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BROCK LEWIS, PE
Kingwood, TX 77345
(832) 603-2261 brock.lewis@yahoo.com
www.linkedin.com/in/brocklewis

CIVIL ENGINEER, PROJECT/CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

Highly-accomplished Civil Engineer and Project Manager with exceptional experience developing strategic project plans,
building effective contractor/vendor relationships, and communicating expectations to teams. Proven ability to understand the
theoretical need of a project and devise a practical plan that works within the assigned scope and budget.

Core Competencies
Team Leadership Analytical Thinking Budget Management Safety Assurance Project Management
Logistics Regulatory Compliance Accountability Initiative Operations Management

EXPERIENCE
2/2017-Present BARCELONA CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC (BCS) KINGWOOD, TX
Owner, Engineer, Project Management Consultant
Certify and manage civil construction activities for Chambers County Improvement District
#1 (CCID#1) as they develop 11K acres into Commercial/Industrial space.
Utilize knowledge of engineering needs in Oil & Gas industry to effectively ask questions
regarding efficiency and safety, thus anticipating potential problems and discovering creative
solutions.
Collaborate with Chambers County Board of Directors, aligning visions to develop plans that
satisfy every party and participating in Contractor Ranking and Evaluations for future project
awards. Report site progress and discuss solutions for any issues.
Develop and implement plans in accordance with clients desires, solving typical problems in
new ways to fit within clients scope of project. Coordinate schedules, compliance duties,
budget use, etc. with goal of delivering safe, efficient, and environmentally sound projects and
results.
Verify that construction activities follow engineer drawings, on time and budget. Expedite
paperwork for TCEQ Reimbursements from state development funds.
Communicate directly with contractors, surveyors, third party vendors, etc., reducing
possibility of coordination-based errors and encouraging all parties to stay on schedule.
Approve all project related change orders, work directives, and time extension requests,
possessing final word at project acceptance.

1/2009-1/2017 PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY HOUSTON, TX

Chief Construction Manager/Engineering, Project Management
Left when position was dissolved.
Directed construction activities for large Maritime projects, operating with+/-$200MM annual
budget. Created construction schedules, coordinated with outside contractors, allocated spending
appropriately to remain within budget, and coordinated compliance regarding environmental,
safety, and public affairs regulations.
Supervised staff in Construction Management (5), Inspection (9), Project Controls (3), and
Surveying (3) departments, promoting communication to reduce oversight and stay on schedule.
Utilized experience, efficiency, and capable staff to save money, managing Construction
Management Department for less than 1% of direct construction costs, about 2-4% less than
industry standard.
Collaborated with internal/external legal staff, minimizing legal action. When necessary, provided
depositions and offered personal records to prove compliance.
Modified projects if needed, negotiating with contractors regarding changes in work directives,
time, & price and documenting related changes.
Participated in various speaking events detailing annual construction forecasts for local
community, presenting confident, trust-worthy leader.
6/2008-12/2008 BABCOCK EAGLETON, INC. HOUSTON, TX
Supervising Engineer
Resigned from position for opportunity of chance to help family.
Hired as Lead Civil Engineer for pipeline design projects, preparing design drawings and
specifications for project bidding.
Supervised civil design drafting, CAD work, budget adherence, cost estimates, and construction
schedules.

3/1999-5/2008 RPS/JDC INC. HOUSTON, TX

Consultancy, providing environmental, engineering, and science solutions across U.S. and Canada
Project Manager
Supervised projects for clients with a focus on environmental impact awareness, playing a role in
plan of action design through closings.
Recommended most qualified contractors, managed employees & third party vendors, and
confirmed regulatory compliance throughout projects.
Coordinated delivery and distribution of vendor products, while managing bulk pricing of other
needed materials.
Prepared final earthen and HDPE TCEQ approved capping plans.
Managed remediation contractor and certified closure documentation for final acceptance by
TCEQ. (Proposed 4,000 MW wind park located in Texas panhandle with budget of $13B.)
Assisted with preliminary cost estimates for bulk electrical transmission line stretching 250 miles.
Attended prequalification interviews for several EPC contractors, providing opinion on hiring
decisions.
Construction Manager
Directed multiple environmental remediation projects for one Port Arthur refinery, ensuring
regulatory compliance, quality results, and timely completion. Managed remediation contractors
throughout completion.
Prepared construction drawings and specifications to solidify 1.33MM CY of refinery sludge.
Presented projects to several pre-qualified contractors, recommending contractor with work-
ethics and skillset in line with company vision.
Collaborated weekly with owner and contractor, fostering communicative working relationships
that increased project success.
Approved all construction invoices, with total costs of ~$55M per projects, to ensure budget
adherence.
Managed two QA/QC field inspectors who provided progress reports during construction.
Reviewed future project plans and delineated excavation areas for plant expansions.
Prepared final capping and TCEQ approved closures for five separate in-plant locations. Certified
closure documentation for final acceptance by TCEQ.
2/1991-3/1999 PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Ranger Excavating, Inc, Project Engineer (4/1998-3/1999).
Browning Construction Company, LLC, Project Field Engineer (3/1997-4/1998).
RMT, Inc/Jones & Neuse, Inc, Graduate Engineer/Project Engineer (2/1991-3/1997).
EDUCATION
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY LUBBOCK, TX
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
CERTS
OSHA Certified Hazardous Waste Operation Training (40-Hour).
OSHA Construction Safety & Health (10-Hour).
TCEQ-LPST Corrective Action Project Manager: CAPM01504.
TWIC-Transportation Worker Identification Credential.