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James E Barbush, P.E.
BARBUSH ENTERPRISES
A Professional in Engineering, Leadership, & BusinessDevelopment
2021 Blue Mountain Parkway, Harrisburg, PA 17112
Cell: 717-514-5549 E-Mail: JamesEBarbush@GMail.com
CAREER OVERVIEW
JULY 2015
I am currently a self-employed professional for 5 yrs., retired from a successful 38 yr. Civil
Engineering career,with broad experience in engineering, and still learning new skills.
GOAL I desire to continue Professional Engineering service and use all my experience to successfully
perform in a significant role for a significant organization.
A. CAREER as PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER June 1972 to August 2010
For Detail, SEE ATTACHMENT 1 - EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
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:
1. Facilities Management, Contracting, & Leadership.........Higher Education.................10 Yrs.
PA State System of Higher Education
2. Engineering,Administration, & Management .................Government Sector..............15 Yrs.
PA Office of the Budget and PA Department of Transportation
3. Executive Level Positions for Consultants........................Private Sector......................10 Yrs.
Development and Management of Bridge Departments
4. Design Engineering For Consultants & Manufacturing....Private Sector..................... 3 Yrs.
Gannett Fleming (Design) and General Electric (Manufacturing Design & Purchasing) ----------
Unique balance of experience: Government Sector (25 yrs.) and Private Sector (13 yrs.) 38 Yrs
My broad experience in those categoriesincludes the following:
 Significant involvement with program development, procurement, auditing, administration and
conduct for government enabled projects through legislative enactments, interpretation of
legislation, and significant interface with legal counsels in support of successfuloutcomes.
PASSHE Support for Design and Construction of Facilities Projects 10 years
PENNVEST PA’s State-Wide Loan Program for Water & Wastewater Projects 5 years
RACP PA’s State-Wide Grant Program for Development Projects 5 years
 Extensive performance throughout my career in the numerous aspects of civil engineering,
leadership, management, administration, facilities design and construction support, construction
auditing, engineering design, construction management and inspection, contract development and
interpretation, contract administration, and contract dispute resolution, all involving a broad range
of project types and sizes.
 Significant experience as a Senior Level Executive engaged with all levels of performance.
 In-depth experience as a team leader with the ability to build team consensus.

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B. CAREER TRANSITION 2004 to 2010
From 2004 thru 2010, I orchestrated a personal and professional, transitional reinvention,
geared to speaking, leadership development , and professional engineering
(1) through a philosophy of life-long learning,
(2) by speaking on topics, over 25 presentations, at facilities related conferences and other venues,
(3) by being an involved member of 3 clubs of Toastmasters International.
Thus, I honed my leadership and speaking skills, gained confidence and expertise in speaking and
writing, and pursued my passions to speak and teach on leadership. This reinvention was
instrumental in being able to immediately launch into new ventures upon retirement in August 2010
In August 2010, I retired from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education accepting
their invitation to accept an early retirement package created by a changing economic environment.
I then launched into new ventures.
C. NEW VENTURES IN BUSINESS Sept. 2010 to Present
In September 2010, I launched Barbush Enterprises involved in Professional Speaking and
Writing in Leadership Development and Business Development for A/E Firms.
1. Construction Proposal/Submittals for Engineering Firm...........................Sept. 2011 to 2014
Independent Consultant for Renaissance Technologies Inc.
PA Turnpike I-95 Interchange Project: RFP Response for Smart Work Zone May/June 2013
Massachusetts DOT: Construction Submittal for Smart Work Zone September 2013
2. Business Development for Architectural and Engineering Firms......Sept. 2011 to Mar. 2014
Independent Consultant for Foreman Architects Engineers
Mansfield University: RFP Response for Open End Contract
Higher Education Facilities: Marketing and Business Development, PASSHE,PSU,Temple
3. Professional Speaking & Writing on Leadership Topics....................... Sept. 2010 to Present
13 presentations for associations, conferences,firms, and seminars.
Professional Blog on Central PA Experts (rebranded to Experts Ezine) Jan. 2011 thru Oct. 2011
Professional Blog in Harrisburg Biz Leaders Sept. 2011 to Present
4. Founder of Harrisburg Biz Leaders (http://bizleaders.socialhubsite.com/)Sept.2011 to Present
Brand Development. Starting with a concept to provide Leadership Development, Harrisburg Biz
Leaders has become a brand that continues to evolve as an inspiring voice in the Harrisburg area
for individuals and businesses.
Social Media Utilization. Harrisburg Biz Leaders collaborates with Phase2Solutions (developer
of cutting-edge Social Media Platforms) in using Social HubSite, a state-of-the-art Social Media
Platform geared to uniting a community, of any type, for a common purpose and a common good.
Leadership Development, Networking, Promotions, Solutions for Individuals & Businesses
Facilitated through Presentations, Roundtable Sessions, & Social Media Broadcasting
5. Social Media Expertise.......................................................................... Sept. 2010 to Present
Excelling in Social Media applications through research of Social Media theory and concepts,
coupled with the use of Social Media Platforms, most notably Social Hub Site, a versatile and
powerful platform that creates an interactive, central location (a hub) for all Social Media
Connections (Linkedin, Facebook, twitter, Pinterest, Google+, YouTube, and other.)
Experienced in on-line publishing with written content, video e-mail, e-mail marketing,
embedded video content, e-mail list management, analytics, and event publication. Includes
brand development, brand recognition, business development, marketing, sales, and community
development.

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ATTACHMENT 1
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Professional Engineer
June 1972 to August 2010
A 38 Year Career in Engineering and Management
Employment experience is provided below within 4 key categories of work, with experience listed
chronologically in each category. The categories are as follows:
1. Facilities Management in Higher Education (PASSHE) – Retired in August 2010 10 Yrs
2. Engineering & Administration/Management in the Government Sector 15 Yrs
3. Executive Level for Consultants in the Private Sector that was significant 10 Yrs
Development and Management of Bridge Departments
4. Design Engineering For Consultants &Manufacturing in the Private Sector 3 Yrs
Unique balance of experience: Government Sector (25 yrs.) and Private Sector (13 yrs.) 38 Yrs
1. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT April 2000 to Aug. 2010 (Retired) 10 years
Employer: The Pennsylvania State System ofHigher Education
Location: Office of the Chancellor, Harrisburg, PA
Facilities Division, Construction Support Office (CSO)
Position: Facilities Contracts Manager
Function: Support Facilities Design, Construction, Procurement, & Operations for 14 State-
Owned Universities, requiring significant interaction with facilities & contracting
staff at the Universities.
Accepted across the board Early Retirement Offer effective on Aug. 26, 2010
GENERAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT OFFICE:
As Facilities Contracts Manager, supporting Facilities Design, Construction, Procurement, &
Operations for PASSHE’s 14 State-Owned Universities, I identified and performed in 9 specific
functions that the Construction Support Office is responsible for, and also monitored and tracked all
of CSO’s work under these functions.
Function No. 1 Procurement of Professional Services & Construction Contracting Services
Function No. 2 Administration of Centrally Conducted Projects
Function No. 3 Resolution of Bid Protests,Pre-Claims, Contract Terminations, Disputes
Function No. 4 Liaisons with State Agencies,Firms, and Professional Organizations.
Function No. 5 Provision of Technical and Advisory Support to 14 University
Function No. 6 Development of Policy & Program Standards
Function No. 7 Delegation of University Contracting Authority
Function No. 8 Administration of Centrally Held Contracts
Function No. 9 Management of Construction Support Office
SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS INCLUDED:
 Procurement for Design and Construction of Sprinkler Systems in over 100 buildings
 Procurement of Professional Services for Design and Construction of Facilities.
 Development of All Contract Forms for Design and Construction of Facilities.
 Development of RFPs, Contract Manuals,and Reporting Documents.
 Development and Conduct of Contract Training for Contracting Staff at 14 Universities.
 Conduct Hearings and Resolve Bid Protests,Claims, Disputes,& Contract Terminations.

