Robert Kaster Project Manager

503-***-**** ac745g@r.postjobfree.com 12575 SW Pathfinder Ct. Tigard, OR.97224

Detail-oriented project manager with more than 15 years of experience leading full life cycle project development, coordinating project teams, subcontractors, and vendors in order to deliver excellent client service. Team player with strong focus on cost-saving measures and budget planning, timetable management, and innovative sourcing. Highly regarded professional with extensive background in logistics, engineering, and construction and agility to translate skillset to new arenas. Particular expertise in all aspects of purchasing and procurement. Areas of Expertise include:

Strategic Business Planning

Cost Determination

Supplier Development

Project Management

Payment Tracking

Contract Management

Client Relations

Team Leadership

Business Analyzation

Risk Reduction

Project Scheduling

Change Management

Rolling planning Processes

Vendor Sourcing & Management

Supply Chain management and development

Experience & Notable Contributions

CONSULTING Hillsboro, OR 2013 – 2018

Providing consulting, freelance design and fabrication for various industries.

EVERGREEN ENGINEERING Hillsboro, OR 2010 – 2013

Complete engineering service provider for all phases of civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical,

process, and environmental engineering projects.

Project Manager

Oversaw multidiscipline engineers on Intel semiconductor upgrade project teams from design through IFC phases.

Exceeded customer expectations for timetable, flexibility, and cost.

Defined design and project implementation from conception to completion in collaboration with designers, vendors, contractors and end users.

Assisted in enabling bulletproofing and ergonomics in project design.

Work with Architects on developing specification for epoxy coatings and other specialty corrosion resistant materials

Leveraged strategic sourcing for supply chain management to cut project costs; managed project budget.

GENENTECH Hillsboro, OR 2008 – 2009

International, 10,000-employee bio-pharmaceuticals company with annual sales of $22B.

Senior Buyer/Consultant

Sourced and negotiated with local vendors for building of $400M bio-pharmaceutical plant. Pre-qualified, set up, and supported vendors. Interfaced with international clients buying and shipping factory components. Supply Chain management of vendors and sources. Managed communications with client representatives, contractors, and vendors.

Key Accomplishments:

Expedited parts, local services, and services, achieving on-time and within-budget installation and construction of plant.

Negotiated bulk N2 contract for plant and mediated all issues regarding logistics of delivery, startup, and future consumption needs.

Managed procurement, supply chain management of specified chemicals and products32 within extremely tight schedules, with new, first-of-a-kind equipment and technology, collaborating successfully with diverse personalities and in meeting various department needs.

Reason for leaving; Contract ended

BMWC MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION, INC. Portland, OR 2007

A general industrial construction company engaging in capital projects, in-plant maintenance, and turnarounds..

Project Manager

Oversaw full life cycle of client projects, including design, proposal, contract negotiation, scheduling, purchasing, cost tracking, and job site safety. Managed purchasing and project buyout functions as well as vendor site inspections.

Key Accomplishments:

Created real and sustainable value for clients by translating and adapting lean manufacturing principles for end-to-end design and construction process.

Developed instrument that made bidding process more effective and efficient.

Reduced labor costs on one project by 50% by sourcing new tool.

Hired for pending contract which fell through.

IDC (CH2MHILL) Portland, OR 2002 – 2007

International design engineering company offering wide range of environmental and engineering consulting services.

Construction Coordinator

Directed tool install and removal modifications for $300M tool sets in Intel R&D facility. Oversaw architectural, mechanical, process, and electrical work in the field and approved progress payments. Performed all procurement functions, developed and tracked install schedules, managed subcontractors, and met daily with contractors to identify and resolve safety issues. Ensured customer satisfaction through meticulous specifications process, subcontractor management, and weekly communications.

Key Accomplishments:

Developed and implemented planning schedule program using advanced Lean Construction Techniques that was subsequently rolled out company-wide due to the success of the program.

Led design of 300mm Implant Tools.

Attained OSHA 10 Certification. Achieved best safety record of entire team for four years running, including a world class safety record per man hour (.26). Maintained a consistent safety record for installing tools on time and under budget.

Installed and turned over first of kind tool one month ahead of schedule, allowing Intel to substantially advance production schedule. Consistently finished projects on-time and safely, working around highly hazardous products and toxic materials. Awarded more than $500K in incentive benefits from customers, in six-month period, for early schedule completion. Enforced specifications of specialty coatings and applications to various components of the project.

Many of the projects where involved with highly toxic and corrosive chemicals, gases. Extra safety steps had to be put in place to not only work around these chemicals and gases but great care had to be taken to safely install and startup these systems. Worked closlely with suppliers ensure safest installation possible. I was fortunate that we had no incidents on my projects. Others were not so fortunate.

Reason for leaving; Project ended and no other local projects were available.

*Previous experience includes industrial sales equipment including gases rare and specialty estimating RFP,s manufacturing design consulting.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Management

2010

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX Hillsboro, OR

Contact this candidate