Christopher Guenther

About Christopher Guenther

Chris Guenther joined MacKay & Somps in 2001 and brings over 23 years of experience in planning, engineering, office surveying, and construction support. With a commitment to delivering innovative and high-quality solutions, Chris has contributed to a wide range of successful projects, leveraging his expertise to balance technical precision with practical implementation.

Experience

1. Operations Manager - Pleasanton Office

   MacKay & Somps Civil Engineers, Inc.

   Aug 2001 — Present · Pleasanton, CA, US

   As Assistant Operations Manager at MacKay & Somps, I manage projects and deliverables to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. I act as a client representative, fostering strong relationships and ensuring their needs and expectations are met throughout every stage of the project lifecycle.In addition to project oversight, I focus on optimizing processes, resource management, and operational strategies to support the delivery of innovative and sustainable civil engineering solutions. I collaborate with leadership to align team efforts with organizational goals, while streamlining workflows and enhancing communication across teams.By balancing operational needs with a client-focused approach, I help deliver successful projects that exceed both client and industry expectations.

Education

• California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

  Bachelor of Science

  1996 — 2001

Skills

• Grading
• Land Development
• Drainage
• Site Development
• Feasibility Studies
• Autocad Civil 3d
• Land Use Planning
• Geometric Design
• Site Plans
• Civil Engineering
• Leed Ap
• Earthwork / Grading Analysis
• Site Planning
• Stormwater Management
• Entitlements
• Lid (Low Impact Design)
• Highways
• Surveying