CHRIS SCHIRO
Wilton,USA
Summary
Results-driven Construction Professional with expertise in team-building, collaboration, and problem-solving. Skilled in revitalizing troubled projects to ensure timely completion. Recognized for driving business growth through exceptional dedication and performance.
Overview
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1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
CO-FOUNDER / CEO / ESTIMATOR / PROJECT MANAGER
Schiro Construction, Inc.
Galt, California
06.2016 - Current
- When Chatfield Construction let me know they were going to be closing their doors I reached out to a good friend of mine and we started our own company – Schiro Construction, Inc.
- With over 50 years of combined experience in commercial construction, we pooled our network of resources and quickly became a competitive advantage in the quickserve market as a rough carpentry and siding subcontractor
- As CEO, cultivated relationships with general contractors, owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, enhancing collaboration through superior customer service.
- I collaborated with architects, engineers, owners, and general contractors to resolve design issues before and during construction.
- I work directly with architects, engineers, owners, and general contractors to solve design issues both before and during construction in order to minimize construction downtime, and maintain project schedules
- Focused on quickserve and hospitality industry, successfully built/remodeled nearly 200 stores, including Burger King, Taco Bell, Chipotle, Starbucks, Popeye’s, and KFC, along with design-build prototypes.
- As estimator and project manager I ensure budgets are met without compromising superior quality
- Received consistent praise from architects and owners for quality and professionalism of crews on every project, fostering loyalty and long-term partnerships.
SUPERINTENDENT / ESTIMATOR
Chatfield Construction, Inc.
Lodi, California
06.2013 - 06.2016
- Constructed Mercedes Benz of Oakland project, navigating numerous design changes and adhering to a strict completion date, which led to on-time, on-budget delivery and earned employer's trust and respect.
- Estimated, project managed, and supervised Oakland Infiniti remodel project.
- Assigned to recover the Audi San Francisco project that was two months behind schedule. During construction, Audi representatives from Germany implemented several design changes. I implemented the change directives concurrently with the recovery schedule, and the project was successfully completed within the new allotted completion time with a zero punch list from the Audi representatives on their final walk walk-through
SUPERINTENDENT
Blue Northern Builders, Inc.
Roseville, California
07.2012 - 06.2013
- Hired to recover high-profile, mismanaged project with multiple breakdowns, leading to successful turnaround
- Established trusting relationships with subcontractors, owner, and team members, enhancing collaboration and project cohesion
- Broke ground on new project while recovering initial project, completing both on time and under budget
SUPERINTENDENT / PROJECT MANAGER / WARRANTY
Edge Development, Inc.
Temecula, California
09.2009 - 07.2011
- Recruited back to Edge Development, Inc. in September 2009 as project superintendent for $40 million Napa Valley College Library (LLRC) due to proven success and professionalism.
- Delivered project on time and oversaw warranty period, ensuring client satisfaction and project integrity until company's closure.
- Led project teams to ensure timely completion of construction milestones.
- Oversaw budget management and resource allocation for multiple concurrent projects.
- Implemented safety protocols, reducing workplace incidents and enhancing compliance.
SUPERINTENDENT
Flintco, Inc.
Folsom, California
02.2008 - 09.2009
- Recruited to help manage the company’s troubled $30 million Dublin High School Math/Science construction project, four months behind schedule on my arrival. As a team we obtained substantial completion on schedule
- Established trusting relationships with co-workers, Dublin Unified School District, subcontractors, Inspector of Record (IOR), and architects and engineers, enhancing collaboration and project cohesion.
- Led integration of new project recovery schedule, motivating subcontractors through team building and coordination meetings, ensuring adherence to strict project completion date.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, IOR, and Dublin Unified School District to identify and resolve inconsistencies in construction documents early, implementing solutions to minimize project delays.
- Awarded for excellence in safety for maintaining a high level of safety on the jobsite, and having zero accidents for the entire project. Also awarded for outstanding safety performance for achieving zero accidents in 2008 and 2009
SUPERINTENDENT / PROJECT MANAGER / WARRANTY
Edge Development, Inc.
Temecula, California
06.2006 - 01.2008
- Managed $38.5 million 12 Bridges Middle School construction project as lead superintendent, bringing project back on track after being four months delayed at underground and structural steel phase
- Created recovery schedule with team, establishing strong reputation for problem-solving and innovative solutions
- Re-established trusting relationships with Western Placer Unified School District’s on-site construction representative, Architect, IOR, and subcontractors; and introduced solutions to overcome multiple design challenges
- Served as Customer Service Representative during warranty phase for multiple projects, making key decisions on customer service, public relations, and warranty issues across Western Placer Unified School District, Davis Joint Unified School District, and Wheatland School District
SUPERINTENDENT
Town & Country Contractors, Inc.
Rancho Cordova, California
11.2004 - 06.2006
- Relocated to Sacramento from Wisconsin as working superintendent overseeing commercial construction projects valued between $250,000 and $2.5 million
- Managed ground-up construction of gas stations and convenience stores for Chevron, Shell, independent oil companies, and developers while performing carpentry, operating equipment, and ensuring compliance with environmental, hazardous materials handling, and quality control standards
- Served as construction manager for eight-plex condominium lofts project in Sacramento, strengthening developer relationships and securing $2 million contract for future work
Education
Skills
- Commercial construction expertise
- Project planning and oversight
- Quality control and cost management
- Construction risk management
- Team management in construction
- Team performance enhancement
- Relationship building in construction
- Contract negotiation
- Software proficiency
- Self-motivated
Certification
- OSHA 10-hour & 30-hour (Fed/OSHA) & 8-hour (Cal/OSHA)
- CPR and First Aid Training
- State of California Contractors License B-General Building Contractor (Lic. #924898)
Timeline
CO-FOUNDER / CEO / ESTIMATOR / PROJECT MANAGER
Schiro Construction, Inc.
06.2016 - Current
SUPERINTENDENT / ESTIMATOR
Chatfield Construction, Inc.
06.2013 - 06.2016
SUPERINTENDENT
Blue Northern Builders, Inc.
07.2012 - 06.2013
SUPERINTENDENT / PROJECT MANAGER / WARRANTY
Edge Development, Inc.
09.2009 - 07.2011
SUPERINTENDENT
Flintco, Inc.
02.2008 - 09.2009
SUPERINTENDENT / PROJECT MANAGER / WARRANTY
Edge Development, Inc.
06.2006 - 01.2008
SUPERINTENDENT
Town & Country Contractors, Inc.
11.2004 - 06.2006