Chase M. Soderlund has extensive experience in project management and construction. He received a Master's degree in Project Management and Quality Management from Illinois State University where he maintained a 4.0 GPA. He has worked as a Project Engineer for Opcon, Inc. since 2015 where he manages construction projects including VA hospitals and communicates with architects, engineers, and subcontractors. Previously he gained related experience as a Graduate Research Assistant and intern at Illinois State University and has held leadership roles in multiple student organizations.

1. Chase M. Soderlund
3531 Pomeroy Ct • Downers Grove, IL 60515 • (630) 379-3339
chasesoderlund@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Illinois State University - Normal, IL
Master of Science in Project Management, Quality Management Aug 2013 - Dec 2014
Academic Coursework: Six Sigma, Project Risk and Decision Analysis, Instructional Program Design,
Project leadership, Project Initiation and Planning, Project Implementation and Control, GIS
Publications: Soderlund, C., Park, B. (2015). "A Stochastic Linear Scheduling Method using Monte Carlo
Simulation." Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project
Management (ICCEPM 2015), Busan, Korea, pp 169-173. ISBN 978-89-954572-6-9.
Presenter: “A Stochastic Linear Scheduling Method Using Monte Carlo Simulation,” ICCEPM 2015, Busan, South Korea Oct 2015
“Uncertainty-Based Line-of-Balance (LOB) Scheduling,” ATMAE 2014, St. Louis, MO Nov 2014
Awards: College of Applied Science and Technology Outstanding Graduate Researcher Award
Cumulative GPA: 4.00
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management Aug 2011 - May 2013
Minor in Business Administration
Major GPA: 3.53
College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL
Associate of Applied Science in Pre Architecture Aug 2008 - Aug 2010
Dean’s List
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Opcon, Inc., Carol Stream, IL
Project Engineer Jan 2015 - Current
Project Engineer Intern May 2012 - Dec 2014
Analyzed and quantified construction project plans and specifications
Managed VA Hospital and other government construction projects
Communicated with architects, engineers and subcontractors
Attend stakeholder and subcontractor meetings
Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Graduate Research Assistant Aug 2013 - Dec 2014
Researched independently while under direction of a faculty member
Administered exams and classroom activities
Developed real-world classroom materials
WORK EXPERIENCE
Dream Occasions, Hanover Park, IL
Wedding Designer May 2010 - Aug 2011
Developed leadership skills through communication and teamwork
Retrieved and delivered required design assemblies
Recruited wedding design team members
LEADERSHIP INVOLVEMENT
Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Team Handball, Faculty Advisor Aug 2014 - Dec 2014
Mechanical Electrical Student Association, Vice President Aug 2011 - May 2012
Team Handball, Vice President and Founder Aug 2011 - May 2012
Beekeeping Club, Vice President Aug 2011 - May 2012
National Association of Home Builders, Competition Team Leader Jan 2013
ASC Design Build, Competition Team Member Oct 2011, 2012
Challenger Learning Center Leadership Space Mission, Participant Aug 2011
Monster, Chicago, IL
Diversity Leadership Program, Participant July 2010
Collaborated with team members to reach a common goal
Developed leadership skills through diverse experiences
Assist superintendents with take-offs, task scheduling, safety implementation and quality management
Work closely with project managers and team members to oversee and manage construction projects
Correspond with client and/or client representatives to ensure satisfaction of all project objectives
Document all pre-construction and project close-out requirements to meet the needs of the client
Communicate with subcontractors to identify qualified bidders for assigned scopes of work
Coordinate and attend stakeholder meetings to enhance the progression of assigned project
Translate project requests to detailed project estimates and budgeted proposal reports
Establish and maintain project budgets within all contracts and agreements
Assess field conditions to find variations and projected specific solutions