Joshua Casto, PMP®
Columbus, Ohio | 614.578.1571 | Joshua.Casto@outlook.com | LinkedIn

Experienced Project Management Professional seeking role(s) such as: Senior Project Manager · Project Director · Director, Project Management Office · Project Executive · Director, Project Management or similar roles in Project Leadership.

Skills & Core Competencies

· Budget Management

· Capital Projects

· Collaboration

· Contract Management

· Cost Estimating

· Integrated Design-Build Delivery

· Owner Representation

· Project Management

· Quality Control

· Risk Management

· Scheduling

· Requests for Proposals (RFP)

· Stakeholder Management

· Sustainability

· Team Leadership

· Telecommunications Engineering

· Time Management

Technology Experience

· Microsoft Office

· ProCore

· Monday.com

· B2Gnow

· Microsoft Project

· Microsoft Excel

· Microsoft Planner

· Teams

· RingCentral

Work Experience

Project Manager, Columbus Zoo & Aquarium | June, 2023 - Present

Skills Utilized: Project Management ? Microsoft Office ? Monday.com ? Communication ? Owner Representation ? Budget Management ? Collaboration ? Contract Management ? Integrated Design-Build Delivery ? ProCore ? Scheduling ? Risk Management ? Stakeholder Management ? Time Management ? Requests for Proposals (RFP)

· Managed a $45M portfolio of 300+ Capital Projects, delivering 95% of projects on time and within budget, from planning to completion.

· Oversaw a $20M portfolio as Owner Representative for SSA, ensuring 100% compliance with project scope, budget, and schedule, achieving high stakeholder satisfaction.

· Led project execution for major capital projects at Columbus Zoo, Zoombezi Bay, Safari Golf Club, and The Wilds, with 98% successful project closeouts and minimal revisions to initial scope and budget.

Design Engineer, Cobb Fendley & Associates | May, 2021 – June, 2023

Skills Utilized: Project Management ? Microsoft Office ? Telecommunications Engineering ? Communication ? Collaboration ? Quality Control ? Time Management

· Delivered design projects with 95% OTC, ensuring efficient execution and meeting project deadlines.

· Coordinated permit requirements with City, State, and County authorities, achieving a 90% permit approval rate without significant revisions.

· Maintained a 98% quality control compliance rate, producing designs with minimal revisions and adhering to project standards.

Project Manager, CBRE| facilitysource | June, 2019 – May, 2021

Skills Utilized: Project Management ? Microsoft Office ? Communication ? Collaboration ? Contract Management ? Scheduling ? Risk Management ? Stakeholder Management ? Time Management

· Developed $20M service provider performance program through Zendesk Ticketing, tracking, and resolution of service-related issues.

· Developed and delivered agile training programs to enhance service provider capabilities and performance by 20% YoY.

· Monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess and drive operational improvements in service delivery.

Project Manager, CHC Consulting, A Congruex Company | June, 2016 – May, 2019

Skills Utilized: Project Management ? Microsoft Office ? Communication ? Budget Management ? Collaboration ? Contract Management ? Scheduling ? Risk Management ? Stakeholder Management ? Time Management

· Led a 20-person, multi-disciplinary engineering team, achieving 95% on-time project delivery while maintaining high-quality standards across civil and fiber distribution projects.

· Managed project budgets with a focus on financial health, maintaining 98% accuracy in cash-flow estimates and aligning with organizational goals.

· Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure 100% completion within scope, on schedule, and within budget, resolving issues proactively to minimize delays.

Quality Control Engineer, CHC Consulting, A Congruex Company | June, 2015 – June, 2016

Skills Utilized: Project Management ? Microsoft Office ? Communication ? Budget Management ? Collaboration ? Contract Management ? Scheduling ? Risk Management ? Stakeholder Management ? Time Management

· Managed and successfully executed $3M worth of ASE, FTTP, and FTTH projects, delivering 95% of projects on time and within scope.

· Coordinated City, State, and County permit requirements, achieving 90% permit approval rate without major delays or revisions.

· Conducted product management research to ensure alignment of project requirements with business goals, achieving a 98% stakeholder satisfaction rate with final outcomes.

*Note: Additional Experience prior to June, 2015 is available upon request.

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP®) | Project Management Institute

Issued March, 2025. Credential ID #4066116

Six Sigma Green Belt Certified (SSGBC) | Management & Strategy Institute

Issued July, 2019. Credential ID #28869387

Monday.com Administrator | Monday.com

Issued March, 2025.

Recent Projects

Blue Pelican Rebuild | Columbus Zoo & Aquarium

Project Budget: $2,000,000.00 |Project Timeline: February 2025 – May 2025

Included the demolition of the current structure to allow for the construction of a new concession stand, designed for walk-up food preparation and service. Additionally, an adjacent canopy installed to provide a shaded dining area.

Columbus Zoo Marketplace Remodel | Columbus Zoo & Aquarium

Project Budget: $2,000,000.00 |Project Timeline: September 2024 – June 2025

Interior remodel and or build-out of a mercantile/interior space contained within the zoo. Proposed work included construction and installation of new non-load bearing partitions, fixtures, finishes, lighting, mechanical and storefront work.

Park-Wide Restroom Improvements | Columbus Zoo & Aquarium

Project Budget: $600,000.00 |Project Timeline: January 2024 – June 2024

Improvements and remodel services to several restrooms across the zoo grounds. 14 Restrooms in total. Phased project which includes multiple vendors and subcontractors. Complex scheduling process to ensure guest continuity and experience during construction. Managed on-site construction and coordination of contractor.

*Note: Additional Projects prior to January, 2024 are available upon request.

Education

DeVry University | Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Technical Management

2012-2015