Chad Ronning
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Results-driven construction and operations professional with experience managing multiple crews and concurrent projects across Colorado. Skilled in municipal contracting, public works construction, cost estimating, bid preparation, workforce leadership, regulatory compliance, and safety management. Proven ability to coordinate resources across geographically dispersed job sites, maintain client relationships, and deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent
Lightfield Enterprises
Fort Collins, CO
02.2016 - Current
- Delivered concrete projects safely, on schedule, and within budget across multiple commercial and industrial sites.
- Directed multiple concrete crews across concurrent projects throughout Colorado, coordinating labor, equipment, and resources to meet schedule, quality, and safety objectives.
- Managed operations across diverse municipalities and jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with city specifications, local regulations, permit requirements, and contract obligations.
- Oversaw execution of public infrastructure and municipal concrete projects, serving as the primary field liaison between city representatives, inspectors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
- Planned and coordinated workforce deployment across geographically dispersed job sites, optimizing productivity while maintaining consistent project standards.
- Prepared quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and competitive bids for municipal and public works contracts throughout Colorado.
- Developed and submitted proposals for city-awarded projects, evaluating project specifications, labor requirements, material costs, production rates, and project risks to secure profitable work.
- Managed contract scope, change orders, and bid documentation to ensure compliance with municipal procurement requirements and project specifications.
Drilling Operator
Patterson-UTI
Denver, CO
10.2010 - 02.2016
- Operated drilling and derrick equipment in high-risk environments, ensuring regulatory compliance and enhancing drilling operational efficiency.
- Operated drilling and derrick equipment safely in high-risk environments, maintaining regulatory compliance and supporting efficient drilling operations.
- Monitored drilling operations and equipment performance, identifying and addressing issues to support safe, continuous production.
- Collaborated with drillers and rig crews to execute drilling programs safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project objectives.
- Monitored drilling operations and equipment performance, proactively identifying and resolving issues to maintain safe, continuous production.
Education
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, COSkills
- Municipal Contracting & Public Works
- Cost Estimating & Bid Preparation
- Project Scheduling & Resource Allocation
- Multi-Project & Crew Management
- Field Operations Management
- Safety Compliance & Risk Management
- Quality Control & Regulatory Compliance
- Client, Inspector & Stakeholder Coordination
- Equipment & Operations Management
Timeline
Superintendent
Lightfield Enterprises
02.2016 - Current
Drilling Operator
Patterson-UTI
10.2010 - 02.2016
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Colorado State University