Robert Ocañas
CASH CONSTRUCTION
El Campo,Texas
2
Languages
1
Certification
45
years of professional experience
Experienced Heavy Civil Road Construction Manager with expertise in overseeing project operations and scheduling diverse teams. Delivered projects within scope and schedule while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Focused on optimizing performance through effective leadership, resource management, and accident prevention.
Work History
Construction Project Superintendent 2
1 Year 7 Months- Led oversight of all work phases by foreman and subcontractors for concrete paving and dirt work, ensuring project timelines and quality standards were met.
- Directed road widening operations on Sam Bass.
- Managed construction activities for Gattis School Widening project in Round Rock.
- Coordinated construction efforts for Chisholm Trail Widening project in Round Rock.
Project Walls superintendent
1 Year- Managed construction of C.I.P walls, MSE walls, and drill shafts for the 183 North project in Austin.
- Oversaw all wall construction activities performed by foremen and subcontractors, ensuring quality and compliance with project specifications.
- Oversaw project schedules, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budget constraints.
- Coordinated on-site activities, managing subcontractors and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Implemented quality control measures, enhancing construction processes and minimizing rework.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Coordinated project schedules, optimizing resource allocation to meet deadlines efficiently.
- Managed subcontractor performance, ensuring adherence to project specifications and contractual obligations.
- Reviewed design specifications critically for accuracy, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly delays or rework situations.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strict deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.
- Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
Project Superintendent
1 Year- Project Superintendent - oversees structural phases of work performed by foreman and sub, coordinating traffic control.
- Executed structural work for highway widening and drainage in Angleton, meeting project specifications and enhancing regional transportation.
- Managed asphalt, curb, and sidewalk replacement projects across multiple City of Houston locations, enhancing urban infrastructure and accessibility.
Project Superintendent
3 Years 5 Months- Project Superintendent - oversees structural phases of work performed by foreman and subcontractors, concrete paving, Bridge and structure work, Mse wall, head walls and dirt work
- Oversaw construction of highway overpass in El Campo, ensuring project milestones were met
- Supervised highway overpass construction in Victoria
- Led road widening project on Watonga in Houston, enhancing traffic flow and safety
- Coordinated road widening project on Porter Road and Sorter Rd on Porter Road and Sorter Rd
- Managed construction of Laredo World Trade freeway bridge and paving
- Oversaw project schedules and ensured timely completion of construction milestones.
- Coordinated subcontractor activities to maintain seamless workflow on-site.
Project Superintendent
2 Years 2 Months- Oversaw daily construction operations, ensuring adherence to project schedules and safety regulations.
- Coordinated subcontractor activities, optimizing workflow and resource allocation on-site.
- Implemented quality control measures, enhancing project deliverables and client satisfaction.
- Oversaw structural phases of work performed by foremen and subcontractors, including dirt work and drill shaft construction on 288 and BWY 8 in Houston area.
- 1. Excavated drill shafts for foundation support, Footing, Columns, MSE walls, Caps, and Bridge work
- Implemented safety protocols, reducing incidents and enhancing workplace safety culture.
- Conducted site inspections, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory compliance.
Project Superintendent
1 Year- Project Superintendent - oversees all phases of work performed by foremen, from dirt work, concrete paving in Belton and Houston area.
- Executed paving operations on projects including Rip rap, 551 Rail, and Tanner Ramp on BWY 8 for HCTRA.
- 4. Carried out slope paving work on Belton I-35 paving and SST Rail
- 3. Supported ramp widening project in Splendora paving, and MBGR
- 2. Assisted in construction tasks at IAH Bush Airport Bush on runway for new terminal
- 5. Collaborated with operating manager and estimator on take-offs for bidding projects.
- Managed project budgets, optimizing resource allocation for improved cost efficiency.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
Project Superintendent
2 Years 3 Months- Project Superintendent - oversees all phases of work performed by foremen, from dirt work, concrete paving, Bridge work to storm sewers, and sub-contractors on road and bridges at the port in Freeport and Houston area.
- Executed road widening project on Beamer Street in Friendswood, TX, enhancing traffic flow and accessibility.
- Coordinated construction activities for Sorrell Bridge in Freeport, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated construction activities for Sorrell Bridge in Freeport, achieving safety compliance and project milestones.
- Executed road widening project on Beamer Street in Friendswood, TX, to improve traffic flow.
- Led water and paving improvement project on Grogan Road for SJRA, improving infrastructure quality and community access.
- Directed water and paving enhancement project on Research Road for SJRA, improving road safety.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align project goals with client expectations and needs.
- Developed strategic plans for process improvements, driving operational efficiency across projects.
Superintendent
7 Months- Oversaw daily operations of construction projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and budget constraints.
- Oversaw all phases of work by supervisors from dirt work to paving, ensuring timely project completion and adherence to safety standards
- Executed road widening project on BWY 8 South, coordinating various construction phases.
- Managed subcontractor relationships, fostering collaboration and communication throughout project lifecycles.
- Implemented safety protocols, enhancing workplace safety standards and reducing incident rates on-site.
Project Manager
4 Years 7 Months- Project Manager-Oversees all phases of work performed by Supervisors, MSE retaining walls, temporary shoring, and concrete/structural in multiple locations throughout Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin and surrounding areas.
- Installed temporary shoring and MSE walls for TXDOT project at HWY 410, ensuring structural integrity during construction.
- Built MSE soil nail retaining wall for Weber on HWY 183 in Austin
- Installed temporary shoring and MSE walls for soil nail retaining wall project on Tyler Loop 49
- Provided temporary shoring and constructed MSE walls for project on I-10 in Vidor TX for WB
- Constructed sound wall along I-10 for WB project
- Provided temporary shoring and constructed MSE walls for I-10 project in Vidor, TX, facilitating safe work conditions for ongoing operations.
- Built headwalls for drainage systems on various construction sites. for WB project on HWY 332 in Lake Jackson
- Erected sound wall along I-10 to reduce noise pollution for adjacent communities. along I-10 for WB project
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and timely delivery.
- Developed and implemented project plans to drive efficiency and adherence to timelines.
Project Manager
1 Year 4 Months- Led oversight of all phases of work by supervisors and sub-contractors on roads, bridges, and surveying operations across multiple locations in Houston and surrounding areas.
- Developed detention pond on Huffmeister Road for Harris County Flood District.
- Constructed parking area and pads for Global Geo Services in Stafford.
- Constructed parking lot for Women's Hospital.
- Constructed headwall at Blackhorse in Cypress, Texas.
- Developed Buffalo Run Park for the city of Missouri City, Texas.
- Paved access roads at Franco Lee Park for the city of Pearland.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and provide project updates.
- Managed resource allocation to optimize team performance and budget adherence.
Project Manager
2 Years 6 Months- Led all phases of road, concrete paving, and structural work coordination with supervisors and subcontractors
- Managed paving at Clearview Park, including detention pond construction
- Completed paving on World Houston Parkway for TXDOT
- Performed paving improvements on Elderdige for TXDOT
- Led improvements for sidewalks and ramps on Richmond Road, Westheimer, and Alabama
- Identified potential risks and developed mitigation strategies for successful project execution.
- Mentored junior project managers, fostering skills development and knowledge transfer.
Project Superintendent
3 Years 1 Month- Project and Roadway Superintendent - Roadway operations all phases, Overseeing subcontractors and other craft supervisors
- Designed efficient parking lot layouts for Fairway Plaza Rd, enhancing traffic flow in Pasadena
- Oversaw successful widening project for Kirkwood Rd, improving access and safety in City of Houston
- Executed paving operations for various projects for Royal Oaks Subdivision
- Supervised paving tasks during construction phases for Heron Lakes Subdivision
- Handled scheduling of subcontractors and staff to complete projects within required timeframes.
- Conducted regular site inspections to assess progress, address issues, and maintain quality control throughout the project lifecycle.
General Superintendent
6 Years 10 Months- Project and Road Superintendent - Oversee all phases of work etc...
- Oversaw installation of sound walls on Bwy 8, 610, I-10, and I-45 in Houston, coordinating water lines, fire hydrants, and sanitary lines.
- Executed paving projects in Sienna Territories for DVR Construction.
- Developed hike and bike trail along White Oak Bayou and in Baytown.
- Directed asphalt and paving projects in Dallas and Rowlett for TX DOT, focusing on adherence to safety regulations and project specifications.
- 3. Hike and bike Trail along White Oak Bayou and in Baytown
- 6. Performed extensive underground work on various projects, including installation of RCP, box culverts, and corrugated pipe inlets.
- Directed project planning and scheduling to ensure timely completion of construction initiatives.
- Oversaw field operations, managing teams to maintain high safety and quality standards.
Supervisor
3 Years 4 Months- Supervised operators for dirt, lime, base, structural, and asphalt paving, ensuring quality work and adherence to project specifications.
- 1. Managed multiple projects in Houston, overseeing resources and timelines to achieve project goals.
- Supervised operators of dirt, lime, base, structural, and asphalt paving.
- Coordinated project schedules, ensuring timely completion of construction milestones.
- Coordinated project schedules to align with construction milestones, facilitating on-time project delivery.
Foreman Operator
8 Years 5 Months- Supervised road asphalt paving operations, ensuring quality and safety standards.
- Paved asphalt surfaces across multiple routes from El Campo to Laredo, enhancing road conditions and performing seal coating on highway 410 in San Antonio, Kingsville, Mathis, Alice.
- Supervised daily construction operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and project timelines.
- Coordinated workflow among various trades, promoting collaboration and minimizing delays.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in construction techniques and safety measures.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Relationship management
Project management
Construction management
Quality assurance
Subcontractor management
Site safety management
OSHA compliance
Site inspection
Field inspection
Cost control
Team development
Job planning
On-site training
Scheduling coordination
Environmental awareness
Project coordination
Strategic planning
Key decision making
Workforce planning
Leadership development
Performance evaluation
Employee motivation
Training oversight
Labor relations
Recruitment and hiring
Hiring and onboarding
Workforce engagement
Relationship building and management
Procedure planning
Inventory management
Self-control and integrity
Self control and integrity
Teacher assessment
Field inspection
Construction safety
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved Project Phasing by completing changing work schulede with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
OSHA 30hr
Arlington Traffic Control Supervisor
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Construction Project Superintendent 2
CASH CONSTRUCTION
01.2025 - 08.2026Read More
Project Walls superintendent
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07.2019 - 12.2022Read More
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03.2017 - 05.2019Read More
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11.2013 - 02.2016Read More
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WILLIAM BROS, CONST. CO. INC.- HOUSTON, TEXAS
11.1989 - 03.1993Read More
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SOUTH TEXAS CONSTRUCTION-CORPUS CHRISTIE, TEXAS
06.1981 - 11.1989Read More
El Campo High
High School Diploma
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