Michael Castro
Austin,TX
Summary
- Experienced public works coordinator with strength in capital delivery scheduling, contract administration, document control, and permit processing. Skilled at keeping projects organized, aligned, and moving forward.
- Organized Coordinator focused on boosting customer satisfaction and service quality. Familiar with documentation, reporting and compliance requirements. Skilled in managing employee documentation and maintaining files and records.
- Highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
- I am praying and looking forward to having the opportunity to work with such an awesome workforce.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Construction Co-Coordinator 1
City of Austin Capital Delivery Services
Aubrey, Texas
01.2021 - 08.2026
- Ensured timely capital delivery through effective schedule coordination with City of Austin project teams and stakeholders.
- Prepared meeting agendas, notes, and follow-up actions for Capital Delivery Services.
- Organized project documents within city filing systems, correspondence, and records using city filing systems.
- Assisted with contract administration for Capital Delivery Services programs and vendors.
- Analyzed project requests for proper routing to city departments and routed information to the correct city departments.
- Communicated with engineers, inspectors, and managers on project status updates.
- Organized permit materials and supporting documents for Capital Delivery Services reviews.
- Assisted with process improvements for Capital Delivery Services' coordination workflows.
- Facilitated workshops with internal teams to brainstorm ideas for new initiatives.
- Evaluated vendor proposals against organizational objectives and negotiated contracts accordingly.
- Evaluated existing systems for potential improvements or upgrades.
- Identified potential risks associated with projects and developed mitigation plans.
- Analyzed customer feedback surveys to provide insights into process improvements.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings, conferences, events, and travel arrangements for the team.
- Performed financial analysis to evaluate cost savings opportunities related to projects.
- Developed training materials for staff members involved in various aspects of the project life cycle.
- Researched industry trends and best practices to develop innovative solutions for complex challenges.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams from different departments to ensure successful completion of tasks.
- Managed a portfolio of multiple concurrent projects while maintaining quality standards.
- Created documents and maintained databases to track project milestones and deliverables.
- Assisted in the development of project plans, timelines and budgets to ensure projects were completed on schedule and within budget.
- Developed effective communication strategies to keep all stakeholders informed of progress on projects.
- Conducted interviews with key stakeholders to understand needs and requirements for each project.
- Provided technical assistance in the use of software applications used in the organization operations.
- Compiled weekly status reports detailing project progress summarizing progress on projects.
- Maintained relationships with vendors by providing timely responses to inquiries.
- Provided administrative support such as filing, data entry, preparing reports and presentations.
- Monitored progress of ongoing projects to identify potential problems or areas of improvement.
- Identified and recommended solutions for staffing and procedural improvements to staffing issues and proposed procedural changes to managers.
- Implemented departmental policies and standards in conjunction with management to streamline internal processes.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Delegated work to staff, set priorities and goals.
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
- Guided employees in handling difficult or complex problems.
- Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
- Engaged employees in discussions about performance issues with employees, identifying causes and finding solutions.
- Reviewed employees' work to check adherence to quality standards and proper procedures.
- Reviewed reports on employee attendance, productivity and effectiveness to evaluate performance.
- Developed work schedules according to budgets and workloads, covering priority tasks.
- Interpreted and explained work procedures and policies to brief staff.
- Participated in subordinates' tasks to facilitate productivity or helped overcome difficulties.
- Researched and prepared reports required by management or governmental agencies.
- Analyzed financial activities of the department to share budgetary input with managers.
Public Works / Street and Bridge Tech 3
City of Austin
Austin, Texas
01.1998 - 01.2021
- Completed road maintenance work assignments such as asphalt removal and replacement.
- Executed seal coat applications on road surfaces, improving longevity and performance.
- Utilized front end loaders, skid steers, steel wheel rollers, back hoes, and tach machines for efficient road maintenance and seal coating.
- Inspected City of Austin equipment and reported safety hazards.
- Performed preventive maintenance on City of Austin systems and tools.
- Calibrated instruments and adjusted settings for City of Austin operations.
- Documented service work and maintenance records, ensuring accurate tracking for City of Austin teams.
- Responded to repair requests across City of Austin work sites.
- Followed safety procedures and lockout rules during City of Austin repairs.
- Replaced faulty components to restore functionality.
