Robert D. Linahon

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Construction/Project Management ... Site Project Engineer ... Commercial &

I ndustrial

Accomplished, versatile professional with experience in construction

management, project management and estimating for commercial and

i ndustrial projects; Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management ...

A dditional education in Architectural Technology. Extensive experience in

site inspections, auditing, plan reviews, quality control, change order

estimating and administration. Strong project management and technical

skills in design, drafting, architectural design, analysis and geoinfomatics.

SUMMARY of QUAL IF ICATIONS:

Strong management skills to assess projects, oversee employees, monitor

quality and meet deadlines. Success coordinating projects from initial RFI to

close-out, including scheduling, budgeting, client relations, contracting, field

supervision, process/value engineering, negotiations and community/village

relations.

H ighly-skilled in value engineering and developing cost effective solutions for

p rojects. Manage diverse project schedules, assess plans and develop

s trategies to exceed goals. Proven expertise in redirecting struggling

p rojects to reduce costs, meet deadlines and increase quality.

E xtensive experience to ensure projects are often completed ahead of

schedule; identify areas for improvement and coordinate all project facets to

generate results in accordance with requirements.

Communicate effectively with clients to maintain a high level of customer

satisfaction. Able to work with people of different backgrounds in a variety

of settings. Skilled in both writ ten and verbal communication. Respond

p rofessionally to questions, concerns and complaints.

EDUCATION:

UN IVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA, Cedar Falls, Iowa

Bachelor of Science, Construction Management, Conferred, 5/2005

K IRKWOOD COMMUN I TY COLLEGE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

A rchitectural Technology Diploma, Completed, 8/2001

TECHN ICAL:

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access,

Outlook), as well as Timberline, SureTrack (project management scheduling),

A utoCAD (2002-2007), Submit tal Exchange, Centric Project Manager and

B luebeam PDF Review; exposure to GIS applications.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

HENKEL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Mason City, Iowa

Commercial and industrial general contractor; projects: hospitals, casinos,

i ndustrial & commercial buildings, waste water t reatment, bridges, etc.

Construction Project Engineer/Assistant Project Manager, 5/2005 to

11/2009

Filled Project Manager role on several projects, as well as provided onsite

p roject management support to three Project Managers; additional:

a rchitectural drafting, estimating, RFPs/RFIs and project close out. Managed

or supported projects across hospital construction/renovation, casino,

parking facilities, waste water plant, etc.

Accountable for full cycle project planning and management for small to

l arge commercial and industrial projects. Oversaw planning, design,

construction, contracts, inspections and quality: developed operation start

u p documents, updated drawings, created logs, secured permits and

administered online project management programs. Reviewed drawings, f loor

p lans and schematics; prepared master schedules and budgets; facilitated

meetings; coordinated utilities; performed bidding and contracting; allocated

budgets; audited invoices; closed contracts and projects. Oversaw projects

to ensure adherence to cost and client goals.

Estimated and negotiated change orders; reviewed product submittals and

show drawings for accuracy and feasibility; received and answered RFIs;

performed architectural drafting using AutoCAD and estimated projects in

T imberline.

Accomplishments:

Leveraged knowledge of construction project planning, costing, codes, EMS

systems, finance, legal, compliance, engineering, IT infrastructure and

quality to ensure design quality, meet budget/timeline goals, limit change

orders, reduce costs, implement value engineering strategies and ensure

compliance across structural, environmental and federal regulations.

Refined estimating processes yielding increased profitabili ty and change

order efficiency.

Developed new administrative process control procedures for monthly

i nvoices, waivers, sworn statements and collections, which produced refined

management throughout project.

Consistently delivered small to large, complex commercial construction

p rojects on-time and on budget: prepared master schedules and budgets,

secured municipal approvals, allocated budgets, audited invoices and led

client relations from project initiation through close out.

Key Projects:

Project Manager, School Renovation Project (2008 Sheffield Chapin),

$435,000.

On-Site Project Engineer, Diamond Jo Casino, $26 million project, 7/2005-

4/2006.

On-Site Project Engineer, Waster Water Treatment Improvement, Diamond Jo

Casino.

P roject Engineer:

Count ry Inn & Suites (Design-Build);

Hancock County Hospital;

Marshalltown College Rec Center;

Mercy Medical Center Clinic Addition (Design-Build);

Grinnell Aquatic Center and Manly Family Aquatic Center;

MC Sports Tenant Space & Fit-Up (Design-Build);

University of Northern Iowa Parking Deck & Transit Facility.

I NTERNSHIP:

CITY OF MASON (City Engineering Division), Mason, Iowa

E ngineering/Construction In tern, Summer, 2004

Managed underground storm and sanitary sewer locating projects. Utilized

p roject management and GIS technical skills to capture, analyze and manage

spatially referenced data to create comprehensive topographic surveys and

maps for city using AutoCAD 2002. Partnered with city engineers to set

s treet and sidewalk grade stakes. Communicated with contractors and city

engineers during construction projects; identified and responded to safety

issues and conducted onsite quality audits.

HONORS:

Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America.

ACTIVITIES:

Former Member, Cedar Rapids Headhunters Rugby Football Club.

Former Volunteer Football Coach, St, Patrick’s M iddle School.

L EADERSHIP:

Commit tee Member, Band Fest, Mason City Chamber of Commerce.

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