RESUME OF
CHARLES A. (CHIP) CROSS
**** ******* ****** *, ******* Beach, Florida 33436 l 804-***-**** l ad3mxn@r.postjobfree.com
Executive Organization and Management Summary
Over 45 years in Construction Management including; but not limited to, Acquisition, Rezoning, Civil Engineering, Architectural Development, Financing, Pre Construction, Estimating, Bid prep, Buyout, Cost control, Scheduling and Quality Control Management, Maintained Full P & L Responsibility, Hired and Trained all necessary staff.
Key Skills
Prepared all Lender Presentations
Value engineering proficient
Contract Negotiation
K-12 Experience
Virginia Class A Builders License
Central Contractor Registration
VOSB Contractor
Budgets/Costs Controls
Ground Up Experience
Timberline System
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Office
SOW
Site Work
Experience
BoBud Construction Company 2021-2023
Construction Project Manager/Entire DMV Area
Responsibility for all scheduling of Materials, Employees, Schedule, and Customer Contact on all projects
Miller Brothers Inc. 2019-2021
Construction Project Manager/ Loudoun County, Virginia Managed Construction of Franchise Day Care Center-Preschool
Overall responsibility for construction, scheduling, execution of project in accordance to contract documents
Mihada Construction, LLC 2018-2019
Project Superintendent/City of Fredericksburg, Virginia 369 Apartment Units-20,000 SqFt Clubhouse
Overall responsibility for changes in schedule and execution of same
Responsible for ordering materials to be delivered including but not limited to food service equipment
Responsible for constantly following up on orders to insure scheduled delivery dates
Responsible for quality checks and accuracy of work according to plans
Classic Cottages LLC 2017-2018
Project Manager/Various Projects in Arlington, County, City of Alexandria
Had overall responsibility for all scheduling of subcontractors and trades on my assigned projects
Responsible for all bidding and negotiation of budgets on my assigned projects
Responsible for all permitting and necessary paperwork on my assigned projects
Responsible for learning new system for scheduling, bids, selections (Co-Construct)
Responsible for all profit and loss on my assigned projects
Hammerhead Construction 2014-2015
Project Manager/Spotsylvania VRE Station, Fredericksburg, Virginia
Had complete responsibility for the entire project, all civil responsibility and ordering and subcontractor scheduling
Responsibility for ordering all applicable inspections, both county, and consultant monitoring of same
Ordered all materials for the project and insured that they were properly stored, and installed
Negotiated scheduled work with CSX, VRE, VRE consultants, and subcontractors
CROSS CUSTOM BUILDERS, LLC, McLEAN, VA 1981-2014
Owner and President
Operated a company of 80 employees in 14 different locations over entire time frame
Managed the entire sales staff for all projects and all associated marketing including ads, brochures, sales center design
Managed and trained Production Manager and CFO
Designed accounting and production computer systems including purchase order system
Worked with CFO yearly to prepare for audits by Price Waterhouse Public Accounting
Drafted SOW and assisted in the development of subcontract agreements
Coordinated the Project Schedules in efforts with the Production VP, and CFO
Continued to train employees to improve their skills and capabilities
Managed Cash Flows and Profitability
Responsible for compliance of all work in strict conformance with the Contact Documents, and applicable public officials
Averaged gross receipts of $200 million yearly at very high profit margins
Effectively rezoned several properties for development through all county, and state agencies
NVHOMES, McLEAN, VA 1978–1981
Overall Project Manager
Managed construction of 16 multi family and single family, condo, and town home projects
Hired and trained all project managers and production personnel, and office staff, allowing company to grow 400% in a two year period
Responsible for all bids, estimates, takeoffs and subcontractor agreements
Supervised the land development of many urban infill sites, including all site utilities and infrastructure
Effectively managed all trades, building activities, and lender inspections
Directly responsible for quality control and “zero defect” program
Coordinated homebuyer selections and options
Ensured all work conformed to plans, specifications and selections
Responsible for production financials managed
Reported only to the Managing General Partner, and other partners
Traveled with partners throughout the US to view various projects to aid company in development of new offerings
Artery Organization 1978-1978
Managed a staff of 18 including, Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, built 198 townhome units simultaneously with Site Utilities
Completed Bond Release work on two previous sections left unfinished when I replaced previous superintendent.
Was recruited by next employer at a higher salary and promises to help start my own company, after helping them get to next level of business allowing them to go Public
US ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS
Decorated Combat War Veteran
Honorable Discharge
Rank E-5 Squad Leader
Education
Groveton High School Alexandria, VA Graduated Academic Scientific Studies
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, College Park, MD Studies Civil Engineering