JAVIER R. SOLIZ
Fort Stockton,TX
Summary
Experienced Civil Grading Foreman with a strong background in heavy civil construction, large-scale earthwork, and solar projects. Experienced in leading crews, directing foremen, coordinating equipment and resources, planning daily and upcoming work, and maintaining production, safety, and quality standards. Strong knowledge of grading, elevations, drainage, compaction, GPS machine control, and IFC drawings. Experienced in supporting Assistant Superintendent responsibilities, including field coordination, production planning, equipment utilization, cost control, and resolving jobsite issues to keep work efficient and on schedule. Proven ability to lead people, make sound field decisions, and keep projects moving safely and productively.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Civil Grading Foreman / Field Leadership
BLATTNER ENERGY
Avon, Minnesota
08.2022 - Current
- Oversee mass grading and site-development operations while maintaining schedule performance, safety compliance, and quality control.
- Supervise and lead 30+ field personnel on heavy civil and large-scale earthwork projects.
- Coordinated motor graders, dozers, scrapers, excavators, compactors, haul trucks, and supporting crews to achieve daily production goals.
- Coordinate with Site and Project Managers, superintendents, surveyors, subcontractors, and field crews to maintain smooth operations.
- Interpret IFC drawings, grading plans, specifications, and elevations to ensure accurate field execution.
- Identified and implemented production efficiencies to minimize downtime and rework.
- Trained and mentored operators and laborers to enhance skills and foster team development.
Field Foreman
FRONTIER ENERGY
Jal, New Mexico
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Supervised field crews constructing drilling-rig location pads and access roads in active oilfield environments.
- Managed site preparation including clearing, stripping, excavation, subgrade stabilization, and pad construction.
- Coordinated motor graders, dozers, water trucks, belly-dump trucks, and compactors to ensure efficient site operations.
- Ensured compliance with elevations, slopes, and compaction requirements to support safe drilling-rig loads and equipment staging.
- Conducted daily safety meetings and hazard assessments to uphold safety compliance across operations.
Equipment Operator / Pipeline Civil Work
TRACKER ENERGY
Monahans, Texas
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Operated excavators for trenching and ditching, and dozers for efficient pipeline backfilling.
- Operated excavators for trenching and ditching and dozers for pipeline backfilling.
- Maintained high production rates while adhering to safety and environmental requirements.
- Supported right-of-way clearing, tie-ins, and restoration efforts to ensure project completion.
- Achieved high production rates while strictly adhering to safety and environmental standards.
Motor Grader / Dozer Operator
BLATTNER ENERGY
Avon, Minnesota
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Operated motor grader (finish blade) and dozer for fine grading, site leveling, and foundation preparation for wind-turbine pads and access roads.
- Executed precise grading to align with project specifications for elevation, slope, and drainage.
- Constructed and maintained haul roads and crane pads, facilitating heavy-equipment mobilization.
- Constructed and maintained haul roads and crane pads supporting heavy-equipment mobilization.
- Achieved production deadlines on large-scale renewable-energy projects while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.
Foreman / Equipment Operator
BIG HORN CONSTRUCTION & RECLAMATION
Midland, Texas
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Supervised crews and operated heavy equipment to construct drilling-rig location pads, ensuring project milestones were met.
- Coordinated with drilling contractors and project managers to meet tight production deadlines.
- Maintained strict safety compliance in high-risk oilfield environments.
- Coordinated with drilling contractors and project managers to achieve production deadlines, facilitating seamless project execution.
- Ensured strict safety compliance in high-risk oilfield environments, promoting a culture of safety among team members.
Dozer Operator / Grading
3S SERVICES
Midland, Texas
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Operated dozer to construct drilling-rig location pads and access roads with caliche material, ensuring stable and safe access for heavy equipment.
- Spread and compacted caliche to establish stable foundations for heavy-rig loads, enhancing operational safety and efficiency.
- Performed rough and finish grading to meet elevation and drainage specifications.
- Collaborated with field crews to ensure efficient operations on site. to meet production deadlines while maintaining safe operations.
Equipment Operator / Laborer
RENEGADE CONSTRUCTION
Las Cruces, New Mexico
03.2014 - 05.2019
- Executed general labor and equipment operations on dirt-work projects, contributing to successful completion of road building, pond excavation, commercial pads, and parking-lot construction.
- Facilitated clearing, stripping, grading, excavation, and subgrade preparation to enhance project readiness.
- Supported clearing and grading activities on construction sites.
- Facilitated achievement of production goals by coordinating team efforts and resources. while following project safety standards.
Education
High School -
Ońate High School
Las Cruces, NMSkills
- Civil grading leadership
- Mass grading operations
- Field operations support
- Blueprint interpretation
- GPS survey integration
- Job safety analysis
- Osha 30
- Production scheduling
- Cost efficiency
- Equipment Coordination & Utilization
- Team supervision
- Subcontractor management
- Deadline management
Personal Information
Title: CIVIL GRADING FOREMAN | HEAVY CIVIL CONSTRUCTION | EARTHWORK & SITE DEVELOPMENT
Timeline
Civil Grading Foreman / Field Leadership
BLATTNER ENERGY
08.2022 - Current
Field Foreman
FRONTIER ENERGY
04.2022 - 08.2022
Equipment Operator / Pipeline Civil Work
TRACKER ENERGY
01.2022 - 04.2022
Motor Grader / Dozer Operator
BLATTNER ENERGY
10.2020 - 01.2022
Foreman / Equipment Operator
BIG HORN CONSTRUCTION & RECLAMATION
09.2019 - 10.2020
Dozer Operator / Grading
3S SERVICES
06.2019 - 09.2019
Equipment Operator / Laborer
RENEGADE CONSTRUCTION
03.2014 - 05.2019
High School -
Ońate High School