- Conducted preventive maintenance procedures according to established schedules.
- Coordinated repair and maintenance plans with coworkers and supervisors, facilitating timely project execution.
Road Maintenance Worker
Travis County
Austin, Texas
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Repaired potholes, edges, and shoulder surfaces using county-approved materials and tools.
- Repaired potholes by filling them with asphalt or other material.
- Hauled and spread sand, gravel and clay to fill washouts and repair road shoulders.
- Cleared ditches, culverts, and right-of-way areas to support proper water flow.
- Patrolled Travis County roadways for pavement damage, debris, and drainage issues.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect potential hazards or damage to the roadway.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations, executing immediate repairs to mitigate hazardous conditions and restore road safety.
- Inspected and repaired roads, bridges, and culverts in accordance with safety regulations.
- Followed all safety protocols while working on the job site.
- Operated dump trucks, mowers, and hand tools for routine road maintenance tasks.
- Operated heavy machinery with extreme care and caution, following specific employer guidelines for safety.
- Assembled temporary traffic control signs at construction sites according to state regulations.
- Installed traffic signs, barricades, and cones to protect Travis County work zones.
- Maintained vehicles used in road maintenance operations such as dump trucks and backhoes by performing routine services like oil changes and tire rotations.
- Maintained detailed records of work completed and materials utilized during road maintenance activities.
- Loaded materials, equipment, and supplies for Travis County road and bridge crews.
- Loaded trucks with necessary materials for road repairs and construction projects. with building materials such as gravel or asphalt needed for repairs or new construction projects.
- Assisted coworkers with asphalt patching, surface grading, and general maintenance duties.
- Trimmed brush and removed vegetation from county roadsides and drainage corridors.
- Removed vegetation growing along the roadside using hand tools or powered equipment.
- Cleaned ditches by removing sediment and debris from drainage systems.
- Sealed cracks on road surfaces using appropriate sealant materials.
- Displayed a professional attitude toward customers who stopped at work sites for inquiries about ongoing projects.
- Collaborated with co-workers to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding the progress of projects and the completion of assignments.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress of projects and completion of assignments.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations, executing immediate repairs to mitigate hazardous conditions and restore road safety.
- Operated heavy machinery with extreme care and caution, following specific employer guidelines for safety.
- Hauled and spread sand, gravel and clay to fill washouts and repair road shoulders.
Construction Worker
George Marc Construction Company
Austin, Texas
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Assisted George Marc Construction crews with framing, demolition, and site cleanup to facilitate project progress.
- Transported lumber, concrete, and tools across construction sites, ensuring continuous workflow on projects.
- Read blueprints and followed the foreman’s direction for daily construction tasks.
- Set up ladders, scaffolding, and barriers to keep work areas safe.
- Operated hand tools and power tools for cutting, fastening, and finishing tasks.
- Inspected materials and reported damaged supplies to supervisors, helping maintain quality standards on site.
- Cleaned job sites and organized equipment for next-day construction activities.
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders for project tasks.
- Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely.
- Maintained a clean, safe working environment by removing debris from the job site prior to shift completion.
- Mixed concrete, mortar and other materials to prepare building material.
- Coordinated with other workers onsite to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
- Assisted supervisors with additional tasks to support project goals.
- Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser measuring devices.
- Used laser measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths, and heights.
- Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials to improve production.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
Education
GED -
LC Anderson High School
Austin, TX01-1991
Skills
- Project scheduling
- Capital delivery management
- Contract management
- Permit management
- Risk management
- Document management
- Infrastructure management
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Class A CDL Driver Obtained through Austin Community College
References
- San Juana Ruiz: 512-227-9330 - Retired
- Imad Salem: 512-296-3932 - Engineer/COA
- Ken Chambers: 512-906-4697
- Lisa Rangel: 512-7883-7721
Timeline
Engineering Construction Co-Coordinator 1
City of Austin Capital Delivery Services
01.2021 - 08.2026
Public Works / Street and Bridge Tech 3
City of Austin
01.1998 - 01.2021
Road Maintenance Worker
Travis County
01.1996 - 01.1998
Construction Worker
George Marc Construction Company
01.1994 - 01.1996
GED -
LC Anderson High School