Chad Cosby

Objective

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Baltimore, MD 21222 Leader with strong character and integrity pursuing a construction management

540-***-**** position.

acde6y@r.postjobfree.com

Employment History

Preconstruction Consulting

Cole Roofing Inc. - Baltimore, MD – August 2013 to Present

Various Roofing Projects

Performed miscellaneous preconstruction duties including drawing reviews, submittals

processing, and quantity take-offs for various projects.

Brought on in an interim position while searching for full-time employment elsewhere.

Project Engineer

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company - Baltimore, MD - July 2008 to August 2013

Woodland Hill Apartment Renovations Project, Arlington, VA - January 2013-August 2013 –

Renovation of 235 Apartment Units

Performing preconstruction responsibilities including scope writing, budgeting,

subcontractor buy-outs, and contract awards.

Capitol Hill Towers Project – June 2012 to January 2013

Brought onto Capitol Hill Towers project exclusively.

Tasked with performing many field issues due to resignation by field personnel.

Simultaneously performed project engineer duties.

Additionally performed Assistant Project Manager Duties when necessary. This included

compiling and drafting owner’s change orders and applications for payment.

Cumberland Court and Capitol Hill Towers Renovation Projects – Cumberland Court

Apartments Renovation Project, Harrisburg, PA, Renovation of 108 Townhomes - Capitol Hill

Towers Renovation Project, Washington, DC; Renovation of 204 apartments and a building

expansion* - January 2012 to June 2012

Performed the job of two project engineers by working multiple projects simultaneously.

This had previously not been done with the group.

Challenged abilities to manage time and tasks. Developed new techniques to manage

time, tasks and communications.

Trained and oversaw duties and responsibilities of an intern.

Trained a newly hired administrative assistant on the redesigned invoicing system as

well as the insurance submission process for the group.

Rutherford Park Renovation Project, Harrisburg, PA – Renovation of a 85 Townhomes and

New Construction of a 2200 SF Community Center* - January 2011 to January 2012

Assisted in the administration and management of the project from start to finish.

Acquired experience in the buying out of subcontractors and development of

construction scheduling.

Gained further experience in the processes of project management mentioned above.

Redesigned the subcontractor invoice processing system. Upon discovery by group

management, this redesign was then chosen as the optimal system for invoice

processing and is now used throughout the group.

Developed skills in time and task management.

Sharp-Leadenhall Apartment Renovation Project, Baltimore, MD – Renovation of a Mid-

rise building containing 76 Apartment Units as well as 115 Townhomes* - May 2010 to

January 2011

Inserted as the project was coming to a close.

Learned some basics of project management including: subcontractor invoice

processing, contract drafting and execution, submission of project submittals, executing

subcontractor change orders, and the project closeout process.

Johnston Square – Sewer Piping Repair* - January 2010 to March 2010

Managed minor exterior sewer piping repair project.

First experience with managing subcontractors and writing subcontractor scopes of

work.

Initial Employment – Project Bidding and Solicitation – July 2008 to January 2010

Performed quantity take-offs, drawing reviews, project budgeting and RFI

submissions.

Solicited subcontractor pricing and performed scope drafting and reviews.

Co-operated with team managers to submit bid proposals.

*Note: All of the above-mentioned projects were performed on-time and under-budget.

Internship

NiSource Gas Transmission and Storage - Charleston, WV - August 2007 to

December 2007,

Conducted independent study of company’s GPS capabilities.

Collected research vital to future policies and investments.

Evaluated and documented results in professional report.

Displayed self-motivation and goal-setting.

Additional work history available upon request

Education

August 1999 – May 2008 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg,

VA

Bachelor of Sciences Degree in Civil Engineering

Continuing Education/Additional Training

OSHA 30-Hour Occupational Safety and Health Training Course: Construction Safety

and Health

Whiting-Turner/OSHA, Confined Space Training

LeadTec, Lead Renovator Training

Whiting-Turner/OSHA, Crane Awareness Training

Oldcastle Precast Building Systems, Hollowcore Concrete Plank Seminar

Additional Leadership and Management Experience

Pursuit of Character and Leadership Development

Epic Church – 200 person contemporary Christian church – May 2013 to present

Position Served:

Executive Director of Small Groups Ministry

Responsible for solidifying core vision/values for small group ministry.

Meet with other executive directors to evaluate church programs.

Tasked with providing efficient, successful small group programs.

Gap Community – Gap Community is a not for profit organization focused on enacting

character and leadership events aimed at developing leadership proficiency and personal

transformation as well as teaching leadership and life-skills to group of individuals – October

2008 to Present

Positions Served:

Event Sponsor – Sponsored multiple 3 and 4 day personal events, as well as a marriage

workshop

Created a multi-day transformational event from inception to completion.

Led team meetings and events.

Compiled and managed a leadership team who then petitioned and enrolled participants for

the event.

Team Captain

Led and managed a team of 6-12 people.

Coached them into more abundant life, as well created an invitation for them to serve their

community in the greatest way possible.

Mediated interpersonal issues that arose during the team process.

Assistant Captain

Led a small group of participants as well as managed small group leaders.

Supported the captain with team issues as they may arise.

Leadership Training Program – Attended as a member of New Life Christian Fellowship

(Campus Ministry at Virginia Tech) - Summer 2007

Participated in a 10 week Leadership Training program.

Focused on developing character and life management skills

Explored life direction as well as future vision and goals.

Additional Residential Real Estate and Construction Experience

Residential Real Estate “Flipping”

During full-time employment, successfully bought, renovated and sold real estate for

a significant profit.

Self-performed majority of the renovations.

Managed all other scopes of work.

References

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