Dylan Ernest
Houston
Summary
Detail-oriented Applied Science student with experience managing technical documentation and project controls for infrastructure developments. Leveraged platforms like ProCore, Bluebeam Revu, and AI tools to enhance operational workflows. Demonstrated leadership in crisis logistics and a data-driven approach to improving efficiency in high-impact operational roles.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer Intern
Baker Construction
Houston, TX
01.2026 - Current
- Key Projects:
- Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital Expansion: $276M+ Healthcare Infrastructure
- University of Houston (UH) Centennial Hall: Large-Scale Student Housing Development
- Impact & Responsibilities:
- Systematized lifecycle of RFIs and Submittals via ProCore, ensuring compliance with complex medical facility codes and technical specifications.
- Technical Compliance: Handled all RFIs and Submittals through ProCore, utilizing Claude AI to summarize complex medical building specifications for 100% code adherence.
- Production Analytics: Tracked daily progress numbers and leveraged AI-assisted analytics in Excel to run cost projections, identifying budget variances proactively
- Handled all RFIs and Submittals through ProCore, utilizing Claude AI to summarize complex medical building specifications for 100% code adherence.
- Prepared technical reports and milestone presentations for executive stakeholders, enhancing communication between field operations and project leadership.
Operations Partner
HEB
Houston, TX
08.2022 - 01.2026
- Operations Partner / CFT / Dairy / Service
- Performance Metrics: Analyzed workflow data to maintain a 180 UPH average, surpassing corporate efficiency standards by 30% in online fulfillment orders.
- Operational Resilience: Managed high-volume inventory reconciliation and supply chain recovery during regional outages
- Dairy Operations: Directed the unloading of afternoon freight and managed full-department recovery; maintained strict inventory rotation and "Gold Standard" shelf conditions.
- Managed dairy operations to ensure efficient unloading of freight and inventory control.: Directed the unloading of afternoon freight and managed full-department recovery; maintained strict inventory rotation and "Gold Standard" shelf conditions.
- BPM Award (Hurricane Beryl Response): Honored with the "Because People Matter" Award for providing critical community aid and logistical support during the Hurricane Beryl crisis.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Applied Science in Energy, Manufacturing And Trade
Lone Star College
Houston, TX08-2027
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Lone Star
Houston, TX08-2026
Skills
- Software: Advanced Excel, ProCore, Bluebeam Revu, AutoCad, SRS, Business Analytics, ChatGPT, Claude AI, MS Copilot
- Project Controls: Plan Reading, Material Takeoffs, RFI/Submittal Management
- Operations: Inventory Control, Budget Tracking, Workflow Optimization, Cost Estimation
Timeline
Project Engineer Intern
Baker Construction
01.2026 - Current
Operations Partner
HEB
08.2022 - 01.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Lone Star
Bachelor of Applied Science - Applied Science in Energy, Manufacturing And Trade
Lone Star College