Eric Bueno, P.E.
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Land development professional with experience managing residential projects from land acquisition and due diligence through entitlements and the start of construction. As a Forward Planning Manager with KB Home, I lead the coordination of engineers, municipalities, utility providers, consultants, and internal teams to deliver successful residential communities. My background as a licensed Professional Engineer provides a strong technical foundation in infrastructure planning, feasibility analysis, project budgeting, regulatory approvals, and risk management. I am passionate about creating well-planned communities through collaboration, strategic problem-solving, and effective stakeholder engagement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forward Planning Manager
KB Home
San Antonio, TX
10.2024 - Current
- Lead residential land development projects from land acquisition through entitlements and the start of construction, ensuring alignment with division objectives, budgets, and schedules.
- Direct due diligence efforts for prospective land acquisitions, including feasibility analysis, development budgeting, infrastructure planning, risk assessment, and entitlement strategy.
- Negotiate and manage development agreements, utility agreements, easements, reimbursement agreements, and other development-related contracts with public agencies and private stakeholders.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, surveyors, environmental consultants, utility providers, attorneys, and contractors to deliver successful development projects.
- Partner with land acquisition, construction, finance, sales, and marketing teams to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and improve project execution across the division.
Senior Forward Planner
KB Home
San Antonio, TX
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Managed residential land development projects from due diligence through entitlement, coordinating engineers, surveyors, environmental consultants, utility providers, and public agencies.
- Evaluated land acquisition opportunities by assisting with feasibility studies, development budgets, schedules, and risk assessments.
- Monitored project budgets, consultant contracts, and development schedules to support successful project execution.
- Coordinated the preparation and review of civil engineering plans, development agreements, easements, and consultant deliverables to support project milestones.
Assistant Project Manager
Colliers Engineering & Design
San Antonio, TX
04.2022 - 02.2024
- Demonstrate expertise in civil engineering design, consistently deliver inventive and budget-conscious design solutions for a wide range of infrastructure projects, encompassing road networks, stormwater management systems, potable water distribution, and sanitary sewer systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success and enhance client satisfaction.
- Produce weekly and monthly status reports to facilitate clear progress tracking and decision-making.
- Aid senior managers and department leaders by successfully executing projects and resolving issues while adhering to strict budgetary and scheduling constraints.
Engineer in Training
KFW Engineers & Surveying
San Antonio, TX
06.2019 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with team to design a residential subdivision, including road layout, drainage, and utility design.
- Prepared detailed design drawings, specifications, and construction documents for single-family residential projects.
- Created stormwater management plans to address runoff and drainage issues while complying with environmental regulations.
- Developed detailed lot grading plans to ensure proper water runoff on residential properties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05.2019
Skills
- Residential Land Development
- Land Acquisition Due Diligence
- Entitlements & Permitting
- Feasibility Analysis
- Infrastructure Planning
- Development Agreements
- Utility Coordination
- Project Management
- Budget and Schedule Management
- Public Agency Coordination
- Consultant Management
- Licensed Professional Engineer (Texas)
Certification
- Professional Engineer (P.E.), State of Texas, License No. 156090
Timeline
Forward Planning Manager
KB Home
10.2024 - Current
Senior Forward Planner
KB Home
02.2024 - 10.2024
Assistant Project Manager
Colliers Engineering & Design
04.2022 - 02.2024
Engineer in Training
KFW Engineers & Surveying
06.2019 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
The University of Texas At San Antonio