CHRISTOPHER EMMERT
Tompkinsville,KY
Summary
Accomplished Field Civil Superintendent at Sundt Construction with expertise in construction scheduling and quality control. Proven track record in leading teams and coordinating subcontractors to ensure project success. Skilled in earthwork operations and committed to safety compliance, fostering a collaborative environment that drives timely project completion.
Overview
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1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Civil Superintendent
Sundt Construction
Nashville, Tennessee
02.2023 - Current
- Reviewed plans and specifications to ensure compliance with earthwork grading and utility installation standards.
- Coordinated work activities among multiple contractors to optimize site efficiency and ensure timely project completion.
- Monitored subcontractor performance and proactively resolved conflicts to maintain project flow during construction.
- Directed Sundt field crews and subcontractors through daily work schedules.
- Communicated field progress and issues with project managers, engineers, and inspectors.
- Led site safety meetings and applied Sundt safety procedures across active work areas.
- Worked with other departments to meet deadlines while holding quality standards.
- Built and updated project plans, schedules, and budgets to support timely completion.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Systems Contracting
Brandenburg, Kentucky
04.2021 - 01.2023
- Operated excavators and loaders for site preparation on contracting projects.
- Ran multiple pieces of heavy equipment safely and efficiently for land excavation on construction projects.
- Managed multiple pieces of heavy equipment to excavate land safely and efficiently for construction projects.
- Completed site preparation on contracting projects with excavators and loaders.
- Operated excavators and loaders to complete site preparation on contracting projects.
- Maintained construction workflow by efficiently relocating soil, rock, and debris.
- Transported materials across construction sites to ensure accessibility for work crews.
- Improved site flow by transporting materials to work locations across construction sites.
- Followed safety procedures during excavation, grading, and material handling.
- Maintained safe work practices during excavation, grading, and material handling activities.
- Supported safe excavation, grading, and material handling through strict safety compliance.
- Checked heavy equipment before use and reported mechanical issues.
- Identified heavy equipment issues before use and reported mechanical concerns promptly.
- Monitored heavy equipment before operation and escalated mechanical problems for repair.
- Contributed to safe, efficient land excavation by operating multiple pieces of heavy equipment.
Heavy Civil Foreman
Wood Plc.
Stanley, North Carolina
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Coordinated site preparations and guided crew to complete jobs on time and within contract specifications.
- Supervised multiple crews in excavation and backfill activities to ensure project timelines were met.
- Ensure that the work is performed to meet all design drawings and project specifications.
- Ensure that work is completed in a timely manner
- Documented daily project progress to track completion status and proactively identify potential delays.
- Coordinate daily work activities with other disciplines on the job site
- Ensure that all company safety policies are strictly adhered to
- Hold morning tool box meetings to discuss the work plan for the day and how to perform the work in a safe manner
Heavy Equipment Operator
Amec Foster Wheeler/Wood Plc.
Bedford, KY
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Operated heavy machinery including backhoes, excavators, rollers, dump trucks, skid steers, dozers, and water trucks, contributing to successful project execution across various sites.
- Oversaw and performed site preparation activities for major industrial construction and solar projects, ensuring project readiness and compliance with safety standards.
- Communicated effectively with crew and upper management to facilitate coordination and address project needs.
- Ability to read drawings, plans and blueprints
Education
High School Diploma -
Monroe County High
Tompkinsville, KY05-2007
Skills
- Earthworks supervision
- Construction site management
- Construction scheduling
- Budget tracking
- Safety compliance
- Subcontractor coordination
- Earthwork management
- Equipment handling
- Safety compliance
- Clear communication
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Equipment handling
Certification
OSHA 30
Timeline
Field Civil Superintendent
Sundt Construction
02.2023 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Systems Contracting
04.2021 - 01.2023
Heavy Civil Foreman
Wood Plc.
03.2019 - 01.2021
Heavy Equipment Operator
Amec Foster Wheeler/Wood Plc.
01.2012 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Monroe County High