CHRIS LADERA

832-***-**** Missouri City, Texas ac5zoe@r.postjobfree.com

Construction Project Manager/ Senior Project Superintendent Experience

• Fifteen years of experience in completing note-worthy projects in single and multi-family residences, senior living, retail, hospitality, corporate offices, religious, healthcare, K-12 and higher education.

• Direct project involvement in various contract arrangements from CM at Risk, Cost +, GMP and hard–bid design/build producing outstanding projects in new constructions and renovations; tenant improvement; space repurposing and facility expansion upgrades.

• Experience in successful collaborative work in space planning and design; production of construction documents and eye-catching presentations; publications for RFQ packages; contractor selections and awarding.

• Excellent customer service and confident collaborating with clients, architects and engineers, inspectors and other stakeholders in unified direction to achieve project goals.

• Strong management and collaboration skills with a reputation for creative problem solving and team building. Advance investigation of probable issues and proactively resolving with solutions before they escalate.

• As a natural relationship builder, flexible and able to adapt positively to any challenges and comfortable making difficult decisions and taking ownership of key issues.

• Able to perform building envelope and roof inspections and conduct comprehensive reporting and recommendation for repair and for maintenance.

• Advance knowledge in software programs Xactimate and Simsol in creating accurate estimates, comprehensive scope of work and the ability to quickly turn-around reconstruction and restoration efforts of distressed properties.

Employment

Senior Project Superintendent/ Project Manager Hybrid Position

• Texas HRE Construction, Houston, Texas – August 2017 to Present Provide overall leadership for on-site field administration, supervision and technical aspect of project delivery. Monitor and inspire all project superintendents, assistant superintendents and subcontractor’s foreman to deliver completed work based on agreed look-ahead schedules and to committed project milestones. Implement quality work assurance directives early-on into the project resulting to a better quality-controlled project. Brainstorm with PMs on logistics, phasing plan, project risk assessments, quality control and implement safety standard throughout the work site.

Construction Services Manager & Facility Management Consultant

• PBK Architects, Houston, Texas - October 2014 to August 2017 Conduct regular inspections of construction progression of assigned projects in Houston and surrounding areas. Drive work schedule to align within milestones, participate in weekly OAC meetings, implement critical path observation, oversee quality control to adhere to approved specifications as properly applied to installations, inspect quality of contractor’s progress investigate and verify and approve payment applications. As a member of Facilities and Roofing Consultants Division, conduct roof and building envelope inspections to monitor and document work progress and coordination.

Area Manager for Construction

• Austin, Caden & Hunter Inc., Dallas, Texas - October 2013 to September 2014 Coordination of Houston area residential and light commercial rehab projects from estimating, permits, daily project coordination and inspection, quality control, final punch walk and turnover. Issue request for bids, subcontractor selection, contract awarding, buy-out negotiation and approve progress payments. Conduct frequent project oversight to ensure work is completed according to code, on-time and on-budget prior to realtor or bank representative final walk-thru.

Project Manager

• McClincy’s Construction, Renton, Washington – March 2012 to September 2013 Project team leader in response to property damages reported by the insured or by the insurance company. Investigate critical property damages, write detail scope of work and take-off estimate. Negotiate project repairs with insurance adjusters based on claimant’s approved coverage. Strategize and implement restoration efforts to expedite claimant’s living condition back to normalcy. Intermediate Designer and Project Coordinator

• Sechrist Design Associates, Seattle, Washington – November 2010 – December 2011 Collaborated with team members space planning, FF&E selection, complete construction documents and attend jobsite coordination meetings of all assigned projects. Conduct weekly project oversight meetings, coordinate quality and design adherence, respond to RFI, submittals and create client billings. Production Project Manager

• Amir Structural Engineers, Bellevue, Washington – May 2008 to March 2009 Prepare clear and accurate working plans and detailed drawings from rough sketches & notes. Review drawings to ensure compliance with codes and design data prior to PE’s stamp. Compile drawings for bidding and permitting. Carried out site dimensional surveys, verified existing drawings measurement and prepared "As Built" standardized drawings.

Operations Manager

• EnviroAire, Inc., Kent, Washington – September 1999 to September 2008 Solicit projects, review and analyze construction documents for projects, perform take-offs and submit for bidding. Manage the project life cycle including team of subcontractors in daily residential and commercial renovations. Control projects from permit to final occupancy permit. Develop project safety, compliance, and quality control policies and ensure performance is aligned with processes and procedures. Negotiate with contractors on bids and scopes of service. Address RFQ’s and RFI’s and work closely with clients in all phases. Attain preferred contractor status for the cities of Seattle, Tukwila and Federal Way.

Education

BS Architecture

• Saint Louis University

BS Interior Design

• University of Saint Thomas

Construction Management

• University of Washington

Graphics and Animation

• Bellevue College

CAD/ Revit/Catia

• Renton College

Areas of Expertise:

• Client Relationship

• Customer Service

• Project Planning and Site Management

• Restoration/ Reconstruction

• Progress Observation Report

• Materials and Constructability

• Residential and Commercial Construction

• Roof Inspections Building Envelope

• Quality Control and Safety Compliance

• Strong Analytical Abilities

• Problem Solving and Decision Making

• Ability to multi-task

• MS Suite, Projects

• Revit and AutoCAD

• SketchUp

Membership:

• AIA Trade

• ASID Trade

• ABEA American Building Envelope

• RCI- Roof Consultants Institute

Projects Worth Mentioning:

TexasHRE

• Medical Tower Hotel Conversion

PBK

• Lamar State College, Orange

Multi-Purpose Building

• Lamar Institute of Technology, Technical Arts, Beaumont

• Lone Star College, North Harris

CSTT Center

• Cornerstone Hospital -Renovation, Bellaire, TX

• Bellaire Behavioral Hospital Renovation, Bellaire

• College of the Mainland, Texas City

• Dayton ISD - 2 Elem School

1 Middle School, 1 High School

• Edna Admin Building

Edna ISD

• Sweeny JH Renovation,

Sweeny, ISD

• New Clear Brook HS

Clear Creek ISD

• New Clear Lake HS

Clear Creek CISD

• Ball HS Re-Roof

Galveston ISD

• Weis ES Re-Roof

Galveston ISD

• New Impact Early College HS Goose Creek ISD

• Others

Sechrist Design Associates

• Wyndham Hotel and Resort

Washington

• Hampton Inn & Suites

Renton, WA

• Bellevue Tower Residences

Bellevue, WA

• Senior Care

WA, CA, ID, AZ, NM

• Emerald Queen Casino

Fife, WA

• Ballinger Commons Apartments

Seattle, WA

• The Reserve Apartments

Renton, WA

• Instant Service Internet

Seattle, WA

• North West Bank

Renton, WA

• Tukwila Buddhist Temple

Tukwila, WA

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