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Stephen M Martinez

San Antonio,TX

Summary

A management position, which will fully utilize my acquired experience, and offer opportunity for continued growth and development. Adapt to the current needs. Sensitive to customers' needs and wants. Qualifications Experience Qualified Civil Engineer with 28 years of experience working in various capacities to complete construction engineering tasks. Expert in directing workflow of earth and concrete works, underground utility installations and green and brownfield project demolitions. Proven success in identifying and addressing challenges to complete projects on-time and under budget. Applies cost-saving strategies without sacrificing practicality and quality. Manages large projects and teams to meet milestones and exceed quality expectations.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager / Civil Engineer

Garibay FO LLC
09.2022 - Current
  • Develop and self-perform Civil Construction for a new International Bridge in Eagle Pass Texas and Piedras Negras Mexico.
  • Design Build.
  • Acted as primary point of contact for commercial clients and vendors.
  • Monitor quality assurance and laboratory testing for concreting operations.
  • Surveying, land clearing, land elevation, Bridge Work for vehicular and railroad tracks.
  • Estimate quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting and costing.
  • Working with federal, county, city and state agencies, working on Presidential permits both on US and Mexico soil.
  • Negotiate with railroad companies (Union Pacific and BNSF) for our new commercial development, which includes land prep, Utilities, Roads, Building pads, vertical build and finish outs; included in our development is rail access for all tenants.
  • In our import/export areas we will build FIS area (Federal Inspection Services) and Joint Custom inspection buildings for US and Mexican agents.
  • Managing quarry for road base, 3/8” gravel, sand and 57 stone for sale and self-consumption
  • Installed 2 new concrete plants for our self performing project. I also manage this part of the business
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.

Project Manager / Estimator /Civil Engineer

Texas Materials Group Inc, CRH
06.2017 - 09.2022
  • Promote Texas Materials to owners, site-work contractors, general contractors, state, county, city municipalities for asphalt supply or asphalt applications
  • Locate projects to estimate and Project Manage.
  • Estimate quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting and costing.
  • Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
  • Negotiate and execute contracts, / value engineer for maximum cost savings and best construction options for our company and clients.
  • Schedule projects for construction
  • Bid projects that complimented our asphalt like concrete, dirt-work, utilities but minimal, structures.
  • Solicit subcontractors and supplier bids, relevant information, and work plans.
  • Complete and review general conditions, schedule, scope of work, hoisting plans, site logistics, means and methods, constructability, and other information to ensure competitiveness and limit risks.
  • Form effective relationships with client, design teams, subcontractors, suppliers that reflect and support company values and meet or exceed customer's expectations.
  • Dissect project documents to identify labor and materials quantities, means, methods, equipment, restrictions, time and any other requirements for each definable feature of work.
  • Assemble and present prepared estimate, including all backup information, rates, cost, units, quotes.
  • Maintain cost database for all projects bid, and work with company resources to continually refine our database for site specific, regional, and scope-specific data.
  • Site visits, preconstruction meetings, data gathering and project support as required.
  • Project Manage up to 2 crews daily on my personal estimated projects.
  • T5's daily.

