Cornelius J. Gathers
1739 Misty Vale Road Charlotte, NC 28214
704-392-8552(Res.) 843-607-4219(Cell) cjgathers[at]hotmail.com

SUMMARY
Detail-driven engineer with over 20 years of experience, and proven track record of success in consistent achievement of engineering project goals. Excellent problem-solving skills with proven ability to implement proactive procedures to avoid problems. Self-motivated and detailed-oriented with strong organizational skills. Ability to train, motivate and lead other individuals to excel as team. Excellent rapport with customers, co-workers, and supervisors. A true team player ready for the next challenge.

PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES & STRENGTHS
Project Planning & Scheduling Quality Assurance Control /Standards
Budget Planning & Administration Team Building, Mentoring & Leadership
Problem Solving & Chain Management Chain Management Principles
Productivity and Time Management Regulatory Compliance Management


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mountain Creek Contractors, Inc., Catawba, NC 2008 2009
PROJECT MANAGER /ESTIMATOR
Plan, organize, estimate, and manage the overall bridge and culvert construction projects. Communicate and implement successful completion of multi-million dollar projects through coordinating trades, developing partnerships and building positive rapport with architects, engineers, local officials, vendors and clients while maintaining costs.
Estimate NCDOT Bridge /Culvert and Highway construction projects.
Prepares /reviews project submittals for review by owner.
Review for accuracy and approve invoices for payment to suppliers and subcontractors.
Schedule material deliveries for schedule needs.
Requests, obtains and completes internal distribution of project construction documents.
Serves as Project Manager on successful bid projects from inception to completion.

Site Prep Development, LLC, Bonneau, SC 2006 2008
VICE-PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS /PROJECT MANAGER
Direct and implement the daily operation of mid-size utility contractor. Coordinate and bid on government sewer, water line, school, and sewer lift station.
Estimate municipality government projects for bid.
Supervise field superintendents in all phase of utility construction.
Solicit bids from sub-contractor for job completion, material ordering, and scheduling.
Serves as primary contact to interact with the owner

Charleston County Public Works, North Charleston, SC 2002 2006
DEPUTY PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Direct and mange the daily operations of the maintenance /construction of roads and county library facilities, which includes engineering, field operations, construction, maintenance, mosquito abatement, roads management, and public works administration.

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Develop and manage Departments six-million dollar operations budget.
Coordinate and write bids and specifications.
Award and manage contract from private industries.
Oversee maintenance and construction purchases.
Implement and manage NPDES storm water phase II program.
Present presentations to county council.
Respond to citizens complaint both verbally and through written correspondence.
Present /Develop annual reports to the transportation committee for annual resurfacing projects.
Review and approve Countys encroachment permits.

South Carolina Department of Transportation, Moncks Corner, SC 1994 2002
RESIDENT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER (1999 2002)
ASSISTANT RESIDENT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER (1994 1999)
Responsible for the supervision, planning and organizing of all highway maintenance activities within the County to include roadways, bridges, rest area facilities, and office complex.
Supervise 89 state employees in all phases of County highway maintenance operations.
Evaluate, interview and recommend personnel for new hire and promotions.
Manage Departments three-million dollar operations budget.
Review and approve all encroachment permits requested by developers or firms seeking rights-of-ways.
Review damage claims filed against the Department, and make recommendation for payment.
Supervise the operation of the mechanical repair shop.
Manage Countys rest area facilities including, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and Site Work.
Plan, coordinate and administer maintenance contracts for resurfacing and road surface treatment.

The RBA Group, Morristown, NJ 1987 1994
RESIDENT CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER
Responsible for the coordination and daily inspection of various highway construction projects. Review plans and specifications pertaining to bridge construction, roadway widening, utility, water, and sewer installation. Process payment invoice for payment to contractor.

FORMAL EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
MPA, Public Administration Strayer University, Charleston, SC (Currently enrolled -completion date 5/2010)
BS, Construction Engineering Technology Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ
AAS, Construction /Architectural Engineering Technology SUNY Farmingdale, Farmingdale, NY

NICET Level III Certification Highway Construction South Carolina General Contractors License
South Carolina Pesticide Applicators License North Carolina Erosion Control Level I & II
Charleston County Leadership Development Course ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician, Grade I

SELECTED TECHNICAL TRAINING
Microsoft office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Access
HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software

MILITARY SERVICE
South Carolina Army National Guard 1223 Engineers, Summerville, SC
Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran, Bagrum Afghanistan