Robert E. Vare
SUMMARY
Experienced Construction Administrator, Project Manager, Construction
Manager, Estimator. Owners Representative, Superintendent, Master
Carpenter.
I have extensive experience managing construction projects in health-care,
commercial and the residential industries. I strive for perfection in all
that I do and expect the same with those I'm associated with.
Working my way up from Apprentice Carpenter to Construction Administrator /
Project Manager, has afforded me the ability and experience to successfully
understand the construction industry from every level and from many
different facets.
Professional Experience
Construction Remodel & Repair
12/2008 - Current
Owner /Operator / Estimator
. Kitchen / Bath remodel, window & door replacements, rotten wood
replacement, painting, drywall repairs and minor plumbing & electrical
projects.
INLAND COMPANIES. Milwaukee WI
Project Manager / Construction Manager
11/2007 - 12/2008
. Represented Inland Companies in the State of Florida as a Construction
Manager for (5) New M&I Bank Buildings completed ahead of schedule and
under budget.
THE ADP GROUP INC., Sarasota, FL
Contract Administrator
5/2005-11/2007
. Managed all construction related activities; reviewed & processed
contracts, change orders, Architect's ASI's,
. Responsibilities included monitoring construction schedules, reviewing
design drawings for constructability as well as cost feasibility (value
engineering); I conducted all pre-construction meetings and progress
meetings with the owner representatives and contractors.
. Responsible for administering architect's contract responsibilities in
the field during project construction in support of the Project
Principal.
. Directed, controlled and monitored all construction phase related
activities. Coordinated and assisted in response to all addenda, RFI's
and change orders. I was responsible for incorporation of agreed changes
into the project documents.
. Participated in the design and construction documentation phases of the
projects to ensure the projects details and design intent. Participated
in the QAQC programs for review of standard architectural details and
drawing standards for compatibility with field conditions and procedures.
EISENMANN CONSTRUCTION, INC., Sarasota, FL
3/2003-5/2005
Project Manager / Estimator
. Job duties included cost estimating, soliciting bids, contract
negotiations, scheduling and project buy out.
NATIONAL CONSTRUCTORS, INC., Sarasota, FL
10/2001-3/2002
Project Manager
Worked directly with clients, insurance claim representatives, Micro
Biologists in determining written protocol for mold and asbestos
remediation due to water intrusion.
Developed scope of work of remediation and reconstruction in detail,
prepared contracts, schedules and individual pay applications for 22 up-
scale apartments in an exclusive retirement community.
Prepared insurance cost comparisons vs. actual cost with photo
documentation.
Supervised all subcontractor trades for demo remediation &
reconstruction.
Worked directly with individual owners on requested changes and re-
occupancy.
CARLISLE & CO., INC., Sarasota, FL
11/1999 - 3/2001
Project Manager / Estimator
Design-build company doing commercial, high-end residential, renovations &
additions
. Responsible for management of projects from design & development through
construction; cost analysis, value engineering, bid/negotiated work;
writing & awarding all contracts.
. Developed and managed project schedules, subcontractors & construction
superintendents.
. Prepared & reviewed all AIA Pay Applications.
COMMONS MEDICAL DEVELOPMENT, Orlando, FL
1/1999 - 11/1999
Project Manager
Design-build organization with major emphasis on professional medical
office buildings
. Worked directly with in-house architects & engineers and outside
consultants to develop construction documents
. Responsible for preliminary pricing bidding, negotiating, writing and
awarding all contracts.
. Developed project schedules & coordinated/managed subcontractors.
. Coordinated with Owner Representatives & Architects for design changes
and implementation.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital (SMH), Sarasota, FL 5/1987 -
9/1998
Project Manager / Manager of Renovations / Estimator
Managed the design and construction of all SMH new and renovation
construction projects for a 806-bed, regional acute care public non profit
hospital.
. Directed and managed staff and all subcontractors, managing numerous
large projects and staff simultaneously.
. Maintained quality control, ensuring all staff completed work in
compliance with safety standards, including A.H.C.A., J.C.A.H.O. and
O.S.H.A.
. Secured all permits, developed estimates, negotiated contracts.
. Developed and maintained the master project schedule and project budgets.
. Coordinated all vendors/subcontractors.
. Passed all AHCA inspections successfully first time on all projects.
E.E.GENE SIMMONS
Assistant Project Manager / Estimator
GULF CONTRACTING, DELTA SOUTHERN, RUCK CONSTRUCTION, QUALITY
CONSTRUCTION,
Carpenter /Carpenter Foreman / Assistant Superintendent
EDUCATION & TRAINING
. American Contractors
. Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, MS Project
. AHCA Annual Seminar,
. National Fire Protection Association
. JCAHO
. OSHA Construction Safety Training Course
. Construction Estimating; Concrete Design, Business Management
COMMUNITY SERVICES
. Habitat for Humanity