Corey Watkins

7068 High Saddle Ct

Liberty Township, Oh 45011
June 13th, 2014

Dear Kevin Cozart,

With a long history of success in the construction industry, specializing in commercial construction, your company has
implemented the triple constraint as a management tool on every project. While constantly and successfully addressing the
relationships between construction time, cost and quality, you have made leaps and remained a powerful entity in the ENRs
Top 400 Contractors year after year. From prior field-experience in the field, I found that the analysis of the triple constraint
gave me insight into the construction process and has allowed me to harness skills I believe build off of your principles of
success. Please note that my experience while attending Ferris State University and as a previous Intern Engineer for Messer
Construction, have both equipped me with a wide range of experiences and skills regarding diversity, and safety, that I
believe could be of use in the future of the construction industry and with your company.
Acurrenttrendinoursocietythattranscendseveryindustryisdiversity.Companiesarelookingdiligentlytoseekemployees
tofillspacesjustonsex,race,andage.Yettheyneglecttofindindividualswhosubstantiallythinkandapproachproblems
differently.Acohesiveteamofprofessionalsneedstohavemen/womenwhocanviewasituationandunderstandits
complexities.Allindividualsmustbeabletocombatproblemsindividuallybutthereareoccasionswhenassistanceis
needed,andintheseinstancesitismydiversityinthinkingthatsetsmeapartfrommypeers.
IcanrecallpreviouslyasituationwhereIpersonallyaddedanewperspectiveintoaproblem.Overthesummerof2014,I
wasstationedatthenewbuildofWrightStateUniversitysNeuroscienceEngineeringCollaboration.Theroofingcontractor
forourprojecthadcreatedalongstandingissueofleavingtrashanddebrisfrominsulationmembersanddiscardingthemin
variouslocationsonthepenthouseelevation.Hebelievedhewasunabletomovethetrashduetoalackofequipmentinhis
possession,butwithconsultingwiththemasonrycontractor,Ireceivedpermissiontohoisttrashofftheroofandaverta
situationthatcouldhaveresultedinanaccident.Attimesanewsetofeyesandperspectivecansolveasituationbetterthan
anyformofassistance.
IfIspendmyentirecareerwithouthavinganaccidentonmysitesIwillpersonallyseemyselfassuccessful.Beyondthe
schedule,thequalityofinstallationofmaterials,andthecostofconstruction,workersafetyispriority.Inatrenchexcavation
Ihavenoproblemhaltingproductiontoaddbenchingorslopingtechniquestoensureconstructionsafety.Weareheading
intoatimeinconstructionwhereworkersafetyisimportantfromeveryplayerontheproject.AstheConstructionManager,
safetyismyresponsibility.
Withtwoyearsremaininginmycollegecareer,Icanholdmyheadupinprideknowingthatwiththeseprofessionalskills
alreadyharnessed,Ihaveshiftedmystatusfromstudenttoleader.Afoundationbuiltonintegrityandreinforcedwithsafety,
withstandsthetestoftimeandprovesmycompetenceasaConstructionManagerandmyprosperityasanemployee.Iama
qualifiedassettotheteamandIamreadytowork.
I hope you find this supplemental information beneficial in your personal evaluation for the future role of Project Engineer.
I look forward to setting up a meeting with you soon.
Sincerely,
Corey Watkins
(734) 536-7304

Corey A. Watkins
Watkinc5@ferris.edu
7068 High Saddle Ct | Liberty Twp, OH 45011 | (734) 536-7304

Objective
After graduating from Ferris State University, with B.S. degree in Construction Management and an A.A.S. in Building Construction
Technology, I plan to pursue a career in the construction industry and utilize the leadership and educational skills gained while in college
and in the field. I aspire to hold a commanding position as a Construction Project Manager for a large General Contractor or Construction
Manager specializing in large-scale commercial buildings. I would like to be known as a project leader that focuses on safety, cost
management, community involvement, and environmental consciousness.

Education
B.S. in Construction Management, Anticipated Graduation date:
2016
A.A.S. in Building Construction Technology (Obtained)
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Current Classes

Scheduling
Advanced Construction Computer Techniques
Formwork-Temp-Structures
Advanced Technical Writing
Business Calculus

Job Experience
Messer Construction Intern Engineer

Efficiently updated RFIs, and Submittals.

