Christopher Reid Sr.
Lauderdale Lakes
Summary
Highly experienced and results-driven Lead Structural Superintendent with expertise in managing and supervising complex structural construction projects across diverse sectors. Adept at coordinating field operations, ensuring strict adherence to engineering specifications, safety standards, and project timelines. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, resolve field challenges efficiently, and maintain productive relationships with contractors, engineers, and stakeholders. Skilled in structural steel erection, heavy civil works, and concrete construction, with a strong focus on quality assurance and regulatory compliance. Committed to delivering high-performance projects safely, on time, and within budget.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Structural Superintendent
Craft Construction
Pompano Beach
01.2023 - 07.2025
- Assisted with day-to-day field supervision of a 37-story tower building.
- Managed daily reports, tracked material deliveries, and ensured proper rebar and embed placements before concrete pours.
- Supported lift planning and structural inspections alongside 3rd-party inspectors.
- Coordinated crane operations and sequencing of structural steel deliveries to minimize downtime.
- Ensured alignment with structural engineering specs, coordinated closely with QA/QC teams and structural engineers.
- Conducted daily toolbox talks and weekly safety audits; maintained a zero-incident record over 24 months.
- Supervised all structural work on a $76M high-rise commercial project, including steel erection, concrete cores, and load-bearing walls.
Assistant Superintendent
MC Velar Inc.
Miami
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Work directly alongside with Lead Superintendent effectively by resolving problems and implementing solutions. Involved in day-to-day coordination, implementing manpower, scheduling and take off concrete.
- Conduct measurements and inspect blueprints of construction projects to look for dimensional discrepancies and ensure the accurate placement of the elements for the project.
- Coordinate deliveries, receipt, and inventory of materials. Including supervising of material usage and contractor hours to keep projects in line with budgets and schedules.
- Implement a high standard of safety, productivity, and quality for every job according to OSHA regulations.
- Perform quality control inspections to adhere to project specification and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Supervise Layout team, laborers, and carpenters for designated projects.
Layout Coordinator
MC Velar Inc.
Miami
05.2015 - 12.2021
- Supervise all layout and field engineering activities. Including training all upcoming layout technicians.
- Work well with building inspectors and officials daily
- Confirm project Grid lines are coordinated.
- Review, write, and implement RFI’s for uncoordinated elements and present to APM for submittal.
- Review all drawings as well as shop drawings and documents are coordinated.
- Assist Lead Superintendent with scheduling and ordering of materials.
- Manage and supervise crew in the absence of Lead Superintendent.
Layout Technician
MC Velar Inc.
Miami
10.2007 - 05.2015
- Layout all formwork including Foundations, Edgeforms, Verticals, Embeds, Block-Outs, Anchor Bolts, Columns, Walls, Slabs, Beams, Depressions, Slopes, Stairs, Barrier Cable Sleeves, curbs, door openings, CMU filled cells, window templates, secondary work, and other items required by contract.
- Perform As-Builts and report results timely.
- Establish additional Control Points/Benchmarks as needed for the project, choose building control line locations, and install control lines from control points.
- Review contract drawings, specifications, and shop drawings to ensure proper coordination and installation.
- Perform line and grade work for building layout and control as required.
Field Layout Technician
Southland Forming Inc.
West Palm Beach
11.1999 - 09.2007
- Coordinated findings with work of engineering and architectural personnel and clients. Created “as built” drawings, as necessary. Installed miscellaneous embeds, including anchor bolts, weld plates. Operated builder level, transit, schedules all material deliveries and concrete pours.
Education
Apprentice Carpentry Course -
AGC of America
Florida07.2004
Graduate -
Denham Town High
Kingston, Jamaica06.1992
Skills
- Structural analysis and construction planning
- Project scheduling and material management
- Quality assurance and safety compliance
- Effective communication and team leadership
- Relationship building
- Problem solving
Projects
Parklyn Apartments: Oakland Park, FL Commercial General Contractor: Craft Construction $68M 7- story building including 165 apartment units, District 225: North Miami, FL Commercial General Contractor: Craft Construction $76M 37 story building including 343 luxury condominium units, Resident Gardens: North Miami, FL Commercial, General Contractor: NV2A Group LLC, $86M Housing development project 10- story building including 384 Units, Pier 66: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Commercial, General Contractor: Coastal Construction $165M Property Waterfront Project 11- Story Hotel, La Clara: West Palm Beach, FL Commercial, General Contractor: Moriarty Architect $110M Condo Development, 25 Story, Marriot & AC Hotel Dania Point: Dania Beach, FL Commercial, General Contractor: Kast Construction $74.3M 10 – Story Hotel, Optima Plaza North: Hallandale, FL Commercial, General Contractor: NV2A Group LLC $13M 28 – Story Office Building, Prive: Aventura, FL. Commercial, General Contractor: Suffolk Architectural Two 16 story, 80 units each luxury condominium tower condos, 1111 Lincoln Parking Garage: Miami Beach, Fl - Commercial, General Contractor: GT McDonald Architect $65M – 8 story parking garages, Paramount World Center Commercial General Contractor: Coastal Tishman Architect $500M Luxury 60- story tower, including 513 Units, AMLI Chiquita: Miami, FL Commercial, General Contractor: Moriarty Architect $55M Multi building apartment complex inclusive of parking garages
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Structural Superintendent
Craft Construction
01.2023 - 07.2025
Assistant Superintendent
MC Velar Inc.
12.2021 - 12.2022
Layout Coordinator
MC Velar Inc.
05.2015 - 12.2021
Layout Technician
MC Velar Inc.
10.2007 - 05.2015
Field Layout Technician
Southland Forming Inc.
11.1999 - 09.2007
Apprentice Carpentry Course -
AGC of America
Graduate -
Denham Town High
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