Construction Superintendent Project Manager

Christopher L. Gagner

Fort Collins. Colorado Cell: 970-***-****

Email: ******************@*****.***

URL: Linkedin.com/in/Christopherlgagner

Construction Professional

Authentic leader in the construction management field. Proven track record managing a variety of subcontractors to create a quality end product. Respectful and appreciative management style created low staff turnovers, which resulted in increased productivity for employers. Engaged in all fields of construction which led to increased knowledge of the industry and improved communication with employees.

Professional Career Experience

Construction Superintendent/ Estimator - Harris Constructors, Inc. (2023-2024)

•Instrumental in constructing and supervising of a 15,000 square foot Pre-Engineered Metal Building with 3,000sf office, three bathrooms and 12,000sf 10 bay truck shop heated with trench drain for cleaning. Would meet with subs to go over plans to answer any question or changes. Worked from ground up to completion in Platteville.

•Supervised sub-contractors, collaborated with architectural and engineering firms. and met with suppliers and city and third-party inspectors.

•Created a complete schedule for the entire span of project. Based on this schedule created a 3-week look ahead schedule to send to contractors. Did weekly construction meetings and safety talks.

•Ensured contract requirements were completed and worked with project manager on RFIs, verified materials delivery, and maintained schedule.

Senior Construction Superintendent - Hill Commercial Construction (2022-2023)

•Solely responsible for the supervision of 12,000 square foot two-story dental office and

school from ground up to completion in Greeley.

•Supervised sub-contractors, collaborated with architectural and engineering firms. and met with medical suppliers and city and third-party inspectors.

•Created a complete schedule for the entire span of project. Based on this schedule created a 3-week look ahead schedule to send to contractors.

•Ensured contract requirements were completed and calculated estimates for materials not

part of contract.

Project Manager/Construction Superintendent - Carson Development (2021-2022)

•Instrumental in the completion of a 250-unit apartment complex in Johnstown. Managed the construction of a 225-unit climate-controlled storage building at the same location. Assisted the company in completing the project on time and within budget.

•Supervised 40 employees on multimillion-dollar apartment complex made up of subcontractors and laborers.

•Composed scope of work documents for all subcontractors and met with them to obtain bids. Scheduled contracted subcontractors and followed up with quality checks. Held weekly contractor meetings. provided 3-week lookaheads and made master schedules for entire project.

•Ordered construction materials, read blueprints. created quality control punch lists and met with building inspectors.

Operations Manager - RPT Realty (2012-2020)

•Managed all daily operations in Fort Collins and Longmont for both a 600,000 square feet 64-acre and 400,000 square feet 52-acre open air shopping centers.

•Supervised all building maintenance, housekeeping, security. landscaping and snow removal employees. Met with them daily to go over work assignments. Performed monthly quality checks for each department.

•Responsible for the maintenance and operation of the HVAC, mechanical. electrical. plumbing, lighting, and fire panel control systems.

•Addressed tenant concerns and devised solutions. Kept tenants updated about changes that may affect their business. Achieved a 95% approval rating from tenant surveys.

•Composed scope of work documents for all subcontractors and met with them to obtain bids. Scheduled contracted company to complete project and followed up with quality checks.

•Created yearly budgets and work schedules updated on a monthly basis to ensure the centers stayed on budget. Maintained a 1-4% monthly variance with an average I% yearly variance.

•Supervised tenant remodels and build outs. Held pre-construction meetings with subcontractors to review core and shell drawings. Maintained strong communication with subcontractors during construction to answer questions and relay concerns.

•Performed all annual inspections with varying deadlines throughout the year for the fire panels, fire extinguishers, fire sprinklers. stems, back flows and elevators. Successfully passed all inspections in the 8 years as Operations Manager.

•Collaborated with the City of Fort Collins to reduce the center's water usage by 20% and power usage by 80%. Increased tenant recycling by 30%. Received lighting rebates through Efficiency Works in Fort Collins totaling $200,000 over the last three years. Active committee member of company's sustainability force responsible for setting up standards for reducing water use, increased recycling and greater utilization of LED lighting.

Project Manager - The Home Renovator (2008-2012)

•Established and owned the Home Renovator residential remodeling company for 4 years. As a sole proprietor, created all advertising materials. marketed to obtain clients. hired subcontractors. paid workers and maintained licenses and liability insurance.

•Assisted clients to determine the scope, design and budget constraint of remodeling project.

•Obtained bids for materials and subcontractors and created a bid package to the client. Provided CAD drawings along with the bid if necessary.

•Followed up with customers to receive project approval and created change orders if needed. Once project estimate was finalized, assisted clients in making all interior and exterior selections. Created contractor list and project schedule for subcontractors, in addition to ordering materials.

•Pulled building permits for city and county complying with ADA requirements and local building codes. Received 100% approval the first time on all permits requested.

•Met with building inspectors following project completion and received Certificate of Occupancy after the initial inspection 100% of the time.

•Finished final walk through with clients to ensure complete satisfaction. Requested final

payment and generated all closeout documents.

Project Coordinator and Estimator - Aspen Construction, Inc (2005-2008)

•Assisted clients to determine the scope, design and budget constraint of their residential or commercial remodeling project.

•Provided preliminary estimates and created CAD drawings when necessary. Once the scope of the project was approved, obtained hard bids and created a bid package to present to the client.

•Assisted clients in making all interior and exterior selections.

•Pulled building permits for city and county complying with ADA requirements and local building codes. l 00% of requested permits were approved the first time.

•Continued as liaison between the client and project manager until the completion of the project. Held final walkthrough with client, requested payment and completed all closeout documents.

Education

Colorado State University

Bachelor of Science, Interior Design (Interior Architecture and Design)

Computer Background and Licenses

AutoCAD, Chief Architect (similar to Revit). Portfolio Manager. Building Engines, Bluebeam. Plans-swift, Red-team Go (Timecards, site reports and estimating software)

Adobe, Excel. and Microsoft Word

Fort Collins Residential Contractor and Supervisor License GPRO Certificate for Operations and Maintenance, OSHA 10, CPR and First Aid.

Previous class B Commercial Supervisor's License in Aurora. CO

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