar Profiles
Michael AvinaMichael Avina
Chainman at Michael Baker International LLCChainman at Michael Baker International LLC
ENZE WANGENZE WANG
Civil Associate - Highway at Michael Baker International LLCCivil Associate - Highway at Michael Baker International LLC
Lauren HoldwayLauren Holdway
Executive Assistant to CEO at Michael Baker International LLCExecutive Assistant to CEO at Michael Baker International LLC