Project Manager Construction

DALE JEFFERY "JEFF" ROBY

***** ******* ***** ***** ? Mount Airy, MD 21771

H: 301-***-**** ? ****.****@*******.*** ? C: 703-***-****

Construction Project Manager

. Specializing in Retail and Commercial Projects -

Site Development/New Construction/Expansions/Remodeling/Demolition/Repair

PROFILE

Versatile self-starter with acute business sense and 20+ years' experience

delivering complex, million-dollar-plus projects, from inception through

completion. Offer excellent communication and project management skills

combined with vast industry and field knowledge of all aspects of

construction technology, equipment and methods. An exceptional problem-

solver and troubleshooter; expert in managing multi-location projects,

establishing and monitoring schedules and reprioritizing resources to

ensure projects are completed within timeframe and budget.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

. Construction estimating & take-offs

. Budget development & tracking

. Profit & loss responsibility

. Cash flow projections

. Code & safety compliance

. Purchasing & materials management

. Resource allocation & scheduling

. Project progress reports

. Change orders management

. Subcontractor oversight

. Vendor & client relations

. Negotiations & conflict resolution

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KBR Corporation, Fairfax, VA Aug. 2000 to Present

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

Plan, organize and manage commercial and retail construction projects from

inception through closeout and occupancy. Oversee site work, new store

construction, store expansions, remodels, emergency construction, and

demolition projects spanning the east coast, from Delaware and Pennsylvania

throughout Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. Simultaneously

manage 8-15 projects per month, from $20,000 remodels to multimillion-

dollar site development and ground-up construction of buildings and strip

shopping centers. Serve as liaison between the KBR team, construction crew

and primary client, CVS retail pharmacy.

PRE-CONSTRUCTION

. Assist with reviewing blueprints and drawings, estimating, developing

scope of work and budgets and bid management.

. Schedule and conduct various pre-construction meetings with

developers, subcontractors and client representatives to review site

and building plans, specifications, construction schedules, material

deliveries, time and action plans and costs.

. Plan, procure and staff subcontractors. Make as needed recommendations

to replace weak performing subcontractors and secure out-of-area subs

that are better equipped to meet project time constraints.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

. Manage and observe work in progress for each project to ensure

procedures, practices and materials conform to specifications,

budgets, and timelines.

. Represent company and client at all project meetings with architects,

subcontractors, developers, engineers, and municipal/county/state

government agencies. Coordinate with civil engineers and state highway

administration officials regarding utilities, water, and sewer.

. Investigate site development and construction issues and implement

corrective actions to keep projects on track.

- Sample achievement: Engaged in heavy negotiations with county

attorney and commissioners to resolve major utility issues

initially overlooked by site engineers and secure timely release of

permit and owner settlement (a 15-acre shopping center; $6.5M site

development.)

. Maintain weekly construction and inspection reports and inspect

workmanship of completed projects for conformance to standards;

receive certificate of occupancy, punch list follow up and final

approval.

"JEFF" ROBY ? H: 301-***-**** ? ****.****@*******.*** ? C: 703-***-**** ?

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KBR Corporation - continued

. Monitor and control construction costs and initiate cost-savings

practices in the field. Review and initial approval of any invoices,

application of payment, change orders, and project close-out

documents.

- Sample achievement: Completed unique CVS prototype structure two

months ahead of schedule with a $100,000+ cost savings by

recommending and securing landlord's and county officials'

approval to modify the design plan and materials.

CLIENT & VENDOR RELATIONS

. Work closely with CVS project managers and area directors as well as

various internal partners, including store owners and managers,

district managers, pharmacists, and pharmacy supervisors to ensure

adherence to CVS standards and regulations that govern construction.

. Effectively handle noise issues, parking constraints, connections to

existing utilities, and other construction challenges to ensure

minimal disruption of building tenants and retail operations during

construction.

- Sample achievement: Overcame tenants' high demands and complaints

while seeing construction of a CVS in an existing high-rise through

to completion; established and maintained daily communications with

CVS project manager, subcontractors and condo association regarding

schedules and activities.

. Rapidly respond to building emergencies in existing stores to ensure

minimal downtime and monetary losses for retail operations.

- Sample achievement: Achieved an unprecedented response to a snow-

related roof collapse at a CVS store, which included attainment of

a building permit in 24 hours and construction of a temporary

pharmacy within five days of the accident.

. Manage numerous national vendor accounts, which encompass requesting

and coordinating purchase orders, establishing and monitoring delivery

schedules, releasing materials, tracking paperwork, and preparing

change orders and variance reports.

. Initiate internal business practices that streamline and improve

operations. Integrated CVS business software with KBR applications and

automated construction documents to provide immediate access to

paperwork for all employees.

Story & Associates, Crofton, MD Oct. 1989 to Aug. 2000

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER/ESTIMATOR/MASTER PLUMBER

Provided overall administrative and technical management of commercial and

residential construction and plumbing installation projects, from bid

through final acceptance by client. Projects encompassed site development

and construction of custom homes, office complexes, strip shopping centers

and ground-up retail pharmacies. Concurrently ran the firm's plumbing

business, which included supervising two journeyman plumbers, ordering

permits and materials, and site inspections and supervision.

. Scheduled and coordinated subcontractors, material deliveries and

resource allocation. Evaluated schedule milestones, resolved design

problems, evaluated and implemented change orders.

- Sample achievement: Completed ground-up construction of a 30,000

square-foot, $6.2M state office building under budget and nearly

two months ahead of schedule. Motivated diverse teams of

subcontractors through overtime incentives and implemented seven-

day-a-week work schedule to ensure deadlines were met, which netted

a monetary bonus for Story & Associates.

. Influenced company decision to install computers, began using

spreadsheets to track and control job costs and worked with operations

staff on tracking employee hours.

EJ Whelan & Company, Beltsville, MD Jun. 1984 to Sept. 1989

PROJECT MANAGER & ESTIMATOR

Estimated and managed projects for large mechanical and plumbing contractor

serving general contractors around the DC-Metro area. Coordinated plumbing

and HVAC installation, including high-tech cooling units and heat pumps for

sports and fitness centers, schools and high-rise office buildings.

Leverage previous master plumbing experience and knowledge to effectively

manage communications with subcontractors in the field.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

. Graduate, Fishburne Military School, Waynesboro, VA

. Prince George's Community College- studied Business Administration

. Earned distinction at age 23 as youngest Master Plumber registered in

state of Maryland

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