Chris Fitzpatrick
Westminster,CO
Summary
I am a highly motivated person who is passionate about the construction industry. A self-starter who holds himself to the highest standards. I am equally effective at working as a leader or as a member of a team. I look to improve the people around me and the company I work for by utilizing my energetic personality and abilities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Oldcastle Infrastructure
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Led operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity of two facilities
- Drove YOY productivity improvements
- Managed CapEx budget and helped develop 5-year plan.
- Developed team goals through formalized training plans, coaching, and performance management
- Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity
- Mentored and coached team members to foster productive and engaging work environment.
Sr. Operational Excellence Manager
Oldcastle Infrastructure
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Support of operational roadmap and SCR
- Support the North Region with Capital planning and budget execution
- Organize milestones and construction details for Edgewood pipe production capabilities.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Operational Excellence – Mountain West
Oldcastle Infrastructure
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Support of operational roadmap and SCR
- Primary manager of Mountain Region Capital planning and budget execution
- Planning and installation of $5M pipe automation and upgrades
- Equipment upgrades improved efficiency by 20%
- Multiple machine conversions to improve efficiency and productivity
- Relocation of the Firewall business from Colorado to Idaho
Operational Excellence – Technical Services
Oldcastle Infrastructure
03.2015 - 03.2021
- Serving as the Operational Excellences concrete production resource in mix designs, equipment, and training
- Also specializing in all machinery-based equipment and process
- Supporting a wide range of concrete innovation and product development around improved concrete qualities.
Plant Manager
Lindsay Precast
06.2014 - 02.2015
- Planned and managed reopening of a precast plant that had been closed for two years
- Trained and built crew to produce transportation and utility precast products
- Trained and started a quality control program that passed NPCA inspection six weeks after opening
- Managed onsite Safety, HR, Purchasing and Inventory Control
- Immediately established a reputation for quality and accuracy with customers
- Served as company liaison to engineers and designers.
- Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
Area Quality Control Manager
Lindsay Precast
04.2006 - 06.2014
- Oversight of three plant NPCA-certified quality control program
- Primary project manager for large and technically driven projects
- Recognized for excellence and innovation in concrete mix design
- Responsible for maintaining Lindsay’s status on the Colorado DOT Qualified Manufacturers List
- Insured a high degree of accuracy with product conformance to all engineering and technical standards
- Responsible for batch plant maintenance and operations
- Created AutoCAD design standards.
- Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet local and national standards
Plant Manager
Reliance Precast
07.2003 - 04.2006
- Scheduled forming, production, and architectural finish departments, producing building structure and architectural products
- Lead all departments including project management, quality control, accounting, dispatch, human resources and safety
- Improved efficiency and profitability through training programs
- Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement.
- Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations.
- Promoted collaborative work environment to motivate and engage staff to achieve company objectives.
- Created Auto CAD design standards.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
Plant Manager
Colorado Steel
09.2001 - 06.2003
- Scheduled cutting, fitting and welding plant hours producing structural steel products
- Created prefabrication policies to improve efficiency
- Created and managed yard inventory and organizational procedures, reducing material costs
- Also served as Project Manager
- Created Auto CAD standards.
Project Manager
St. Thomas Steel
08.1999 - 07.2001
- Created submittal documents with Auto CAD
- Assisted with production preparations
- Managed submittal process and production approvals
Education
Undergraduate Studies -
Grand Junction CO, Colorado Mesa University
HS Diploma -
Arvada CO, Arvada HS
Skills
- Planning & organization
- Automation and equipment layouts
- Construction Schedules
- Problem Resolution
- Training & Development
- Team Building
- Technical documents and specifications
Volunteer Experience
- 2017-2019, NPCA Sustainability Committee, member, Worked with members to drive industry goals in quarterly conference meetings and monthly conference calls. Helped members to develop technical and educational documents Work with NPCA staff liaison to develop committee agenda, action items, and meeting minutes
- 2012-2016, NPCA Utility Structures Committee, Chairman, Lead members alongside NPCA staff liaison to drive industry goals in quarterly conference meetings and monthly conference calls. Lead subcommittees to develop technical and educational documents Work with NPCA staff liaison to approve committee agenda, action items, and meeting minutes
- 2003-present, Colorado Angel Eyes, Mentor, Mentor parents who have recently experienced a loss of a child Volunteer time at fundraising events, and participate in the annual walk to raise awareness and financial support for the organization
- 2007-2021, Broomfield Blitz & BYBA, Youth football and baseball coach
Timeline
Director of Operations
Oldcastle Infrastructure
11.2023 - 08.2024
Sr. Operational Excellence Manager
Oldcastle Infrastructure
07.2022 - 11.2023
Operational Excellence – Mountain West
Oldcastle Infrastructure
03.2021 - 07.2022
Operational Excellence – Technical Services
Oldcastle Infrastructure
03.2015 - 03.2021
Plant Manager
Lindsay Precast
06.2014 - 02.2015
Area Quality Control Manager
Lindsay Precast
04.2006 - 06.2014
Plant Manager
Reliance Precast
07.2003 - 04.2006
Plant Manager
Colorado Steel
09.2001 - 06.2003
Project Manager
St. Thomas Steel
08.1999 - 07.2001
Undergraduate Studies -
Grand Junction CO, Colorado Mesa University
HS Diploma -
Arvada CO, Arvada HS
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