January, February, March Issue - 2023
Inside this issue
Check out our 30+ wins for this quarter, including big wins from the CoSA Bond program!
We’re Moving!
PCI is changing its headquarters location! Check out the details in our Letter From the COO and page 8!
2023 started off with a bang! From weddings to promotions, check out how PCI kicked off the year.
or our first quarter of 2023, we’ve seen significant project progress across all departments, as many of the San Antonio bond projects get underway. We also commemorated the contributions that engineers and surveyors have made to improving communities across our nation and the world.
From February 20th-24th, we recognized the Engineering department with Engineers’ Week. Our engineering staff have been crucial to the success of our firm. Be it through their contributions on marketing proposals which result in wins or through their delivery of innovative design solutions for our clients.
From March 20th-24th, we celebrated our Surveying department with Surveyors’ Week. Surveying has been a cornerstone of our firm since its conception 40+ years ago, with some of our survey staff contributing multiple decades to working with PCI. Their contributions have been crucial to the success of the company.
Lastly, in March we commemorated the history and social impacts of women through Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day. While women make up only 10% of the AEC industry, they make up 25% of our PCI staff across all departments. We recognize that women bring a unique leadership and expertise to our firm and are committed to giving women equal opportunity!
We truly are “improving communities TOGETHER, one project at a time.” One of those community improvements includes our very own little community, Our Home Office. After almost eighteen years at Summit Tower, PCI will be relocating to a new home. This summer, our San Antonio office will move to Corporate Square, which is located just on the other side of Loop 410. This relocation will result in a newer office setting with a more modern open space, new furniture, higher ceilings, and lots of windows! Even better, an on-site café and working bathrooms, elevators, and A/C! More details can be found on page 8 and will be forthcoming as we get closer to our moving date. In the meantime, as we enter the spring and summer season, with Fiesta and other holidays around the corner, we actively encourage you all to take the time to spend with family and to travel safe. Thank you for all you do, PCI family!
Adalberto “Beto” Camarillo, Jr. COO
January
Mariano Arredondo — Jan. 1
Jeffrey Suarez — Jan. 14
Robert Elizondo — Jan. 14
John Garza — Jan. 20
February
Alex Marquez — Feb. 1
Hugo Tzintzun — Feb. 13
Matthew Holmes — Feb. 16
Robert Cardenas — Feb. 21
March
Fernando Camarillo — Mar. 1
Lena Camarillo — Mar. 1
Rick Arias — Mar. 2
*Years of Service are calculated as a cumulative total.
January
Lena Camarillo — 15 years
Jose Diaz — 11 years
February
Fernando Camarillo — 21 years
Marilu Lobato — 9 years
Jackie Lopez — 9 years
Rebecca Chavez — 5 years
Matthew Holmes — 1 year
March
John Garza — 34 years
Warren Brown — 6 years
Robert Elizondo — 1 year
Environmental
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05 04
06 07
02 01 09
AWARD
Role: Prime City of Laredo - Contamination, Toxic, Explosive, and Flammable Hazards Report
AWARD
Role: Sub to Stantec
AWARD
Role: Sub to CivilTech
AWARD
Role: Sub to CP&Y
AWARD
Role: Sub to Binkley & Barfield
AWARD
TxDOT (Env. Affairs )Environmental Documentation and Technical Services
TxDOT (SAT) - PS&E Services
TxDOT (Env. Affairs )Environmental Documentation and Technical Services
TxDOT (ODA) - CEI Services for I-20 Widening and Added Lanes in Ector/Midland area
TxDOT (AUS) - CEC Services
Environmental Public Involvement
Civil Engineering
Environmental Public Involvement
Public Involvement
Civil Engineering
Role: Sub to LJA Engineering
AWARD
Role: Sub to DE Corp
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Role: Sub to Pape-Dawson
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Role: Sub to Dunaway
Bexar County - FY23 On-Call Traffic Engineering Services
Bexar County - FY23 On-Call Traffic Engineering Services
Environmental Public Involvement Surveying
Civil Engineering Surveying
Environmental Public Involvement Surveying 08
SARA - Leon Creek Extension Survey, from I-35 to Hwy 16 (FY22 On-Call Contract)
Surveying
Jake is re-joining PCI as its newest project coordinator. Jake had previously worked with PCI as a part-time administrative assistant in the Operations Department. Now, Jake will be working full-time with administrative and project support functions. Jake is a graduate of Texas State University and a Certified Associate in Project Management. In his free time, he likes to read, play video games, and paddle board in Austin. Welcome back, Jake!
jfite@pozcam.com
Francisco joined PCI’s Surveying Department as a Survey Rodman. As a Guatemalan native, Francisco is a graduate of El Rosario High School. He previously worked for South Central Surveyors (based in San Antonio). In his free time, Francisco spends time with his family, watching movies, and visiting local lakes and parks. His travels include frequent visits to Los Angeles and Oklahoma. Welcome to PCI, Francisco!
fbarillas@pozcam.com
Cristian joined PCI’s Surveying Department as a Senior Survey Technician. Cristian was born and raised in Houston, TX where he is coming to us from Windrose Land Services, a firm that primarily does private and commercial development. He brings 5+ years of survey experience as a technician and drafter. In his free time, Cristian likes to stream TV shows/movies, game on his PC setup, and cook. We’re happy to have you, Cristian!