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2. ENGINEERING & ADMINISTRATION in GOVERNMENT SECTOR 15 YRS.
Employer: Commonwealth OfPA, Budget Office April 1990 to April 2000 10 Years
Position: Senior Civil Engineer
Function: Executive Level Involvement For Government Funded Construction Projects
* Grant Administration * Contract Administration * Auditing
* Engineering * Contract Procurement * Consultant Liaison
Location: PP&R Comptroller’s Office, Harrisburg, PA
Employer: Commonwealth OfPA, PADOT Nov. 1973 to Feb. 1978 4.3 Years
Position: Bridge Engineer
Function: Designer, Project Management,Construction Inspector, & Bridge Inspector
Location: Bridge Unit, District 8-0, Harrisburg, PA
3. EXECUTIVE LEVEL for CONSULTANTS in PRIVATE SECTOR 10 YRS.
BRIDGE UNIT DEVELOPMENT ANDMANAGEMENT
Employer: Boswell Yule Jordan Engineering May 1987 to March 1990 3 Years
Position: ChiefStructural Engineer Consulting Engineering
Function: Executive Level Involvement
Location: Camp Hill, PA
Employer: Sheladia Associates, Inc. Sept. 1985 to June 1986 10 mos.
Position: ChiefStructural Engineer Consulting Engineering
Function: Executive Level Involvement
Location: Camp Hill, PA
Employer: Macomber Associates,Inc. July 1981 to August 1985 4 Years
Position: Structural Engineer/Project ManagerConsulting Engineering
Asst. ChiefStructural Engineer
Function: Executive Level Involvement
Location: 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
Location: New Cumberland, PA
4. DESIGN ENGINEER for CONSULTANTS in PRIVATE SECTOR
Employer: Gannett & Fleming June 1972 to October 1973 1.5 Yrs.
Position: Bridge Design Engineer Consulting Engineering
Function: Designer
Location: Harrisburg, PA
Employer: Baker Engineers July 1986 to April 1987 10 mos.
Position: Bridge Engineer Consulting Engineering
Function: Design, Proposal Preparation, & Project Management
Location: Harrisburg, PA
ENGINEER for INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURER in PRIVATE SECTOR
Employer: General Electric/Buell ofEnvirotech Feb. 1980 to June 1981 1.3 Yrs.
Position: Manager & Structural Engineer Industrial Manufacturer/Air Pollution Control
Function: Executive Level Involvement
Location: Lebanon, PA

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ATTACHMENT 2
CREDENTIALS & PUBLICATIONS
1. CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Engineer: Certificate No. PE-025571-E 1977
Competent Communicator Toastmasters International 2008
Advanced Communicator Bronze Toastmasters International 2010
2. EDUCATION
Penn State University Civil Engineering/Structures, 1972 B.S.
Harrisburg Area Community College Math, Science, Business 1969 Assoc.of Science
Bishop McDevitt High School Academic 1967 H. S. Diploma
3. 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 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/
4. PUBLISHED ARTICLES (Hard Copy & On-Line Magazine)
 APPA’s Facilities Manager Magazine. Invited to write articles on leadership in the Membership Matters
column of APPA’s Facilities Managers Magazine in 2006/2007.
- “Effective Leadership”.........................................................................published in Jan-Feb 2006 issue
http://www.appa.org/FacilitiesManager/article.cfm?ItemNumber=2547&parentid=2540
- “Here And Now. Why Me?” ..............................................................published in Nov-Dec 2006 issue
http://www.appa.org/files/FMArticles/FM112206%20-%20MemberMatt.pdf
- “The Vision Has Been Cast. Have You Caught It?”......................published in May-Jun 2007 issue.
http://www.appa.org/files/FMArticles/FM%20May-June%2007%20-%20Mem%20Matt.pdf
- “Crossing The Border - A Venture in Collaboration” ..................published in Jan-Feb 2010 issue.
http://www.appa.org/files/FMArticles/Jan-Feb%202010%20Perspective.pdf
 ERAPPA Publications. Secretary, Pres. Elect, and President of ERAPPA for 8 yrs., prepare and publish
numerous articles and reports for benefit of ERAPPA Board and Membership.
5. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATIONS (thru 2010)(2011 & 2012 not shown)
 Provided Leadership Presentations at Facilities Related Conferences
Leadership development skills exemplified by presentations at numerous facilities conferences
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) Conf., Keynote Presentation for Firm, Lions Club Intl, PA Boroughs Assoc.,
Self-Produced Seminars, 2@ASHE (Highway Engineers), Bi-Monthly Sessions Harrisburg Biz Leaders,
Harrisburg Chamber Women, HDISVC (Help Desk Institute)Awards Banquet, 2@NFMT

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ATTACHMENT 3
REFERENCES
1. Robert F. Unger, P.E. ....................................................... PASSHE Supervisor 2005 to 2010
Director ofConstruction Management
PA State System ofHigher 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 ProjectManager
Lock Haven University ofPennsylvania
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 ofCommunications
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
SHW Group
Associate Principal
Reading and Pennsylvania area
Office: new employer in March 2013
Cell: 484 226-5004
E-Mail: stuart.rothenberger@gmail.com
Website: http://www.shwgroup.com/