Christopher Montell
Glenford,OH
Summary
Organized Underground Utility Supervisor experienced in pipe plan sequencing and construction management. Delivered exceptional job site results through strong leadership, mentoring of junior peers, and precise piping design and installation. Focused on advancing to a management role to enhance team collaboration and operational efficiency.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipe Foreman
George J Igel Company
Columbus, OH
05.2014 - 05.2026
- Supervised daily pipe installation and maintenance activities on construction sites.
- Coordinated safety inspections to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in piping techniques.
- Collaborated with project managers to develop work schedules and timelines.
- Conducted quality control checks to ensure work met specifications and regulations.
- Studied project specifications to plan sequence and schedule for pipe installations.
- Coordinated daily team activities on-site
- Inspected worksites to survey for potential hazards or safety concerns.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper safety protocols related to pipe installation activities.
- Conducted regular safety meetings with workers to discuss potential hazards and how to prevent them.
- I’ve spent the past 10 years working on large scale data center projects in heavily congested areas, all while maintaining an excellent standard of safety procedures and completing the job on very stringent time schedules.
Owner/Operator
Montell’s Pizza
Glenford, OH
01.2009 - 11.2014
- Managed daily operations of a busy pizza restaurant ensuring smooth service.
- Supervised kitchen staff to maintain food quality and safety standards.
- Developed marketing strategies to attract new customers and retain regulars.
- When the economy turned down in 2008 I had some money saved up and started my own pizzeria. After 2 years I opened a second location.
Pipe Foreman
Seals Construction
Canal Winchester
03.2011 - 05.2014
- Supervised daily pipe installation and maintenance activities on construction sites.
- Coordinated safety inspections to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Managed materials inventory and ordered supplies to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for piping system issues and repairs.
Pipe Layer
Loveland Excavating
Canal Winchester, Ohio
09.2003 - 11.2008
- Operated heavy machinery to excavate trenches for pipe placement and installation.
- Installed and connected various types of piping systems for infrastructure projects.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure accurate pipe alignment and depth specifications.
- Followed blueprints and project plans to execute proper pipe layout configurations.
- Conducted routine inspections of materials and tools to maintain safety standards.
Education
Sheridan High School
Thornville, OHSome College (No Degree) - Construction Management
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OHSkills
- Pipe installation
- Quality control
- Project scheduling
- Underground utilities
- Excavation safety
- Safety compliance
- OSHA regulations
- Blueprint analysis
- Risk assessment
- Resource management
- Project coordination
- Team leadership
- Workforce supervision
- Training programs
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Mentorship skills
- Regulatory knowledge
- Communication
Timeline
Pipe Foreman
George J Igel Company
05.2014 - 05.2026
Pipe Foreman
Seals Construction
03.2011 - 05.2014
Owner/Operator
Montell’s Pizza
01.2009 - 11.2014
Pipe Layer
Loveland Excavating
09.2003 - 11.2008
Sheridan High School
Some College (No Degree) - Construction Management
Columbus State Community College