To promote the fair and competitive practice of general contracting by providing a quality product without compromise to ethics, safety, or craftsmanship within the construction industry
Professional Experience:
Chief Cornerstone Builders, Inc. 2/2008 - Present
Charlotte, NC 28215
Sr. Project Manager/Estimator
Manager of recently established North Carolina based construction company. Successfully completed the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors examination. Established three construction offices across the state specializing in rough framing and finished carpentry, concrete, and masonry servicing both residential and commercial needs. Currently in the process of developing training programs providing leadership, hands on training, construction related entrepreneurial skills, and business ownership opportunities for underprivileged and unemployed youths.
Family Dollar Stores, Inc. 5/2006 - 2/2008
Matthews, NC
Construction Project Manager
Responsible for the development and construction of all new store locations within the South Eastern region of the United States for a Fortune 500 Retail Company. Managed build to suit, relocation, and or company owned projects. Reviewed construction documents to ensure compliance with zoning, state, and local jurisdiction code requirements. Worked closely with Real Estate and Legal departments in developing lease drafts and resolving construction related issues. Coordinated with Store Operations, Transportation, and Vendors for the on time delivery and grand opening of each location.
Mecklenburg County/City of Charlotte 1/2004 - 5/2006
Charlotte, NC
Code Enforcement Inspector (Zoning)
Supported the planning commission, city council, and local government officials in the enforcement, administration, and interpretation of the City of Charlotte Zoning Ordinance. Represented the stakeholders of Mecklenburg County through the investigation of complaints, conflict resolution, and environmental court proceedings. Issued official notices, reports, civil citations, and criminal summons. Conducted the review of commercial, residential, and open use land development projects insuring compliance with local city and county ordinances. Supported efforts to protect the environment through the regulation of watershed areas and impervious coverage. Attended local events, seminars, and community organization meetings.
Bree & Associates 10/2002 - 1/2004
Durham, NC
Construction & Engineering Inspector
Supervised the construction of NCDOT roadway projects. Observed grading and soil compaction tests. Inspected drilled piers, supervised pile driving, poured columns, caps, bents, end bents, concrete decks, diaphragms, and set girders. Ensured that bridge construction complied with NCDOT construction standards. Accounted for all personnel on job and ensured that State safety procedures were followed. Accounted for all materials received on job site. Inspected quantity and quality of materials and ensured that all materials used met job specifications. Insured environmental protection and erosion control devices were well maintained and operable. Met monthly with prime, subs, resident engineer and office staff to discuss performance, pay, and production.
Union Oak AME Zion Church 3/2001 - 8/2001
Hope Mills, NC
Project Architect
Consulted with clients to determine building function and space requirements. Planned and designed structural, electrical, and mechanical systems. Completed take-off estimate and assisted in obtaining required permits. Presented client with completed specifications and construction documents.
So-Deep US PC 9/2000 - 3/2001
Manassas Park, VA 20111
Project Manager (Trainee)
Identified the presence and approximate horizontal position of underground utilities and related structures. Obtained information such as material type, surface elevation, utility size and capacity. Used survey instruments to determined utility elevations and reference points. Surveyed and plotted visible surface utilities. Performed non-destructive vacuum extraction techniques to expose underground utilities. Supervised site restoration and landscaping. Provided design engineer the information needed to prepare utility relocation and adjustment plans.
Flour-Daniel
Fort-Bragg, NC
5/1996 - 8/1996
Assistant Engineer (intern)
Performed condition assessment survey of Ft. Bragg, Pope Air Force Base, and other selected federal properties. Inspected electrical, structural, and mechanical systems. Also inspected interior, exterior, and roadway lighting. Assisted engineers with energy audit and retrofit design. Calculated implementation cost of recommended energy saving equipment and assisted with time analysis study of payback period. Presented performance contract to Federal Agency.
Education:
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC
B.S. Architectural Engineering (05/2000)
PC Proficiencies:
AUTOCAD 2009
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft FrontPage
Acrobat Professional
Adobe Photoshop CS4
Chief Cornerstone Builders, Inc. 2/2008 - Present
Charlotte, NC 28215
Sr. Project Manager/Estimator
Manager of recently established North Carolina based construction company. Successfully completed the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors examination. Established three construction offices across the state specializing in rough framing and finished carpentry, concrete, and masonry servicing both residential and commercial needs. Currently in the process of developing training programs providing leadership, hands on training, construction related entrepreneurial skills, and business ownership opportunities for underprivileged and unemployed youths.
Family Dollar Stores, Inc. 5/2006 - 2/2008
Matthews, NC
Construction Project Manager
Responsible for the development and construction of all new store locations within the South Eastern region of the United States for a Fortune 500 Retail Company. Managed build to suit, relocation, and or company owned projects. Reviewed construction documents to ensure compliance with zoning, state, and local jurisdiction code requirements. Worked closely with Real Estate and Legal departments in developing lease drafts and resolving construction related issues. Coordinated with Store Operations, Transportation, and Vendors for the on time delivery and grand opening of each location.
Mecklenburg County/City of Charlotte 1/2004 - 5/2006
Charlotte, NC
Code Enforcement Inspector (Zoning)
Supported the planning commission, city council, and local government officials in the enforcement, administration, and interpretation of the City of Charlotte Zoning Ordinance. Represented the stakeholders of Mecklenburg County through the investigation of complaints, conflict resolution, and environmental court proceedings. Issued official notices, reports, civil citations, and criminal summons. Conducted the review of commercial, residential, and open use land development projects insuring compliance with local city and county ordinances. Supported efforts to protect the environment through the regulation of watershed areas and impervious coverage. Attended local events, seminars, and community organization meetings.
Bree & Associates 10/2002 - 1/2004
Durham, NC
Construction & Engineering Inspector
Supervised the construction of NCDOT roadway projects. Observed grading and soil compaction tests. Inspected drilled piers, supervised pile driving, poured columns, caps, bents, end bents, concrete decks, diaphragms, and set girders. Ensured that bridge construction complied with NCDOT construction standards. Accounted for all personnel on job and ensured that State safety procedures were followed. Accounted for all materials received on job site. Inspected quantity and quality of materials and ensured that all materials used met job specifications. Insured environmental protection and erosion control devices were well maintained and operable. Met monthly with prime, subs, resident engineer and office staff to discuss performance, pay, and production.
Union Oak AME Zion Church 3/2001 - 8/2001
Hope Mills, NC
Project Architect
Consulted with clients to determine building function and space requirements. Planned and designed structural, electrical, and mechanical systems. Completed take-off estimate and assisted in obtaining required permits. Presented client with completed specifications and construction documents.
So-Deep US PC 9/2000 - 3/2001
Manassas Park, VA 20111
Project Manager (Trainee)
Identified the presence and approximate horizontal position of underground utilities and related structures. Obtained information such as material type, surface elevation, utility size and capacity. Used survey instruments to determined utility elevations and reference points. Surveyed and plotted visible surface utilities. Performed non-destructive vacuum extraction techniques to expose underground utilities. Supervised site restoration and landscaping. Provided design engineer the information needed to prepare utility relocation and adjustment plans.
Flour-Daniel
Fort-Bragg, NC
5/1996 - 8/1996
Assistant Engineer (intern)
Performed condition assessment survey of Ft. Bragg, Pope Air Force Base, and other selected federal properties. Inspected electrical, structural, and mechanical systems. Also inspected interior, exterior, and roadway lighting. Assisted engineers with energy audit and retrofit design. Calculated implementation cost of recommended energy saving equipment and assisted with time analysis study of payback period. Presented performance contract to Federal Agency.
Education:
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC
B.S. Architectural Engineering (05/2000)
PC Proficiencies:
AUTOCAD 2009
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft FrontPage
Acrobat Professional
Adobe Photoshop CS4
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