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Chris Wills
Fort Worth,US
Summary
PMP-certified Director of Project Management with 15+ years of experience driving national-scale rollouts and cross-functional project delivery in electrical contracting and construction services.
Expert at administering multimillion-dollar project portfolios across commercial and retail locations in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Proven record of building exceptional teams while outlining project scopes, strategy, schedules, and budgets in collaboration with support specialists. Well-versed in leveraging technical acumen and steering manpower to eliminate operational bottlenecks and enhance process controls. Persuasive communications, adept at liaising with internal/external stakeholders to negotiate and close profitable contracts. Renowned for identifying opportunities to minimize costs and elevate guest experience, while enabling repeat business through long-term strategic partnerships.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Licenses
Work History
Director of Project Management
FSG Electric - National Accounts
Dallas, Texas
01.2013 - 12.2024
- Progressed through roles of increasing scope and responsibilities, from Project Manager to Director of Project Management position, through strategic, operational, and fiscal leadership.
Governed national account project operations concerning business strategy, P&L, and long-term team growth plans. Steered a cross-functional team of project managers and coordinators to implement project plans according to schedules and budgets. Established departmental workflows and project delivery practices. Partnered with executive leadership to align project initiatives with organizational goals and client expectations. Monitored project financials while mitigating potential risk factors.
• Hired and developed a 30-member team to manage rollouts.
• Achieved and sustained average annual departmental billings of approximately $50M throughout tenure.
• Yielded $120M+ in net gross profit through strategic team management and high-impact project execution.
Project Manager - Project and Rollout Department
FSG Electric - National Accounts
Dallas, Texas
08.2004 - 09.2017
- Oversaw large-scale, multi-site electrical rollout projects for national clients in the retail, property management, and corporate sectors. Led project lifecycle activities, including estimating, contract negotiations, scheduling, and workforce planning. Coordinated with field teams and subcontractors to complete nationwide installations within stipulated deadlines and budgets. Implemented processes for project documentation, site deliverables, and client reporting. Supervised customer billing procedures to facilitate project outcomes and closeout packages. Trained workforce on project processes and quality standards.
• Directed multiple national rollout projects simultaneously.
• Led the design and installation of the Kitchen Display System rollout at 100+ restaurant chain sites nationwide.
• Managed LED lighting upgrades at 1K+ locations across the U.S. and Canada, including banks, big box retailers, restaurants, retail, commercial, and industrial sites.
• Oversaw the installation and commissioning of Energy Management Systems (EMS) at 1K+ sites in the U.S. and Canada.
• Completed 1,100 retail installations in ten days, thereby securing a contract for 6,400 additional sites across the U.S. and Canada within six months.
Project Manager
Phillips Electric Company
Arlington, Texas
06.1997 - 08.2003
- Electrical Project Manager overseeing the construction of Commercial Egg Farms throughout the country. This included lighting and all controls involved in the feeding, watering, ventilation, egg collection, and processing of up to 6 million birds at a single farm.
Vice President - Project Manager
Wills Electric, Inc.
Fort Worth, Texas
06.1982 - 06.1997
- Involved in the family business that was started by my Grandfather in 1940. Began as an electrical helper and worked my way up through the ranks.
- The business was closed in 1997.
Education
Business Administration -
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TXMultiple project management courses
Project Management Institute
Multiple electrical courses and seminars
Independent Electrical Contractors
Skills
- Estimating using Accubid
- Team leadership and motivation
- Contract negotiation
- Process development
- Project management
- Budget management
- Client relationship management
- Employee training
- Strategic planning
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Scope management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Procedure development
- Performance improvements
- Advanced problem solving
- Commercial construction experience
- Deliverable tracking
- Quality assurance and control
- Contract development
- Relationship building
- Schedule management
- Staff management
- Stakeholder communications
- Planning and scheduling
- Performance evaluations
- Scope creation and analysis
- Risk management
- Verbal and written communication
- Vendor management
- Task prioritization
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP), 03/01/10, Project Management Institute
- Arkansas Journeyman Electrical License, 02/01/97, State of Arkansas
- Texas Journeyman Electrical License, 04/01/98, State of Texas
Awards
- Facility Solutions Group All Alliance Award
- 2009
- 2010
- 2011
- 2012
- 2013
Personal Information
Professional Credential: PMP
Activities
- Elected to FSG’s Strategic Leadership Board in 2019
- Regularly attended industry trade shows and conventions (Lightfair, IEC, NALMCO, SPECS)
Accomplishments
- Hired and developed a team of thirty staff members.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balancePersonal development programsCareer advancementAffiliations
- Project Management Institute
Software
MS Word
Accubid
Languages
English
Native language
Interests
Historical homes
Ranching
Exercising
Timeline
Director of Project Management
FSG Electric - National Accounts
01.2013 - 12.2024
Project Manager - Project and Rollout Department
FSG Electric - National Accounts
08.2004 - 09.2017
Project Manager
Phillips Electric Company
06.1997 - 08.2003
Vice President - Project Manager
Wills Electric, Inc.
06.1982 - 06.1997
Business Administration -
Texas Christian University
Multiple project management courses
Project Management Institute
Multiple electrical courses and seminars
Independent Electrical Contractors
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