JOHN A. CHAMBERS 28740 Hanging Moss Loop * Wesley Chapel, FL 33143 * Phone: 813-907-8253 * Email: jc12a6580@westpost.

net CONSTRUCTION LEADER GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT ~ PROJECT MANAGER Led ground-up and build-out commercial and residential projects in excess of $25 0 million. Experience directing all project phases from design through completion of construction. Co ordinate efforts of contractors, architectural and engineering consultants, and government agencies. Proven ability to adapt and navigate through complex issues, and resolve probl ems with minimal impact to the construction process. A reputation for building client and business relationships, skillfully negotiating contracts and expenses , and completing projects on time and on budget while maintaining a safe, produc tive work environment. Budgeting * Cost Accounting * Architectural Drawings * Blueprints * Cost / Benef it Analysis * Expense Control * Internal Controls * Change Management * Start Up s / Turnarounds * Team Leadership / Motivation * Policy Development * Employee / Labor Relations * Recruiting and Training * Workforce Planning * Client Relatio ns * Market Analysis * Needs Assessment * Effective Presentations * Distribution * Logistics * Procurement / Purchasing * Vendor Relations * Cost Reduction * Op erations Management * Process Improvement * Scheduling * Risk Management * OSHA / Regulatory Compliance * Union Environments * Building Code Compliance * Budge ting, Forecasting and Reporting * Negotiating Contracts * Architectural and Engi neering Plans * Computer Skills; MS Office with Strong Excel Skills, Sur Trac EDGE BIOMETRICS, TACOMA, WA * 2008 - 2010 A securities company with core markets in the medical field, overseas shipping c ontainers, banking, research and development, and land development. Project Director for Land Development Led entire scope of land development activities for the company. Researched and reviewed sites for development, presenting concepts and recommendations to boar d members. Collaborated with architects and consulting groups on design and dem ographic studies for a five year growth period. Achievements * Negotiated a five year tax freeze with the local government, a savings of betw een $3.5 - $5 million which helped fund and ensure profitability of development projects. * Secured a joint parking garage development project with the city. The cost wa s approximate $5 million for two seven story garages. The agreement allowed Edg e to share in garage profits until investment was recovered with future profits going to the city. * Successfully renegotiated permit and fees with the city. Saved over $250,000 by offering to pay the cost for required pumping stations and repair of sewer li nes leading to the development site. GREAT LAKES PRINCIPALS, WHEATON, IL * 1996 - 2008 A commercial real estate development company. Senior Project Manager In charge of project related management for multiple large scale construction pr ojects. Planned, monitored, and controlled projects throughout lifecycle. Revi

ewed architectural drawings, selected JOHN A. CHAMBERS * Page 2 * subcontractors, participated in project engineering, obtained permits and city a pprovals, and managed team on job site from beginning of project to the tenant b uild outs. Achievements * Completed construction of Dominick's in South Elgin, a 68,920 square foot reta il location, in a record 87 days and at a cost of $8.5 million. As a result, th e team was selected to build three more retail locations. * General contractor for the construction of Deer Grove Mall. Oversaw a crew of 585 on a $68 million, 420,000 square feet project. Accomplished a net profit o f $1.5 million for the three patrons. * Coordinated demolition and construction of a $4.8 million project for Dominick 's. Managed a crew of 225 people for a 62,180 square foot addition. Demolition , addition and remodel was successfully completed with no interruption of the bu siness' daily activities. * Transposed floor plan of a 72,630 square foot retail location, Shorewood Domin ick's. Achieved extremely tight project deadline. The project was initiated tw o weeks before grand opening, utilizing a crew of 88 at a cost of $320,000. * Negotiated cost savings of $55,000 - $320,000 on behalf of Dominick's. Collab orated with subcontractors on project extras by offering subcontractors $.50 on the dollar for future work with Great Lakes Principal. K & R CONSTRUCTION CHICAGO, IL * 1991 - 1996 General contractor for residential interior build outs within the city of Chicag o. Director of Construction/Vice President Developed and executed multiple construction projects, leading business developm ent activities and supervising project managers, estimator, and subcontractors. Ensured project designs aligned with territory business, operational criteria, budgeted schedule, and approved cost. Assigned work and reviewed construction p rocesses on an ongoing basis to identify opportunities to reduce cost, shorten p roject timelines and improve service and quality. Achievements * Managed construction of a 32 story building, 211 W. Wells, for Rubloff Constru ction. The quality and timely completion of the project led to K&R becoming Rub loff's preferred contractor for 111 E. Washington Street, a 24 story building. Also selected to renovate Mr. Rubloff's private downtown penthouse. * Increased profits from year one to year two by 500%, building a highly qualifi ed team of superintendents, estimators and project managers. * Took over two mis-managed building projects for Tow Building. Brought constru ction back on schedule, completing both projects on time and securing two additi onal residential projects, an eight story building and a three story project. ADAMS SERVICE COMPANY, LOMBARD, IL * 1989 - 1991 General contracting company with commercial business concentration. Project Manager / Estimator Led multiple large scale multi-million dollar development projects. Managed bid ding process, developed project budget and oversaw entire construction process.

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Achievements * Managed construction of Trammell Crow's flagship 2.5 million square foot mall. Completed project on time and on budget. * Overtook a 60,000 square foot build out of office space for Sears Logistics. Delivered finished space 15 days after taking over project. Accelerated schedul e and utilized a crew of 105 at a total cost of $1.6 million to achieve deadline . * Reduced Trammell Crow's costs by whiteboxing all empty spaces at one time (any where from 5 to 20). Reduced whiteboxe expense from around $62 a square foot to $45 per square foot. EDUCATION AND TRAINING Bachelor of Science, Construction Management Michigan State University, East Lan sing MI Twenty hours toward MBA in Project Management Additional training; OSHA regulations, scaffold an enclosed spaces ("Competent M an"). First Aid and CPR certified