Chase Culp
Seattle,WA
Summary
Dynamic, high energy individual with hands-on experience in both the private and public construction industry with a talent for navigating challenges. I bring strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. I am known by associates for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. I am aiming to leverage academic experience and a growing knowledge of project planning, workflow prioritization, and operating policies & procedures to successfully fill the Senior Project Engineer role at your company.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Break
No Employment
Seattle, WA
05.2025 - 02.2026
- Took a structured career break to prioritize personal health and long-term sustainability, returning with renewed focus, resilience, and energy to contribute at a high level.
- Strengthened adaptability and problem-solving skills through independent travel across Europe and Latin America, enhancing global perspective as well.
- Returned to the workforce with sharpened self-awareness, clarity of goals, and a grounded approach to navigating new complex challenges.
Project Engineer
Howard S. Wright Construction (Balfour Beatty)
Seattle, WA
05.2024 - 05.2025
- I have performed tasks such as contract negotiation, procurement, scheduling, coordination, execution, budget management and QC for building scopes including hardscapes (asphalt and concrete), concrete foundations, rebar, structural steel framing, roofing, and masonry for a 40,000sf admin expansion project as well as a 2,600sf pre-engineered metal building with schedules running concurrently.
- I have maintained an excellent relationship with the clients involved by making sure their financial and aesthetic desires are my top priority.
Superintendent & Project Engineer
Belotti Mchugh Design and Construction
Seattle, WA
05.2021 - 02.2024
- As an assistant superintendent, I planned, coordinated, & supervised the foundation and plumbing builds for a 6-story, 11,000sq/ft commercial project.
- As a superintendent, I spent one year on-site coordinating and facilitating the construction and close out of a $3.2M City of Seattle funded condominium project for low-income residents (Habitat for Humanity). The success of this project led to the company being awarded two more projects under the same owner.
- As a project engineer, I spent 18 months coordinating and performing QC on a $7.9M, 21,000 square foot commercial mixed-use project in the heart of Capitol Hill, Seattle. It involved the selective demo and renovation of a 100-year-old brick building, as well as the construction of a (new) 6-story, 21-unit apartment building. During my time on this project, I produced and managed the submittal and RFI workflows, tracked and managed a budget of $7.9M, produced and presented over 60 subcontractor change orders to the building owners, and wrote and executed over 30 subcontracts while adhering to the project budget and schedule.
- Maintained outstanding work relations with clients, architects, engineers, & subcontractors alike throughout the duration of two large-scale commercial mixed-use projects.
Forklift Operator & Team Lead
Seattle Boat Company
Seattle, WA
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Operated a forklift upwards in value of $1.1M for two years, reporting zero damage reports and a scheduled boat launch accuracy of 98%.
- Performed daily inventory management & tracking duties on 310 boats and 60 trailers.
- Assisted in the account management and staff training of the boat rental business containing over 450 members.
Skilled Labor
Bruce Company
Seattle, WA
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Performed skilled labor duties in a residential construction setting such as framing, drywall, plumbing, and painting for two medium-scale residential projects.
- Maintained quality control and efficiency in a fast-paced construction environment.
Education
Business Management - Innovation and Change
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
06-2021
Skills
- Construction and Project Management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Plan Set and Bid Analysis
- OSHA Certified (30 hour)
- MS Projects / Excel / Word
- BlueBeam
- Revit
- Foxit Phantom
- Spectrum Certified
- Procore Certified
Personal Information
Title: Senior Project Engineer
Timeline
Career Break
No Employment
05.2025 - 02.2026
Project Engineer
Howard S. Wright Construction (Balfour Beatty)
05.2024 - 05.2025
Superintendent & Project Engineer
Belotti Mchugh Design and Construction
05.2021 - 02.2024
Forklift Operator & Team Lead
Seattle Boat Company
05.2019 - 08.2020
Skilled Labor
Bruce Company
05.2017 - 08.2018
Business Management - Innovation and Change
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY