R. Chad Ellis
Eagle Mtn.
Summary
Dedicated Project Manager/Superintendent with extensive experience in successfully coordinating pipeline/underground utility projects in new construction and existing replacement projects. Skilled in quality assurance and team development, consistently achieving operational efficiency and fostering strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, public entities and local private homeowners. Without sacrificing safety for production. I strongly believe in training and educating our team to promote within the company, as well as retaining valued employees.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent, Estimator, Project Manager
Canyon Pipeline
Centerville, Utah
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards.
- Coordinated pipeline construction projects, managing schedules and resources effectively.
- Monitored workflow efficiency, identifying areas for process improvement and cost reduction.
- Assisted in training new crew members on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Assist in developing an IHP division. To diversify the organization and assist our main customer in their needs. - Strong Organization, communication & team leadership skills. - To maintain project progress. Along with tracking financials. - To also include working with the Estimating team for project bids - I also manage employee's while completing other various bid jobs
Division Manager, Project Manager, Estimator
M&T Enterprises
Lehi, UT
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Led operational strategies to enhance efficiency across multiple divisions.
- Oversaw resource allocation and ensured optimal utilization of staff and materials.
- Developed and implemented training programs to improve team performance.
- Streamlined communication channels between departments to foster collaboration.
- Acquired a contract with Dominion Energy, got M&T Enterprises through the Contractor Direct process - Acquired and completed multiple bid contract's - Acquired a 1 year Zone Contract in West Lehi / Saratoga Springs area - Acquired 2 separate - 3 year Zone Contract's in Eagle Mtn and Saratoga Springs
Superintendent, Project Manager, Estimator
Canyon Pipeline
Centerville, UT
02.2016 - 05.2022
- Oversaw daily operations of pipeline construction projects, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and regulatory standards.
- Coordinated project schedules and resource allocation to optimize workflow efficiency across multiple teams.
- Managed subcontractor performance, conducting regular evaluations to maintain quality and compliance with project specifications.
- Led team meetings to communicate project updates, address challenges, and foster collaboration among staff members.
- Strong Organization, communication & team leadership skills. - To maintain project progress. Along with tracking financials. - To also include working with the Estimating team for project bids - I also managed 65 employees at it's peak installing 180,000' of 8”belt line while completing other various bid jobs.
Construction Emergency Response Training Foreman
Questar Gas
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2001 - 02.2022
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Coordinated work schedules for crews, optimizing resource allocation and project timelines.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices and operational procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Strong Organization, communication & team leadership skills. - To maintain and oversee the maintenance and repairs of steel and plastic natural gas pipelines & projects, with timely completion. - To protect public and employees, during emergency situations while controlling and repairing damaged pipelines. - Completing reports on laptop, along with creating our electronic blueprints on each job that has been completed. - I have trained a large number of new employees while completing various large scaled mainline replacements and upgrades to the system. - Solid knowledge of all construction related equipment, including, but not limited to, crew trucks, various heavy machinery, including backhoes, mini excavators & dump trucks, along with compressors, generators, trenchers, boring equipment, fusion equipment, tapping equipment, trenchless pipe replacement system, barricades, steel plates, shoring, rental equipment, hydro hammers, cranes & much more, along with all safety procedures & requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kearns High School
Kearns, UtGED -
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Safety oriented
- Relationship building and management
- Project coordination
- Project management
- Strive to look ahead and find solutions to projected problems
- Quality assurance
- Customer focused
- Dedicated to the Team
- Eager to learn and teach
Timeline
Superintendent, Estimator, Project Manager
Canyon Pipeline
07.2025 - 08.2025
Division Manager, Project Manager, Estimator
M&T Enterprises
05.2022 - 02.2024
Superintendent, Project Manager, Estimator
Canyon Pipeline
02.2016 - 05.2022
Construction Emergency Response Training Foreman
Questar Gas
03.2001 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
Kearns High School
GED -
Salt Lake Community College