MARK ESPARZA
Hockley,TX
Summary
Accomplished Development Manager with innovative leadership style and expertise in brand positioning strategies. Outstanding sales and marketing talents to manage product-related budgets. Great influencing and communication strengths. Proven ability to build long lasting business relationships to ensure forward progress. Strategic-thinking project manager with several years of experience in budgeting and forecasting and risk management. Observant and resourceful professional dedicated to delivering project objectives within stipulated time, resource and budget constraints. Outstanding collaborator comfortable working with others in executing projects to achieve company objectives. Focused project manager bringing several years of developing continuous improvements throughout planning and implementation phases of projects. Demonstrated history of establishing and enforcing adherence to standards of excellence. Well-versed in mentoring and guiding associates to exceed client and stakeholder expectations. Accustomed to cultivating innovative ideas and encouraging new ideas that drive company growth. Project Manager versed in all aspects of project and personnel management. Results-oriented and high-energy professional with talent for leading by example and inspiring peak performance. Dedicated to fostering strong effective team relationships.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Maple Development Group
Houston, TX
12.2024 - Current
- Oversee full project lifecycle from due diligence and planning through design, permitting, construction, and final delivery, ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineers, contractors, consultants, utility providers, municipalities, and stakeholders to drive progress and resolve conflicts efficiently.
- Manage budgets and contracts by tracking expenditures, negotiating change orders, and providing accurate cost forecasting to protect financial performance.
- Lead with influence and accountability by setting clear expectations, fostering collaboration, and communicating effectively with executives, partners, and external agencies.
- Interpret and enforce regulatory requirements while maintaining compliance with city, county, and state guidelines, including environmental and utility standards.
- Operated drones for aerial inspections and surveying projects.
Development Manager
Rausch Coleman Homes
Houston, TX
02.2022 - 12.2024
- Conducted weekly production and operations contractor meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and the ability to resolve critical issues.
- Effectively built long standing relationships with local governments, elected officials and energy providers.
- Reviewed plans and specs during the initial design of developments.
- Day to day management of project-specific land development from planning and entitlements through the completion of infrastructure including off-site and on-site work and amenities.
- Responsible for schedules using computerized application system and insuring the workmanship of all work by inspecting and approving subcontractor's work.
Operations/Asset Manager
Hope City Live, Inc.
Houston, TX
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Directly oversee the construction, remodeling, and equipping of locations to provide on schedule fulfillment of contract obligations.
- Able to process sensitive data and handle all correspondence with un-compromised integrity and confidentiality.
- Supervise operations team, contractors, vendors, and associated personnel to assure deadlines and budgets were met.
- Administers the effective policy and administrative decision-making capabilities through promotion of the big picture perspective.
- Reviewed contract reports, bid proposals and requirements with senior management for accuracy and processing.
- Manage operations department for 4 satellite locations and central location for the fastest growing church in the U.S
Senior Inspector
City of Houston
Houston, TX
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Provided supervision of personnel; and coordination in enforcing the understanding and technical specifications for underground utilities, driveways, sidewalks, street cuts, right-of-way encroachments, and paving.
- Led team in preparing schedules, work assignments, and reviews for inspectors on a daily basis.
- Investigated inquires concerning specifications, interpretations, and technical problems from contractors, design consultants, and the general public.
- Provided effective leadership and guidance to inspectors regarding all permitted work and acceptance of work.
- Review and interpret drawings, operating instructions, and specifications with inspectors.
- Supervised twelve (12) inspectors on a daily basis to answer, support, and evaluate any situation that occurred.
- Responsible for accepting all new developments, commercial and residential throughout the city.
Inspector
City of Houston
Houston, TX
11.2007 - 01.2014
- Conducted inspections on a variety of civil engineering projects including sanitary sewers, storm sewers, paving, and street cut permits to ensure City of Houston specifications were being met.
- On-call at all times to provide high quality and quick response to any emergency or concern in the city right of way.
- Prepared and submitted daily reports to ensure all work met City of Houston standards and report it on the ILMS system.
- Investigate complaints in a positive manner and provide complete and thorough correspondence to all parties involved.
Assistant Superintendent
Opus West Construction
01.2006 - 11.2007
- Effectively managed the construction of multi-million dollar commercial developments.
- Demonstrated superior skills in assisting contractors to maintain high productivity rates while keeping a safe and productive workplace.
- Performed and reported effective and detailed daily reports of work progress.
- Interpret and analyze contractors' critical path (schedule).
- Effectively scheduled and supervised sub-trades contracts from bid to end of construction to ensure budgets were on track.
Engineering Technician
PSI, Inc
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Inspected and tested many aspects to ensure all work met or exceeded standards set forth per ASTM standard requirements.
- Maintained daily journal and recorded all findings and results from tests performed.
- Reviewed and evaluated results with clients to correct changes based on outcome of test performed.
- Worked with Civil Engineers in the design and planning of airfield roads, tunnels, water, storm, sewage tunnel systems and bridges.
Education
Diploma - General Studies
Smiley High School
Houston, TX06-2002
Skills
- Project management
- Budget management
- Contract negotiation
- Regulatory compliance
- Cross-functional coordination
- Operations management
- Production scheduling
- Construction oversight
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Cross-functional collaboration
Languages
Spanish, Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Project Manager
Maple Development Group
12.2024 - Current
Development Manager
Rausch Coleman Homes
02.2022 - 12.2024
Operations/Asset Manager
Hope City Live, Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2022
Senior Inspector
City of Houston
01.2014 - 01.2017
Inspector
City of Houston
11.2007 - 01.2014
Assistant Superintendent
Opus West Construction
01.2006 - 11.2007
Engineering Technician
PSI, Inc
01.2003 - 01.2006
Diploma - General Studies
Smiley High School