Santos D. Gonzalez
Construction Project Manager & Homebuilding Leader Founder — Zalez Development & Zalez Homes Houston, Texas
A New Dawn Venture
- 25+ Years of Field-Driven Experience
- Commercial • Residential • Disaster Recovery
- Custom Homes & Multi-Million Dollar Projects
Executive Overview
I am a senior construction leader and builder with over 25 years of experience delivering high-performance residential, commercial, and disaster recovery projects across Texas and the Gulf South. My expertise spans complete lifecycle project management — from design coordination and preconstruction planning to field supervision, QA/QC, and final turnover.
With a Master’s in Construction Management and a Bachelor’s in Construction Engineering Technology, I combine academic knowledge with hands-on leadership to influence every detail of project execution — safety, cost, quality, schedule, and communication.
I have successfully overseen custom homes, commercial build-outs, subdivision development, and federal disaster recovery initiatives, managing portfolios valued into the millions. I excel at coordinating trades, protecting project budgets, resolving field challenges, and delivering consistent, high-quality results.
Construction is more than structural — it represents new beginnings. My role is to protect the owner’s vision, investment, and peace of mind, guiding every project with integrity and accountability.
MISSION & BUILDER PROMISE
My mission is to deliver professionally managed construction that makes clients feel confident from day one.
I am committed to:
- Transparent communication
- Quality craftsmanship
- Reliable cost and schedule management
- Safe and organized jobsites
- Strong trade and vendor relationships
With me leading the build, clients move into a future they can be proud of.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Construction Management
- Project Planning & Execution
- Budget Control & Cost Tracking
- Schedule Leadership & Critical Path Management
- Risk Mitigation & Compliance Strategy
- Stakeholder Communication
- Contract Administration & Procurement
Residential Leadership
- Custom Homes & Community Construction
- Design-Build Collaboration
- Land Development & Site Supervision
- Punch Lists, QA/QC, and Close-Outs
- Warranty & Post-Occupancy Support
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Commercial Construction
- Ground-Up Developments $1M+
- Tenant Improvements & Build-Outs
- Hospitality, Retail & Office Upgrades
Residential Homebuilding
- 125+ Homes Delivered
- Custom Builds & Full Rebuilds
- High-Volume Production Leadership
Disaster Recovery
- Fire & Hurricane Reconstruction
- Government-Funded Housing Programs
- FEMA Documentation & Compliance
PROJECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Residential
Residential Delivered 125+ new homes from start to finish
Commercial
Led ground-up & renovation projects exceeding $1M in value
Disaster Recovery
Disaster Recovery Restored dozens of homes & businesses after catastrophic events
Multi-Project
Supervised several concurrent jobsites with safety compliance
EDUCATION
Master of Science – Construction Management
Texas State University | Honors
Bachelor of Science – Construction Engineering Technology
University of Southern Mississippi | Dean’s List & Honors
CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- PMP Candidate – Project Management Institute
- Columbia University – Construction Management
- Procore Project Management
- Google / Coursera Project Management
- OSHA Safety Training
Dedicated to continuous improvement and industry leadership.
TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- Bluebeam
- MS Project
- Buildertrend
- Procore
- PlanGrid
- Smartsheet Microsoft Office Suite
- Digital Scheduling & Inspection Platforms
LEADERSHIP & PHILOSOPHY
Every great project begins with great communication.
I am a builder who:
- Leads from the field
- Solves problems before they impact the client
- Holds high standards and enforces them daily
- Protects safety above all else
When leadership is visible — excellence becomes inevitable.