CHRISTOPHER MCDONALD
Moore,OK
Summary
Third-generation licensed general contractor from Orange County, California, with over 30 years of expertise in restoring and remodeling homes. Bonded and insured, demonstrating a strong commitment to treating each project with utmost care, ensuring every client's home is handled as if it were one's own. This dedication fosters lasting relationships with families who trust the ability to create spaces where cherished memories are made. Known for exceeding client expectations while adhering to budgetary constraints, recognized as a top-notch professional characterized by exceptional composure and deep knowledge of construction protocols and standards.
Experienced with managing large-scale construction projects, ensuring quality and adherence to timelines. Uses effective communication to coordinate between various stakeholders and optimize project outcomes. Track record of implementing safety protocols and fostering collaborative team environment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
General Contractor
CHRIS MCDONALD GENERAL CONTRACTOR
01.2007 - Current
- Scheduling projects from start to finish
- Provide estimates and invoicing
- Coordinating and scheduling subcontractors
- Budgeting and purchasing materials
- Review and pay supply companies
- Scheduling and meeting with inspectors
- Paying all subcontractors after cleanup
- Provide homeowners with final walk through and address any comments
- Assessed multiple project plans, spoke with clients, or designers and visited job site to better understand project scope and client desires.
Superintendent
Gage Commercial Construction
02.2025 - 02.2026
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance project delivery and operational efficiency.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering skill development and promoting team collaboration.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Coordinated project schedules and resource allocation to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with subcontractors to ensure alignment with project specifications and timelines.
- Conducted site inspections to assess progress and enforce adherence to safety protocols.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and contractors to achieve seamless project execution.
- Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
Construction Superintendent
Tradition Construction Residential Division
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Managed subcontractors effectively, ensuring timely completion of tasks and high-quality workmanship.
- Assessed potential risks on job sites proactively mitigating them before they escalated into larger problems.
- Identified and reviewed proposed change order requests.
- Streamlined communication among team members, leading to increased productivity and better collaboration.
- Maintained accurate records related to project progress reports, change orders, subcontractor agreements, invoices for timely submission to clients or regulatory agencies when required.
- Led successful project closeout procedures, ensuring all contractual obligations were met and any outstanding issues resolved promptly.
- Fostered culture of accountability on job sites, encouraging team members to take ownership of their tasks contributing overall success projects.
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance in technical skills development and fostering a positive work environment for professional growth.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
- Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks.
- Coordinated required inspections with local jurisdictions to identify and quickly resolve any code concerns.
- Increased customer satisfaction by maintaining open lines of communication, addressing concerns promptly, and ensuring quality work throughout the project lifecycle.
- Enhanced company development initiatives by solving complex issues and suggesting corrective action.
- Reduced downtime on construction sites through proactive maintenance planning and quick resolution of equipment issues.
- Maintained tight construction standards while instructing Sub-contractors on quality control.
Construction Worker
HMS Construction
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Followed orders closely to help prepare for jobs, ready sites, complete assignments and clean up work areas at completion.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing timely updates on project progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations and codes, facilitating smooth inspections and approvals from local authorities.
- Identified and fixed issues during phases of production.
- Maintained organized job sites, contributing to enhanced worker productivity and faster completion times.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by fostering teamwork among staff through open communication channels, which led to higher overall productivity levels during projects.
- Completed construction projects on time by adhering to strict deadlines and prioritizing tasks appropriately.
- Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
Construction Worker
Tradition Construction Commercial Division
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by fostering teamwork among staff through open communication channels, which led to higher overall productivity levels during projects.
- Completed construction projects on time by adhering to strict deadlines and prioritizing tasks appropriately.
- Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Participated in continuous learning initiatives to enhance professional development within the industry, applying new techniques when necessary for optimal results on job sites.
Construction Site Supervisor
American Log Homes
06.2018 - 09.2020
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
Construction Worker
MCDONALD CONSTRUCTION
01.1996 - 01.2016
- Completed construction projects on time by adhering to strict deadlines and prioritizing tasks appropriately.
- Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Improved client satisfaction by delivering high-quality workmanship consistently, following up on feedback, and addressing concerns promptly.
Education
CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING AND PLAN DRAWING -
ORANGE COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Orange, CA01.1997
Licensed As A General Contractor - Became Licensed General Contractor
CONTRACTOR'S STATE LICENSE SCHOOL
Norwalk, CA01.2007
GENERAL STUDIES -
ORANGE COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Orange, CA01.2007
Skills
- Construction site management
- Quality control
- Subcontractor management
- Residential and commercial construction
- Carpentry skills
- Quality assurance
- Construction supervision
- Quality standards
- Dependable and hardworking
- Customer relations
- Hand and power tool operation
- Effective communication
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved an unreliable vendor and replaced them that day to ensure no delays on delivery of materials to start the project on time.
- Achieved real time updating and reporting with Red Team Software and Slack Software. Proficient in Microsoft for reporting.
Certification
- General Contractor License - California State License Board 2007
Timeline
Superintendent
Gage Commercial Construction
02.2025 - 02.2026
Construction Superintendent
Tradition Construction Residential Division
03.2023 - 12.2024
Construction Worker
HMS Construction
02.2021 - 12.2022
Construction Worker
Tradition Construction Commercial Division
09.2020 - 02.2021
Construction Site Supervisor
American Log Homes
06.2018 - 09.2020
General Contractor
CHRIS MCDONALD GENERAL CONTRACTOR
01.2007 - Current
Construction Worker
MCDONALD CONSTRUCTION
01.1996 - 01.2016
Licensed As A General Contractor - Became Licensed General Contractor
CONTRACTOR'S STATE LICENSE SCHOOL
GENERAL STUDIES -
ORANGE COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING AND PLAN DRAWING -
ORANGE COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE