Christopher Spears
Kountze,Texas
Summary
Finding employment in the Construction Management field.
I have 40 years of comprehensive construction knowledge in safety, planning, scheduling, coordinating, execution, and turnover of major projects in the civil, tank, mechanical, welding, and piping fields. I have worked in the refinery and petrochemical field on multiple major projects from site development thru project turnover, which provided me with a working knowledge for most disciplines. I am a certified safety specialist, rigger, surveyor, pipefitter/welder, certified API-570 Piping Inspector, and a diligent construction superintendent/coordinator. I read and understand with great clarity civil, mechanical, structural, and piping drawings, as well as P&IDS. Excellent communication, record keeping, document control, system turnover, safety culture, and supervisory skills which I have acquired over the 40 blessed years I have worked in the industry.
Experienced with coordinating multiple construction projects simultaneously, ensuring seamless workflow and adherence to schedules. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of construction processes to optimize resource allocation and manage project timelines. Track record of effectively communicating with stakeholders to achieve project objectives and maintain high safety standards.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Construction Coordinator
OCI Global
09.2022 - 12.2025
- Coordinated project schedules to ensure timely completion of construction phases.
- Managed procurement of materials, optimizing costs and supplier relationships.
- Led site meetings to communicate project goals and address contractor concerns.
- Developed and maintained construction documentation, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Streamlined communication between stakeholders, enhancing collaboration and project efficiency.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in construction management and safety protocols.
- Oversaw quality control processes to maintain high standards throughout construction projects.
- Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
- Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
Project Coordinator for Motiva Capitol Projects Group
Richard Design Service
10.2012 - 06.2021
- Coordinated project timelines and resources to ensure successful completion of design initiatives
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline communication and improve project outcomes
- Developed project documentation and reports to track progress and facilitate stakeholder updates
- Led project meetings to discuss objectives, progress, and next steps with stakeholders
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.
Quality Control Auditor for ExxonMobil Baytown
Jacobs Engineering (Field Service of North America)
06.2012 - 10.2012
- Conducted thorough inspections of materials and processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Developed and implemented quality auditing procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Trained junior auditors on best practices in quality control and regulatory requirements.
- Analyzed audit findings and provided actionable recommendations to management for continuous improvement.
- Led root cause analysis initiatives to resolve recurring quality issues and prevent future occurrences.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accurate tracking of audits and compliance reports.
- Enhanced product quality by conducting thorough audits and identifying areas for improvement.
- Identified issues of non-compliance and elevated reports to senior personnel.
- Trained and reviewed work of junior personnel on departmental responsibilities.
- Performed continuous random spot reviews of daily log pages, non-routine and work package contents for completeness, correct use of appropriate references and approved data.
Civil, Mechanical, Piping, and Tankage Coordinator for Motiva Capitol Projects Group
Jacobs Engineering (Field Service of North America)
11.2007 - 06.2012
- Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and support strategic initiatives.
- Coordinated project timelines and deliverables across multiple teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Supported successful project completion by meticulously reviewing and updating project plans to reflect changing needs and objectives.
- Enhanced team communication by implementing weekly coordination meetings and detailed project update emails.
- Streamlined administrative processes, allowing for more efficient use of resources and better support for project teams.
- Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
Civil/Piping Coordinator on HTU-5 project at Motiva PT Arthur Project
Jacobs Engineering (Field Service of North America)
10.2006 - 11.2007
- Coordinated project schedules and resource allocation for field service operations.
- Developed and maintained project documentation to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Facilitated communication between engineering teams and clients to streamline workflows.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement within field operations.
