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Senior Leadership

Chris Krastes

Vice President, Site Operations

Seattle

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Overview

Chris Krastes has more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry, after starting his career as a crane operator in 1990. Through the years, he worked his way through the site operations ranks, joining HITT three years ago and eventually being promoted to his current role as vice president of site operations based out of HITT’s Seattle office. During his time in the field, he has completed numerous mission critical data center projects across the country. Chris now plays a critical role in overseeing all site operations and provides on-site supervision of team members, planning, scheduling, and quality control throughout the Pacific Northwest. He is responsible for subcontractor performance and implementation of HITT's safety program while working with new and existing clients to ensure project comply with all contracted documents. He provides strategy, constructability, and logistics solutions to his team and believes that HITT’s Culture of Care is integral to the success of any project.

Affiliations & Certifications

  • OSHA 30-hour
  • First Aid / CPR
  • CCO Mobile Crane Operator Certified

Education

B.S. Business Management, University of Phoenix

Chris Krastes - professional headshot

Senior Leadership

Chris Krastes

Vice President, Site Operations

Seattle

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