Chris Gauger
Tomball, Texas Mobile: 832-***-**** Email: ************@*****.***
CAREER SUMMARY
Accomplished electrical line worker professional with 5+ years of experience leading teams and overseeing projects from inception to completion. Expertise in field safety, manpower coordination, project planning, and cost management, ensuring timely and under- budget delivery with a strong focus on quality and client satisfaction. Proven leadership in fostering team performance, maintaining compliance, and exceeding operational goals.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Manager
Applied Thermal Solutions, Houston, TX Jan 2026-May 2026
● Manage comprehensive project schedules while overseeing all construction phases from ground-up installation through final closeout.
● Coordinate daily site operations, including manpower planning and subcontractor oversight, leading site safety implementation and compliance.
● Supervise installation progress to ensure quality control, punch list coordination, and timeline adherence for final project turnover. Construction Line Worker
Entergy, Conroe, TX 2022 - 2025
North Houston Pole Line, Houston, TX 2021 - 2022
● Instilled teamwork and communication within teams across multiple projects.
● Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols, resulting in a consistent zero-incident record for multiple years.
● Supervised fleet maintenance, ensuring operational readiness and proper equipment load-out on all projects.
● Delivered projects on time and under budget, prioritizing customer satisfaction and operational excellence. Carpenter, The Container Store, Houston, TX 2015 - 2019
● Oversaw field teams, managing diverse project scopes ensuring completion on time and within budget.
● Established and maintained robust safety programs, reducing incidents by over 20% year-on-year.
● Collaborated with project planners to streamline schedules, minimizing downtime and resource waste. SKILLS
Construction Management, Supervision, Project Planning and Scheduling, Leadership and Training, Team Development, Safety Oversight and Compliance, Project Management, Cost Control, Budget Management, Material Takeoff, Resource Allocation, Client Relationship Management, Multi-Trade Collaboration, Project Efficiency, Fleet Maintenance CERTIFICATIONS, TRAINING, CONTINUED EDUCATION
• Electrical Lineman Certificate, Northwest Lineman College 2020
• Bachelor’s in Petroleum Geology, University of Houston (2 years completed) 2017-2019
• Associates of Science, Blinn College 2017
• OSHA 10 Certificate
REFERENCES
● Dempsey Thompson, General Manager, Applied Thermal Solutions Houston 463-***-****
● Tommy Strickland, Supervisor, Entergy 831-***-****
● David Deriso, General Manager, The Container Store 281-***-****