Chris Lord

Worked closely with local charities to help them with housing modifications needed for people with disabilities to have a better quality of life. Ran all VA projects serving our combat wounded or disabled veterans.

• Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
• Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
• Managed projects from procurement to commission.
• Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
• Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
• Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
• Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
• Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
• Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.

Meet new potential clients, build estimate, write all descriptions, build project schedule, meet subcontractors bidding project, write stipulations, finalize estimate and contract and review with ownership.

Head of electrical division. Put together material and labor costs , ordered materials, supervised installation as well as bags on installer when work flow dictated necessity.

Panel to plugs, lighting , indoor and outdoor.

Total understanding of residential electrical.

• Built shelves, doors, windows and counters to correct scale and dimensions according to blueprints and building plans.
• Used power tools and hand tools to install fixtures, floorings, trim and hardware, cutting materials to specified measurements.
• Studied specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plan to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
• Dismantled and demolished areas prior to repairs and installment of new materials.
• Studied specifications in building plans to determine dimensions and materials required.
• Followed strict adherence to safety protocols from job start to final clean up to prevent accidents and mishaps.
• Collaborated with other carpenters, journeymen and supervisors to complete projects.
• Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
• Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
• Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
• Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
• Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
• Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts.

Handled all aspects of Apartment to condo conversions.

Demo, carpentry, electrical , drywall , cabinets , trim , paint , appliance install , coordination with material suppliers and any necessary help to complete project on time and under or within budget.

Project lead for remodels and additions. Mostly vaulted entry infills and kitchen and bathroom upgrades.

Apprenticeship involving learning most trades involved in custom home building but primarily , concrete , framing , finish carpentry and electrical.

Some insulation, drywall, flooring , painting.