Chris Ladera

Oversaw successful completion of multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.

Manage in-house facilities construction department projects of Providence Healthcare which occupies 13 city blocks and is the largest hospital system in the West Coast.

• Manage teams of in-house and external service providers in maintaining well-being of facilities
• Involve in daily maintenance operations and preventive maintenance of 750 hospital beds and doctor's clinics and offices
• Interact with new construction of 2 17-story buildings
• Travel to monitor other facilities in Washington state and report to upper management.
• Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain a clear understanding of challenges faced by the team members or any required adjustments in plans or schedules.
• Planned and implemented comprehensive construction schedule to guarantee completion of project on time.

• Construction Project Manager and point person representing Port of Seattle working on North Main Terminal Redesign Project (NMTRP)
• Team leader for night inspectors rehabilitating public non-sterile side including carousels of baggage handling section of SEATAC Main Terminal
• Daily coordination with GC and in-house airport departments giving full control and supervision of night work.

• Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Research for ITBs; connect with published and unpublished projects; material take-off and estimate and win projects in Division 6 & 12 namely wood framing, roofing, siding and drywall for multi-family buildings.

• Supervise construction of a 125 unit-55+ living located in Des Moines, Washington
• Arrange permit inspections, schedule weekly progress meetings and document QA/QC meetings.
• Established strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable terms for materials and services while maintaining high-quality results.
• Developed comprehensive project documentation, enabling efficient tracking of progress, budgets, schedules, change orders, and other relevant details.
• Facilitated smooth transitions between project phases, ensuring seamless handoffs and minimal downtime.

• Senior Superintendent providing leadership to re-purpose a 22-story medical building conversion to Marriot Hotel in Houston’s prestigious Medical Center/ Museum District.
• Established strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable terms for materials and services while maintaining high-quality results.
• Managed multiple high-priority commercial dining projects concurrently, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and adaptability under pressure.
• Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
• Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
• Conducted critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and manufacturer's representatives.

• Owner-rep construction manager travelling between metropolitan Houston to Orange, Texas
• Manage CMAR in projects building new K12, Higher Ed, Hospital or Health Care projects reporting to district owners and commissioners and city stakeholders.
• Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in team's ability to deliver results.
• Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.

• Coordinate single and multi-residential high-end renovations, TI projects between Houston Metro, Dallas, Texas and Lake Charles, Louisiana.
• Supervised teams of subcontractors to maintain productivity and quality of work.

• Project Manager for local restoration company
• Investigate claims of commercial and residential property damages, take-off estimate and source sub-contractors.
• Supervised day-to-day activities of 8-person team of contractors to promote productivity and efficient use of resources, maintaining on-time and under-budget project delivery.
• Produced and presented shop drawing for owner approval before planning or delegating reconstruction work to team employees.

• Collaborate and document with Studio owner and senior design members all required interior design documents including FF&E selection.
• Managed multiple simultaneous projects effectively prioritizing tasks and meeting tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Completed hand sketches of potential designs using artistic skills and understanding of desired direction.
• Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.

• Put together working drawings and engineering calculations and specs for professional engineers and managing partner.