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Christopher Sneddon

Christopher Sneddon

Roanoke,VA

Summary

Experienced leader driving continuous improvements in productivity, quality, customer satisfaction, and profitability. Achieves exceptional customer service through active listening and effective problem resolution, resulting in repeat business and increased sales. Skilled in residential and commercial demolition and construction projects.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Construction Manager

Dollar Tree Management
06.2022 - Current
  • Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
  • Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
  • Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
  • Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
  • Oversaw successful completion of multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
  • Developed strong relationships with subcontractors, leading to efficient collaboration on complex construction projects.
  • Planned and implemented comprehensive construction schedule to guarantee completion of project on time and within budget.
  • Maintained strong lines of communication with all stakeholders involved in the project, ensuring transparency and collaboration towards shared goals.
  • Reduced construction costs through diligent budget management and effective negotiation with suppliers.

International Construction Manager

Long John Silver's International
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • New construction and remodel of US and overseas locations
  • Responsible for:
  • Brand Specification
  • Creation and development of brand standards
  • Sourcing of materials and negotiation of products
  • Development of new site locations
  • Restoration of existing locations
  • Remodel of Existing locations
  • Civil Engineering
  • Architectural
  • Municipal communications
  • Bidding
  • General contractor development
  • In-process
  • Close-out
  • Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
  • Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
  • Maintained strong lines of communication with all stakeholders involved in the project, ensuring transparency and collaboration towards shared goals.

Construction Manager

Christopher Scott & Company
05.2015 - 08.2021
  • Commercial and Multifamily Construction, Territory coverage: Mid-Atlantic States
  • Responsible for:
  • Pre-Construction
  • Project Management
  • Remote Projects
  • Estimation & Research
  • Full Profit & Loss
  • Contract Development
  • Commercial Project Management
  • Multi-family construction and development
  • P & L Responsibility
  • Duties include:
  • Project management to cross-functional teams aimed at ensuring continuous improvements in productivity, quality, customer satisfaction, and profitability
  • Achieve exceptional customer service by engaging in active listening and problem resolution resulting in repeat business and increased sales
  • Demolition and construction of both residential and commercial projects
  • Project completed: CVS, Walgreens, Toys R Us, Wal-Mart Stores, EDC, CAP, OME, EMCON, Watterson, JC Penny's, Regal Cinemas, Big Lots, Target Store Distribution Centers, Merchant Tire Centers
  • Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
  • Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
  • Planned and implemented comprehensive construction schedule to guarantee completion of project on time and within budget.

General Manager

Norcraft Industries
01.2014 - 05.2015
  • Installation for multi-family and commercial projects
  • Responsible for:
  • Project Management
  • Estimation
  • Operations Management
  • Full P & L Responsibility
  • Contract development
  • Commercial Project Management
  • Multi-family construction
  • Microsoft Projects Management
  • Duties included:
  • Rebuilt an underperforming Virginia market
  • Restored reputation of the company
  • Installed Life-Cycle-System for all projects
  • Promoted the company and created opportunities for community involvement
  • Created community peer/networking groups in several cities
  • Created and developed an internship program in conjunction with Liberty University
  • Managed staff and multiple job sites simultaneously

National Construction Manager

Nelson Christopher Installations INC.
10.2005 - 01.2014
  • National Commercial and Residential Construction
  • Responsible for:
  • Contract development
  • Estimation
  • Project Management
  • Trade Management
  • Full P & L Responsibility
  • Job Management
  • Multi-family construction and development
  • Duties include:
  • Operations Manager for a commercial construction company
  • Grew sales from $0 to $1.2 in 18 months
  • Built and remodeled over 2.5 million Sq
  • Ft of commercial space
  • Managed multiple simultaneous construction teams
  • Demolition of Existing interior space
  • Managed from contract to complete projects for: Homeland Security, Barnes & Noble's stores, Starbucks, Ulta Salon & Stores, Bed Bath & Beyond and more
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Mentored junior team members in project management best practices to enhance their skills and contribute to better overall performance.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
  • Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
  • Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
  • Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
  • Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.

Education

Certification - Building Engineering

Harvey Building Systems
Detroit, MI
11.2004

Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration

International Institute of the Americas
Arizona City, AZ
06.2003

Skills

  • Program Development
  • Sourcing
  • Restoration Industry Experience
  • Microsoft Project
  • Project Management
  • Supply Chain
  • Project Planning
  • Operations Management
  • Logistics
  • Program Management
  • Remodeling
  • Negotiation
  • Profit & Loss
  • Budgeting
  • Branding
  • Change Management
  • Purchasing
  • Production Management

Certification

  • OSHA 10
  • OSHA 30
  • LEED Certification
  • PMP

Timeline

Construction Manager

Dollar Tree Management
06.2022 - Current

International Construction Manager

Long John Silver's International
09.2021 - 06.2022

Construction Manager

Christopher Scott & Company
05.2015 - 08.2021

General Manager

Norcraft Industries
01.2014 - 05.2015

National Construction Manager

Nelson Christopher Installations INC.
10.2005 - 01.2014

Certification - Building Engineering

Harvey Building Systems

Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration

International Institute of the Americas
Christopher Sneddon