Chris Songer
Newton, NC *****
Phone: 828-***-****
*****.********@*****.***
Abilities
Experience in planning, design, bidding, contract negotiation, directing, coordinating, procurement,
logistics, and budgeting activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures,
facilities, and systems in a timely and proficient manner. Operation of heavy equipment, power
tools, testing equipment, and the ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment and devices in a safe
manner. Experience in reading and understanding blueprints, topography maps, schematic, and
flow charts. Quick comprehension and use of new techniques and procedures.
Employment History
Partner, Construction Managers
10/2007 - 09/2014 XL Site Development 136 DuBois St. Pine Bush, NY
Manage numerous construction projects, employees, and subcontractors from
design to build, commercial, residential, and environmental. Experience in the
design process, site assessment, biding, contract negotiation, procurement,
complete construction, and closeout as well as accounts payable and receivable.
Having the ability to manage multiple multimillion dollar jobs.
Project Manager, Construction Managers
01/2002 - 10/2007 Songer Contracting 44 Walnut St. Montgomery, NY
Manage numerous construction projects and crews, residential, commercial, and
environmental, from design to build. Even though most of my duties were as
project manager I still had the opportunity every once in awhile to help crews in
the field, operating heavy equipment, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, water and
sewer mains, concrete, asphalt, troubleshoot electronics and various other
details.
Partner, Construction Managers
06/1997 - 01/2002 Merlex Contracting 44 Walnut St. Montgomery, NY
Manage all infield personal and construction of numerous projects both
commercial and environmental on state funded projects. Even as a partner of the
company I worked along side the employees and subcontractors to ensure
projects were completed on time and on budget. As well as train and handle any
concerns with the electronic and mechanical equipment affiliated with our
projects.
Foreman/Project Manager, First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades
and Extraction Workers
09/1994 - 06/1997 Environmental Contractors Rte 209 Milford, PA
& Construction
Manage numerous construction crews and environmental projects for commercial
and government funded. Mainly supervised day to day operations of the sites and
personnel and coordinate with upper management progress of projects, also be a
liaison for the company. Handle any concerns and training with the electronic and
mechanical equipment which we installed.
Construction Foreman, Construction Managers
09/1989 - 09/1994 Testco Rt 208 Walden, NY
Started as Electronic Technician and advanced to Construction Foreman /
Manager. Repaired and maintained electrical and electronic equipment for service
stations as well as warehouses such as Hess, Mobile, Sunoco, Staples, and
Home Depot.
Education History
Issuing Location Qualification Course of Study
Institution
United States Orlando, FL 1 Year at College or a Electrician's Mate
Navy Technical or Vocational
School
Electrician's Mate in the United States Navy with Honorable
Discharge
Valley Central Montgomery, High School Diploma General High
High School NY School Curriculum
Certifications
Certification Title Issuing Organization Completion Date
Erosion and Sediment Control NYSDEC 03/2010
Certified Spray-Roq applicator Spray Roq 11/2006
Electronic Technician Veeder-Root 09/1991
Electronics Technician Tokheim 03/1990
References
William Going, Owner
William Going and Associates
5 Stella Dr.
Gardiner, NY 12525
Business reference known for 14 year(s).
Mike Valentine, Electrician
MC Electric
D'Alfonzo Dr.
Newburgh, NY 12550
Personal reference known for 8 year(s).
Mario Salpepi, Architect
Capolla Associates
Spring Glen Rd.
Mountaindale, NY 12763
Business reference known for 8 year(s).