Elvis Perry
Alvarado,Texas
Summary
Dynamic project manager with proven expertise in water distribution and safety compliance. Skilled in budget oversight and vendor management, driving process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Manager-Public Projects (Support Services)
Dallas Water Utilities-Distribution Division
Dallas, Texas
03.2026 - Current
- Manages activities of staff, inspectors, project managers, and other contractors performing construction work for DWU public utility projects; develops guidelines, procedures, policies, rules and regulations and oversees budget and completion
- Reviews and evaluates plans; engages with engineers on current and future projects and designs; provides information and answers questions from the public
- Performs inspections when needed; visits project sites to answer questions, provide training, address concerns, and be a visible part of the construction process for the contractors and community
- Executed various duties to assist with project completion.
- Managed daily operations of water distribution systems for Valve Operations and Leak Detection sections.
- Oversees daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
- Fostered positive relationships with team members and partners to enhance collaboration.
- Communicated ideas clearly through verbal and written methods.
- Managed inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, reducing waste.
Supervisor III
Dallas Water Utilities/Distribution Division
Dallas, Texas
03.2013 - 03.2026
- Directed and supervised team of 15+ employees in daily operations.
- Supervised daily operations of water distribution and maintenance teams.
- Coordinated scheduling and assigned tasks for field personnel.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Coached and evaluated employees, managing performance and conducting terminations.
- Trained staff on equipment use and emergency response protocols.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and operational procedures.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Mastered leak detection technologies, enhancing proactive and reactive responses to water distribution issues.
- Continuously worked with outside vendors, managing projects in leak surveys on larger water pipelines
- Collaborated with engineering teams on infrastructure projects.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Prepared and presented reports on team performance, challenges, and achievements to senior management.
- Participated in recruitment efforts by interviewing prospective candidates for open positions.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Served on Employee Advisory Committee in several areas since 2011.
- Serve as a Signatory for Aviation, providing access for employee to apply for Love Field ID Badging and Vehicle Permit access.
- Ensured completed work met established guidelines and specifications. to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
Inspector II
Dallas Water Utilities / Distribution Division
Dallas, Texas
03.2009 - 03.2013
- Directed vendor projects in leak detection for larger water mains, ensuring timely and effective project completion.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to locate and accurately pinpoint reactive water leaks, minimizing service disruptions.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders regarding inspection results and recommendations.
- Continuously learned all aspects of Leak detection, mastering skills of using existing technologies in proactive/reactive leak detection.
- Completed and submitted daily logs and paperwork to maintain accurate records.
- Trained new inspectors on safety protocols and procedures.
- Worked closely with management teams to help identify process improvements that would improve overall efficiency levels.
- Engaged in training aimed at enhancing inspector competencies.
Inspector II
Dallas Water Utilities / WWFPM
Dallas, Texas
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Acted as liaison between City of Dallas and contractor during inspections of facilities and pipework at Central Wastewater Plant.
- Executed daily operational tasks to maintain high standards of accuracy and efficiency.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Inspector II
Dallas Water Utilities / Distribution Division
Dallas, Texas
01.2007 - 03.2008
- Tested and Chlorinated new water mains and services for contractor.
- Chlorinated water mains after Distribution repairs/replacement.
- Executed daily tasks with precision and attention to detail.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Inspector II
Dallas Water Utilities / Distribution Division
Dallas, Texas
03.2004 - 03.2008
- Conducted proactive and reactive leak detection using real-time correlator and ground mic, pinpointing leaks to facilitate timely repairs.
- Performed proactive water main leak survey deploying/retrieving loggers in water system
- Support outside vendor performing leak surveys on larger water mains.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders regarding inspection results and recommendations.
- Trained new inspectors on equipment and safety protocols/procedures.
- Participated in training to strengthen and develop inspector competencies.
- Submitted documentation promptly.
Pipeline Inspector
Dallas Water Utilities / Pipeline Inspection
Dallas, Texas
03.1999 - 01.2002
- Served as pipeline inspector liaison to contractor and City of Dallas for water mainline replacement and private contracts; oversaw service, valve, fire hydrant installation, soil proctors/densities, and paving restoration.
- Reviewed construction plans to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Evaluated whether work was in accordance with all applicable city, state and federal guidelines, as well as applicable discipline-specific codes.
- Communicated with contractors regarding potential issues discovered during inspections.
- Prepared reports detailing inspection results including photographs taken at various stages of the process.
- Collaborated with engineers in developing solutions for resolving problems related to pipelines.
- Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Issued documentation for violations, including stop work orders to contractors or owners, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Identified and documented recurring issues during inspections for contractor awareness. and worked with contractors to prevent re-occurrence.
- Coordinated with other departments within the organization to complete projects.
Fire Hydrant - Crew Leader
Dallas Water Utilities / Distribution Division
Dallas, Texas
03.1997 - 03.1999
- Overhauled fire hydrants, conducted minor maintenance, and activated new fire hydrants for pipeline inspection after main service installation.
- Perform water main shutdown for repair crews.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and resolve product and service-related issues.
- Restored site aesthetics by laying sod following repairs.
Laborer II
Dallas Water Utilities/ Distribution Division
Dallas, Texas
02.1992 - 03.1997
- Executed main, service, valve, and fire hydrant repairs to ensure reliable water service.
- Performed water valve shutdown for main, service, valve, and fire hydrant repairs.
- Assisted with installation and repair of water lines and related equipment.
- Live tap water main and run new services for customers and set meter on dead heads for plumber/contractor
- Operated backhoe and front-end loader.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work sites to ensure safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently complete daily operational projects, enhancing workflow.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge in water utilities operations.
- Performed diverse physical labor tasks on construction sites, contributing to project completion and site readiness.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Eastfield Community College
Mesquite, TXSkills
- Water infrastructure
- Construction management
- Project management
- Budget oversight
- Vendor management
- Safety management
- Process improvement
Timeline
Interim Manager-Public Projects (Support Services)
Dallas Water Utilities-Distribution Division
03.2026 - Current
Supervisor III
Dallas Water Utilities/Distribution Division
03.2013 - 03.2026
Inspector II
Dallas Water Utilities / Distribution Division
03.2009 - 03.2013
Inspector II
Dallas Water Utilities / WWFPM
01.2008 - 01.2009
Inspector II
Dallas Water Utilities / Distribution Division
01.2007 - 03.2008
Inspector II
Dallas Water Utilities / Distribution Division
03.2004 - 03.2008
Pipeline Inspector
Dallas Water Utilities / Pipeline Inspection
03.1999 - 01.2002
Fire Hydrant - Crew Leader
Dallas Water Utilities / Distribution Division
03.1997 - 03.1999
Laborer II
Dallas Water Utilities/ Distribution Division
02.1992 - 03.1997
Some College (No Degree) -
Eastfield Community College