Project Manager

ROBERT A. AGONIS

*** ********* ***** • Bridgeport, Connecticut 06605

203-***-**** • *******@***.***

A results-oriented Senior Project Construction Manager/ Project Director with demonstrated international and

domestic project experience, with over $ 3.0 Billion in successfully completed projects. Keen ability to identify

opportunities and generate positive results, with an eye on increasing stakeholder value. Excellent teambuilding,

communication, and technical skills, as well as hands-on client contact experience.

AREAS OF STRENGTH

Strategic Project Planning, Proposal Development & Project Execution

Competitive Subcontracting & Procurement

Building & Directing Successful Project Teams Negotiating and implementing strategic alliances

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Robert A Agonis & Associates

Serving the Construction, Environmental, Power & Renewable Energy Industries

(2012-2013) GenOn Energy - Sr. Consultant - Project Management – Plant Deactivation

Retained to determine budgeting for 2012 deactivation of the Potomac River Generating Station

(2011-2012) Sr. Consultant, Project Director

Engaged to promote synergies between leading solar equipment provider and existing national construction company

to form a new renewable energy business utilizing distributed PV, HCPV, and/or single axis tracking system projects.

Alstom Power

Energy Engineering, Manufacturing and Environmental Company

(2009-2010) ALSTOM Turbo Machines Group, Sr. Project Manager & Deputy Director

Directed Construction & Conversion of 416,000 SF reactor vessel production facility in Chattanooga TN to a new, LEED

Gold manufacturing facility for the production of large Steam & Gas turbines, including extensive MEP, industrial

gases and building automation systems. Project completed on time and within budget.

(1998-2009) ALSTOM Environmental Control Systems, Sr. Consultant, Project Director

2007 – 2009: Completed first of a kind CO2 capture pilot project with WE Energy (June ‘07) and close out of 2

technically and commercially challenging power projects in the US Utility industry. Including general maintenance

activities, large damper replacement/retrofit project (4 isolation dampers) and installation of dynamic ash screens to

prevent SCR catalyst blinding on two 620 Mw coal fired units.

2006 – 2007: Developed retrofit project for large scale Carbon Capture and Storage demonstration project for 1300 Mw

coal fired unit for AEP. Developed detailed, successful $100+ Million project proposal and execution plan for later turn-

over to recently formed Alstom CO2 group for execution.

2003 - 2005: Drafted by boiler division in full leadership role as Project Director to take over project after default of

original contractors. Partially demolished and rebuilt poorly assembled 330Mw CFB boiler and ash silos on faltering

$800 Million US power project for burning of “Gob” coal waste. Effort included the negation of $22 million in prior

claims by consortium partner.

2000 - 2003: Lead emergency efforts to restore 650 Mw coal-fired unit to service after major duct collapse. Directed

overall rebuilding effort, conducted forensic study and negotiated $30 Million insurance recovery settlement on behalf of

owner and constructor under BAR insurance. Completed retrofit of SCR on 3 units and WFGD system wi. Commercial

grade gypsum on 1 unit.

1998 - 2000: Engaged as Project Director to direct joint Italian and American task force as a full partner in a

international project development consortia. Consortia joined together several diverse, international companies to

engineer, procure and erect new, 330Mw brown coal, super critical power generating station in Northern Greece, on

green-field site, including Housing, Administration and medical facilities, as well as site infrastructure and waste

treatment. Duties include direction of Project Managers, and Engineers in execution of project on a profit center basis.

Project completed 6 months early and within budget.

ROBERT A. AGONIS

101 Anchorage Drive • Bridgeport, Connecticut 06605

203-***-**** • *******@***.***

Asea Brown Boveri (ABB)

Global $36 billion energy engineering, manufacturing and environmental company

(1997-1998) ABB-POWER GENERATION GROUP LTD. - Zurich, Switzerland Project DirectorRetained by

corporate world headquarters as Project Director, with full authority to lead consortia of three international engineering

and construction divisions (German, Czech and American) to rebuild and retrofit existing plant with 6 - 55 Mw brown

coal fired boilers for district heating service, including retrofit of APC equipment to meet new source emission

standards. Retrofit work included 6 sets of new Axial ID fans, 6 electrostatic precipitators, pneumatic ash system, and

two train wet limestone FGD as well as new DCS system for entire plant. Duties included assuming lead role on

technical, schedule and commercial matters where end results lead to improved customer relations and relief of

significant loss exposure. Reversed $17 Million in previously accrued liquidated damages for delays.

ITP CORPORATION - Avon, CT

Closely-held high-tech manufacturer of proprietary, electronic, ultra-filtration systems for Utility Steam and Combustion

turbine maintenance and tap changer service.

(1991-1996) President & CEO,Member - Board of Directors

Raised $4.0 million in capital for high technology environmental startup. Duties included full P&L responsibility to board

of directors of early stage high technology company serving the Utility and industrial markets.

• Negotiated and secured exclusive world-wide technology license

• Developed original business plan and secured initial funding

• Commercialized technology for market acceptance into several diverse markets

• Recruited noteworthy, industry-recognized Chairman & CFO

ABB-Flakt

(1983-1991) ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS DIVISION - Norwalk, CT

(1986-1991)Vice President World-wide Flue Gas Desulfurization

Reporting directly to the Division President, responsible for worldwide engineering and construction (EPC) offerings

and overall project activities, including market development, sales presentations, proposals, contract negotiations, and

project execution working through, or with, other US and international divisions. Developed over $750 Million in bidding

activity in the Eastern Block, Pacific Rim, and North America. Established sales strategy and client contact to capture

$115 mm project in early 1990.

(1985-1987) Vice President, Subcontracting & Procurement

Responsible for contractor/vendor pre-qualification, bid solicitation, and buyout of all equipment, materials, and

subcontracts for in-house projects totaling over $38 million/year. Reorganized and streamlined department via the

development and implementation of standard operating procedures. Refined and cultivated reliable list of standard

suppliers and subcontractors for proposal reference. Directed and implemented multilevel QA/QC program applicable

to all orders/subcontracts.

(1983-1985) Director of Projects

Responsible for Project Managers and Project Services Group. Company spokesman and authority for all Project

Management matters relating to several large EPC projects totaling approximately $200 million. Directed and

administered Project Managers as heads of individual profit centers to achieve project objectives on time with

significantly improved gross margins. Received 1984 Presidents Council Award for Environmental Quality.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Fairfield University School of Engineering

Assoc. of Applied Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Norwalk State Tech. College

ORGANIZATIONS/AWARDS

Former Member by appointment, Technical Advisory Board, Norwalk State Technical College

Former Member by appointment, Connecticut Governor’s Commission on Innovation & Productivity

Recipient of American Society of Mechanical Engineers State & Hubbell Foundation Scholarships

Member, Project Management Institute

ROBERT A. AGONIS

101 Anchorage Drive • Bridgeport, Connecticut 06605

203-***-**** • *******@***.***

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