CHAD W.

STHOLE, PMP
Raleigh, NC 27617
703-994-5840
Chad.sthole@yahoo.com

SUMMARY
Results-focused Project Manager with over ten years of experience managing development projects up to $40M.
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) by The Project Management Institute.
• Known for the ability to recognize the big picture strategy while maintaining an eye for detail.
• Excellent decision-making, judgment, and problem solving in both individual and team environments.
• Strong communication and organization skills that allow for large scale, complex, and fast paced project
management with a proven ability to manage large teams and individuals alike.
• Ability to build excellent client relationships and develop efficient cross functional internal teams.
• Naturally capable of creating strong trust-based relationships with Sponsors and Stakeholders through reliability,
accountability, a take-charge attitude, organization and follow-through.

Software Skills:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point and currently enrolled in
Microsoft Office Productivity Club.
• Professionally trained in Microsoft Project 2007 Level I & II; Microsoft Sharepoint Services Level.

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Strategic Planning - Quality Audits, Assessments, and Controls
Risk Management – Procurement – Vendor Management – Contract Negotiations
Project Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Controlling, and Closing

EXPERIENCE

Member Engagement Advisor, Cary, NC; Member Activities Instructor, Dulles, VA 2009 - Present
LifeTime Fitness Corporation
Develop and enhance client rapport, match products and services to client wants and needs.
Coordinate member league activities for over 120 Lifetime Fitness Members; Instruct member activities and officiate
all league competition.

Senior Project Manager 2005 –2009

The Presidential Club, Dulles, VA
Project management of a planned 27 hole, 322 acre, $40 million golf development and associated amenities, managing
project schedules ranging up to 12 months with values up to $3.5 million. Managed $1.2 million annual budget; and
managed large, diverse teams of up to 60 people at a time.
 Prepared, negotiated, finalized, and managed all Procurements and contractors relative to development and
construction while maintaining an eye for detail and accountability for all phases of the project.
 Interpreted and implemented all Civil Engineering, Grading, and Architectural Plans. Determined, regulated, and
verified technical specifications for project materials and processes.
 Conducted weekly Progress Meetings with Project Sponsors, Engineers, Contractors, Consultants, and Architects.
 Prepared clear, concise, well-written drafts of project status, schedule, and development budgets; and allocated
project resources to ensure proper adherence to schedule and budget
 Represented Sponsors and Golf Course Architect with complete autonomy to act with authority.
 Performed Initiation, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing activities throughout project.
 Performed continuous risk assessments, and developed short and long term planning strategies to implement Risk
Management Plans.
 Assured Quality of project scope and deliverables with Quality Audits, Assessments, and Controls.
 Managed the in-house maintenance staff, and implemented employee safety training program which increased
employee safety awareness.
 Managed departmental personnel functions to include payroll, hiring, training, disciplining, and terminating staff.
 Evaluated and monitored all environmental risks to project and developed programs for compliance with
regulatory laws.
 Procured and Managed Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, Phase I Archeological Studies, Water Quality
Monitoring Studies.
 Represented Sponsors and managed all interactions with regional utility companies to include: Loudoun Water,
D.C. Water and Sanitation Authority, Dominion Virginia Power.
 Managed all interactions with Federal, State, and County Regulatory Agencies to include: The US Army Corp of
Engineers, Loudoun County VA Department of Building & Development, VA Department of Environmental
Quality, VA Department of Transportation, VA Department of Game & Inland Fisheries.

Homebuilding Supervisor March 2004 – August 2005

Ryland & Beazer Homes, Fairfax, VA
Oversaw all phases of homebuilding and construction project management. Managed all finish end contractors and
punch-list technicians. Supervised daily, weekly, and long term schedule maintenance.
 Scheduled and executed all phases of construction from site survey to settlement, enforcing adherence to schedule
to ensure on time delivery of new homes.
 Maintained knowledge of all permitting procedures, site, and building code compliance.
 Trained and advised contractors on OSHA approved safety standards, and performed continuous quality control of
all trade partners.
 Participated in and conducted homeowner and production meetings.
 Maintained 100% customer satisfaction rating on new homeowner surveys

Class C Golf Course Superintendent April 1999 – March 2004

Heritage Hunt Golf & Country Club, Gainesville, VA
Managed the construction and operation of an 18-hole private golf course and all club grounds. Participated in the
management and adherence to a $1.05 million annual budget.
• Trained, motivated, and managed a twenty-five member department staff. Assigned daily, weekly, and long term
staff responsibilities and schedules.
• Designed and implemented all course improvement and renovation projects.

Class C Golf Course Superintendent April 1998 – April 1999

Kiln Creek Golf & Country Club, Newport News, VA
Managed the maintenance of a 27-hole semi-private golf facility, driving range and clubhouse grounds. Supervised
daily and weekly scheduling of employees and course maintenance.

EDUCATION & AFFILIATIONS

Bachelor of Science – Environmental Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
PMP (Project Management Professional) Certificate – Project Management Institute
Member – Project Management Institute Washington D.C. Chapter
Member – U.S. Green Building Council; National Capitol Regional Chapter