Christopher Fridrich
Prunedale ,California
Summary
Seasoned professional with 20+ years leading maintenance and operations for statewide facilities and infrastructure. Proven expertise in project planning and execution, contract coordination, resource allocation, and compliance oversight. Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams, collaborate with contractors and stakeholders, and deliver projects on time and within budget. Seeking to leverage strong project management and operational leadership skills in a Facilities or Project Management role.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Park Maintenance Chief 1
CA State Parks
Big Sur, USA
01.2013 - 02.2026
- Led maintenance operations and infrastructure upkeep for multiple state park facilities across the Big Sur Sector.
- Oversaw maintenance of facilities, equipment operations, water systems, and wastewater treatment.
- Managed, mentored, and supervised both permanent and seasonal maintenance staff.
- Ensured operational readiness and compliance with safety and regulatory standards for park assets.
- Planned and directed maintenance schedules and resource allocation to support efficient park operations.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to optimize long-term park maintenance goals and strategies.
- Big Sur Sector
Supervisor of Building Trades
Soledad State Prison
Soledad, USA
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Assign, schedule and inspect work of contractors, journeymen and incarcerated workers.
- Maintain safety and security protocols throughout prison facilities.
- Prepared budget requests, wrote contracts, and reviewed project blueprints.
- Soledad
C-5 Crew Chief
United States Air Force
Travis Air Force Base, USA
01.1986 - 01.1990
- Supported operations at Travis Air Force Base
Education
Grade 2 Water Distribution certification - Operator in Training in waste water certification
California Water Treatment
01-2001
Skills
- Regulatory & safety compliance
- Project planning & coordination
- Schedule management
- Budget management
- Resource allocation
- Vendor management
- Risk management
- Process improvement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team leadership
Awards
- State park emergency fire response award
- Three Central Coast Lighthouse keepers excellence and partnership award
- Construction of Pfeffer Big Sur Campfire Center award
- Base Commander award for security awareness
Languages
English
Timeline
Park Maintenance Chief 1
CA State Parks
01.2013 - 02.2026
Supervisor of Building Trades
Soledad State Prison
01.2012 - 12.2012
C-5 Crew Chief
United States Air Force
01.1986 - 01.1990
Grade 2 Water Distribution certification - Operator in Training in waste water certification
California Water Treatment