JOSEPH BARKLOW

Construction Management

Cleveland, OH • Tel 440-***-**** • acoyeh@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Top-performing project management professional with consistent success delivering quality and cost

controls for high profile, multi-million dollar projects. Recognized for developing systems, processes, and

procedures to streamline corporate operations, increase revenues, and enhance profit performance.

Develops networks and builds strategic alliances; collaborates across boundaries to cultivate relationships

and achieve common goals.

• Well-versed in good construction practices; highly skilled at developing project workarounds, cost

control processes, and schedule recovery initiatives.

• Thrives in high-energy environments where sound leadership is required to establish solid business

practices emphasizing accountability, productivity, reduced costs, improved efficiency, and increased

return on assets.

• Manages multiple teams and large-scale initiatives, showcasing ability to direct multiple projects

effectively while growing revenue.

AREAS OF STRENGTH

Budgeting • Change Management • Client Relations • Cost/Benefit Analysis • Expense Control • Logistics

Policy Development • Project Management • Team Leadership/Motivation • Training/Development

TECHNOLOGIES INCLUDE:

• Autodesk Constructware • Prolog • Primavera Expedition • Primavera P6 • Microsoft Project • AutoCad •

On-Screen Take Off

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JIB Consulting, Owner/ President of Operations, Cleveland, OH 2011 - Present

Provider of a full range of construction management services for the subcontractor and Owner/ Developer.

• CHAGRIN VALLEY STEEL ERECTORS (2011 – 2015) Streamlined operations and project management, minimized

risk through contract document analysis, negotiated change order settlement, favorably positioned company in

disputes through claim preparation.

• UNIVERSITY SCHOOL (2013 – 2014) Air Handling Unit Replacement Project – Owner’s Representative

Project and Construction Services, Inc., Cleveland, OH 2011 - 2011

Provider of a full range of construction services from the conceptual design phase through the facility-

commissioning phase.

• EUCLID CITY SCHOOLS – PROJECT MANAGER (2011)

Managed the multiple prime contract bid and award of four new ~ 70K SF elementary schools. Facilitated the

effective performance of an eight member team for the construction of four school projects. Minimized Owner

risk by effectively coordinating design revisions, change order directives, and material sourcing. Liaised with

Owner by efficiently communicating project metrics including; budget analysis, schedule, and cost reporting.

Tutor-Perini Building Company, Las Vegas, NV 2004 2011

Leading general contractor in the hospitality and gaming industry and division of Tutor-Perini

Corporation, with more than $5.1B annual revenues.

JOSEPH BARKLOW, continued acoyeh@r.postjobfree.com

• COSMOPOLITAN RESORT AND CASINO - ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER, SENIOR ENGINEER, LEAD ENGINEER –

(2006 – 2011)

Originally contracted as the Lead Engineer for the $50M Podium Structural Steel component; quickly promoted

to Senior Engineer of the $1B East Hotel Tower and most currently as Assistant Project Manager and Senior

Engineer for the $120M Recreation Deck. Led six engineering staff members in managing design revisions,

change order directives, submittals, RFIs, and material sourcing to ensure each phase of the project was

completed on time. Created and monitored project budgets, schedules, and executive summaries to facilitate

efficient job tracking. Quickly identified and resolved engineering conflicts and constructability issues to avoid

project, budget, or scheduling conflicts.

• TRUMP INTERNATIONAL HOTEL AND TOWER - LEAD ENGINEER – (2005 – 2006)

Promoted to coordinate submittals, RFIs, change order directives, and material procurement for the podium

structure as part of this $400M hotel project. Worked closely with key stakeholders and various field staff to

identify and resolve various engineering issues. Maintained regular project schedule and executive summary

updates to ensure that the project completion remained on target.

• CAESARS PALACE AUGUSTUS TOWER - PROJECT ENGINEER – (2005)

Brought on board to coordinate the design, scheduling, procurement, and labor management activities for the

retail tenant improvement phase of this $400M project. Ensured the quality completion of construction

activities to facilitate hotel room sign-off by hotel ownership.

Project and Construction Services, Inc., Cleveland, OH 2001 2004

Provider of a full range of construction services from the conceptual design phase through the facility-

commissioning phase.

• PROJECT ENGINEER

Combined skills in leadership with industry knowledge to provide a variety of pre-construction and construction

support services for $MM projects in the public and private sectors, such as a major bus garage construction for

the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH

Bachelor of Science, Biology Miami University, Oxford, OH

Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science Miami University, Oxford, OH

OSHA 30-Hour Certification

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