Cristian Ivan Reyna
Edinburg
Summary
Licensed Professional Engineer delivering transportation, bridge, roadway, traffic signal, and municipal infrastructure projects valued over $166 million. Led Capital Improvement Projects and managed construction administration, local government coordination, and regulatory compliance while supervising teams of 15–20 employees. Focused on achieving project goals through effective prioritization, adaptability, and a commitment to safety, schedule, and budget adherence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Texas Department of Transportation
San Bentio
08.2025 - Current
- Managed project development across all phases: planning, design, construction, administration, and closeout.
- Coordinate and oversee multiple projects simultaneously while monitoring schedules, budgets, risks, and project performance.
- Prepare, review, and ensure compliance with plans, specifications, estimates, and project documentation.
- Evaluate and implement applicable laws, regulations, policies, and Advance Funding Agreement requirements.
- Identify and mitigate project risks to achieve short- and long-term objectives.
- Lead and supervise technical staff by assigning, reviewing, and monitoring work to ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance.
- Utilize engineering software and workstations to support on-time and on-budget project delivery.
- Manage financial and personnel resources to support project delivery and organizational goals.
- Apply sound engineering judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to identify issues, evaluate alternatives, and make informed decisions.
- Ensure project compliance with applicable engineering standards, environmental requirements, and organizational policies.
- Delivered safe, cost-effective, high-quality transportation infrastructure projects to support organizational objectives.
- Apply hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, environmental engineering concepts, and construction engineering practices to support 12 active transportation projects in Cameron County.
Project Manager
SAMES Inc.
McAllen
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Project delivery for bridges and other transportation structures.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure the project is within budget and on time.
- Facilitated weekly meetings with contractors to ensure adherence to construction phasing and sequencing aligned with the critical path method.
- Review project procedures such as submittals, RFIs, budgeting, scheduling, change orders, and material testing/sampling.
- Oversaw team maintaining testing frequencies while planning, assigning, directing, and reviewing work of professional and technical staff (Form 599, Form 2118, Form 2220, etc.).
- Review Buy America guidelines to ensure the project is in compliance with TxDOT standards on these matters.
- Developed innovative solutions for project conflicts requiring engineering judgment.
- Created structured Level of Effort plans to guide contract execution for TxDOT.
- Execute team building for TxDOT RFPs and write the proposal for upcoming waves.
Assistant Project Manager
Brownstone Consultants LLC
McAllen
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Project delivery for bridges and other transportation structures.
- Work on engineering policies and project procedures such as submittals, RFIs, budgeting, scheduling, change orders, and material testing/sampling.
- Perform weekly meetings with contractors to maintain construction phasing and sequencing for the critical path method.
- Coordinated with contractors to develop a monthly look-ahead plan summarizing achievements and outlining upcoming actions.
- Conducted monthly meetings to ensure contractor alignment with project timelines and fostered consensus on project goals.
- Led a team in maintaining proper testing frequencies while planning, assigning, directing, and reviewing work of professional and technical staff..
- Guided groups in understanding plans and specifications to ensure compliance.
- Coordinate with utility companies to ensure that all easements are respected and identify all existing utilities within the right of way.
Engineering Assistant
Texas Department of Transportation
Pharr
09.2019 - 07.2023
- Perform material sampling along with material testing which includes taking soil density and making cylinders for concrete along with taking slump tests.
- Compiled daily work reports for multiple maintenance and construction projects to ensure accurate documentation.
- Conducted material sampling and testing, including soil density measurements, concrete cylinder preparation, and slump testing for quality assurance.
- Designed plan sets to ensure a polished and visually appealing presentation.
- Supported project teams by reporting and developing change orders to ensure project accuracy.
- Input daily work reports for multiple projects in maintenance and construction.
- Perform weekly inspections for traffic control and SW3P.
- Facilitated change order reporting and built change orders for multiple projects.
- Engaged in efforts to enhance La Joya relief route on US 83 for improved traffic flow.
Internship/Project Engineer/Draft Technician
SAMES INC.
Edinburg
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Designed precise mortgage and drainage survey plats to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Developed project schedules outlining key deliverables to ensure timely completion.
- Constructed project binders containing data analyses to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Design Mortgage/Drainage survey Plats.
Engineering Technician
Millennium Engineering Group
Edinburg
05.2019 - 06.2019
- Evaluated slump tests and monitored concrete pours to achieve target curing psi’s.
- Analyzed soil densities and compaction to ensure compliance with project specifications.
- Assessed asphalt aggregate compositions and recommended appropriate thicknesses to enhance roadway durability.
- Collected specimen samples for laboratory testing of asphalt, concrete, and soil.
Intern
SpawGlass
Harlingen
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Conducted weekly project scans to identify improvements and outline additional work needed.
- Managed project production by aligning man hours with square footage requirements.
- Executed punch list in designated sections for approval prior to project completion.
- Participated in meetings with sub-contractors to align on project direction and responsibilities. with sub-contractors to overlay the plans moving forward.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TexasSkills
- Project management
- Project Scheduling
- Stakeholder Management
- Budgeting
- Risk assessment
- Compliance oversight
- Project development
- Engineering software
- Microsoft Applications
- Google Applications
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Performing under pressure
- Producing results
- Fast learner
Activities And Awards
- Community Service, Food Bank and Edinburg Parks and Rec (40 hours), Fall 2014, Spring 2018
- UTRGV Men’s Track and Field, Sprinter, Fall 2014, Spring 2018
- UTRGV Athletic Director’s List, Fall 2017
Leadership Experience
- Community Service, Food Bank and Edinburg Parks and Rec (40 hours), Fall 2014, Spring 2018
- UTRGV Men’s Track and Field, Sprinter, Fall 2014, Spring 2018
- UTRGV Athletic Director’s List, Fall 2017
Selected Project Experience ($166.4M+ Portfolio)
- US 83 Relief Route – New Construction $90M
• Pharr International Bridge Expansion – $42M
• FM 2556 Bridge Replacement – $9M
• FM 1419 Overlay – $6.5M
• SH 48 Hazard Elimination & Safety – $6.1M
• BSIF Los Indios Miscellaneous Construction – $3.5M
• FM 1847 Bike & Hike Sidewalks – $3M
• Teege Rd & Doolittle Rd Bridge Replacement – $2.3M
• Owens Rd Bridge Replacement – $1.8M
• Odoms Ln & Centerline Rd Road Widening – $1.2M
• Spur 54 Traffic Signal – $600K
• FM 1847 Sidewalks – $400K
Timeline
Project Manager
Texas Department of Transportation
08.2025 - Current
Project Manager
SAMES Inc.
01.2025 - 07.2025
Assistant Project Manager
Brownstone Consultants LLC
07.2023 - 12.2024
Engineering Assistant
Texas Department of Transportation
09.2019 - 07.2023
Internship/Project Engineer/Draft Technician
SAMES INC.
06.2019 - 08.2019
Engineering Technician
Millennium Engineering Group
05.2019 - 06.2019
Intern
SpawGlass
05.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley