Christopher Villar

About Christopher Villar

With a solid background in subsurface utility engineering, I currently lead a dedicated team at Halff Associates, leveraging my expertise in operations and project management to deliver exceptional results. My tenure as a manager has been marked by successful steering of complex projects, ensuring they meet stringent timelines and quality standards. At the heart of my professional practice are strong competencies in branding and identity, which have proven invaluable in enhancing the visibility and reputation of our engineering solutions. Collaborating closely with clients and stakeholders, the collective effort has fostered innovative approaches and reinforced the infrastructure that underpins our communities. My drive is fueled by a relentless pursuit of engineering precision and the satisfaction of contributing to the robustness and safety of our civil infrastructure.

Experience

1. Practice Leader

   KCI

   Apr 2025 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Led project schedule development from inception to completion for projects within the practice.• Negotiated contract terms, scopes, and fees with clients and sub consultants.• Developed monthly progress reports and invoices for projects to ensure effective cash management.

Education

• Texas A&M University

  BS, Mechanical Engineering

  1994 — 1999

Skills

• Light Rail
• Process Engineering
• Engineering
• Ms Project
• Cad
• Contract Negotiation
• Program Management
• Logistics
• Lean Manufacturing
• Contract Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Recruiting
• Project Planning
• Product Marketing
• Transportation
• Railway
• Product Development
• Budgets
• Civil Engineering
• Signalling
• Project Engineering
• Change Management
• Branding & Identity
• Management
• Team Building
• Rolling Stock
• Public Transport
• Operations Management
• Leadership
• Sales
• Procurement
• Surveying
• Inspection
• Project Management
• Road
• Rail
• Construction
• Process Improvement
• Highways
• Project Estimation