Project Manager

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ROBERT V. DOW

SENIOR LEVEL COST ESTIMATING + PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERT

SUMMARY

---Senior-level construction project management and cost estimating experience.

Proven experience on large complex estimates. Accurate preparations of pricing methodologies

and development of historical and current data involving pricing processes, materials, labor cost

estimates.

---Recent cost estimating work for U.S. Department of the Navy & Department of Energy projects.

EXPERIENCE

TRADEWIND SERVICES, LLC, Richland, WA

Cost Estimator 2011-2012

Contract employee to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) at Hanford, Richland, WA

Forensic estimating review and reconciliation of key information including capturing scope

changes; defining quantities; justifying fees.

Expert-level Excel knowledge including accurate formatted cost back -up.

Engaged team member involved with development of stakeholder presentation packages.

Supported review of various cost estimate terms, cost factors, assumptions. Analyzed and

supported resolution of pricing issues.

Fully responsible for collection of cost factors and maintaining historical pricing data.

Coordinated planning and timeline of recovery program and communicate key deliverables to

stakeholders Fluor General Contractor; Washington River Protection Solutions; Department of

Energy.

Acquired Security Clearance Badge.

LONGWAVE, Inc., Bremerton, WA

Cost Estimator 2009-2010

Building Contractor at Navy Facilities Northwest, NAVFAC, Department of the Navy (DOD)

Fully responsible for technical recommendations in support of contract change order negotiations;

reviewed potential claims documentation and provided solutions to several pending cases.

Active pricing method applications for fee strategy and support pricing policies.

Reviewed and collected date to evaluate and perform risk and competitive analysis.

Served as key client-facing point of contact for contractor inquiries; provided briefings to military

and civil stakeholders. R.S. Means estimating experience. Prepared estimates including material,

man-hours and equipment.

Acquired Regional Security (DOD) Clearance Badge.

Project Experience - Bremerton / Bangor / NAS Whidbey / Indian Island Naval Facilities Projects

ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE

Construction Manager - Project award $21.4 million

INDIAN ISLAND AMMUNITION STORAGE PADS / BUNKER

Cost Estimator - Project award $13 million

HOTWATER SYSTEM REPAIR & MODIFICATIONS

Construction Manager - Project award $1.2 million

MADSEN, KNEPPERS & ASSOCIATES, Seattle, WA

Cost Estimator 2008-2009

Construction consultants providing solutions for commercial, industrial, & residential property

loss, construction defects, contract dispute claims

Developed and produced estimates for new construction and reconstruction projects with

concentration in defect remediation and extensive weather damage.

Tasked with creative value engineering during estimate productions.

Consistently utilized programs and formulas such as l ife cycle cost study; estimate comparisons;

scope of loss assessments; cost of code upgrades; and time and material audits.

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Project Experience - Madsen, Kneppers Pacific Northwest Projects

WILD RIVER FOODS, Grandview, WA

Complete replacement cost estimate for large compound including processing plant, office buildings, out buildings. Included:

general conditions, insurance, overhead/profit, and consultants, permit fees, tax - Project Estimate $20 million

MULTNOMAH INDUSTRIAL PARK, St. Helens, OR

Full replacement cost estimate for warehouse - Project Estimate $13 million

STEINVALL-WEBER CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, Kirkland, WA

New Development Project Manager / Cost Estimator 2006-2008

30 year company specializing in condominium and luxury residential construction

Recruited as part of development team tasked with planned Sammamish, WA condominium

community project. Estimated and created development budgets.

Recommended and researched value engineering sources for pro ject viability. Led frequent

stakeholder meetings. Project on hold due to economic funding issues.

CDK CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, Duvall, WA

Construction Project Manager / Cost Estimator 2004-2006

Company specialized in public works, schools, restaurants, tenant improvement work

Managed complete project from pre-development through close-out, including contract

administration; project scheduling; invoice coding and review; billings; produced change orders

and Request for Information packets.

Supported field superintendents, project engineers, crews.

Led frequent jobsite meetings and insured project communications were consistently received.

Project Experience - CDK Construction Pacific Northwest Projects

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, Seattle

Guthrie Hall - exterior demo, reinstall & re-clad precast - Project Cost $ 3.3 million

EVERGREEN HOSPITAL, Bellevue

Family Maternity Center interior renovation - Project Cost $230,000

RAR CONSTRUCTION, Bellevue, WA

Construction Manager / Cost Estimator 1990- 2004

Design/build firm specializing in hotels and resorts. Partial client list includes Starwood, Hilton,

Best Western International, Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts

Full project management responsibility including permits; materials procurement; scheduling.

Developed budget estimates and refined into cost proposals for utilization by all corporate teams

including construction; design; procurement.

Sourced and maintained subcontractors & vendors; generated project billings; proficient in

complete close-out of project.

Strong experience in yearly hotel and resort capital operations projects including client -facing

meetings; cost development; construction purchasing; site supervision; facilitating final closeouts.

Project Experience - RAR Construction Nationwide Projects

LAPLAYA BEACH RESORT, Naples, FL

Complete interior / exterior property renovation including 150 guestrooms; public areas; two restaurants; spa, and landscapin g

including two pools - Project Cost $10 million

DOUBLETREE HOTEL, Orlando, FL

Complete interior / exterior property renovation at extremely busy Disney World property - Project Cost $7 million

PINNACLE HOTEL FOUR SEASONS, Albuquerque, NM

Complete interior / exterior renovation including 300 guestrooms; corridors; all public areas - Project Cost $4.2 million

EDGEWATER INN, Seattle, Washington

Complete interior / exterior renovation; responsible for project acquisition - Project Cost $3.5 million

HOLIDAY INN SELECT, Diamond Bar, CA

Complete interior / exterior renovation including 275 guestrooms; corridors; public areas; meeting rooms; grand ballroom; poo l area

- Project Cost $3 million

Awarded ‘Top Renovation of the Year’ Award from Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts

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