Christopher Mills
Ladera Ranch,CA
Summary
Methodical Executive Vice President with passion for motivating focused teams toward goal attainment. Known for adhering to high ethical standards and embracing new challenges. Expertise in networking, contracts and negotiations and forecasting. I have over 23 years of combined experience in the utility construction industry, with 19 years as a Journeyman Lineman.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Vice President
MasTec West, LLC.
04.2023 - Current
- P&L Responsibility for MasTec West PD subsidiaries constituting 1.2B in annual revenue
- Lead the integration effort with the new West M&A
- Bifurcated MasTec PD to create a new entity MasTec West, LLC
- Created the operational team that led to substantial sales, EBITDA, and company site growth
- Manage senior leadership teams from H&M West, Intren West, EC Source, and Alvah Contractors
- Manage Executive team at MasTec West
- Review RFPs and assign them to specific West service lines
- Recognized redundancies and inefficiencies to streamline the existing business
- Review bid documents and construction contracts.
- Surpassed expectations by achieving unprecedented growth in first year of operation by effectively building high performing teams and using analytics to measure achievable results.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
- Assembled team of vice president-level leaders to grow business and develop group.
- Set sound employee health policies in place and worked with HR department to maintain healthy work environment for employees.
- Formed senior leadership team through rigorous interviews and extensive candidate research.
- Partnered with Wellcentive strategic solutions team to achieve largest commercial growth in company history.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
Senior Vice President
MasTec Power Delivery, Inc.
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Lead the integration effort with the new Power Delivery Acquisitions
- Facilitated transition to new entity MasTec West, LLC from MasTec, Inc
- Created the operational team that led to substantial sales, EBITDA, and company site growth
- Manage senior leadership teams from H&M West, Intren West, EC Source, and Alvah Contractors
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Review RFPs and assign them to specific service lines
- Recognized redundancies and inefficiencies to streamline the existing business
- Review bid documents and construction contracts.
- Drove corporate revenue by creating strategies that fit perfectly with company's vision and mission.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Networked with customers, prospects and partners at conferences and trade shows.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Maintained consistent growth in revenue, contribution margin, operating profit and EBITDA.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Hired and trained commercial team to drive new business for company, recruiting, training and implementing internal sales team to identify and close opportunities.
- Drove strategic operational and company procedural improvements resulting in 200% increase in safety.
- Cultivated positive relationships with employees by implementing monthly executive events to resolve issues, provide feedback and brainstorm.
- Developed measurement tools, dashboards and reports to track metrics on adoption and effectiveness of initiatives.
- Presented and discussed strategy and initiative progress with senior business leaders.
- Developed, coached and provided feedback to top-performing teams using strong leadership and analytical thinking skills.
- Led restructuring and turnaround through development of new leadership team.
- Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
- Streamlined operations to maximize business efficiency and profits.
- Enabled revenue generation by pursuing partnerships, sourcing funding, and capitalizing on market opportunities.
- Developed program to promote new managers from within, building and maintaining cohesive leadership structure.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
Division Manager/Director of Operations
PAR Western Line Contractors, LLC.
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Managed Divisional Operations team including Ops Manager, Superintendents, General Foreman
- Managed underground Civil Construction
- Managed Transmission and Substation Dept
- Managed Environmental Dept
- Managed Fleet and Tooling Dept
- Managed Safety and Training Dept
- Managed Corporate Office team, including Business Manager, Office Manager, AR, AP, and Project Management Team
- Managed all HR functions, including hiring, employee onboarding, payroll processing, employee benefit plan administration, and terminations
- Managed all safety incidents and customer claims
- Developed corrective actions and implemented strategic processes to mitigate incidents
- Developed employee incentive programs promoting staff retention and reducing onboarding costs
- Conducted research and provided business insight to support all business development and strategic initiatives
- Reported up to senior management
- Review bid documents and construction contracts
- Review RFPs and assign them to Project Management Team
- Develop and maintain consistent policies and practices to ensure quality, efficient and effective results
- Managed compliance with legal, regulatory, and environmental
- Accountable for identifying and aligning all required resources to execute construction activities
- Designed and implemented yearly strategic business plan
- Developed client relationships, leading to new business and impressive corporate-level growth
- Increased annual divisional revenue by 55%, going from $186M in 2020 to $286M in 2021
- Serve as a mentor and coach to the Divisional Management team.
