Manager Construction

DEL ROBERTS

***** ****** ***** ***** ● Houston, Texas 77084

281-***-**** (home) ● 281-***-**** (cell) ● **********@***.***

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

Seasoned construction manager skilled in retail construction, displays and installations, with a proven track record for completing projects on time and under budget. Proficient in applications and permitting, as well as compliance with state and local regulations and ADA, CFC, and safety standards. Recognized ability for managing jobsites to uphold quality, minimize negative sales impact, and maximize profits.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ROBERTS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Houston, Texas 2009

Construction Manager

Management of multiple residential exterior projects including kitchens, pergolas’, decks, additions and renovations to existing homes.

MACY’S CENTRAL (a division of Macy’s Inc.), Atlanta, Georgia ● (2006 – 2009)

Senior Construction Manager

Oversee the execution of multiple simultaneous construction projects for 60 stores in Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. Estimate and manage $7.5 million in annual remodel projects and capital expenditures. Partner with Store Planning department to ensure that applications, inspections, and permits (inclusive of construction, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.) are accurate, timely, and in compliance with regulations. Provide executive management with detailed schedules and spreadsheets to document the progress of all projects.

Spearheaded the installation of Sunglass Hut shops in all stores. Installations were completed early and within the allocated $2 million budget.

Provided strong pre-opening support for 3 new stores, averaging 180K SF each. Partnered with owner to make changes and accounted for all fixtures and materials prior to opening in order to minimize negative impact on merchandising.

Facilitated the closings of 3 underperforming stores by collaborating with management to sell fixtures to various liquidators and move lighting materials to other stores.

FOLEY’S DEPARTMENT STORES (a division of May Department Stores Co.), Houston, Texas ● 1986–2006

Director of Construction Services (2000–2006)

Managed a $40 million construction budget for building expenses, HVAC, electrical, roofing, perimeter fixtures, and all other capital-related purchases to provide administrative support to 72 stores and 3 distribution centers throughout Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Louisiana. Oversaw compliance with state and city code requirements pertaining to ADA, CFC, Hazmat, Life Safety, and vertical transportation requirements. Collaborated with Store Planning department to ensure that applications and permits were completed accurately. Maintained strong relationships with store management to minimize projects’ negative impact on sales. Supervised a team of 12 Project Managers and office personnel, in addition to parking-garage staff.

Completed and delivered all projects on time and at least 5% under budget, empowering management with the ability to initiate additional projects.

Saved $1 million in expenses annually by driving process improvements within the Construction Department.

Generated more than $2 million in parking-garage revenue by partnering with the Downtown District to procure additional contracts.

Achieved No. 1 rank among all divisions for annual construction audits.

Project Manager (1988–2000)

Steered all construction-related services for stores in Texas and Oklahoma. Managed estimates, bids, contract issuance, and budgets.

Hart Shaffner & Marx - Leopold Price & Rolle (local name)

Operation & Distribution Center Manager (1977-1988)

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

George Washington University, Washington, DC

Undergraduate coursework in International Business

Northern West Virginia Community College, Alexandria, Virginia

Washington Drafting School

Certified Draftsman

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