Construction Project Manager / Chief Estimator / Engineer

Phase Change Materials LLC.
01.2009 - 05.2017
  • Promote Phase Change Materials and Negotiated, drafted, and approved various agreements including Construction contracts, Review project bid documents and coordinated with operations and estimate team to ensure work plan and scope are thought through and complete.
  • Identify risk issues, their order of magnitude and proposed solutions to minimize risks
  • Solicit subcontractors and supplier bids, relevant information and work plans.
  • Complete and review general conditions, schedule, scope of work, hoisting plans, site logistics, means and methods, constructability, and other information to ensure competitiveness and limit risks.
  • Form effective relationships with client, design teams, subcontractors, suppliers that reflect and support company values and meet or exceed customer's expectations.
  • Dissect project documents to identify labor and materials quantities, means & methods, equipment, restrictions, time and any other requirements for each definable feature of work.
  • Assemble and present prepared estimate, including all backup information, rates, cost, units, quotes.
  • Maintain cost database for all projects bid, and work with company resources to continually refine our database for site specific, regional, and scope-specific data.
  • Site visits, preconstruction meetings, data gathering and project support as required, Value Engineering, Estimating Vertical ground-up construction, Big Box, Restaurant, Schools, Hospitals, Residential, Finish Out and Remodels including Earthwork, Concrete, Tilt wall, Asphalt, Heavy Highway, Utilities, Airport Runways, Bridges, Oil Field Pads, sales agreements, leases, credit agreements and service agreements.
  • Led negotiations to resolve contract disputes
  • Represented company at local zoning and land use boards.
  • Reviewed title work of property acquired, removed exceptions and prepared and reviewed all documents for settlement
  • Reviewed, evaluated and negotiated all condemnations, notices of encroachments and notices of land use violations.
  • Conducted research on various aspects of land use law and construction law.
  • Identified potential areas of risk, designed and implemented programs to expand business locations resulting in cost savings and risk reduction for my contracted customers
  • Assisted in major disposition of real estate assets in 20 states.
  • Introduce my clients to international business and led operations to purchase real estate in Mexico and Canada for new business locations.

V.P. Development / Site Investigator / Engineering

84 Lumber Company
01.2001 - 12.2008
  • Locate prime railed served Real Estate for (500) future Lumber Stores which included 32 States, traveled extensive, and reported directly to the founder and in-house Attorney
  • Developed and implemented process improvements to reduce costs and increase efficiency in industrial production.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Reports of finding and prepared offers to land owners for attorney and owner to review.
  • Negotiation of purchase price was our most important part of our job which includes many tough hours with decision makers
  • My job also consisted of constant contact with city officials to get approvals of our future store locations
  • Promoted 84 Lumber to Architects, Developers, Shopping Center owners and Public Officials
  • Insured compliance with administrative provision of the accepted contract, this included such items as insurance certificates, submittals, written approvals, certified payroll when required, timely invoicing and collections
  • Submitted bid proposals and pricing for specific projects.
  • Developed and maintained project schedules and cost analysis.
  • Develop and assist superintendents with targeted dates of completion.
  • Monitor all estimates and job progress to determine our schedule for deliveries and for installation services.
  • Successfully driving market expansion initiatives and revenue growth.
  • Bottom-line focused.
  • Used traditional & non-traditional solutions to transform stagnant or declining businesses into spirited and profitable operations.
  • Leverage technology to seize competitive advantage.
  • People and customer focused; team builder and mentor.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships

Education

Associate of Arts - Accounting

University of Texas San Antonio
San Antonio
05.2003

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

St Mary's
San Antonio, TX
06.1991

Associate of Arts -

St. Philips College
San Antonio
05.1989

Associate of Science - Flight Engineering

San Antonio, TX
05.1987

Skills

  • Land Development Planning
  • Site Layout
  • Construction Site Management
  • Civil Engineering
  • Cementing and Paving
  • Material Cost Projection
  • Project Estimation
  • Public Works
  • Design Development
  • Infrastructure Management
  • Calculations and Measurements
  • Land Use Approval Process
  • Commercial Planning

Fishing, Hunting, Golf and Softball

I have been fishing and hunting most of my life and I assist coaching Softball for my daughters team.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

General Manager / Civil Engineer

Garibay FO LLC
09.2022 - Current

Project Manager / Estimator /Civil Engineer

Texas Materials Group Inc, CRH
06.2017 - 09.2022

Construction Project Manager / Chief Estimator / Engineer

Phase Change Materials LLC.
01.2009 - 05.2017

V.P. Development / Site Investigator / Engineering

84 Lumber Company
01.2001 - 12.2008

Associate of Arts - Accounting

University of Texas San Antonio

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

St Mary's

Associate of Arts -

St. Philips College

Associate of Science - Flight Engineering

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