Jesus Valenzuela
Presidio,Texas
Summary
Dedicated and experienced professional with strong leadership and communication skills in project management. Recognized for enhancing satisfaction through high-quality project execution and maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Lead
ConocoPhillips
Kermit, TX
05.2024 - 12.2025
- Facilitated collaboration among diverse teams to ensure timely completion of project milestones.
- Established strong relationships with vendors to optimize procurement processes for projects.
- Streamlined communication processes among departments, ensuring all stakeholders remained focused on shared project goals.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Ensured timely delivery of critical deliverables by closely monitoring progress against milestones and adjusting plans as necessary.
- Developed project plans, timelines, and budgets to align with organizational goals.
- Implemented risk management strategies to minimize project disruptions and delays.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to assess progress and adjust project strategies as needed.
- Optimized resource utilization by accurately forecasting project needs and allocating resources accordingly throughout the project lifecycle.
- Improved overall team performance by conducting regular performance evaluations and providing constructive feedback to facilitate professional growth.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of various project components.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality projects within budget and on schedule.
- Saved costs on multiple projects by identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing cost-effective solutions.
- Established strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and positive referrals for the company.
- Adapted project plans in response to changing requirements, minimizing disruptions to project timelines.
- Conducted post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and opportunities for process enhancement.
- Streamlined communication channels between departments, facilitating smoother project execution.
- Balanced multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining focus on priorities and deadlines.
- Oversaw development and execution of project timelines, significantly reducing delays.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations, maintaining project integrity and client trust.
- Developed comprehensive project documentation, ensuring clarity and accessibility for all team members.
- Negotiated with vendors to secure resources, optimizing budget allocation.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Monitored project and team member performance to proactively address mistakes and delays.
- Supervised all aspects of facility construction pipeline installation and maintenance, guaranteeing alignment with safety, environmental, and regulatory policies.
- Oversaw contractor performance to ensure adherence to project standards.
- Reviewed daily work tickets and invoices to facilitate timely processing and resolution.
- Facilitated communication and documentation of field change notices with engineering teams.
- Organized and managed logistics for third-party contractor scheduling to ensure efficient equipment delivery.
- PSSR facilities and pipelines before handover to operations.
- Collaborated with topographic survey teams to verify datum points prior to equipment offloading and setup.
- Managed hotline supervision to ensure effective communication and safety during excavation processes.
- Oversaw critical lift operations, hydro testing, PSV testing, X-ray inspections, and ground disturbance activities on work site requiring permits.
- Participated in weekly meetings to communicate progress and strategic insights to upper management.
- Led discussions during bid walks with contractors, clarifying scope of work and expectations.
- Conducted detailed discussions with contractors regarding P&IDs and redline adjustments during scheduled walkthrough.
- Inspect materials before handing it over to contractors.
- Assisted in organizing monthly safety meetings. Reviewed incident reports to identify areas for improvement.
- Work along with CWI “work over rig”, flowback, drilling, frac, and any other contractor who was involved in the same work site.
- Recognized multiple times for catching contractors not following safety procedures and doing a work stop authority to the job site.
- Managed up to 6 job sites at the same time and on different locations.
General Foreman
Berry Bros. General Contractors
Pecos, TX
04.2014 - 04.2024
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and project specifications.
- Coordinated schedules and resources for multiple construction projects, optimizing workflow efficiency.
- Led on-site teams, providing guidance and training to enhance workforce skills and productivity.
- Managed quality control processes, identifying issues and implementing corrective actions to maintain standards.
- Responsible for overseeing the teams engaged in construction activities; and planning, coordinating, assisting in cost control, and ensuring a safe work environment.
- Performed and recorded site inspections; as well as placed orders, received orders, and distributed the materials to specified sections for future work.
- Involved in recommending repairs, supervising the maintenance of tools and equipment, and determining work procedures.
- Ensures all works are performed in accordance with approved method statements.
- Prepare reports on project time and equipment.
- Interpreting plans, blueprints, and sketches of proposed structures.
- Organize and monitor the work of subcontractors on site, and perform equipment and material management duties, and ensure the completion of works on time and within budget.
- Reviewing individual crew for compliance and attending crew safety meeting to make sure all employees are engaged in conversation.
- Prepared work orders and determined the resources needed to complete jobs, as well as prioritizing, scheduling, and assigning work to foremen and their crews based on the extent of work required, urgency, and availability of resources
- Review project status reports and reallocating resources to ensure projects are completed on time.
- I managed up to 11 crews of 7 men at a time.
Gang Pusher
Green Leaf Resources
Pecos, TX
02.2014 - 04.2014
- Operated and maintained machinery for efficient material handling and production processes.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and enhance productivity.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures for compliance.
- Conducted regular inspections of tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Supervised coordinates activities of workers engaged in construction, maintenance, and cleaning activities.
- Performed duties as described under Supervisor.
- Engaged in cleaning.
- Dugs holes, set forms, mixed, and poured concrete into forms, to make foundations for tank batteries.
Millwright/Weld Boss
Rio Grande Mining
Shafter, TX
12.2012 - 12.2013
- Installed and maintained machinery to ensure optimal operational efficiency.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues, implementing effective solutions to minimize downtime.
- Conducted regular inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment to enhance reliability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline production processes and improve workflow efficiency.
- Installed, maintained, modified and repaired machinery and stationary equipment (e.g. conveyors, hydraulic systems, pneumatic devices, pumps, engines, motors, production machines, etc.).
- Troubleshooted production problems and took preventive or corrective action as required.
- Performed operational equipment checks.
- Read blueprints, manuals, and processed specifications to visualize layouts and guide work.
- Operated heavy-lifting equipment (boom truck, forklift, skid steer, backhoe, man lift, and loader).
- Maintained a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
- Followed health and safety policies to ensure safety and environmental protection.
- Collaborated with planning departments and shop personnel to ensure maintenance requirements were met.
- Documented and communicated actions, irregularities and ongoing maintenance requirements (e.g. routine oil change).
- Welded or joined metal and other materials into a wide range of structures.
- Cut materials into the required shapes, checking dimensions and thicknesses.
- Operated tools and machinery and welding equipment.
- Dismantled metal structures.
- Performed maintenance on crusher ex: change barrings, fix conveyer belt, and any other required maintenance.
- Was part of the mine rescue team.
Education
Welding Certification -
Odessa College
Odessa, TX05-2008
High School Diploma -
Presidio High School
Presidio05-2007
Skills
- Collaborative mindset
- Leadership skills
- Strategic project planning
- Project coordination
- Experienced in managing projects
- Multi-tasking skills
- Project scheduling
- Project documentation
- Client relations
- Purchasing and procurement
- Worksite safety
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Strategic thinking
- Reliability
- Project regulations
- Attention to detail
- Quality assurance
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Project Lead
ConocoPhillips
05.2024 - 12.2025
General Foreman
Berry Bros. General Contractors
04.2014 - 04.2024
Gang Pusher
Green Leaf Resources
02.2014 - 04.2014
Millwright/Weld Boss
Rio Grande Mining
12.2012 - 12.2013
Welding Certification -
Odessa College
High School Diploma -
Presidio High School