cguajardo@pozcam.com
I was not sure what to expect at PCI. It’s been a little over ten months since I walked through PCI’s office doors as a PCI employee and there are no regrets. Camaraderie is a word I can use to describe the office environment because folks show up at the office (yeah!!!). I love being able to walk up to a someone’s desk, pull up a chair, and have one-toone design discussions; it’s a satisfying feeling to give someone guidance on a
design question and seeing that designers take the time to read suggested design material so that they learn the “what”, “where” and “why”; great feeling when questions get asked and everyone voices their opinion (in-person or virtual TEAMS meeting), some very good designs and solutions evolve in this manner; impressed when no one questions or objects to an assigned task (even when they’ve never done what is being asked of them, the tasks gets done, typically with support from others); I love it when
we work hours and hours to meet a deadline – well, nobody really loves working so many hours and we all have found ourselves complaining occasionally, but I love the fact that the task gets completed.
I love being able to walk up to someone’s desk, pull up a chair, and have one-to-one design discussions.
Please be aware that the company has seen an increase in phishing attempts over the last six months.
When checking an email for a phishing attempt, be sure to check for broken links, prompts to click on an HTML link, and determine whether this is an email that you’d expect to receive at work. If you think it is a phishing email, avoid downloading any attachments and block sender to stop future phishing attempts from that domain.
Now that employees are back in office, use of the conference rooms will occur more often. To avoid double booking, all employees at PCI who plan to use the front Conference Room (#1) or the back Conference Room (#2) need to schedule their time in the respective Outlook Calendar. If users do not see the conference room calendars in their list of Shared Calendars, select [Add Calendar], select [From Room List], use the Shift key to select both calendars from the pop up window, click on [Rooms] at the bottom and then select [Ok].
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Don’t wait for the quarterly PCI Newsletter to be updated on current events. Be sure to join our 300+ followers on LinkedIn and Facebook for the most recent updates!
PCI will be relocating its San Antonio Headquarters to the Corporate Square business complex across from Loop 410, located at 4801 Northwest Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78229. Our tentative moving date is the 1st week of July. Below are a few digital renderings; office is currently under construction.
Location Features Include:
Our work spaces will no longer be separated from each other as they are now, but instead will be one open, cohesive space that includes more windows for nature light, higher ceilings, and fewer walls. We are confident that this open space will encourage collaboration between current and potentially new talent.
We’re moving! [cont’d]
Additional features of this new location include: use of white noise to minimize auditory distractions; location on the 1st floor; easy access to loading dock for survey and PI staff; all new furniture; ground parking; secured, leveled parking for our fleet vehicles; and Walmart, Sam’s Club, Home Depot, and various restaurants in close proximity.
More details regarding the relocation will be forthcoming from Beto Camarillo, Jr.
In addition to the open working spaces, this office will come with a larger break room, more storage space, a glass-panelled, modern conference room, and an on-site café.
Congratulations to the following employees for their recent promotions!
• Jeff Suarez - Promoted to Party Chief
• Jacob Berger, PE - Promoted to Roadway Design Manager
Congrats to John Mendoza, EIT! After his graduation from UTSA, John was able to officially attain his EIT certification! John started out with the firm as a part-time intern and will now be a full-time Engineer-in-Training 1.
We look forward to seeing where your professional journey takes you, John!
Congrats to Hugo Tzintzun-Flores, PhD for passing his Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam! Hugo was recently promoted to EIT 1 and is on his way to getting his EIT certification. We can’t wait!
Congrats, Hugo!
The PI Team, led by William Long, conducted their final public meeting for the Cloverleaf Project in Houston, TX for the HGAC. The meeting was successful and creative by holding the meeting directly after a school PTA meeting.
The PI/ENV team received kudos from the TxDOT Pharr District for their work on the FM 1423 public meeting in Donna, TX. Shown is Colin McGahey with members of the public.
On February 18th, PCI sponsored and participated in the 28th Annual Basura Bash River and Waterway Clean-up. This is all-volunteer led event to clean the San Antonio Watershed. PCI volunteers showed up bright and early at the Buddy Calk Trailhead to clean up Leon Creek. Thanks to our volunteers who helped improve their communities!
Several of our employees also had weddings this quarter! Congrats to the happy couples!
Kailey Butler ran the Houston Marathon in January (pictured above left) and the Austin Marathon in February (pictured above right). Congrats, Kailey!!
Fernando visiting with Councilwoman Melissa Cabello-Hvarda.
Rebecca and Jason visited family in New Mexico, experiencing some mountain snow along the way!
Intern Loren Navarro with her cheering squad supporting UT’s Men Basketball Team at the Big 12 Conference and the NCAA Basketball Tournament!
The group meeting with Sen. Jose Menendez.
On January 18th, PCI made a donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters for One-on-One Youth Mentoring. Pictured left to right, Hugh Farr, Beto Jr., and Fernando.
PCI celebrated Engineers Week with a “group” photo of our in-person and virtual engineers! Thanks for all you do!
PCI is currently looking for hard working individuals to fill several positions. If you know of any qualified candidates, send their information to Beto Camarillo, Jr. Below are the current open positions:
• Civil Engineer — Drainage
• Civil Engineer — Transportation
• CAD Technician
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
To view detailed job descriptions on the PCI website, go to pozcam.com/jobs