Rollin Veal
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Seasoned Construction Manager with broad experience managing, coordinating, and overseeing construction projects from conception to completion. Demonstrates strong leadership skills in team management, project budgeting, and quality assurance. Successfully implemented cost-effective modifications in project plans resulting in increased efficiency and reduced project timelines. Precise understanding of local building codes and regulations ensures compliance on all levels of construction development.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Manager
Mastec
San Antonio, TX
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Coordinated and scheduled subcontractors to ensure completion of construction projects on time.
- Organized and maintained project documents, drawings, specifications and reports.
- Reviewed plans and specifications for accuracy prior to ordering materials or scheduling contractors.
- Assisted in the preparation of bid packages and contract documents.
- Conducted site visits to monitor progress of work performed by subcontractors.
- Provided support services such as obtaining permits from local agencies when necessary.
- Monitored progress payments to vendors and subcontractors ensuring timely payment according to contract terms.
- Responded promptly to requests from clients concerning changes in scope or schedule due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Maintained detailed records throughout duration of project including daily logs, inspection reports and closeout documents.
Construction Coordinator
PRG Project Resources Group
San Antonio, TX
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Coordinated and scheduled subcontractors to ensure completion of construction projects on time.
- Organized and maintained project documents, drawings, specifications and reports.
- Managed daily operations of construction sites including safety inspections, material deliveries and quality control.
- Conducted site visits to monitor progress of work performed by subcontractors.
- Resolved conflicts between general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and owners regarding contractual issues or job-site problems.
- Responded promptly to requests from clients concerning changes in scope or schedule due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Maintained detailed records throughout duration of project including daily logs, inspection reports and closeout documents.
Project Engineer
Precision Contracting Services
Dallas, TX
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Analyze specifications and project details with internal crews before project initiation.
- Managed submission of required documents on project timelines.
- Ensure daily reports are accurate and follow PCS, and specific project requirements.
- Coordinate with clients and communicate with subcontractor representatives on the weekly, daily, and overall project schedule, project status, and progress.
- Update Administration/Management on project forecasting regularly.
- Implement sound solutions and approaches based upon project management principles.
- Communicate project status, issues, changes, as well as results, with the PCS management and clients.
- Address problems related to the project, and present appropriate, achievable solutions.
- Provide leadership to the project team, subcontractors, through all phases of the project lifecycle.
- Establish clear expectations on how the team will work together to accomplish the team objectives.
- Administrative duties: Professional phone handling & Client interface
- Electronic data processing/entry (EDP) for production reporting, letter writing, materials ordering, including complete use of the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Viewpoint Accounting Software, CAD, Visio, and other business software.
- Participate in Monthly Operating Reviews of PCS, where operations are analyzed.
- Enforce PCS policies with employees and subcontractors.
- Coordinated equipment, materials, personnel and subcontractors to meet project objectives.
- Conducted risk assessments and created mitigation strategies for potential risks associated with projects.
- Reviewed blueprints, drawings and specifications for accuracy and completeness prior to construction commencement.
- Verified compliance with applicable regulations throughout each phase of the project life cycle.
- Confirmed procurement of all essential permits prior to starting site activities.
- Conducted regular inspections at job sites in order to monitor safety protocols being followed by contractors.
- Supervised installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
Construction Supervisor
Future Telecom
San Antonio, TX
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Worked with Construction Manager and President concerning job bids, emergency situations, employee issues and project documentation
- Collaborated with engineers and customers to determine project specifications: work required, materials and equipment to be used
- Oversaw the start of each project to ensure all purchase orders and permits were in place and all design and engineering specifications were finalized and ready for construction
- Coordinated all locates and worked with locaters from utility companies
- Managed the completion of projects while ensuring that safety and quality standards were followed
- Trained employees to use construction equipment such as bulldozers and graders
- Matched employee talent to jobs and directed workers in projects such as construction of roadways, grading and ditches
- Recommended improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
- Negotiated terms with external vendors to source any required materials
Lead Inspector
Zayo Tech Group
Dallas/San Antonio
02.2015 - 02.2020
- Supervised and coordinated all boring and aerial telecommunication construction crews ensuring that employees worked safely and productively
- Provided guidance and coordinated daily activities with General Contractors and subcontractors for all crew members
- Ensured the safe, timely and accurate installation, maintenance, and repair of customer telecommunications equipment
- Provided OJT training in construction practice and methods for employees
- Tracked daily production of work performed by assigned crew members using system maps and schematics
- Identified areas of opportunity and troubleshot problems
- Built Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint cell towers as well as AT&T residential networks
Journeyman Drywall Finisher
Painters Union Local 150
Las Vegas, NV
02.1996 - 08.2008
- Specialize in commercial and residential construction
- Applied sealing compound over cracks, holes, and nail heads using trowels, broad-knives or spatulas.
- Removed damaged drywall and wallpaper to prepare for new installations.
- Inspected surfaces to evaluate quality and applied extra attention to detail.
Education
Certificate of Accomplishment - Plumbing #29832
01.2017
Heavy & Light Railroad Training -
TrackSense Inc.
01.2017
Union Pacific Fiber Optics Safety Trained -
01.2017
Certificate of Accomplishment - Texas Residential Real Estate Inspection V
Legends Real Estate School
Dallas, TX01.2014
Diploma -
Schlagle High School
Kansas City, KS01.1989
Skills
- Building codes and regulations
- OSHA safety requirements
- Construction equipment
- Design and planning
- Renovations, building, and demolition
- Emergency assistance
- Problem-solving
- As-built blueprints
- Quality inspection reports
- Project documentation
Timeline
Construction Manager
Mastec
01.2024 - 10.2024
Construction Coordinator
PRG Project Resources Group
04.2023 - 01.2024
Project Engineer
Precision Contracting Services
08.2022 - 04.2023
Construction Supervisor
Future Telecom
02.2020 - 07.2022
Lead Inspector
Zayo Tech Group
02.2015 - 02.2020
Journeyman Drywall Finisher
Painters Union Local 150
02.1996 - 08.2008
Certificate of Accomplishment - Plumbing #29832
Heavy & Light Railroad Training -
TrackSense Inc.
Union Pacific Fiber Optics Safety Trained -
Certificate of Accomplishment - Texas Residential Real Estate Inspection V
Legends Real Estate School
Diploma -
Schlagle High School