ROBERT SUM,P.E.

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Leader providing quality services to instill trust and confidence in $25 thousand to $200 million dollar projects

from initial planning through design to construction close out. Establishes and proactively manages master

budget and schedule. Directs project team of clients, architects, engineers, contractors, vendors and various

consultants to exceed client expectations and add value to the company . Builds market position by locating,

d eveloping, negotiating and closing business relationships.

SKILLS – PRE-CONSTRUCTION THROUGH POST-CONSTRUCTION

• Licensed Civil Engineer with extensive design and project management experience from small to large scale projects

• Owner’s Representative thoroughly versed in all types of construction delivery, including design-build

• Develops proposal and intimately involved in client presentations, while nurturing business relationships to cultivate

project success and recommending/implementing action plans to support growth and minimize risk.

• Create project budget, phases and schedule based on project plans, specifications and scope of work

• Ongoing communication with senior management, customers and team to ensure project exceeds forecast

• Proactively identify and manage deliverables, project milestones, interdependencies and critical path work

• Procures professional services for surveyors, geotechnical and other specialty consultants

• Regularly document and update design and construction progress and status reports

• Tracks potential change orders, then incorporate and process valid changes.

• Leads by example, mentors and influences team to perform above client and senior management expectations

• Calmly respond to project crises, implements contingencies and changes as needed through the course of construction

• Utilizes project history to identify successes and failures that can guide future projects

• Adept at working with others or autonomously and flexible with work hours, as well as travel as needed

CONSTRUCTION SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS

• Excels in all phases of project management including business development, budgeting, planning, pre-construction

services, milestone scheduling and conflict resolution, as well as project implementation, oversight and closure

• Monitors/controls construction through administrative direction of on-site supervision to ensure quality

project is successfully completed on schedule and within budget

• Establishes project objectives, procedures and performance standards within scope of company policies

• Cultivates rapport and nurtures positive ongoing working relationships with clients, staff and company

management to proactively resolve issues and problems that i nvolve cost or budget changes

• Develops sub-contracts/purchase orders, establishes and qualifies contractors/vendors and administers

c ontract by coordinating, managing and supervising its implementation

CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS

• Develops proposal by preparing written work scope descriptions, cost/budget estimates and project profiles

• Principal author of engineering reports, technical specifications, contract documents and cost estimates

• Develops recommendations and action plans to support growth and minimize risk

• Prepares complex design plans in support of permitting and construction efforts to assure compliance with

applicable local, state and federal regulating agency requirements

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• Responsible charge supervision of technical professionals, contract negotiations and i nvoicing administration

• Proactively monitors/coordinates project progress, execution, work assignments, milestone dates and results

CERTIFICATIONS

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Ohio Registered Professional Engineer (PE 64315) OSHA 30 Hour certificate

• First Aid and CPR training

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREES

Civil Engineering Syracuse University – Syracuse, NY

Forest Engineering SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry – Syracuse, NY

CAREER PATH

9/2013 – 4/2014 Composite Industrial Group, Batavia, OH Technical Consultant

I was responsible for all aspects of regional sales of high performance polymer and specialty coating products.

I work with small, mid-sized and large businesses, as well as municipalities, engineers, contractors, owners and

facility managers to increase product specification and sales. I o ffer strong presentation skills and

relationship management skills in addition to sales skills. I am responsible for value selling, prospecting,

cold calling, proposal creation, maintaining client contacts and communication and sales closing skills.

Creates critical sales messages, leads deal qualification, orchestrates solution construction, validates

need/budget/timeline, negotiates win/win scenarios and closes effectively.

4/2012 – 8/2013 Oberer Thompson Company, Dayton, OH Senior Project Manager

Serve as primary client contact on one of company's largest (i.e., $5M, 30k SF 3-story addition) at-risk general

contract. Plan and coordinate all aspects of the project process, including working with Owner, Architect, Engineers,

regulatory agencies, subcontractors and vendors. Work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment while

managing relationships, risks and costs. Negotiate and secure subcontracts. Communicate timelines and budgetary

constraints with subcontractors. Track worker productivity and compliance with building and safety codes. Resolve

issues that develop along the way, as well as problems associated with inclement weather, emergencies and other

delay issues. Drive projects to success to ensure the project is completed within budget .

2/2006–3/2012 Turner Construction Company, Cincinnati, OH Senior Project Manager

Lead up to ten (10) project professionals on multiple K-12 projects totaling over $300 million, from concept through

successful completion of construction on time and within budget. Supervise field construction. Organize, plan and

schedule to complete work on time, within budget and at the highest quality level. Also, responsible to protect and

promote the interest of the project, in all matters, and to take actions, as required, to satisfy responsibilities that

include trade contractor coordination, workforce scheduling, field work plans and safety inspections.

1/2001–2/2006 Megen Construction Company, Cincinnati, OH Manager of Educational Facilities Division

I grew the division to over $160 million from $40 million by nurturing new clients, understanding client needs, wants and

desires, and then providing quality service.

1/1999–9/2000 URS Corporation, Centerville, OH Senior Manager

I was client liaison for municipal wastewater and water collection, conveyance and treatment design and construction

projects throughout southwestern Ohio. Proactively monitor project progress, coordinate project work

assignments and milestone dates. Develop and lead presentations to clients to promote the firm's abilities to

solve municipal design problems. Provide project management on moderately complex multi-task and

medium sized projects with responsibility for budget and schedule control, invoice approval and project

implementation.

1/1998–1/1999 Jones Warner Consultants, Centerville, OH Senior Project Manager

I was offered ownership opportunity during tenure. Lead presentations to existing and new potential clients to

promote the firm's image and capabilities. Serve as technical leader and client liaison for municipal wastewater,

water and roadway design and construction projects.

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1/1995–11/1997 Blasland, Bouck & Lee, Inc., Syracuse, NY Senior Project Manager

Technical leader of large, multi-million dollar, complex and intricate municipal, airport and highway design projects.

7/1988–12/1995 Passero Associates, Rochester, NY Project Engineer/Manager

I was responsible for organizing the work of up to four (4) professional level staff members to turn out complete

engineering design plans and specifications. I was also directly responsible to the Town of Irondequoit, NY’s

Commissioner of Public Works in municipal infrastructure problem area planning, recommending alternatives,

establishing budgets and implementation of cost-effective solutions.

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