Christopher Cates Email & Phone Number

Charleston, Sc, Us

Gaithersburg, Maryland, Us

We specialize in stopping foreclosures for homeowners and preventing auction dates from coming to pass. We utilize our knowledge, expertise, and network of attorneys to speedily stop the process and create the best case result for each homeowner we work with.

Falls Church, Va, Us

- Over $2 billion in estimating experience- Responsible for all commercial preconstruction phase estimating services from initial programmatic intent through construction documents pricing for assigned projects. - Estimating services include feasibility studies, budgets from conceptual design to bidding, comparative studies, value engineering and presentation of the same to both internal and external team members- Responsible for the accuracy of the estimate- Providing complete suite of estimating services described above with minimal oversight- Estimating a variety of building typesManaging multiple projects and deadlines, with ability to prioritize and complete tasks- Presenting technical and financial information to stakeholders, including changes from previously presented information

Falls Church, Va, Us

- Maintains adherence to highest standards of safety- Ensures all job processes are followed in accordance with policies external and internal policies and procedures- Negotiates terms and conditions of contracts with clients- Monitors the progress of each project through updated schedules- Ensures that the project Quality Control Plan is followed- Assists that project staff in resolving scope problems with subcontractors- Ensures proper assignment and evaluation of field personnel both within the project team and throughout the company- Identifies and negotiates time extensions where justified and allowed- Acquires new work as well as maintaining existing clients- Maintains positive relationships with architects, engineers, clients, and the subcontractor community- Ensures timely completion of closeout process- Leads the preconstruction and RFP package effort with the help of the Preconstruction Department and/or other company resources- Delegates responsibility when necessary to ensure that the project/tasks run

Falls Church, Va, Us

- Maintain adherence to highest standards of safety; ensuring that required documentation is filed- Create and manage project budget for all assigned projects- Develop and collaborate on pre-construction RFP package- Conduct project meetings, while setting milestones and formulating monthly owner reports- Establish job processes (RFIs, submittals, and pay applications) including approving pay applications and negotiating subcontract change orders- Perform project scheduling; ensure project quality control and establish overall project logistics- Manage the closeout process efficiently- Contact new and existing customers to discuss their needs while explaining how these needs could be met by specific company services- Collaborate with the project superintendent and site operations team throughout the life of the project

Falls Church, Va, Us

- Assist in planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the building aspects of each project in order to meet budget, quality, time and safety objectives.- Understand and administer the safety program to include all subcontractors, ensure that all accidents/incidents are promptly reported and investigated, and assist in safety inspection by outside agencies.- Direct the work flow consistent with the project schedule, communicate project priorities to field staff and subcontractors, maintain daily diary of all activities and site conditions, and manage the punch list and closeout process through owner/architect acceptance.- Work with project manager in formulating project schedule, ensure that the proper methods and sequence of installation are followed, makes and follows through with schedule commitments, and maintains HITT quality standards.- Maintain good working relationship with all subcontractors on the project, develop relationships within the community which enhances business opportunities, and ensure subcontractors are treated fairly.- Ensure complete, accurate daily documentation of work orders/tickets, understand subcontractor scope of work to avoid unnecessary change orders, and identify problems early and act immediately to provide solutions.- Develop and organize the field team, arrange for temporary facilities/utilities for the site, and identify long lead items that need to be expedited.

Falls Church, Va, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

- Top Secret clearance provided by Department of Defense- Various certifications, to include: 9mm firearm, PR-24 baton, CPR/AED, X-Ray/Magnetometer- Constant cooperation and coordination with Department of State Agents, Metropolitan Police, Federal Protective Service, and FBI Police to ensure safe arrival, stay, and departure of Vice President, Secretary of State, foreign leaders, congressman, diplomats, and various other top government officials- Efficient radio communication of emergencies and security issues as they unfold- Proper use of presence and verbal commands in order to dissolve improper activity on grounds- Implementation and use of problem solving skills in order to resolve emergencies/unfolding issues- Authorizing/controlling all pedestrian and vehicle access to buildings and property at all times- Directing of vehicles, pedestrians, and street traffic on a daily basis- Guarding personnel and property from protest eruptions and observing for unlawful/terrorist activity- Creating reports for lost/stolen property, unauthorized access, suspicious persons/vehicles/activity, all crimes- Patrol of building grounds in lookout for suspicious packages/activity

- Regular communication with homeowners, hearing their needs and meeting them in a timely manner- Development of project schedules/routine schedules in order to meet the needs of the client in a reasonable and timely manner- Adherence to all deadlines proposed in order to best serve the customer- Regular management of 2 to 3 employees for projects and routine landscaping- Calculation of job costs, equipment needed, and employee work hours- Distribution of bills and management of funds/budget- Marketing and strategic planning for business development and relationship management with clients- Created estimates and job proposals for potential clients- Proper and regular maintenance of the equipment necessary for the work being performed

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Criminology And Criminal Justice

Associate'S Degree, General Studies