Chris Harrell
Westminster,CO
Summary
Construction professional with 20 years of experience, including 10 years in field operations and 10 years as a project engineer and superintendent. Established and led a service department, managing multiple small projects and building strong client relationships. Demonstrated expertise in project management and team leadership. Seeking senior superintendent or hybrid project management/superintendent roles.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent
Gateway Construction
Denver, CO
12.2021 - Current
- Worked as superintendent on multiple tenant finish projects for new satellite office in Denver
- Processed RFI’s and Submittals
- Document control
- Estimating
- Managed budgets
- Invoicing
- Contracts
- Business development
- Service Department Manager
- Scheduling in MS Project
Superintendent
Turner Construction
Denver, CO
01.2017 - 11.2021
- Worked as field engineer/Asst. Superintendent and Superintendent on multiple high end commercial projects
- Processed RFI’s and Submittals
- Document control
- Completed closeout process
- Schedule
- Field management and coordination
Field Engineer Intern
Turner Construction
Manhattan, KS
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Worked on $23,000,000 renovation on Kansas State’s Student Union
- Processed RFI’s
- Document control
- Completed closeout process
Project Engineer Intern
Ge Johnson Construction
Denver, CO
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Served as Project/Field Engineer on 12-story Born Hotel in Downtown Denver’s Union Station.
- Supported the team in reviewing project specifications and drawings for accuracy.
- Helped prepare reports on project progress and compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with subcontractors to ensure quality control on-site activities.
- Collaborated with the superintendent to ensure quality control for drilled piers.
- Processed RFIs and reviewed submittals for compliance.
Field Engineer Intern
Garney Construction
Kansas City, MO
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Executed site work and layout as field engineer
- Assisted engineers with on-site inspections and quality control procedures.
- Operated surveying equipment to gather data for construction projects.
- Conducted material takeoffs and assisted in procurement processes.
Project Engineer Intern
Vaughn Construction
Galveston, TX
05.2013 - 06.2013
- Executed layout and control of structures as field engineer.
- Supported the team in reviewing project specifications and drawings for accuracy.
- Processed RFIs and submittals to ensure project compliance.
Ironworker
Remcon Construction
Emporia, KS
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Constructed and assembled steel structures
- Operated rigging equipment to lift heavy materials safely on site.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a hazard-free work environment.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute work accurately.
Ironworker
Free Country Construction
St. Joseph, MO
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Connected and detailed steel structures to ensure structural integrity.
Installed grating for safe access and operational efficiency.
Set large vessels in place, adhering to safety standards. - Operated rigging equipment to lift heavy materials safely on site.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a hazard-free work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute work accurately.
Ironworker
Overland Contracting
Emporia, KS
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Fabricated and fitted handrails, grating, beams, and columns to project specifications.
Installed steel structures and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards. - Operated rigging equipment to lift heavy materials safely on site.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a hazard-free work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively.
- Conducted inspections of materials and structures for quality assurance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Science and Management
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS12.2016
Associates Degree - Manufacturing Technology
Flint Hills Technical College
Emporia, KS05.2004
Skills
- Carpentry and ironworking
- Effective communication
- OSHA 30-hour certification
- Interpersonal skills
- Team collaboration
- Bluebeam and Procore proficiency
- Schedule development
- Submittal and RFI processes
- LEED GA certification
- Lean construction methodologies
- Pull planning techniques
- Field and project engineering
- Superintendent experience
- Document control systems
- P6 and MS Project expertise
- Industrial and commercial projects
- Estimating and pricing strategies
- Change management practices
- Business development initiatives
- Project management and closeout processes
- Turnover procedures
- Invoicing and contracts management
- Permit acquisition
- Relationship building
- Quality assurance
Timeline
Superintendent
Gateway Construction
12.2021 - Current
Superintendent
Turner Construction
01.2017 - 11.2021
Field Engineer Intern
Turner Construction
01.2016 - 01.2017
Project Engineer Intern
Ge Johnson Construction
05.2015 - 08.2015
Field Engineer Intern
Garney Construction
05.2014 - 08.2014
Project Engineer Intern
Vaughn Construction
05.2013 - 06.2013
Ironworker
Remcon Construction
01.2009 - 01.2010
Ironworker
Free Country Construction
01.2008 - 01.2009
Ironworker
Overland Contracting
01.2007 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Construction Science and Management
Kansas State University
Associates Degree - Manufacturing Technology
Flint Hills Technical College