- Supervised daily planning, coordination and administration for division operations.
- Controlled costs by streamlining operations and reducing waste.
Electrical Superintendent/Operations Manager
PAR Electrical Contractors, Inc.
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Monitor employee performance and adherence to job specifications to maintain quality standards and high client satisfaction
- Facilitate worksite safety by applying knowledge of safety protocol and awareness of potential hazards
- Develop training methods for new employees to align with company policies
- Administer payroll, set team schedules, and maintain records
- Communicate with clients to assess needs, provide status reports, and inform them of any potential delays
- Execute project duties to ensure on-time and quality work
- Implement a tool accountability program and use constructive counseling to promote memorable, consistent, and positive foreman experiences
- Interact well with RCMs and customers to build connections and nurture relationships
- Work directly with SCE management, Division Manager, and Safety department to brainstorm, discuss strategy, and mitigate job site safety issues
- Spearhead overhaul of company best practices, leading to significantly increased staff retention rates and top-ranking as an industry leader
- Managed 17 team members across five departments, increasing annual divisional revenue
- Increased revenue by 37%, going from $136M in 2019 to $186M in 2020
- Implement innovative programs, including an outstanding crew recognition program to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover
- Assess financial statements and COINS reports to evaluate crew performance, develop targeted improvements, and implement changes resulting in increased margins
- Track employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits
- Manage, train, and motivate Superintendents and General Foremen to improve their knowledge and abilities in Line Construction continuously
- Uphold excellent standards of leadership for employees, consistently leading by example for best-in-class Line Construction work.
Journeyman Lineman/General Foreman
PAR Electrical Contractors, Inc.
12.2017 - 03.2019
- Monitor employee performance and adherence to job specifications to maintain quality standards and high client satisfaction
- Facilitate worksite safety by applying knowledge of safety protocol and awareness of potential hazards
- Develop training methods for new employees to align with company policies
- Administer payroll, set team schedules, and maintain records
- Communicate with clients to assess needs, provide status reports, and inform them of any potential delays
- Execute project duties to ensure on-time and quality work
- Implement a tool accountability program and use constructive counseling to promote memorable, consistent, and positive foreman experiences
- Interact well with RCMs and customers to build connections and nurture relationships
- Work directly with SCE management, Division Manager, and Safety department to brainstorm, discuss strategy, and mitigate job site safety issues
- Spearhead overhaul of company best practices, leading to significantly increased staff retention rates and top-ranking as an industry leader
- Managed 17 team members across five departments, increasing annual divisional revenue
- Increased revenue by 37%, going from $136M in 2019 to $186M in 2020
- Implement innovative programs, including an outstanding crew recognition program to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover
- Assess financial statements and COINS reports to evaluate crew performance, develop targeted improvements, and implement changes resulting in increased margins
- Track employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits
- Manage, train, and motivate Superintendents and General Foremen to improve their knowledge and abilities in Line Construction continuously
- Uphold excellent standards of leadership for employees, consistently leading by example for best-in-class Line Construction work.
Journeyman Lineman/Superintendent
Herman Weissker, Inc.
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents
- Supervised, coordinated, or scheduled the activities of construction or extractive workers
- Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures
- Inspected work progress, equipment, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifications were met
- Located, measured, and marked site locations or placement of structures or equipment, using measuring and marking equipment
- Coordinated work activities with other construction project activities
- Estimated material or worker requirements to complete jobs
- Assigned work to employees based on material or worker requirements of specific jobs
- Ordered or requisitioned materials or supplies
- Conferred with managerial or technical personnel, other departments, or contractors to resolve problems or coordinate activities
- Analyzed worker or production problems and recommended solutions, such as improving production methods or implementing motivational plans
- Trained workers in construction methods, operation of equipment, safety procedures, or company policies
- Recorded information such as personnel, production, or operational data on specified forms or reports
- Assisted workers engaged in construction or extraction activities using hand tools or other equipment
- Arranged for repairs of equipment or machinery
- Suggested or initiated personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, or hires.
Journeyman Lineman/General Foreman
PAR Electrical Contractors, Inc.
