Manuel J. Barrera III
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Adept at fostering collaboration and achieving project milestones, I leveraged my expertise in Land Development and Stormwater Management at City of San Antonio to manage over $15M in infrastructure projects. As a Licensed Professional Engineer in TX, my leadership and AutoCAD Civil 3D skills ensured timely, under-budget project completion, enhancing community development.
Competent Engineering professional offering foundation in engineering project management and design. History of success in performing load and cost calculations and establishing clear parameters. Detail-oriented with strong knowledge of Land Development and Client Management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineer 1
City of San Antonio
02.2024 - Current
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Managed team of 7 Project Managers and 2 Capitol Project Officers
- Managed over 15M$ of sidewalk projects in 2024
Project Engineer
WGI Inc.
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
- Identified technical risks within managed projects.
- Recommended improvements for design, construction means and materials based on field or changing conditions.
- Assisted with cost proposal development and customer presentations.
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
- Delivered concise instructions to technical team to maintain quality control.
- Recommended process improvements to reduce unnecessary waste.
- Trained junior engineers in workstation design and material handling.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
- Developed Commercial, Residential and Multi-Family projects
- Designed and managed over 8M$ in projects in 2023
Professional Engineer
Collier's Engineering & Design / Formerly KFW
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Conducted feasibility studies for proposed projects using potential ROI and risk management.
- Trained and mentored competent and flexible workforce to meet project needs and promote positive work environment.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
- Developed work plans for various personnel roles based on strengths and talents.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications
- Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines
- Identified technical risks within managed projects
- Recommended improvements for design, construction means and materials based on field or changing conditions
- Assisted with cost proposal development and customer presentations
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work
- Delivered concise instructions to technical team to maintain quality control
- Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep tools and equipment functional.
Owner/ Engineer in Training
MB3 Engineering Services
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Developed and distributed plan, profile and sectional drawings for Roadway Rehabilitation and Reconstruction projects.
- Reviewed development plans to determine potential traffic impact.
- Evaluated roadways to determine service levels and estimate reconstructive/rehabilitative costs and materials.
- Developed low impact transportation, grading and storm water design strategies for sustainable infrastructure projects.
- Assessed construction and demolition operations for compliance with safety rules and environmental regulations.
- Analyzed survey reports, maps, blueprints and other topographical and geologic data to effectively plan infrastructure and construction projects.
- Provided technical and professional engineering support services in design, construction and traffic engineering.
- Completed information processing tasks using engineering software and statistical packages and programs to encode data and perform data entry and retrieval.
- Designed 15 Street Reconstruction projects for the City of San Antonio
- Detailed 17 surveys all across the state of Texas
Asst. Project Manager
RHSI Engineering & Project Management
11.2018 - 02.2020
- Inspected roadway projects to determine level of rehabilitation/reconstruction required.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Designed roadway rehabilitation/construction projects and produced construction documents to facilitate construction.
- Closely collaborated with public officials and private landowners to identify and quickly address problems
- Coordinated with contractors, utility companies, and government agencies to implement projects.
- Prepared schedules, project budgets, and specifications for materials and labor.
- Managed, Inspected and Designed 8 sidewalk projects for the City of San Antonio
Civil Engineer In Training
KFW Engineers & Surveying
08.2017 - 11.2018
- Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers
- Made and checked complex engineering computations quickly and accurately
- Analyzed waterways to identify engineering problems and recommended corrective actions
- Prepared project proposals, including cost estimates, schedules and project specifications
- Interacted with state and local agencies to ensure compliance with codes and regulations
- Checked design calculations of other team members for accuracy
- Estimated quantities and cost of materials, equipment and labor to determine project feasibility
Field Engineer
M. A. Mortenson
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Interpreted drawing mark-ups and implemented drawing revisions provided by engineers
- Coordinated manufacturing, construction, installation and maintenance projects for engineering team to complete per customer requirements
- Prepared and implemented safety measures and meetings
- Arrange sub-contracting work and manage work schedules and deadlines
- Work with Designers and Architects on project scope and best practices to arrive at most suitable product
- Delegate work to 4 operators and 3 craftsmen by following critical path diagrams
- Create budget reports and merchandise inventories
Water Practices Intern
CP&Y Engineering
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Planned and coordinated work requiring modification of standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria
- Made and checked complex engineering computations quickly and accurately using self built complex Excel Spreadsheets
- Provided drafting support to civil engineering staff using AutoCAD Civil 3D and Micro-station along with Arc GIS and Google Earth Pro
- Researched and completed Requests for Information (RFI's) and Requests for Proposals (RFP's)
Research Assistant
University of Texas at San Antonio
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Conducted materials research and procurement
- Geographical research of Aquifer and Desalinization Plant
- Basic compression testing (cylindrical)
- Stocked, organized and prepared supplies
88M Wheeled Vehicle Operator
U. S. Army
06.2008 - 05.2012
- Operated and Maintained security clearance sensitive equipment
- Produce and Present Training courses and exercises
- Supervised 25+ member teams through combat zones
- Unit Armor and Operations SME
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX2017
Associate of Applied Science - Civil Engineering
Northwest Vista College
San Antonio, TX2014
Skills
- Licensed Professional Engineer in TX
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Adept time management skills
- Extensive leadership experience
- Outstanding teamwork skills
- Proficient in Land Development and Stormwater Management
- Project estimation
- AutoCAD Civil 3D, HEC-HMS, Microstation
- Procore and Primelink
- Risk management
- Resource budgeting
- Training personnel
- Project Management
- Project planning and development
Career Objectives
I believe that civilization is Man's greatest work. Civil Engineers are given a great responsibility to help guide and educate all of society about how this complex, living breathing thing that is a city needs to function in order to maintain equilibrium with nature and itself. My life goal is to become the most efficient and technologically up to date engineer that I can be so that I can help build this great country and train the engineers of tomorrow.
Additional Information
www.linkedin.com/in/manuel-barrera-920a0084
Timeline
Engineer 1
City of San Antonio
02.2024 - Current
Project Engineer
WGI Inc.
05.2023 - 09.2023
Professional Engineer
Collier's Engineering & Design / Formerly KFW
03.2021 - 05.2023
Owner/ Engineer in Training
MB3 Engineering Services
02.2020 - 03.2021
Asst. Project Manager
RHSI Engineering & Project Management
11.2018 - 02.2020
Civil Engineer In Training
KFW Engineers & Surveying
08.2017 - 11.2018
Field Engineer
M. A. Mortenson
05.2017 - 08.2017
Water Practices Intern
CP&Y Engineering
02.2017 - 05.2017
Research Assistant
University of Texas at San Antonio
01.2016 - 12.2016
88M Wheeled Vehicle Operator
U. S. Army
06.2008 - 05.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Civil Engineering
Northwest Vista College
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Texas at San Antonio
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