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Chad Girrbach

Hastings,MI

Summary

Detail-oriented professional known for strong problem-solving abilities and effective time management. Expertise in leading municipal and commercial projects, ensuring compliance, and delivering results that enhance operational efficiency.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Director

Lounsbury Excavating Inc.
Paw Paw, MI
03.2018 - Current
  • Lead commercial site development projects including the installation of underground utilities, site grading, land preparation, building foundation preparation and soil erosion compliance
  • Lead municipal improvement projects such as sanitary sewer installation, storm sewer installation and watermain installation
  • Schedule staff, equipment and material for daily operations on multiple job sites
  • Set up and maintain project schedule on multiple job sites
  • Maintain compliance with OSHA safety compliance and initiates/corrects safety compliance/incompliance when needed
  • Quality control compliance on multiple job sites
  • Perform CAD quantity takeoffs and built GPS files utilizing civil 3D
  • Human resource responsibilities of entering interviews, hiring, reviewing personal growth within the company and exit interviews
  • Assisting/initiating in planning, prepping and/or executing training throughout the company at all levels

Project Manager

GHD
Plainwell, MI
02.2011 - 03.2018
  • Lead environmental reclamation projects across the United States
  • Maintained project schedule and budget.
  • Prepared project estimating and pricing
  • Performed CAD civil 3D quantity takeoffs and GPS file building.
  • Responsible for employee acquisition for the US construction headquarters

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
08-2010

Skills

  • Project scheduling
  • Estimate preparation
  • Progress tracking
  • Materials procurement
  • Project management
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Team leadership
  • Cost analysis
  • Staff management
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Critical thinking

Timeline

Project Director

Lounsbury Excavating Inc.
03.2018 - Current

Project Manager

GHD
02.2011 - 03.2018

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Western Michigan University