09.2014 - 01.2017
- Supervised, coordinated, or scheduled the activities of construction or extractive workers
- Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures
- Inspected work progress, equipment, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifications were met
- Located, measured, and marked site locations or placement of structures or equipment, using measuring and marking equipment
- Coordinated work activities with other construction project activities
- Estimated material or worker requirements to complete jobs
- Assigned work to employees based on material or worker requirements of specific jobs
- Ordered or requisitioned materials or supplies
- Conferred with managerial or technical personnel, other departments, or contractors to resolve problems or coordinate activities
- Analyzed worker or production problems and recommended solutions, such as improving production methods or implementing motivational plans
- Recorded information such as personnel, production, or operational data on specified forms or reports
- Assisted workers engaged in construction or extraction activities using hand tools or other equipment
- Arranged for repairs of equipment or machinery
- Suggested or initiated personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, or hires.
Journeyman Lineman/Foreman
PAR Electrical Contractors, Inc.
09.2009 - 09.2014
- Worked on both dead and energized lines
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced them with new equipment
- Analyzed preparation documents to set up installations at job sites correctly
- Hooked up transformers to poles and lines
- Re-sagged loose lines to prevent failures
- Performed maintenance and reconductoring work in varied weather conditions
- Complied with legal regulations and company procedures to achieve high-quality performance in a safe working environment
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment
- Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines using various types of splices, connectors, and clamps
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear interference and degradation and reported findings to the supervisor
- Represented PAR Electric with a competent, professional demeanor
- Built, maintained, and repaired Overhead and Underground systems for SCE customers
- Operated machines, including bucket trucks, digger derricks, and cranes, safely and efficiently.
Education
Journeyman Lineman -
Missouri Valley Line Constructors Apprenticeship
04.2005
EOD Technician -
US Navy EOD Phase 1 And EOD Phase 2
11.1998
Electronics Technician -
US Navy Electronics Tech A School
09.1997
High School Diploma -
Crandon High School
05.1996
Skills
- Complex problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Crew management
- Production processing
- Administration and management
- Time management
- Operation and control
- Management of financial resources
- Coordination
- Management of personnel resources
- Management of material resources
- Electrical installations
- Electrical schematics
- Instrumentation understanding
- Mechanical
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Office, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook
- JD Edwards, Hubble, B2W, Qbid, Simplex, QuickBase
- OSHA 10&20
- Journeyman Lineman
- Leadership Training
- Operations Oversight
- Process Improvements
- Capital Spending
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Budget Forecasting
- Business Plan Development
- Performance Analysis
- Staff Guidance
- Leadership Experience
- Outstanding Management Skills
- Revenue Growth
- Financial Leadership
- Portfolio Management
- Program Oversight
- Business Planning
- Regulatory Compliance
- Talent Recruitment
- Organizational Development
- Resource Utilization
- Operations Management
- Process Improvement
- Annual Planning
- Business Administration
- Profit and Loss Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Staff Management
- Succession Planning
- Change Management
- Management Team Leadership
- Forecasting and Budgeting
- Project Oversight
- Transformative Leadership
- People and Culture
Certification
PMP
NCCCO Crane Operator
First Aid
CPR
OSHA 10
OSHA 20
Ironman Athlete
Successfully complete Ironman Arizona, Ironman Santa Rosa, and Ironman Wisconsin
Timeline
Executive Vice President
MasTec West, LLC.
04.2023 - Current
Senior Vice President
MasTec Power Delivery, Inc.
02.2022 - 04.2023
Division Manager/Director of Operations
PAR Western Line Contractors, LLC.
01.2021 - 02.2022
Electrical Superintendent/Operations Manager
PAR Electrical Contractors, Inc.
03.2019 - 01.2021
Journeyman Lineman/General Foreman
PAR Electrical Contractors, Inc.
12.2017 - 03.2019
Journeyman Lineman/Superintendent
Herman Weissker, Inc.
01.2017 - 12.2017
Journeyman Lineman/General Foreman
PAR Electrical Contractors, Inc.
09.2014 - 01.2017
Journeyman Lineman/Foreman
PAR Electrical Contractors, Inc.
09.2009 - 09.2014
Journeyman Lineman -
Missouri Valley Line Constructors Apprenticeship
EOD Technician -
US Navy EOD Phase 1 And EOD Phase 2
Electronics Technician -
US Navy Electronics Tech A School
High School Diploma -
Crandon High School
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