Christopher David Krauth
**** ****** **** ***** #**** . Golden, Colorado 80401 . 303-***-**** .
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( Construction Project Manager (
Strategic leader of extensive construction initiatives, drafting and
driving plans for exceptional team performance, client management, and
profits.
. Demonstrated expertise in operations direction, process improvement,
project management, fiscal oversight, quality assurance, and enterprise
and customer satisfaction.
. Specialized in underground water and wastewater-focused enterprises to
include oversight of projects valued as high as $16M.
. Applies extensive knowledge of construction methodology, materials,
equipment, and tools to wide-ranging initiatives.
. Control project lifecycles to include budget preparation, bid processing,
contract management, permitting, purchasing, scheduling, production and
equipment tracking, site inspections, documentation, punch list
completion, and close-out.
. Drive wide-ranging trades to timely, cost-efficient, accident-free
project deliveries.
. Recruit, direct, and focus high-impact, cohesive teams.
. Achieve and maintain compliance with city, state, and federal
regulations.
. Organize and advance multi-tiered agendas in demanding settings.
Corporate Leadership . Strategic Planning . Construction Methodology .
World-Class Operations . Ethics & Policy Enforcement
Safety . Records Management . Reporting . Revenue Generation & Savings .
Budget Control
Needs Assessments . Resource Allocations . Goal Setting . Field Operations
. Performance Management . Benchmarking
Communications . Vendor & Contractor Management . Change Management .
Streamlining . Problem Solving
( Professional Experience (
Garney Companies, Inc., Kansas City, Missouri . 2005 - 2010
Project Manager Administrator
Demonstrated exceptional leadership through orchestration of project
lifecycles from pre-construction planning to close-out. Optimized extensive
workload in lean-operating enterprise through outstanding time management,
resulting in recognition from Vice President. Project highlights include
the following:
. Organization and management of traffic control for 6-mile work zone on
U.S. Highway 1 in Key Largo, Florida, resulting in significant increase
in staff and public safety, as well as approval among local authorities.
. Completed redesign of one end of $16M pipeline connected to water
treatment plant with multiple tie-in locations, resulting in commencement
of project according to plan.
. Participation in leadership of construction projects outside of Kansas
City, Missouri, resulting in recognition from Supervisor.
The Winter Construction Company, Atlanta, Georgia . 2004 - 2005
Office Engineer & Assistant Superintendent
Provided exceptional oversight of project lifecycles from pre-construction
to close-out in support of Project Superintendents and Project Managers.
Met challenge to resolve wide-ranging issues in concurrent underperforming
projects formerly managed by other Superintendents and Managers, resulting
in recommendation from Senior Project Manager to most recent employer.
Project highlights include the following:
. Completion of in-progress project outside of Savannah, Georgia involving
upgrade of wastewater treatment plant, resulting in timely close-out.
. Delivery of in-progress project focused on construction of new water
treatment plant with 2 work locations in Augusta, Georgia in role of
Project Superintendent. Reduced items on punch list from 165 to less than
100 immediately upon arrival to project, completed remaining list in less
than 2 months, and closed out project.
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Patriot Engineering & Environmental, LLC, Lafayette, Indiana . 2002
Field Technician (Intern)
Expedited knowledge of soil, concrete, and asphalt testing and reporting
processes for engagement in various construction projects.
. Attained status as frequently favored testing technician to include
specific request for deployment to satisfied client.
Pizzagalli Construction Company, South Burlington, Vermont . 2000
Field Engineer (Intern)
Gained rapid knowledge of construction surveying and field engineering
processes for assignment focused on layout of on-site structures, land
surveys, and topographical surveys, resulting in timely, high-quality
performance. Earned offer from senior management to join organization in
full-time capacity at close of internship. Project highlights include the
following:
. Participation in lean field engineering team engaged in $48M expansion of
wastewater treatment plant.
Additional positions include Automotive Sales Representative with Lakewood
Fordland.
( Education (
B.S., Technology, Concentration: Building Construction Management
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
( Certification (
Confined Space Entry
Competent Person in Excavation and Trenching
Certified Flagger Instructor
Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control
OSHA 30-Hour Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA 10-Hour Occupational Safety and Health
( Technical Skills (
Microsoft Windows . Microsoft Office . Microsoft Project . Primavera
Project Planner . Citrix . Forefront
( Community Involvement (
Habitat for Humanity, Greenville, North Carolina
Participated in construction of home for low-income family in 2003.