Manuel Fraga Rodriguez
Pasadena,TX
Summary
- Managed project bidding process, estimating cost, and negotiating contracts with clients and subcontractors.
- Developed and maintained project schedules, tracking milestones and adjusting plans as needed.
- Oversaw accounting and financial operations, including budgeting, cost forecasting, and expense tracking.
- Supervised subcontractors and construction teams to ensure quality work and compliance with project specifications.
- Excellent communicator, decision-maker and problem solver.
- Familiar with safety regulations and construction practices as well how to use all manner of construction equipment.
- Manage scope of work by identifying change conditions or work outside of scope.
- Working closely with client, contractor, subcontractor, field coordinators and civil engineer in developing site specific value engineering options for the work.
- Assist with the development and implementation company and best management practices within areas of responsibility.
- Play an active role in the development of the safety culture on the project, making safety a natural part of all work performed.
- Knowledgeable in a wide range of heavy equipment, including Dozers, Trackhoe, Backhoe, Skidsteers, Compactors, Forklifts, Dump trucks, Concrete Trucks, Concrete Pump trucks, Hydro trucks and Drilling equipment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Coastal Field Services
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Improved client relationships, consistently meeting or exceeding project expectations and maintaining open lines of communication.
Assistant Project Manager
Damar Construction Services
Deer Park, TX
02.2015 - 10.2021
- Over six years of experience in the construction industry in both residential and industrial building construction as an assistant project manager. Strong background in supervision of large, complex projects. Posses in-depth knowledge of building practices and regulatory issues. Qualified to review and evaluate bid documents, estimate cost. Experience includes hands-on management of projects and coordinating from start to finish, while maintaining good relationships with general and subcontractors, as well as clients. Worked closely with ground crew and fellow equipment operators to complete multiple on-time projects with no safety incidents.
Education
Sam Rayburn High School
Pasadena, TXSkills
- Project bidding and Estimation
- Budgeting and financial management
- Oversee field operations, production times and ensure quality of our designated project meets the customer and field coordinators standards
- Schedule all involved subcontractors on-site for each phase of the project Ensure that all contract obligations are satisfied
- Manage of projects, coordinating with designed field coordinators, Superintendent, Office management
- Will order/track and schedule equipment and material deliveries
- Manage change orders and related costs Approves of material and equipment onsite
- Highly adept with key strengths in payroll administration functions, including discrepancy research, complex processing procedures and program management Able to resolve issues quickly and identify mistakes on time sheets Oversaw day-to-day processing of payroll Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting and entering data
- Knowledgeable in general carpentry, site preparation, concrete foundations such as drilled foundations, footings, concrete pads/concrete testing and framing practices
- Proficient with hand tools and power tools to include jumping jacks, drills, saws, chipping guns, air compressors, plumb bobs, rules, square, hammers
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Additional Information
Safety
- Place Texas 811 One Call as required by customer to prevent safety hazards.
- Adhered to all heavy equipment safety and excavation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints and zero tolerance incidents.
Communication
- Communicated issues that needed to be immediately addressed with project management and field coordinators for quick resolution.
Education
other
Clients, Contractors and Subcontractors
- Targa Resources Galena Park
- Targa Resources Mont Belvieu
- Magellan Terminal Galena Park
- Magellan Terminal East Houston
- REF-CHEM
- BARNHART
- Tellepsen
- AIE
- Bayou Electrical Services
- Coastal Foundation Drilling
- T-Rex
- Houston Saw & Drilling
- Cowboys Ready Mix
- Blue line Rentals
- Naegeli Transportation
- (SMI) Smart Materials
Timeline
Project Manager
Coastal Field Services
08.2022 - 07.2024
Assistant Project Manager
Damar Construction Services
02.2015 - 10.2021
Sam Rayburn High School