Engineer Manager

ROBERT H. MIDKIFF, JR.

CONTACT INFORMATION: *** Cedar Creek Drive; State Road, NC 28676

336-***-**** (home); 951-***-**** (cell)

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CAREER STATEMENT: I have a wealth of experience in areas of design and

construction. Throughout my career, I have been able to positively connect

with virtually every individual that I have encountered in business. In my

various positions, I have developed innovative, cost-effective solutions to

a broad range of problems.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

05/1998 to present Lowe's Companies, Inc. Wilkesboro, NC and

Carlsbad, CA

Director of Engineering & Construction - NC - 03/2007 to present

Develop criteria construction documents for domestic and

international projects. Disciplines include fire protection, PM &

E, structural, architectural, and civil. Manage overall stormwater

compliance program. Screen and qualify general contractors.

Through the National Accounts program and R & D function, new

construction costs have been reduced by $31 million since '07. This

program includes the following products and services: lighting,

electrical switchgear, signage, RTU's, building commissioning,

emergency generators, roofing, fire pumps, concrete finishing

system, cable tray, and fire protection consultant services.

Supervise staff of twelve.

Director of Engineering & Construction - CA - 05/2002 to 03/2007

Responsible for bidding, construction document development, and

construction administration of big box retail outlets in twelve

western states. During the five years I managed this department,

was able to re-staff; and train six of the eight departmental

members while continuing to meet store opening goals. Opened 135

stores during this period.

Sr. Engineering Manager- NC - 05/1998 to 05/2002

Was instrumental in developing

rational structural systems for new prototype retail buildings,

ranging up to 130k sq. ft. Implemented innovative designs

effectively reducing overall steel cost on standard buildings.

Reviewed outsourced designs of same structure types.

10/1996 to 05/1998 BETCO, Inc. Statesville, NC

Chief Engineer

In charge of all drafting, design, and bills of material necessary

for fabrication and construction of metal buildings. Utilized AISC,

ACI, AISI, masonry code and all national building codes in the

design of retaining walls, masonry firewalls, foundations, and all

other aspects of completed buildings. Led the design effort in

developing new, architecturally appealing, light-gauge structures

that were added to the product line without capital expenditures.

Supervised staff of seven.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: (continued)

11/1992 to 05/1996 CMI Industries Elkin, NC

Project Engineer

Responsible for drafting, bidding, budgeting, scheduling,

specification and construction management of capital expenditure and

general maintenance projects. Typical projects consisted of

equipment installation, building additions, new building

construction; and facilities maintenance. I was able to bring in

all projects on time, and within budget.

09/1986 to 11/1992 Boddie-Noell, Inc. Rocky Mount,

NC

Director of Site Development

Managed all phases of site engineering, permitting, and utilities

design necessary for commercial restaurant development. Served as

construction manager on various grading, demolition, and

environmental remediation projects. Played a key role in logo

signage identification roll-out program as manager of the National

Account sign company.

09/1984 to 09/1986 Virginia Tech Blacksburg,

VA

Full time graduate student with job search after receiving degree.

09/1983 to 09/1984 Lofton Corp. Waynesboro,

VA

Structural Engineer

Designed fabricated metal products for various applications.

Conducted failure analyses and forensic evaluations. Performed

product improvement research. Developed an innovative, low cost

hospital berth product line.

10/1977 to 09/1983 HAPCO Company Abingdon, VA

Manager of Engineering

In charge of all product design, drafting, quality control, and

product development necessary for the manufacture of aluminum light

poles and related products. Interacted with sales force to develop

products that met customer needs, and to resolve field related

problems. Played a key role in developing updated technical

materials that were the major focus of moving to new advertising

media. Brought several new and improved products to market;

including a new square aluminum pole line; and also made major

improvements to conventional round pole lines in the form of

increased fatigue resistance.

06/1973 to 10/1977 CBI Industries Oak Brook, IL

Design Engineer/Field Engineer

Field engineer on pressure vessels, oil storage tanks, and nuclear

containment vessels. Duties included layout, quality control

inspection, and welding. Designed similar structures per various

national codes; including AISC, ASME, API, and AWWA.

EDUCATION:

06/1986 Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA

MBA with concentration in Finance and Marketing. 3.70 GPA

06/1973 Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA

BS in Civil Engineering with Distinction; concentration in Structural

Engineering. 3.49 GPA

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION:

Registered Professional Engineer in 20+ states, predominantly eastern

Formerly was an AWS Certified Welding Inspector

COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS:

Formerly served on the local Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors,

and the Town of Elkin Planning Board. Currently serve on the Board of

Trustees of the Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, Elkin, NC

SOFTWARE/COMPUTERS:

Microsoft Office software; and various CAD packages, including

AutoCad. Structural design software experience includes RISA3D, STAAD

III and CFS

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:

golf, photography, woodworking

OTHER:

Born in Virginia; excellent health; married; hold valid U.S. passport

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