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Christopher Hitt

Katy,TX

Summary

Accomplished General Contractor with 15+ years of progressive experience conducting carpentry, project management, and operational control for residential construction, renovation, and remediation projects from inception to completion. Savvy in maintaining scheduling, budget, and quality control. Safety focused professional with keen awareness of ensuring safe, clean construction sites while adhering to all company, state, federal, and local rules and regulations. Proficient in procurement of necessary materials, labor, and subcontractors. Superior communication and time management skills with ability to collaborate with customers, vendors, and skilled professionals. Specialized knowledge and expertise of construction industry standards and best practices.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Contractor/President

Hitt Custom Building
01.2016 - 05.2024
  • Facilitate oversight of daily operations of residential construction, renovation, and remediation projects
  • Maintain scheduling and cost control to ensure timely completion of projects
  • Negotiate contracts with customers, vendors, and subcontractors
  • Procure materials and resources needed for successful completion of projects
  • Collaborate with clients, subcontractors, designers, architects, and inspectors
  • Established a reputation for delivering high-quality work consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations.
  • Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
  • Reviewed contractor invoices, approving payments on acceptable work.

Head Carpenter/Project Superintendent

Horizon Millworks
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Managed residential remodel projects
  • Sourced and secured materials for project completion
  • Guided custom millwork production and shop productivity
  • Recruited, vetted, and supervised subcontractors
  • Effectively evaluated and resolved day-to-day issues and concerns throughout construction.

Carpenter/Handyman

Timeslice Technology
01.2007 - 01.2013
  • Oversaw field operations and performed general labor to progress projects to completion
  • Assisted in numerous trades to keep projects on schedule and at budget
  • Minimized hazards by maintaining a clean and orderly job site
  • Abided by all local, state, and federal ordinances and regulations.

Carpenter

Daystar Builders
01.2000 - 12.2006

Carpenter and Framer

  • Achieved customer satisfaction through installations.
  • Used power tools and hand tools to install fixtures, floorings, trim and hardware, cutting materials to specified measurements.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography and Digital Media -

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Bachelor of Arts, Photography -

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Skills

  • Construction Management
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Project Management
  • Budgeting & Cost Control
  • Schedule Management
  • OSHA regulatory knowledge
  • Problem-Solving
  • Hardworking and Reliable
  • Customer Service
  • Sub-Contractor Management
  • Materials Procurement
  • Regulatory Compliance

Certification

  • [State] Driver's License
  • OSHA Certified

Timeline

General Contractor/President

Hitt Custom Building
01.2016 - 05.2024

Head Carpenter/Project Superintendent

Horizon Millworks
01.2013 - 01.2016

Carpenter/Handyman

Timeslice Technology
01.2007 - 01.2013

Carpenter

Daystar Builders
01.2000 - 12.2006

Bachelor of Arts, Photography -

University of North Texas

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography and Digital Media -

University of Houston
Christopher Hitt