Charles Frerks
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Accomplished Project Manager with a focus on U.S. Navy standards, delivering complex vessel projects efficiently and within budget constraints. Skilled in resource optimization and team leadership, leading to successful project completions and Navy approvals. Seeking to utilize maritime project management skills to enhance project execution and operational effectiveness.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Project & Facilities Manager
Kreysler and Associates
02.2025 - Current
- Manage custom fiberglass construction projects and capital improvements within an advanced composites manufacturing facility.
- Oversee facilities operations, maintenance, and safety compliance, ensuring uninterrupted production and alignment with OSHA and environmental standards.
- Coordinate contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams to deliver facility upgrades, equipment installations, and infrastructure improvements.
- Provide project scheduling, cost tracking, and reporting using Microsoft Excel and PM tools to support senior leadership decisions.
- Support architectural and marine composites projects by aligning facility development with production and R&D requirements.
- Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives within the composites manufacturing facility by deploying Lean methodologies, streamlining workflows, and elevating operational efficiency across production and support functions.
- Revitalized preventive maintenance systems for high-capacity composite manufacturing equipment, extending asset life cycles and supporting uninterrupted, quality-focused production in alignment with organizational objectives.
- Directed Manage Projects initiatives for facility expansions and equipment upgrades over a 24-month period, leveraging Microsoft Project and AutoCAD to deliver 12+ large-scale capital projects on time while maintaining tight adherence to established KPIs and budget constraints.
- Coordinated stakeholders from five departments and eight external partners over a 24-month capital improvement program, leveraging Microsoft Project and routine stakeholder meetings to deliver 12 major facility initiatives within 3% of target KPIs on schedule.
Director
Treasure Island Sailing Center
04.2024 - Current
- Lead organizational strategy and project management for a major waterfront redevelopment and relocation initiative in partnership with TIDA (Treasure Island Development Authority) and TIDG (Treasure Island Development Group).
- Oversee construction planning, facilities closures, and site hibernation, ensuring assets are protected and operations are positioned for future reopening.
- Direct the design, permitting, and negotiation process for new waterfront facilities, coordinating with city officials, developers, and contractors.
- Manage budgeting, capital project planning, and stakeholder communication, balancing nonprofit mission goals with large-scale development requirements.
- Provide leadership to staff, volunteers, and board members during a transitional period, ensuring organizational stability and alignment with long-term vision.
- Act as the primary liaison to government agencies, community partners, and developers, representing TISC's interests in multi-million-dollar waterfront negotiations.
- Secured crucial grant funding and cultivated donor relationships to strengthen program sustainability and expand access to sailing and watersports for underserved youth and local communities.
Project Manager SWRMC
Willard Marine
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Served as primary liaison to NAVSEA and SWRMC, representing Willard Marine from bid acquisition through delivery, ensuring strict adherence to U.S. Navy standards and contract requirements.
- Conducted initial vessel inspections, sea trials, and bay trials to evaluate hull integrity, propulsion, electrical, and navigation systems, generating detailed findings and action items.
- Directly operated and tested Navy combat craft, including preliminary and final acceptance trials, signing off on operational readiness before combat deployment.
- Managed all documentation and reporting, including daily progress reports, milestone tracking, and final acceptance packages, ensuring transparent communication with Navy program managers.
- Oversaw subcontractors, bilingual production crews (English/Spanish), and internal teams, ensuring alignment with safety, QA/QC, and schedule milestones.
- Utilized Microsoft Project, Excel, and SAGE PM software to develop schedules, track costs, and manage resources across multiple simultaneous projects.
- Attended board meetings with senior leadership, providing project updates, financial tracking, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Successfully delivered vessels on time and within budget, earning Navy acceptance and signing final certification documents to release craft into service.
- Navy vessel refurbishments, aligning deliverables with contract specifications and consistently maintaining project timelines and budget requirements.
Associate Project Manager Construction Compliance
Planet Fitness World Headquarters
08.2019 - 01.2022
- Managed corporate oversight of new gym construction across the U.S. and internationally, representing HQ to ensure compliance with brand standards, building codes, and ADA requirements.
- Conducted frequent site visits (up to 15 per month) to verify work-in-place against approved drawings/specs, resolve issues in real time, and drive on-time openings.
- Performed detailed inspections of architectural and interior finishes—paint systems, flooring (rubber/VCT/LVT), ceramic/porcelain tile, gypsum board/drywall (level of finish), acoustic/grid ceilings, lighting layouts, signage/wayfinding, and fitness equipment layout/anchorage—ensuring quality, tolerance, and brand consistency.
- Coordinated directly with franchise owners, architects, engineers (MEP/structural), GCs, and subcontractors on scope, schedule, RFIs, submittals, and punch-list closeout.
- Supported delivery of $100M+ in capital development, maintaining budget/schedule control and streamlining commissioning, inspections, and turnover.
- Led punch walks, generated deficiency lists, and oversaw close-out documentation (O&M manuals, as-builts, warranties) to reduce opening delays and rework.
- Streamlined cross-functional communication between internal design teams and external consultants, expediting the resolution of permit and code compliance challenges for accelerated project approvals.
- Facilitated value engineering reviews and cost analysis with vendors and contractors, ensuring alignment with HQ construction standards while identifying opportunities for budget optimization across multi-site projects.
Shipping Lead
Philips Healthcare
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Supervised daily shipping and logistics operations for high-value medical ultrasound equipment, ensuring compliance with FDA, international trade, and company quality standards.
- Coordinated with production, quality assurance, and carriers to guarantee safe, on-time delivery to hospitals, clinics, and global distribution centers.
- Trained and led a team of warehouse associates, improving workflow efficiency and reducing order errors.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined packing, documentation, and inventory management, resulting in faster turnaround and reduced shipping delays.
- Maintained accurate shipping records and ensured adherence to ISO and regulatory requirements.
Carpenter
TCGeneralle
05.2013 - 01.2018
- Completed both structural framing and finish carpentry on residential and commercial projects, including windows, doors, roofing systems, and interior trim.
- Gained hands-on expertise in blueprint reading, layout, and precise measurement, ensuring installations met design and code requirements.
- Collaborated with foremen, subcontractors, and site crews to keep projects on schedule and within quality standards.
- Applied advanced knowledge of tools, materials, and construction methods, consistently producing durable, high-quality results.
- Contributed to safety and efficiency improvements on job sites by maintaining organized work areas and adhering to OSHA standards.
- Built a reputation for reliability, craftsmanship, and teamwork, serving as a trusted member of the crew for five years.
- Engineered custom cabinetry and built-ins by interpreting architectural plans and integrating client preferences, delivering functional solutions tailored to diverse project specifications.
Education
Marine Engineering
California State University Maritime Academy
Vallejo, CASkills
- Building maintenance
- Budgeting and financial management
- Building inspections
- Asset management
- Team direction
- Blueprint reading
- Project management
- Organizational skills
- Licensed sailboat captain
- US sailing instructor
- Director of non profit
Timeline
Project & Facilities Manager
Kreysler and Associates
02.2025 - Current
Director
Treasure Island Sailing Center
04.2024 - Current
Project Manager SWRMC
Willard Marine
01.2022 - 04.2024
Associate Project Manager Construction Compliance
Planet Fitness World Headquarters
08.2019 - 01.2022
Shipping Lead
Philips Healthcare
01.2018 - 07.2019
Carpenter
TCGeneralle
05.2013 - 01.2018
Marine Engineering
California State University Maritime Academy
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