Joshua Chappell
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in all areas of construction. Motivated to become a catastrophe adjuster and apply my experience. Trained with xactimate software. Organized and detail-oriented Investigator dedicated to improving efficiency, productivity and profitability through continuous process improvement. Analytical thinker skilled at developing innovative solutions to complex problems.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Chappell Contracting & Development LLC
01.2008 - Current
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization
- Founded and managed construction business, growing revenue from $0 to $3 million in first year
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across construction operations
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and receivables
- Identified and capitalized on community business opportunities with effective networking
- Protected company assets with strategic risk management approaches
Project Manager
Steven Counts INC
05.2005 - 12.2007
- Determined project schedule, including sequencing all construction activities for optimal efficiency
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel
- Conducted all critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants and manufacturer's representatives
- Assisted vice president of production in review, approval and archiving of all closeout documents
- Collaborated with construction administration consultants to schedule field observations
- Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout
- Oversaw entire building turnover process, enhancing communication between all construction management to facilitate smooth completion
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies
- Provided safety kits to all construction personnel, fully complying with job site safety protocols
- Avoided construction delays by efficiently following through with all site inspections
- Enforced compliance across project personnel and operations, limiting lost time incidents to 0
Superintendent Project Manager
Allan Spear Construction
07.2001 - 07.2005
- Estimated expected changes in business operations and made proactive adjustments to employee schedules and inventory levels to address needs
- Performed customer needs assessments and coordinated resolutions with supply chain and quality teams
- Created, managed and executed business plan and communicated company vision and objectives to motivate teams
- Coordinated all companies, business executives and site leadership teams by interacting effectively and establishing communication best practices
- Utilized cost estimation systems to document project information, create estimates and revise project costs to reflect current data
- Calculated correct costs for project-specific goods and services by gathering information from team members, sub-contractors and vendors
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks and limitations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Engineering
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.2013
MBA - Business
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL01.2022
Skills
- Xactimate Trained
- Contract Management
- Budgeting
- Business development
- Project management
- Operations management
- Client service
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Negotiation
- Financial management
- Scheduling
- Stakeholder relations
- Delegation
- Effective leader
Certification
Certified General Contractor in Florida since 2008, CGC1516362
Timeline
Owner
Chappell Contracting & Development LLC
01.2008 - Current
Project Manager
Steven Counts INC
05.2005 - 12.2007
Superintendent Project Manager
Allan Spear Construction
07.2001 - 07.2005
Bachelor of Science - Construction Engineering
University of Florida
MBA - Business
University of Florida
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