Results-producing design professional with experience in analyzing, planning and leading comprehensive project development strategies for the accomplishment of business goals and objectives. Expertise in directing the creation of project development policies and steering the execution of project development programs. Solid leadership skills; able to build and guide top-performing professional designers and engineering teams. Adept at communicating with prospect clients’ management, vendors, and internal departments to coordinate overall business efforts.
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ECM International, El Paso, TX, US, Program Manager
El Paso Water Utilities Field Operations Yard:
EPWU-PSB hired ECM International to manage the development of the New EPWU Field Operations Yard which contains: a) Fleet Maintenance Facility, b) Warehouse and Meter Repair Shop, c) Water Production and Water Distribution and d) Administration building, and e) Field Operations and Customer Service Building. The overall campus is approximately 20 acres. I was designated the program manager that assisted EP Water coordinate this project.
Phase 1 of the project is the Fleet Maintenance facility. This project was setup as Design-Build and was completed in 13 months - including design and permitting phases. The Rescue Mission of El Paso is now occupying the existing fleet maintenance facility located on Cotton St.
Phase 2 of the project was the Warehouse and Meter Repair Shop that needs to be operational by the 3rd quarter of 2016.
Phase 3 of the project was the Field Office and Customer Service Building that was completed in October, 2022.
Eastside Regional Park:
I was the professional in charge of development and implementation of the Eastside Regional Park which is part of the Quality of Life Bond that was approved by the citizens of El Paso in 2012.
On November 6, 2012 the citizens of El Paso approved the 2012 Quality of Life Bond Issue. The Eastside Regional Park is just one of many quality of life improvements projects to become a reality in our city. This $48 million park will be built on a 92 acre site off Montana Ave. and Hueco Club Road. With its proposed Community Center, Athletic Fields, indoor 50-Meter Competition and outdoor recreation pools, Amphitheater, Skate Park, BMX Trails, Picnic Areas, Dog Park and landscaped spaces, the Eastside Regional Park is a welcomed addition to our community.
ECM International was hired by the City of El Paso to provide the required 7-year Program Management services for the development of the park. After careful analysis, the park will be delivered in 5 years in lieu of 7 as originally projected.
The Master Plan was presented to City Council for approval in June, 2015.
Phase 1 of the park - called "The Beast Urban Park" was completed in 2020
Other Projects Managed:
Sun Metro Mission Valley Transfer Center
Sun Metro Northeast Transfer Center
Sun Metro Operations & Maintenance Facility
City of El Paso International Port of Entry remodeling - Santa Fe Bridge
City of El Paso International Port of Entry remodeling - Stanton Bridge
City of El Paso International Bridges Operations and Meter Repair Building - Stanton Bridge
City of Las Cruces 2018 GO Bond Program
City of Las Cruces RoadRUNNER Operations & Maintenance Facility
EP Water Plant Equipment Maintenance Shop
ECM is a Project Delivery Firm. As Construction Manager, I was the person in charge of the day-to-day activities of Construction Management which also acts as the Liaison between the Design Team, the Building Owner, the End User and the Contractor(s)
Arturo A. Gonzalez, Architect, El Paso, TX, US, Owner/Principal
Principal in charge of total project delivery from initial client contact through project close-out. One-man architectural firm that produced an average of $6.7 million private construction projects per year, ranging from $25k Tenant Improvement projects to $23 million apartment complexes without a permanent staff.
Selected Contributions:
* Produced simple, easy-to-understand Construction Documents in 30% less time than Industry standard thus, Project Phase Production was made in a Time/Cost-Saving manner.
* Produced successful project solutions where others could not succeed through Project Programming Analysis.
Architectural Technology, Inc., El Paso, TX, US, Project Manager
Developed and managed a range of Industrial, Commercial and Ecclesiastical projects, including Strategic Project Programming & Logistics; Project Team Building & Management; Project internal budget preparation/administration; and Value Engineering Analysis. Defined and Evaluated Project Phase delivery process. Tracked, projected, and reported to firm president project expenditures both Time & Money to ensure the economic project success. Maintained communication with firm president to maintain design/quality parameters with business goals. Provided leadership and direction to associates to guide the creation of a team with unified efforts and congruence with firm objectives.
Selected Contributions:
* Streamlined the project phase delivery system.
* Successfully produced projects in a Time/Cost-saving manner without sacrificing quality.
* Boosted employee morale through Project Team Building & Management and an effective project bonus plan.
Universidad Anáhuac, México, MX, BArch, Architecture
5-Year Architectural Program credited in those days by the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
