Curtis E.

Cradit
309 Ellicott Dr.
Roanoke, TX 76262
(972) 251-0123 mobile
ccdbafda@westpost.net

Qualifications
Experience Experienced in the HVAC / Mechanical Systems in capacities from servi
ce technician to owner of a Test and Balance/ Commissioning company. Specialist
in Data Center mechanical and electrical systems, Project Commissioning, Start-
Up and Test & Balance of air and water systems. Construction Manager for the con
struction of 11 MCI/Worldcom Data Centers in eleven different states. Formed an
d directed the Mechanical / BMS Controls commissioning team that traveled to all
11 sites and worked with the independent commissioning agency to commission the
projects. All eleven sites were built, commissioned and operational in 14 mont
hs. As of 2010 I have been involved in the construction of twenty data centers.
I also have experience in the construction of clean rooms for medical and techni
cal facilities, state prisons, higher education facilities, high rise office bui
ldings, research and development facilities, hospitals, various industrial proce
ss facilities, and petro chemical facilities.
March 2008 to July 2010 Holder Construction (General Contractor)
MEP Coordinator: Directly involved with the everyday operations of the electrica
l, mechanical, and BMS controls contractors for each project as well as coordina
ting with the commissioning agent and equipment vendors. Coordinated the Buildin
g Informational Modeling (BIM) for each project. Coordinated and worked with the
design engineers and Owner to tailor the BMS controls to the specific needs and
requirements of the end user.
June 2006 to February 2008 New Generation Mechanical
1. Project Manager: $2 Million dollar mechanical upgrade at State Farm North Tex
as Operations Center - Dallas, Texas
2. Data Center Technical Consultant:
Worked as a mechanical consultant for HSBC Bank on a $90 million dollar, Tier II
I new construction data center located in the Chicago area with a one million ga
llon thermal storage tank as well as an upgrade at their existing Buffalo, NY da
ta center. Both data centers had a design of 150 watts per sq, ft on the raised
floor with variable volume CRAH units. On the two above referenced projects I wo
rked through the design phase with the engineering firms to the end of the proje
cts with the systems testing and close-out.
January 2003 to June 2006 S&C Technical Services, LLC
Owner/ Manager
* Project Commissioning NEBB Certified
Lockheed Martin Joint Strike Fighter Project phase one: Commissioned all mechan
ical and electrical equipment to Lockheed Martin standards. Commissioning durati
on of 10 months. Project consisted of a new Chiller Plant, Component Finish Fac
ility and Radar Cross Section buildings.
* Test and Balance: NEBB Certified: S&C Technical Services was a NEBB ce
rtified company providing air balance service to commercial and industrial contr
actors.
* Equipment Start-Up Services: S&C Technical Services provided technical suppor
t as well as start-up services for new equipment installed by contractors.
* Project Surveys: Provided technical assistance to local engineering companies
to acquire system and equipment performance data.
September 1999 to January 2003 Encompass Mechanical Services
Grand Prairie, Texas
Performance Group Manager
* Projected yearly budgets and provided project estimates for start-up activity
* Coordinated technical manpower for multiple jobs in Start-Up and Commission Gr
oup
* Hire and train new technicians
* Responsible for Test & Balance (NEBB Certified)
* Assisted Design & Build Department on technical issues
* Provided assistance to project managers and the estimating department
* Managed Dallas and Austin Start-Up Groups consisting of 32 people

1997 to 1999 Encompass/ GroupMac

(Formerly Trinity Contractors)
Grand Prairie, Texas
General Superintendent
* In charge of all field manpower for the Performance Group (Start-up and Test &
Balance)
* Responsible for providing instruction and technical training for field technic
ians
* Provided Quality Control for all mechanical trades on all projects

1984 to 1997 Trinity Contractors Grand Prairie, Texas

Field Superintendent
* Hired as Sheetmetal Superintendent in 1984 and moved to the Performance Group
in 1985
* In charge of starting equipment and controls on large commercial and industria
l jobs
* Coordinated various subcontractors to achieve a sequential start-up of systems
* Provided technical support to Project Managers and other on site supervisors

Education
* Presently hold a Texas State Air Conditioning Contractor's License
* Attended numerous trade classes by Trane, Carrier and other manufacturers for
the HVAC and Mechanical Contracting business
1976 to 1977 Ventura Community College
Ventura, California Business Administration/ Required courses

1967 Graduate Harlingen High School Harlingen, Texas

Military
1967 to 1971 United States Navy
* Honorable Discharge
* Vietnam Veteran