CHRIS SZTABA
Frisco
Summary
Seasoned Project Engineer and Project Manager with 5+ years of experience overseeing construction operations, combined with a background in Firefighting and EMT. Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks under high stress. Consistently delivers projects on time and under budget by leveraging meticulous planning, risk mitigation, and safety-first protocols. Exceptional communicator with a proven record of building rapport across teams, stakeholders, and clients. Adept at emergency response, project coordination, and delivering customer-focused solutions under pressure.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer
Precise Concrete Structures
08.2023 - 08.2025
- OSHA 30 - Site Safety & Quality Control
- Bluebeam Certified
- Led project planning and execution, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize engineering processes and workflows.
- Developed detailed project documentation, including specifications, schedules, and risk assessments.
- Managed stakeholder communications, facilitating alignment on project goals and expectations.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance product reliability and performance standards.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
- Ensured quality control for all aspects of the project, reducing defects and rework.
- Developed detailed project plans to ensure timely completion and deliverables were met.
- Identified technical risks within managed projects.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration to achieve project goals.
- Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities.
- Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Identified risks and implemented mitigation strategies, minimizing potential issues during the project lifecycle.
- Managed budgets effectively for multiple projects, ensuring financial targets were met.
- Optimized resource allocation by thorough planning and analysis, maximizing project profitability.
Sales Representative
WHOLESALE WHEEL & TIRE
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Developed key customer relationships to increase sales
- Presented products and services to prospective and existing customers to meet client needs
- Developed customized sales techniques to successfully sell and upsell services to new and existing clients
- Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and retain business
- Created successful strategies to develop and expand customer sales
- Monitored customer order process and addressed customer issues
- Followed-up with clients after installations to assess quality service and customer satisfaction
- Established and maintained relationships with customers by phone and email
Project Manager
The Pool Company
06.2020 - 07.2022
- Handled continuous project monitoring and management by developing forecasts, tracking expenses and approving payments
- Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scope, timelines, and resource allocation.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliverables on time.
- Built strong community relations with subcontractors and vendors to optimize cost savings and complete timely pre-construction
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency
- Created project plans with established timelines for integral phases, assigned to appropriate teams, managed workflow and achieved RFP submissions and completion deadlines on or before schedule
- Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date
- Led subcontractor meetings to convey project requirements, scope, milestones and regulatory compliance
Firefighter EMT
Moore-Norman
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Answered emergency situations quickly and assessed conditions to contain fires to assist victims and prevent escalation
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care
- Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety
- Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants
- Worked on equipment desk and demobilized fire engines, water tenders and other machinery used in responding to incidents
Team Lead Manager
Lone Star Valet
11.2014 - 05.2018
- Assisted physically challenged travelers and other guests with special needs
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient valet services and optimal guest satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored team members, enhancing service quality and operational standards.
- Developed training materials focused on safety protocols and customer service best practices.
- Computed and completed charge slips for services rendered and maintain records
- Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and development coaching
- Integrated process improvements to increase overall workflow
Logistics Team Member
RedBull Distribution
12.2012 - 01.2015
- Used computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing
- Performed payroll functions, such as maintaining timekeeping information and processing and submitting payroll
- Oversaw delivery, packaging and shipment for material transitioning from warehouse to customer location
- Managed accurate inventory counts in internal supply chain systems
- Analyzed client orders and available driving personnel to plan and execute within client needs and expectations
- Coordinated across departments to build successful logistics solutions
- Operated large trucks and trailers for product transport
Education
Associate Degree - Fire Science
Collin College Fire Academy
McKinney, TX05.2019
Skills
- Project Management & Estimation
- Scheduling, Planning & Quality Control
- OSHA 30
- Team Collaboration & Leadership
- Document Management & Control
- Decision-making under pressure
- Critical thinking
- Public relations
- Problem-solving capacity
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Polish
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Project Engineer
Precise Concrete Structures
08.2023 - 08.2025
Sales Representative
WHOLESALE WHEEL & TIRE
07.2022 - 07.2023
Project Manager
The Pool Company
06.2020 - 07.2022
Firefighter EMT
Moore-Norman
05.2018 - 06.2020
Team Lead Manager
Lone Star Valet
11.2014 - 05.2018
Logistics Team Member
RedBull Distribution
12.2012 - 01.2015
Associate Degree - Fire Science
Collin College Fire Academy
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