Chris Cavanaugh
Project Manager
Weatherford,TX
Summary
Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Manager
Knockout Pools LLC
Weatherford, TX
03.2022 - Current
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Crown Ranch
Peaster, TX
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Turner Mining Group
Bloomington, IL
04.2018 - 02.2021
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Documented equipment usage and maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
- Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Top Grade Aggregate
Allegan, MI
06.2015 - 04.2018
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Inspected and maintained heavy equipment used in construction projects.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
Education
Diploma -
Allegan High School
Allegan 09.2012 - 05.2015
Skills
Advanced problem solving
Project planning and development
New product introductions strategies
Construction management
Residential construction
Project estimation and bidding
Commercial construction
Expense reports
Contract Management
Project Management
Budgeting
Effective communication skills
Timeline
Project Manager
Knockout Pools LLC
03.2022 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Crown Ranch
02.2021 - 03.2022
Heavy Equipment Operator
Turner Mining Group
04.2018 - 02.2021
Heavy Equipment Operator
Top Grade Aggregate
06.2015 - 04.2018
Diploma -
Allegan High School
09.2012 - 05.2015