Quality Controls Manager on Valero Crude Expansion Project
Jacobs Engineering
11.2004 - 10.2006
Quality Controls Manager (capital projects) at Total Naphtha Expansion Project
Parson Insp. Services
08.1999 - 11.2004
Mechanical/Tankage Construction Coordinator on Exxon/Mobil BPOE Project
Matrix Engineering
12.1998 - 08.1999
Construction Manager for All Star Construction
All Star Construction
11.1997 - 12.1998
Pipe Shop Manager for Mobile Oil Expansion
Triple “S” Industrial
08.1996 - 11.1997
Mechanical Construction Superintendent at Mead Westvaco Boiler Project
Process Engineers and Constructors
03.1993 - 08.1996
Quality Control Inspector at Dupont Refinery in Beaumont Texas
Brown & Root
10.1990 - 02.1993
Quality Control Manager at Huntsman Expansion Project
Triangle Engineers
10.1988 - 09.1990
Construction Supervisor
Daniels Construction
07.1984 - 10.1988
Pipe Welder and Fabricator
B & B Fabricators
08.1979 - 06.1984
Education
High School -
Kountze High School
01.1980
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Code West
01.1999
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Lamar University
01.1982
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Airco Technical School
01.1981
Skills
- Project management
- Construction coordination
- Quality control
- Supplier relationship management
- Team leadership
- Contractor management
- Schedule coordination
- Audit procedures
- Safety protocol adherence
- Construction scheduling
- Labor management
- Change order management
- Equipment management
- Environmental compliance
- Bid management
- Site supervision
- Subcontractor coordination
- Pre-construction planning
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Construction safety
- Excellent communication
Certification
- American Petroleum Institute 570 Insp.
- Level 2 Film Interpretation, Visual, PT, MT, RT, & UT.
- Stavely Radiation Training Certification
- Shop Surveillance Seminar Training
- Six Sigma Training
- AutoCAD Training
- Merit Cost Evaluation Training
- Bogner Critical Path Training
- Document Control Training
- Working knowledge of Codes: B31.1, B31.3, D1.1, API 1104, AWS, and CGA regulations
- Working knowledge of ASME Section 5, Section 8 Section 9, ACI-301, 305, 306, 308 & 318.
- Read Drawings - Civil, Structural, Piping, Tank drawings & P&IDs with great clarity.
- Dedicated and comprehensive knowledge for an aggressive safety culture.
- P6 Primavera Training
- Smart Plant Software Training
- OSHA Certified Crane and Rigging Training
- National Safety Compliance Training
Education
- ASME Introductory Training: 1998
- ACI Essentials Workshop: 2000
- API 570 Certification: 2000
Timeline
Sr. Construction Coordinator
OCI Global
09.2022 - 12.2025
Project Coordinator for Motiva Capitol Projects Group
Richard Design Service
10.2012 - 06.2021
Quality Control Auditor for ExxonMobil Baytown
Jacobs Engineering (Field Service of North America)
06.2012 - 10.2012
Civil, Mechanical, Piping, and Tankage Coordinator for Motiva Capitol Projects Group
Jacobs Engineering (Field Service of North America)
11.2007 - 06.2012
Civil/Piping Coordinator on HTU-5 project at Motiva PT Arthur Project
Jacobs Engineering (Field Service of North America)
10.2006 - 11.2007
Quality Controls Manager on Valero Crude Expansion Project
Jacobs Engineering
11.2004 - 10.2006
Quality Controls Manager (capital projects) at Total Naphtha Expansion Project
Parson Insp. Services
08.1999 - 11.2004
Mechanical/Tankage Construction Coordinator on Exxon/Mobil BPOE Project
Matrix Engineering
12.1998 - 08.1999
Construction Manager for All Star Construction
All Star Construction
11.1997 - 12.1998
Pipe Shop Manager for Mobile Oil Expansion
Triple “S” Industrial
08.1996 - 11.1997
Mechanical Construction Superintendent at Mead Westvaco Boiler Project
Process Engineers and Constructors
03.1993 - 08.1996
Quality Control Inspector at Dupont Refinery in Beaumont Texas
Brown & Root
10.1990 - 02.1993
Quality Control Manager at Huntsman Expansion Project
Triangle Engineers
10.1988 - 09.1990
Construction Supervisor
Daniels Construction
07.1984 - 10.1988
Pipe Welder and Fabricator
B & B Fabricators
08.1979 - 06.1984
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Code West
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Lamar University
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Airco Technical School
High School -
Kountze High School