Assisted in the creation of the Front End documents.
Surveyed points for equipment pads, curb heights, and
catch basin locations.
Assisted in QC for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing
divisions using BIM360 Field.
Attended meetings with Architect and Owner.
Proficient in the technical program Latista.
Used SureTrack for scheduling completion of activities
on site and for future tasks.

Assisted CM and PM with on-site and off-site

construction administrative duties.
Provided logistical insight for construction activities regarding
site planning, trade contractor workflow, the staging of long lead
purchase items, and heavy equipment placement.
Assisted in the supervision of inspections for mechanical
equipment.
Checked submittals from contractors for quality and quantity of
completed work.
Created Quantity Take-Offs for materials needed on site.
Provided on-site leadership in maintaining and upholding
Messers Safety4Site Program.

Job Overview
(May-July 2013)
Connor Group Corporate Headquarters (New Build)
Concrete Structure with high-end fittings.
$16.5 Million 40,000sqft (Office Space)
Architect: Moody Nolan

(July-August 2013/ May-August2014)

Wright State University Neuroscience Engineering
Collaboration (New Build)
Partial Concrete/Steel frame Laboratory Building (Chilled Beam
System).
$30 Million 90,000sqft
Architect: Perkins + Will

Extra-Curricular Activities
ASCCompetitionDesignBuildTeam (Fall2014)

Current Senior Estimator (Design Build Team)

BulldogSustainabilityAlliance (Spring 2014-Present)

Current member.

FerrisStateUniversitySummerCampCounselorfortheNationalTransportation (Summer 2013)

Mentored students in the practical application of transportation and infrastructure.

Provided a leadership role for the university as an ambassador throughout camp.

Corey A. Watkins
Watkinc5@ferris.edu
7068 High Saddle Ct | Liberty Twp, OH 45011 | (734) 536-7304
Objective:
After graduating from Ferris State University, with B.S. degree in Construction Management and an A.A.S. in Building
Construction Technology, I plan to pursue a career in the construction industry and further utilize the leadership and
educational skills gained while in college and in the field. I aspire to hold a commanding position as a Construction Project
Manager for a large General Contractor or Construction Management Firm specializing in large scale commercial buildings. I
would like to be known as a project leader that focuses on safety, community involvement, and environmental consciousness.

Education
Holds degree in: A.A.S. in Building Construction Technology
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI 49307
B.S. in Construction Management, Anticipated Graduation date: 2016

Messer Construction
Intern Engineer:
Checked submittals from contractors for quality and quantity of completed work.
Created Quantity Take-Offs for materials needed on site.
Trained in Latista and BIM 360 Field operating systems.
Adept at using CMiC software.
Created As-Builds for Subcontractor approval.
Provided on-site leadership in maintaining and upholding Messers Safety4Site Program.

Job Overview
(July-August 2013/ May-August 2014)
Wright State University Neuroscience Engineering Collaboration (New Build)
Partial Concrete/Steel frame Laboratory Building (Chilled Beam System).
$30 Million 90,000sqft
Architect: Perkins + Will
(May-July 2013)
Connor Group Corporate Headquarters (New Build)
Concrete Structure with high end fittings.
$16.5 Million 40,000sqft
Architect: Moody Nolan

Extra-Curricular Activities
Ferris State University Summer Camp counselor for the National Transportation (Summer 2013)
Mentored students in the practical application of transportation and infrastructure.
Provided a leadership role for the university as an ambassador throughout camp.
Bulldog Sustainability Alliance (Spring 2014-Present)
Current member.

Corey A. Watkins
Watkinc5@ferris.edu
7068 High Saddle Ct | Liberty Twp, OH 45011 | (734) 536-7304
Randy Worley
Project Manager
Messer Construction
4801 Hempstead Station Drive
Dayton OH, 45345
(555)234-4444
Worley@yahoo.com
Previous Employer
Suzanne Miller
Program Coordinator / Associate Professor
Ferris State University
605 South Warren
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Professor and Mentor
James Fillmore
Store Supervisor
Little Caesars Co.
1156 Admiralty Dr,
Canton, MI 48187
(555)234-8383
FillmoreJ123@gmail.som