Sergio Aranda
Houston
Summary
Dynamic Construction Manager with extensive experience at Harris County Engineering Department, adept in project management and budget oversight. Proven track record in leading multi-disciplinary teams, enhancing stakeholder engagement, and driving project success. Fluent in Spanish, I excel in decision-making and quality assurance, managing portfolios exceeding $900 million with a focus on innovative solutions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Manager V
Harris County Engineering Department
05.2023 - Current
- -Manage a team of 10 Project Mangers of various experience levels and various consultants with disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and architecture
- -Empower the PMs to make decisions on their respective projects which affords the opportunity to mature as a PM.
- -Share problem-solving techniques garnered from experience and from the Project Management Institute (PMI) with PMs.
- -Encourage PMs to join PMI to broaden their horizon as it related to project management.
- -Encourage PMs to get involved and participate in the design phase to eliminate potential design errors and/or minimize future change orders
- -Observe PMs while they conduct site visits and offer constructive criticism when it is warranted.
- -Meet with the PMs on a regular basis to get briefed on projects, address issues or concerns they may be experiencing related to scope, schedule, budget, or scope creep.
- -Keep PMs informed of future projects that are forth-coming and try aligning projects with their skillsets.
- Projects consist of park beautification, building demolition, building renovations, new construction, civil construction, medical construction. Managing a Portfolio over $900 million
Asst Capital Programs Manager
City of San Antonio Aviation Department
San Antonio
03.2017 - 05.2023
- -Maintained customer relations with sponsors on status of projects.
- -Assisted in prioritizing projects related to Vertical and Horizontal construction.
- -Managed/Coordinated projects between various divisions, departments, public agencies, contractors, and consultants.
- -Effectively managed resources, schedules, financials and adhered to quality guidelines in alignment with project and contract requirements to ensure horizontal and/or vertical related projects progress on time and on budget.
- -Provide on-site leadership by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.
- -Prepared performance reviews, identified, and provide opportunities for staff development.
- -Reviewed and approved payment requests from consultants and contractors.
- -Reviewed contract specifications, design plans and recommend changes.
- -Conducted formal and informal quality assurance inspections.
- -Developed and standardized grant close-out reports mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
- -Assisted in resolving horizontal construction: runway, taxiway, roadway conflicts and vertical construction: terminal modification conflicts.
- Projects consist of a hike & bike trial, building renovations, new construction, utility construction, runway and taxiway construction. Projects ranged from $80K to $52M
Project Manager at Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft. Sam Houston
Clarke Solutions
Ft. Sam Houston
02.2014 - 03.2017
- Worked with the Base Realignment and Closure 2005 Joint Medical Facilities Office. Led a team of 20-30 professionals of various disciplines. Provided on-site construction oversight and assurance for Brooke Army Medical Center Hospital Addition, BAMC Renovations, and new of construction Central Energy Plant, Consolidated Parking Structure, Battle Health & Trauma Facility and Primary Care Clinic covering over 2 million sf.
- Evaluated healthcare operations and initial outfitting with on-site Resident Engineer, Project Engineer, Construction Representatives for the Corps of Engineers, BAMC Facilities, and the general construction contractor in regard to security systems, information technology, communication systems, medical equipment and clinical casework, furniture and furnishings, art work, and signage.
- Analyzed Major Repair and Renewal (MRR) project schedules to ensure minimum disruption of healthcare operations.
- Reviewed and analyzed Major Repair and Renewal (MRR) project schedules to ensure projects did not disrupt healthcare operations.
- Provided technical support to correct problems and discrepancies.
- Reviewed demolition plans, construction methods, utility outage schedules, project phasing, and medical transitions to mitigate impact on healthcare operations.
- Reviewed design drawings and specifications for compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 Life Safety Code, the International Building Codes (IBC), the International Plumbing Codes (IPC), the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 4-510-01 Design Medical Criteria, and the American Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design adherence to the healthcare facility standards and AR420-1 Army Facilities Management.
- Ensured all projects had approved Infectious Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) and Interim Life and Safety Measure (ILSM) plan.
- Verified submittals were in accordance with the intent of the design, contract specifications, UFC 4-510-01 Design Medical Criteria and user requirements.
- Participated in resolving Joint Commission accreditation requirements for the Environment of Care.
- Reviewed and decided on requests for change/change orders from the medical staff.
- Coordinated contractor and government equipment installation; worked with equipment manufacturer onsite for custom installation.
- $870MM Project consisted of New Central Energy Plant, Parking Garage (5k spaces), New Hospital Wing Addition (645K sqft), Renovate existing hospital while it is fully operational (186K sqft)
Education
Master Degree - Civil Engineering
University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)
12.2010
Bachelor Degree - Building Construction
Texas A&M University
12.1990
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Project management
- Schedule management
- Budget oversight
- Contract negotiation
- Quality assurance
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
- Critical thinking
- Customer relations
- Decision making
- Value engineering
- Certified Project Manager
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
- Knowledgeable in MS Access
- Capable of dealing with multi-disciplinary design teams
Personal Information
Title: Construction Manager
Timeline
Construction Manager V
Harris County Engineering Department
05.2023 - Current
Asst Capital Programs Manager
City of San Antonio Aviation Department
03.2017 - 05.2023
Project Manager at Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft. Sam Houston
Clarke Solutions
02.2014 - 03.2017
Master Degree - Civil Engineering
University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)
Bachelor Degree - Building Construction
Texas A&M University