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Chris Cook

Chris Cook

Project Manager, Coordinator, Problem Solver

Construction / Facilities

Concord, Contra Costa

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About Chris Cook:

I have experience in multiple areas of commercial and retail construction and customer service. I relish challenges, enjoy solving problems, and thrive when I can help my team and our customers.

Experience

Fox Marble – Richmond                                              

Operations Manager – Custom Division                                                         6/23 – 5/24

Oversee Physical Plant and Site of 50,000 SF Stone Fabrication Facility.

 

Plan and manage daily/weekly production schedules to meet targets in

support of Fox slab and tile install teams. 

 

Likewise meet will call deadlines for fabrication work not installed by Fox personnel.

 

Approve changes to 2nd shift and weekend production manpower.

 

Work with other departments to improve job processes and meet expectations. 

 

Implement safety programs and ensure compliance with all safety policies.

 

Conduct quality control activities to ensure organization standards are being met.

 

Review and approve timecard variances and PTO requests. 

 

Created new system for project priority tracking and management.

 

Review and issue production packages for materials transfer, machining, and fabrication.

 

Spearhead and coordinate solutions to production issues related to materials, design, processes, etc.

 

Approve and oversee site and plant improvements and repairs.

 

Issue installation packages to teams for following day pickups.

 

Fox Marble – Richmond

Project Coordinator                                                                                     10/22 – 6/23   

QuickBooks:  Enter all Sales Orders, Create PO’s, Enter Change Orders.

 

Created Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for Sales Order Creation, Change Order Management, Purchase Order Procedures, and Inventory Management.

 

Performed forensic accounting on completed and ongoing projects.

Assessed and prepared claims from/to suppliers.

 

Created/Managed Change Order Tracking System.

 

Re-imagined and maximized utilization of Open Sales Order Tracking System/Log.

 

Aided Project Managers in Pricing/Sourcing Materials for Bids or Contracted Work.

 

Optimized stone inventory management system.

 

Participated in Project Management and Sales Meetings.

 

Worked on cross-system and cross-division synergies and coordination.

 

Metro Caseworks – Fremont                                                                                 

Senior Project Manager/Review Engineer                                                          7/13 – 7/22

Interface with General Contractors, Architects, and Direct Clients as needed to ensure successful projects, (via phone, video, text, email, or in-person).

 

Update and maintain the company project management dashboard.

 

Manage and track all company Change Orders created by myself or others as directed.

 

Review all Metro Shop Drawings for conformance with plans and specifications. Correct or have corrected by Engineering Dept. and issue to clients.

 

When receiving new architectural plans, specifications, red-lined drawings, requests for added scope, or changes in project conditions, confer with estimating and production departments to quantify impacts. Interface with clients for any needed clarifications.

 

Attend onsite meetings and walkthroughs including pre-bid, course of construction, or punch.

 

Perform field measurements of VIF conditions and help GC/client avoid “gotchas” such as misplaced MEP, ADA issues, or other problematic field conditions.

 

Sub-Contractors: Create Bid Packages with scope and drawings.

Request bids from install labor providers* based on project requirements, installer capacities, and capabilities. Log requests and note budget for the scope being bid on. Analyze bids and award to selected provider by issuing PO’s.

 

*Includes Specialty Material Buyouts, such as Epoxy tops, copper or stainless-steel custom fabrications, 3Form acrylic items, lockers, upholstered items, etc.

 

Safety Coordinator: Lead tailgate safety trainings and testing for shop and install personnel, Help formulate and implement company safety standards and procedures. Manage hazmat documentation.

 

 

Home Depot, Concord

Sales Associate/Millworks Specialist - Garden/Millworks                            3/07-6/13

 

Manage Millwork projects for consumers, contractors, and others.

 

Review architectural plans and door/window schedules to create custom orders.

 

Coordinate labor and product specifications with materials selection, purchasing, and delivery.

 

Expedite order fulfillment to ensure project meets clients’ needs.

 

Sell both in-stock and special-order merchandise.

 

Provide expert advice and utilize my problem-solving skills to help clients complete and manage their projects in the most efficient way.

 

Store Safety Captain: Supervise safety trainings, testing, inspections, and infrastructure upgrades.

Education

Evergreen Valley College                             English / Information Technology

San Jose State University                            English            

U.C. Berkeley                                                  BA English

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