Chris Evans
Oklahoma City
Summary
Strategic and resourceful individual with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and project management, managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with 20 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills. Detail-oriented team player with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Custom Home Builder
Chris Evans Construction
07.2010 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Inspected sights to evaluate safety, operations and crew performance against objectives.
- Calculated materials and labor required to complete jobs on-schedule and prepared estimates.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.
- Communicate and coordinate permitting and inspections with utility companies and sub-contractors.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Started, managed and completed 2-3 custom builds yearly average value of $350K-500k
- Completed every project under estimated cost of appraised value of materials and labor while meeting completion deadlines.
Business Owner/Operator
Evans Heat & Air LLC
05.2010 - Current
- Project management and supervision for fleet, construction materials, sub-contractors and employees
- Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
- Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve inventory expectations.
- Served as principal stakeholder over organization's complete operations
- Lent business acumen to meet day-to-day strategic objectives.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Communicate with utility companies for load calculations, permitting and specific job focused needs.
- Site walks with contractors to confirm addendums and materials needed.
- Managing multiple projects, materials, while maintaining focus on customers needs and expectations.
- Managing multiple projects while managing 75 plus calls daily.
- In one year, Started and managed 125 plus new construction and retro fit residential and commercial projects projects ranging from $20,000-$4million.
- Specialized in commerical projects by providing lay over design and build applications with custom drawings to meet local codes and regulations.
- Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues.
Utility Relations Manager
Francis Energy
Tulsa, OK
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Optimized resource allocation through strategic planning and prioritization of utility projects.
- Streamlined communication between utility companies and contractors, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Stayed apprised of industry trends, implementing innovative methodologies as appropriate to enhance utility coordination outcomes.
- Negotiated favorable terms with service providers while maintaining strong working relationships throughout project lifecycles.
- Minimized disruption to customers by effectively scheduling workloads around peak times and usage patterns.
- Improved project efficiency by coordinating utility relocation and adjustments for construction projects.
- Conducted detailed site investigations, collecting essential data for accurate decision-making processes.
- Enhanced stakeholder relations by conducting regular meetings and updates on project progress.
- Evaluated contractor performance against established benchmarks, promoting accountability within the team environment.
- Managed permits and authorizations, adhering to legal requirements and maintaining smooth operations.
- Reviewed designs for new construction projects to identify potential conflicts with existing utilities early in the process, mitigating risk factors proactively before commencement of work activities.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
Hvac Contractor
Edmond Public Schools
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Install and work with BAS, Tracer control systems
- Oversee over 12,000,000 sq ft of commercial space with over 15,000 commercial units, boilers and chillers
- Worked in strict compliance with applicable OSHA regulations and safety requirements.
- Kept accurate records of work activities, time, materials and faults on work orders.
- Supervised and instructed jr. team members
- Discussed heating and cooling system malfunctions with customers to isolate problems and verify corrected malfunctions.
- Optimized performance by balancing systems and calibrating controls.
- Analyzed blueprints and manufacturers' design specifications to determine HVAC equipment configuration and complete proper installation.
- Stream line and coordinate new construction and remodel construction
Electrician
Tom King Electric
10.2007 - 05.2010
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable codes.
- Worked with contractors and utility companies to obtain job scope clarity, load calculations,permitting, inspections, to complete jobs efficiently and safely.
- Worked on projects averaging value of 3-5 million.
Underground Utilities Foreman
Doyle Webb Construction
05.2004 - 10.2005
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team moving at optimal pace.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Inspected sights to evaluate safety, operations and crew performance against objectives.
- Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.
- Procured all Electrical materials for 8) 4 man crews.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Consult plans and met with utility supervisors for installation of underground electrical conduit and wire for transformers, service lines in new neighborhoods.
- Ensured proper permitting and OKIE locates for sites.
- Excavated and trenched underground conduit and pulled wire for transformers and new service.
Skills
- Safety Regulations
- Project Requirements
- Work Orders
- Customer Satisfaction
- Product and Service Knowledge
- Company Standards
- Materials Estimations
- Construction Operations
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Customer Relationships
Skills
- Job Specifications
- Reading Schematics
- Coordinate Team Operations
- Work Crew Coordination
- Customer Management
- Project Estimation
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management & Ethics
Mid America University
Certification
Mechanical Contractors license
EVITP Certified
OQ Certified
Electrical LIcense
Timeline
Utility Relations Manager
Francis Energy
05.2023 - 12.2024
Hvac Contractor
Edmond Public Schools
05.2022 - 08.2023
Custom Home Builder
Chris Evans Construction
07.2010 - Current
Business Owner/Operator
Evans Heat & Air LLC
05.2010 - Current
Electrician
Tom King Electric
10.2007 - 05.2010
Underground Utilities Foreman
Doyle Webb Construction
05.2004 - 10.2005
Bachelor of Science - Management & Ethics
Mid America University
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