CHRIS WATTINGER
Royse City
Summary
Seasoned executive leader with over 20 years of experience driving construction, facilities, and asset operations in the multi-family real estate sector. Proven ability to scale operations, lead high-performing teams, and manage complex capital improvement programs across multi-state portfolios. Oversaw $360M+ in capital renovations and directed redevelopment efforts for 10,000+ units across 80+ properties. Collaborative, data-driven, and solutions-oriented leader with a strong focus on optimizing asset performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing resident satisfaction.
Drive company advancement by translating C-level directives into actionable initiatives to strategically impact operations. Expert in stakeholder relations, supply chain management, and strategic planning across business levels and segments. Proven history of success in growing scalable, sustainable operations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, Facilities & Asset Quality
LURIN
2025.02 - 2025.06
- Company Overview: Steward + Helm
- Executive leader responsible for national facilities strategy, capital planning, and asset quality across a portfolio of 70+ properties in five states.
- Managed $230M+ in renovations and led a team of 55+ across construction, maintenance, and facilities functions.
- Developed SOPs, executed CapEx initiatives, directed preventative maintenance programs, and ensured compliance with safety and operational standards.
- Steward + Helm
Director of Construction
LURIN
2023.01 - 2025.02
- Company Overview: Integrated Renovations LLC
- Directed multi-state capital projects and redevelopment programs, leading internal and third-party teams in scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and execution.
- Partnered with executives to align renovations with business goals and oversaw policy enforcement, safety compliance, and quality assurance.
- Mentored project teams, optimized procurement, and drove operational consistency across all properties.
- Integrated Renovations LLC
Director of Construction
LURIN
2022.01 - 2023.01
- Company Overview: Owner's Rep
- Served as Owner's Representative overseeing strategic redevelopment initiatives across multiple states.
- Coordinated with C-suite leadership to align capital planning and project execution.
- Directed budgeting, procurement, vendor negotiations, and compliance.
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure project delivery met scope, schedule, and quality targets.
- Owner's Rep
Director of Construction
LURIN
2020.11 - 2022.01
- Company Overview: Lurin Construction Management
- Managed regional construction teams across a multi-state portfolio.
- Spearheaded renovations, implemented process improvements, and optimized project tracking systems.
- Championed portfolio-wide safety and quality standards.
- Supported senior PMs with scope development, subcontractor buyout, and resource planning.
- Lurin Construction Management
Senior Project Manager
LURIN
Houston
2019.02 - 2020.11
- Company Overview: Lurin Construction Management
- Oversaw full-cycle project delivery from estimation to execution.
- Managed subcontractor performance, material logistics, and schedule tracking.
- Mentored superintendents and project coordinators.
- Led jobsite safety compliance and quality control efforts.
- Lurin Construction Management
Project Manager
InvestRes (Avesta)
Greater Houston Area
2018.07 - 2019.02
- Led due diligence, scope development, and execution of multi-family redevelopment projects during pre- and post-acquisition phases.
- Tracked job costs, cash flow, and construction milestones.
- Managed vendor selection and invoice approvals.
Project Manager / Sales
Torocon Services, LLC
Houston
2016.06 - 2017.09
- Managed all phases of construction projects from bid through closeout.
- Built and maintained client relationships.
- Delivered on-time, within-budget project completions while supporting business development.
Founder
Crocodo.com
Austin
2014.10 - 2016.08
- Launched and operated an online marketplace for construction professionals to buy and sell surplus materials and tools.
- Managed platform development, marketing, and vendor engagement.
Project Manager / VP of Estimating
Mechanical Contractor
Austin
2008.11 - 2015.01
- Led estimating and project scheduling for commercial mechanical systems.
- Directed bid conferences, plan reviews, pricing development, and construction sequencing.
- Coordinated teams and subcontractors to meet aggressive timelines.
Realtor
Wattinger Properties
Austin
2007.06 - 2014.09
- Managed residential real estate transactions, team operations, and client relations.
- Negotiated contracts and facilitated closings.
Education
Construction Science -
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX01.2008
Skills
- Multi-Family Redevelopment
- Construction Management
- CapEx Planning
- Facilities Oversight
- Vendor & Contractor Negotiation
- Strategic Planning
- Preventative Maintenance Programs
- Regulatory Compliance
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Training & Development
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Due Diligence
- Operational consistency
- Performance data analysis
- Risk management
- Regulatory compliance
- Budget development
- Team leadership
- Quality assurance
- Risk assessment
- SOP development
- Construction management
- Budgeting and scheduling
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Cost estimation
- Value engineering
- Stakeholder communication
- Asset quality management
Timeline
Vice President, Facilities & Asset Quality
LURIN
2025.02 - 2025.06
Director of Construction
LURIN
2023.01 - 2025.02
Director of Construction
LURIN
2022.01 - 2023.01
Director of Construction
LURIN
2020.11 - 2022.01
Senior Project Manager
LURIN
2019.02 - 2020.11
Project Manager
InvestRes (Avesta)
2018.07 - 2019.02
Project Manager / Sales
Torocon Services, LLC
2016.06 - 2017.09
Founder
Crocodo.com
2014.10 - 2016.08
Project Manager / VP of Estimating
Mechanical Contractor
2008.11 - 2015.01
Realtor
Wattinger Properties
2007.06 - 2014.09
Construction Science -
Texas A&M University