Owen Charley
Park Ridge
Summary
Dynamic project management intern at Plote Construction Inc. with expertise in Microsoft Excel and Bluebeam. Proven ability to enhance communication and streamline workflows, ensuring timely project delivery. Strong leadership skills demonstrated as a volunteer leader, fostering collaboration among diverse teams while driving impactful community initiatives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Membership Director
UIUC Earthquake Engineering Research Institute
Urbana
08.2024 - Current
- Designed structural models using AutoCAD and SketchUp to study earthquake-resistant building systems
- Conducted seismic simulations in ETABS to evaluate structural performance under earthquake loading
- Fabricated physical scale models to validate and refine digital simulations
- Coordinated membership initiatives to increase student engagement
Project Management Intern
Plote Construction Inc.
Hoffman Estates
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Supported project managers on two active roadway construction projects by coordinating between field crews, subcontractors, and office teams
- Updated and tracked project schedules using Microsoft Excel and Vista, supporting milestone tracking and on-time delivery
- Reviewed, marked up, and organized construction drawings and documentation using Bluebeam
- Assisted with documentation control and workflow organization, improving communication between project stakeholders
Aquatics Cashier
Park Ridge Park District
Park Ridge
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Delivered customer service in a fast-paced environment while accurately handling cash transactions
- Demonstrated reliability, communication skills, and attention to detail over multiple summers
Volunteer Leader
Sunday Night Suppers
Park Ridge
08.2020 - 08.2024
- Volunteered weekly with a community nonprofit providing meals for individuals experiencing food insecurity
- Led volunteer teams in food preparation, service, and cleanup to ensure efficient and safe operations
- Fostered teamwork and collaboration among volunteers from diverse backgrounds
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, IL05.2028
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- SketchUp
- ETABS
- Bluebeam
- Vista
- Microsoft Excel
- Word
- Outlook
- PowerPoint
Websites
Languages
- English (Fluent)
- Spanish (Basic)
Timeline
Project Management Intern
Plote Construction Inc.
05.2025 - 08.2025
Membership Director
UIUC Earthquake Engineering Research Institute
08.2024 - Current
Aquatics Cashier
Park Ridge Park District
05.2022 - 08.2024
Volunteer Leader
Sunday Night Suppers
08.2020 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign