CHRIS WATSON
Pascagoula
Summary
Proven leader in construction management, adept at ensuring project efficiency and compliance with safety standards. At Austin Industrial, pioneered innovative strategies, boosting operational excellence. Skilled in labor management and material procurement, my tenure at Austin highlights my ability to maintain quality while managing multiple projects. Expert in team building, I excel in fostering team collaboration/cohesion and resolving conflicts effectively.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Manager
Austin Industrial
Geismar
08.2024 - Current
- Oversaw mechanical and civil project scopes, aligning efforts with project goals across locations.
- Coordinated multiple projects across sites, ensuring timely completion and resource allocation.
- Developed cohesive team of managers, enhancing collaboration and project execution.
Civil Superintendent
Brown and Root
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Safely completed a $30M civil scope ahead of schedule and under budget.
- Managed multiple construction projects simultaneously while ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
- Maintained all equipment by scheduling regular maintenance checks.
Civil Superintendent
Excel
Durham
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Coordinated subcontractor activities to meet project deadlines and uphold quality standards, ensuring seamless project execution.
- Mediated conflicts between contractors and project stakeholders, facilitating effective collaboration and maintaining project momentum.
- Led daily safety meetings and ensured job site compliance with safety regulations, fostering a safer work environment.
General Foreman
Brown and Root
Geismar
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Directed supervisors in personnel management, focusing on hiring, training, and performance reviews to strengthen team capabilities.
- Established communication protocols to enhance collaboration between teams on various project aspects.
- Conducted regular inspections of worksites to ensure quality control throughout project duration.
Survey Party Chief
Brown and Root
Geismar
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Monitored accuracy and precision of survey measurements using total station instruments and GPS receivers, ensuring data integrity for project deliverables.
- Supervised field data collection activities for ground control points, reference marks, traverse lines, elevations, boundaries, and right-of-way limits to ensure accuracy and compliance with survey standards.
- Compiled final survey results into detailed reports utilized by engineers and architects for project planning and execution.
- Guided crew members to meet quality assurance and quality control standards.
- Interpreted legal descriptions for boundary line determination or retracement.
General Foreman
07.2017 - 03.2019
- Managed team of 10+ employees, meeting safety and quality standards to ensure project integrity.
- Led and motivated staff to complete tasks on time, enhancing overall project workflow.
- Identified potential problems and areas for improvement to minimize project delays and cost overruns.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pascagoula High School
Pascagoula, MSSkills
- Site management
- Construction supervision
- Building site supervision
- Schedule Management
- Cost management
- Contract management
- Quality assurance
- Document control
- Labor Management
- Staff management
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Osha 30
- Osha 10
References
- Lance Leblanc, Brown And Root, Site Superintendent, (225) 505-1734, lleblanc@brownandroot.com
- Jerry Garrison, Baker GCI, Senior Construction Manager, (706) 767-3880, jgarrison@bakergci.com
- Jeremy Sharp, Brown And Root, Site Manager, (904) 652-9721, jsharp@brownandroot.com
- Leonard Williams, Excel Group, Construction Manager, (225) 333-8220, lwilliams@excelgroup.com
- Neil Rome, Austin Industrial, Operations Manager, (225) 317-2119, nrome@austin-ind.com
Timeline
Site Manager
Austin Industrial
08.2024 - Current
Civil Superintendent
Brown and Root
11.2022 - 08.2024
Civil Superintendent
Excel
09.2021 - 11.2022
General Foreman
Brown and Root
10.2020 - 09.2021
Survey Party Chief
Brown and Root
03.2019 - 10.2020
General Foreman
07.2017 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Pascagoula High School