Gary Criswell

Site & Utilities – Pensacola, FL
July 2016 – April 2026

• Directed all day-to-day operations for heavy civil and utility construction projects.
• Oversaw project managers, superintendents, foremen, field crews, and office operations.
• Managed project schedules, budgets, equipment, staffing, and production goals to ensure timely project delivery.
• Collaborated with owners, developers, municipalities, engineers, and subcontractors to facilitate project execution and resolve challenges.
• Led hiring, training, and employee development initiatives to build skilled workforce aligned with operational needs.
• Improved operational efficiency while maintaining high standards for quality and safety.
• Ensured OSHA compliance and company safety policies were followed across all projects.
• Assisted with estimating, project planning, contract execution, strategic company growth.

Racon Incorporated – Calvert, AL

2015-2016

• Supervised field crews on industrial and heavy civil construction projects.
• Managed daily production activities and coordinated work with project supervisors.
• Oversaw excavation, grading, underground utility installation, and site preparation.
• Operated heavy equipment while ensuring work met safety and quality standards.
• Maintained production schedules and ensured efficient completion of assigned work.

C.S. Batty Construction – Birmingham, AL
2 Years 2006-2008

• Operated excavators, dozers, loaders, and other heavy equipment.
• Performed grading, excavation, drainage, and underground utility work.
• Worked safely and efficiently to support successful project completion.

Pine Hill Excavating

July 1997- July 2016

• Began working the family-owned excavation company as a teenager.
• Learned all aspects of excavation, grading, underground utilities, and heavy equipment operation.
• Built a strong foundation in civil construction through hands-on field experience.
• Heavy Civil Construction
• Site Development
• Underground Utilities
• Excavation & Earthwork
• Operations Management
• Project Management
• Leadership & Team Development
• Budget and Cost Control
• Scheduling & Production Planning
• OSHA & Safety Compliance
• Estimating and Project Planning
• Equipment Fleet Management
• Client & Contractor Relations
• Quality Control
• Excavators
• Bulldozers
• Motor Graders
• Wheel Loaders
• Backhoes
• Skid Steers
• Rollers & Compaction Equipment
• Off-Road Haul Equipment
• Executive Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Team Building
• Operational Excellence
• Decision Making
• Customer Relations