1. James E Barbush, P.E.
Barbush Enterprises, Founder
Harrisburg Biz Leaders, Founder
For Leadership & Business Development
2021 Blue Mountain Parkway, Harrisburg, PA 17112
Cell: 717-514-5549 E-Mail: JamesEBarbush@GMail.com
RESUME
February 21, 2013
I am a self-employed, seasoned professional, retired from a successful 38 year Civil Engineering
career with broad experience that has brought success to myself and those around me. Being a life-long
learner, I continue to add to my skills in the areas of business development, social media and online
publishing, leadership development, professional writing, and professional speaking. Using skills gained
in my career and since my retirement, I am seeking to obtain a significant and responsible position with a
firm where I can advance the mission of the firm, lead those around me to help their success, and provide
an interface to other firms that presents the firm with integrity and excellence in mission and expertise
In my career, from June 1972 to August 2010, I performed in both the Government Sector (25 yrs.)
and Private Sector (13 yrs.) in positions categorized as follows:
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, CONTRACTING, & LEADERSHIP Higher Education .. 10 Yrs.
My last employ, 10 years as Facilities Contracts Manager with the PA State System of Higher
Education was a unique and excellent opportunity where I was able to excel in all that I do best -
writing, speaking, creating, developing, leading, managing, training, and communicating. Of all
positions in my career, this one was the best because I was permitted to use my skills and expertise
with freedom, and was able to perform in the unique atmosphere of higher education. Though an
excellent job, I accepted a voluntary retirement package that was timely and right for me.
Employer: The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
Position: Facilities Contracts Manager, Facilities Division, Construction Support Office (CSO)
Location: Office of the Chancellor, Harrisburg, PA
Function: Supporting Facilities Procurement & Operations for 14 State-Owned Universities,
requiring significant interaction with facilities & contracting staff at Universities.
As Facilities Contracts Manager, supporting Facilities Procurement & Operations for PASSHE’s
14 State-Owned Universities, I identified and performed according to 9 specific functions of the
Construction Support Office, then monitored and tracked all of CSO’s work under these functions.
Function No. 1 Develop Policy & Program Standards
Function No. 2 Delegate University Contracting Authority
Function No. 3 Procure Professional Services & Construction Contracting Services
Function No. 4 Administer Centrally Held A/E/C Contracts
Function No. 5 Resolve Bid Protests, Pre-Claims, Contract Terminations, & Disputes
Function No. 6 Administer Centrally Conducted Projects
Function No. 7 Provide Technical/Advisory Training and Support to 14 Universities
Function No. 8 Manage Construction Support Office
Function No. 9 Liaise with State Agencies, Firms, and Professional Organizations
Products produced by the Facilities Contracts Manager:
Contracts and Manuals Training Seminars
RFPs for standard and new services Reports and Decisions for Dispute Resolutions
Program Development for A/E/C Procurements
Tracking Documents for multi-million dollar contracting programs
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February 20, 2013

2. ENGINEERING, ADMINISTRATION, & MANAGEMENT ...... Government Sector ...... 15 Yrs.
I performed in 2 government sector positions in PA State Government
10 years with Office of the Budget working in an audit office with significant administration and
performance in construction auditing and contract related services for major government
funded programs.
Employer: Commonwealth Of PA, Budget Office April 1990 to April 2000 10 Years
Position: Senior Civil Engineer Comptroller’s Office Harrisburg, PA
Function: Executive Level Involvement For Government Funded Construction Projects
Grants Administration Contract Administration Auditing
Engineering Contract Procurement Consultant Liaison
Manual Development Legislative Interpretation
5 years with Department of Transportation working in district Bridge Department performing
Design, Project Management, Construction & Bridge Inspection.
Employer: Commonwealth Of PA, PADOT Nov. 1973 to Feb. 1978 4.3 Years
Position: Bridge Engineer Bridge Unit, District 8-0 Harrisburg, PA
Function: Designer, Project Management, Construction Inspector, & Bridge Inspector
EXECUTIVE LEVEL POSITIONS FOR CONSULTANTS ......... Private Sector ............. 10 Yrs.
Development and Management of Bridge Departments
I performed in 4 consecutive private sector positions over 10 years where I led and managed in the
development of Bridge Units for Consulting Engineers involved in highway programs.
For Boswell and Macomber, I was instrumental in developing the units into successful groups,
starting with few staff and culminating with about 10 staff.
Employer: Boswell Yule Jordan Engineering May 1987 to March 1990 3 Years
Position: Chief Structural Engineer Consulting Engineering
Function: Executive Level Involvement Camp Hill, PA
Employer: Macomber Associates, Inc. July 1981 to August 1985 4 Years
Position: Structural Engineer / Project Manager Consulting Engineering
Asst. Chief Structural Engineer Camp Hill, PA
Function: Executive Level Involvement
For Sheladia and Grof, I was the sole Bridge Engineer for small offices, responsible to turn out
projects in total.
Employer: Sheladia Associates, Inc. Sept. 1985 to June 1986 10 mos.
Position: Chief Structural Engineer Consulting Engineering
Function: Executive Level Involvement Camp Hill, PA
Employer: Paul E. Grof & Associates March 1978 to January 1980 2 Years
Position: Structural Engineer In-Charge Consulting Engineering
Function: Executive Level Involvement Camp Hill, PA
Design Engineering For Consultants & Manufacturing .......... Private Sector ...................... 3 Yrs.
Gannett Fleming (Design) and General Electric (Manufacturing Design & Purchasing)
Early career positions not detailed.
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February 20, 2013

3. CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Engineer: Certificate No. PE-025571-E 1977
Competent Communicator Toastmasters International 2008
Advanced Communicator Bronze Toastmasters International 2010
EDUCATION
Penn State University Civil Engineering/Structures, 1972 B.S.
Harrisburg Area Community College Math, Science, Business 1969 Assoc. of Sci.
Bishop McDevitt High School Academic 1967 H.S. Diploma
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
APPA International – Educational Facilities Professional – ERAPPA Board Member 8 yrs.
National Involvement APPA Regional Representative to International APPA
Chapter Involvement KAPPA Member, Pennsylvania Chapter
Regional Involvement ERAPPA President 2010, President Elect 2009, Secretary 2003-2008
Incl. Northeast USA (DC to Maine) & Eastern Canada
Toastmasters International
Susquehanna Icebreakers Toastmasters Member 2006 to 2012
Gannet Fleming Toastmasters Member 2006 to 2012
Susquehanna Advanced Toastmasters Member 2011
Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce Member 2008 to 2012
Active and involved Member
Central PA Experts Publisher 2011
Publisher of Articles and Provider of Events on Leadership Topics
Harrisburg Biz Leaders Founder, Facilitator, & Publisher 2012-13
Publisher of Articles and Provider of Events on Leadership Topics
http://bizleaders.socialhubsite.com/blog/category/leadership-topics/
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATIONS
Provided Leadership Presentations at Facilities Related Conferences
Leadership development skills exemplified by presentations at facilities conferences & other venues
24 Presentations 2005 thru 2010:
5@NFMT, 1@Facilities Midwest, 2@APPA, 3@ERAPPA, 1@SRAPPA, 2@KAPPA,
1@NYAPPA, 1@Educause, 2@TFM Show, 1@TFM Forum, 1@NACUBO Sustainability,
2@PaFMA, 1@AGA, 1@Harrisburg Diocese/Facilities.
Multiple Presentations 2011 to Present:
ASIS (Safety & Security) Conference 2011
Keynote Presentation for Firm 2011
Lions Club International 2011
PA Boroughs Association 2011
Self-Produced Seminars 2011 & 2012
ASHE (Highway Engineers) 2011 & 2012
Harrisburg Biz Leaders Bi-Monthly Sessions 2011 thru 2012
Harrisburg Chamber Women 2012
HDISVC (Help Desk Institute) Awards Banquet 2012
National Facilities Management & Technology 2011, 2012, 2013
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February 20, 2013

4. REFERENCES
1. Robert F. Unger, P.E. ............................................................. PASSHE Supervisor 2005 to 2010
Director of Construction Management
PA State System of Higher Education
Construction Support Office
Office of the Chancellor
2986 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Office Phone: 717-720-4131
E-Mail: runger@passhe.edu
Website: www.PASSHE.edu
Facilities: http://www.passhe.edu/inside/anf/Fac/Procurement/Pages/default.aspx
2. Keith Roush ............................................................ PASSHE University Colleague 2000 to 2010
Assistant Director/Construction Project Manager
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Facilities Department
East Campus B107
Lock Haven, PA
Office: 570-484-2384
E-Mail: kroush@lhup.edu
Website: http://www.lhup.edu/facilities/
3. Dr. Dilip Abayasekara, Ph.D., A.S. ................................... Toastmaster Colleague 2006 to 2010
Past International President, Toastmaster International
Professor of Communications
Central Penn College
P. O. Box 405
Enola, PA 17025
Phone: 717-728-2203
Cell: 717-648-1080
Dr. Dilip www.drdilip.com/
College drdilip@centralpenn.edu
4. Stuart M. Rothenberger, AIA, LEED®AP ................................ Business Partner 2000 to 2010
Crabtree, Rohrbaugh, and Associates Architects
Director of Higher Education
401 East Winding Hill Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Office: 717-458-0272
Cell: 717-919-9663
E-Mail: srothenberger@cra-architects.com
Website: http://www.cra-architects.com/
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February 20, 2013