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Chris Keller

Denver,CO

Summary

  • Estimator with over 6 years of experience, excelling at developing project work breakdown structures, calculating complete scope of work take-offs, assisting contracts staff with statements of work for subcontractors and vendors, application of construction means and methods, preparing schedules, calculating indirect field and owner’s costs. Flexible, detail-oriented and adaptive team player with expertise in marketing, staff training and development, customer service and process improvements. Adept at interpersonal relationship building and conflict resolution. A hands-on estimator recognized for flawless execution and finding solutions to complex problems. Communicative and reliable professional polished in developing scopes and objectives and maintaining comprehensive project documentation. Commended for unexcelled record of completing critical projects on schedule and within budget. Dedicated and focused. Able to complete tasks independently.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager/Estimator

Ridgeline Design Build
Littleton, CO
02.2023 - Current
  • Sold $1,550,000+ in first year
  • Sold and Managed 20+ projects w/average job size of $65,000
  • Conducted weekly inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
  • Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
  • Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
  • Reviewed budget and subcontractor estimates in detail and analyzed for accuracy with scope of work relevancy in mind.
  • Developed and implemented digital and print marketing campaigns

Owner/Operator

Keller Contracting
Laramie, WY
01.2022 - 11.2022
  • Sold and produced $125,000+
  • Managed 2-5 employees including hiring, scheduling, and coaching
  • Established relationships with 30+ customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
  • Created marketing strategies to drive revenue and increase brand visibility.

General Manager

WYO Contracting
Laramie, WY
04.2020 - 01.2022
  • Doubled company revenue back to back years: 2019-$274k, 2020-$535K, 2021-$1.1 million
  • Managed 15+ individuals in multiple crews
  • Developed and implemented construction plans for projects, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and regulations.
  • Oversaw large scale restoration project
  • Coordinated the delivery of materials to job sites and supervised subcontractors to ensure quality control.
  • Analyzed blueprints, specifications and other technical documents to identify potential problems or conflicts.
  • Inspected job sites regularly to verify safety protocols were being followed and that work was progressing in accordance with established guidelines.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY
05-2017

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY
05-2017

Skills

  • Estimation
  • Design
  • Data Analysis
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Project Tracking
  • Procedure Development
  • Schedule Management
  • Productivity Improvement
  • Project Planning
  • Project Development
  • Workforce Training

Certification

  • ICC class R certified
  • ICC Lead certified
  • ICC WRT certified
  • First aid/CPR certified

Timeline

Project Manager/Estimator

Ridgeline Design Build
02.2023 - Current

Owner/Operator

Keller Contracting
01.2022 - 11.2022

General Manager

WYO Contracting
04.2020 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

University of Wyoming

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing

University of Wyoming
Chris Keller