ZHAID DAMIAN FLORES
Gonzales,LA
Summary
Civil engineer with experience in project management planning and execution for industrial construction. Coordinate on-site operations, manage schedules, and support interdisciplinary teams. Maintain communication with clients and contractors to meet project requirements and delivery outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Civil Field Engineer
Hyundai America, Inc. (Hyundai Steel Louisiana/ Site Preparation)
03.2026 - Current
- Managed project and contractors to ensure target schedule completion while prioritizing safety and quality standards. Conducted daily on-site inspections to monitor progress, maintain effective communication, and evaluate construction alternatives without compromising functionality or life-cycle cost.
- Monitored project milestones, including grading, preload activities, project surveillance operations, and test pile execution to ensure timely progress.
- Coordinated project partners to ensure alignment with project objectives and execution plans.
- Reviewed contractors' progress claims and quantities, tracked project costs, and ensured adherence to approved budgets and financial targets.
Construction Engineer I
Hyundai Eng America, Inc. (S-JV BCG Project / Architectural Team)
01.2024 - 02.2026
- Supervised steel erection for main building, revised and updated erection schedule per project milestones, tracked material deliveries, coordinated steel paint touch-up, and ensured all elements were inspected at each construction sequence, facilitating progression to next phase.
- Supervise concrete pouring for SFRC and SOMD areas, reviewing its reinforcement and construction requirements.
- Supervised and updated installation of exterior and interior metal panels, including steel framing support, ensuring compliance with design specifications.
- Supervise and coordinate interior finishes work (drywall, floor tile, ceiling panel, door and window installation)
- Compiled and revised QC reports while performing quality inspections for multiple subcontractors, ensuring adherence to project quality standards.
- Prepare and close out punch lists, ensuring approval from all involved parties.
- Provided client support throughout the project handover process, ensuring a smooth transition and maintaining satisfaction for all parties while improving overall project effectiveness.
Transport Project Coordinator
Grupo Carso (IDEAL: Impulsora del Desarrollo y el Empleo en América Latina, S.A.B de C.V.)
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed multiple highway projects, tracked daily progress, and resolved project issues to ensure timely completion.
- Developed financial models and prepared budgets to support project planning and resource allocation.
- Administrative, operational and financial coordination for highway projects.
- Prepare and maintain project documentation and progress reports.
- Develop innovative technological and safety strategies for projects.
- Facilitated communication with governmental bodies and industry stakeholders to align project activities and address concerns.
- Oversee resource allocation and processing for multiple payment types.
- Review drawings and applicable road/highway regulations.
- Facilitated discussions with stakeholders to ensure project alignment and address concerns. and negotiations with suppliers
Site manager
Kapra Edificaciones S.A. de C.V.
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Managed construction projects, overseeing daily operations to ensure timely and on-budget delivery
- Supervised and executed civil, mechanical, and electrical works in alignment with project standards and timelines
- Developed detailed construction plans
- Reviewed and updated material input lists to align with project specifications and requirements
- Quantify executed construction work and prepare work estimates.
- Managed administrative closure of contracts, finalizing all deliverables and documentation for project completion
- Make as-built drawings and review CAD files
Education
BACHELOR DEGREE - CIVIL ENGINEER
UNIVERSIDAD IBEROAMERICANA
Mexico citySkills
- Construction management
- Project management
- Construction scheduling
- Site inspection
- Performance monitoring
- Data analysis
- CAD proficiency
- Building information modeling
- Structural analysis tools
- Construction documentation
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
LANGUAGES
>Spanish (Native speaker), >English as a 2nd language
Timeline
Civil Field Engineer
Hyundai America, Inc. (Hyundai Steel Louisiana/ Site Preparation)
03.2026 - Current
Construction Engineer I
Hyundai Eng America, Inc. (S-JV BCG Project / Architectural Team)
01.2024 - 02.2026
Transport Project Coordinator
Grupo Carso (IDEAL: Impulsora del Desarrollo y el Empleo en América Latina, S.A.B de C.V.)
08.2022 - 01.2024
Site manager
Kapra Edificaciones S.A. de C.V.
10.2020 - 10.2021
BACHELOR DEGREE - CIVIL ENGINEER
UNIVERSIDAD IBEROAMERICANA