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Robert F. Ruiter

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Project / Construction Manager: Facilities Operations

Director of Construction

Resourceful professional with wealth of experience in optimizing construction, facilities, and real estate property asset

operations through outstanding management, technical, and relationship building expertise. Versatile performer well

versed in directing new construction and renovation projects including capital improvement for companies having large

portfolios of buildings and properties.

Significant contributor having proficiency in space planning, designs, schedules / budgets, code compliance, safety /

quality control, and inspections. Collaborative communicator with talent for establishing productive relationships with

clients, architects / engineers, subcontractors, and government regulatory officials and building strong, motivated multi -

trade teams.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Project Design / Management • Facilities Operations • Space Planning • New Construction / Renovation

Capital / Infrastructure Improvements • Stakeholder Relations • Multiple Projects Simultaneously

Budgets / Schedules • Code Compliance • Safety / Quality Control • Eq uipment Acquisition

Real Estate Property Asset Management • Multi-trade Team Building • Problem Solving

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RUITER & ASSOCIATES • Principle •2011 to Present

Construction Management/Facility Management services company in southern California providing labor support for all

size companies, General Contractors and specialty contractors. Supporting all types of new construction, renovation

projects small and large.

SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC / SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS, Pico Rivera, Califo rnia • 2004-2011

San Diego Gas & Electric is utility that provides natural gas and electricity to San Diego County and southern Orange

County in southwestern California. Southern California Gas is nation’s largest natural gas distribution utility, providi ng

safe and reliable energy to 20M+ consumers. Both companies are subsidiaries of Sempra Energy.

Department / Project Area Manager

Charged with directing implementation of diverse list of planned facility capital improvement projects, leading team of 10

project managers and support staff. Accountable for strategic planning and project budgets and schedules, inspections,

and consultant / subcontractor oversight. Controlled annual capital budget of $22M to $25M while guiding monthly cash

flow for each project.

• Optimized company’s operations by collaborating with strategic planning operations to develop 5 -year plan for future

projects, compiling project data for provision to Public Utilities Commission to review for general rate case submission.

• Orchestrated complete renovation of company’s 2 call centers without impacting operation or customer service.

• Strengthened company’s efforts in promoting sustainable building design and construction by leading team in

constructing 2 LEED silver certified new structures, 2 LEED gold certified complete renovations, and LEED existing building

operation and maintenance (Platinum LEED-EBOM).

• Provided critical support to facility operations, IT, transmission, distribution, and customer service departments

throughout entire company portfolio by completing numerous infrastructure projects and compliance / regulated

improvements.

• Created detailed and cost effective project budgets and schedules for company ; reviewing and consolidating

information from architectural / engineering, construction, furniture, IT, security equipment, client’s specific needs,

moving and relocation, and commissioning of all new equipment to final inspection and close out.

SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORP., San Diego, California • 1998-2003

Fortune 500 company that provides innovative technology and applications within diverse sectors including national

security, energy / environment, healthcare, and cyber security.

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Design and Construction Manager

Served as department lead in providing all budgeting, space planning, and design for potential contract award projects.

Controlled improvement operations for approved projects ranging from planning and design to construction and final

close-out.

• Spearheaded completion of wide variety of infrastructure improvement projects including IT and demonstration

laboratories, compliant with contract specifications. Projects implemented at company’s regional headquarters

covering 1.5M+ square feet of controlled space.

• Championed goal of building better air quality and safe working environment s for one of largest employee-owned

companies in U.S., utilizing staff of 4 people. Also provided critical support to facility operations group and energy

efficiency task force teams.

ARES, INC., Irvine, California • 1995-1998

Regional real estate Development Company.

Project Manager

Accountable for managing multiple properties throughout Southern California including facilitation / implemen tation of

various capital and tenant improvement projects. Guided wide range of operations such as estimating, budgeting,

contract negotiations / preparation, and scheduling. Interfaced with tenants to ensure smooth communications and to

minimize problems.

• Promoted process and resource efficiencies for company by developing cost and tracking mechanisms to monitor /

control various construction projects.

ALLEGIANCE REALTY GROUP (formerly Tishman West Co.), Los Angeles, California • 1987-1994

Real Estate development and Management Company.

General Superintendent / Project Manager

Accountable for facilitating variety of office and retail tenant / capital improvement projects including scheduling, budget

management and control, and inspections. Interfaced wi th architects, building officials, tenants, and property managers

to promote effective communications and to resolve problems.

• Ensured compliance with project completion schedules and budgetary constraints by meticulously monitoring

manpower loading.

CAREER NOTE

Built impressive career in construction / project management by excelling at several positions including:

• General Superintendent / Project Manager, Tishman West Co. – Provided estimating; value engineering; bid

evaluation; and coordination of architects, inspectors, property managers, and tenants in supporting 2M+ square feet

of office and retail space.

• General Superintendent, Lindsey Construction Company – Supervised crew and assisted other supervisors in

construction of retail spaces in mall and shopping / strip centers. Completed 19 projects at Market Place in Tustin and

27 stores at Newport Fashion Island in Newport Beach.

• General Superintendent, Pankratz Drywall - Scheduled work, prepared payroll tabulations, and estimated

materials for drywall installation in commercial, industrial, and residential structures.

• Superintendent, Davcon, Inc. – Charged with supervising and monitoring tenant improvement projects including

Wrigley Mansion restoration to Inn on Mt. ADA, Catalina Island; Hughes Aircraft Co. in Fullerton; and Mitsubishi

Electronics in Cypress.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word), Microsoft Project, and SAP Programs

• Functional with AutoCAD and Facility Center Enterprise Systems

EDUCATION

Associate’s Degree in Business Administration

Cypress Community College

OSHA Certified

Continuing Education Goals

Complete courses required to obtain Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Obtain (PMP) Project Management Professional certification

Obtain OSPHD (Office of Statewide Health Planning & Development) Certification

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