The Rios Group, Inc.
Michael Andrews is an experienced project manager currently employed at The Rios Group, Inc. since August 2023. Previously, Michael held positions as Utility Coordinator at both Plummer Associates, Inc. and Binkley & Barfield, where responsibilities included utility coordination, conducting utility audits, leading client meetings, and managing utility agreements and billings for multiple counties and TxDOT projects. Michael's career began with roles as a Utility Specialist at Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. and as a Warehouse Associate and Electrician Apprentice in earlier roles. Michael possesses expertise in utility design, SUE/survey processes, and various software tools including MicroStation, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Teams. Michael graduated from Tuloso-Midway High School in May 2011.
The Rios Group, Inc.
The Rios Group, Inc. (TRG) is a minority-woman owned Texas Corporation, established in 2012, and headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. With additional offices located in Dallas, Houston (The Woodlands), Austin (Round Rock) and San Antonio (Universal City), TRG maintains a team of more than 81 people. TRG was recently recognized by Oncor as the 2017 Rising Star of the Year for Diverse Suppliers, and by the North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (NCTRCA) as the 2017 DBE/WBE/MBE Business of the Year. Over the last 10 years, TRG has provided responsive, reliable and full service professional Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) and Utility Coordination (UC) for numerous public-sector agencies and, private clients, small and large, throughout Texas. We have provided over 14 million linear feet of QL “B” services and over 35,000 QL “A” test holes. TRG owns its equipment consisting of 33 vehicles, and 16 Vacuum Excavation Units, as well as core drills, traffic control equipment, and other necessary ancillary supplies. Our knowledge, experience and familiarity with diverse Texas communities have saved our clients from costly delays due to utility conflicts in civil design and construction projects.