Robert Jensen
Director of Construction - Family Dollar Stores, Inc
Marvin, NC
acw5bm@r.postjobfree.com - 704-***-****
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Director of Construction
Family Dollar Stores, Inc - Matthews, NC - 2014 to Present Implemented Exterior LED lighting design saving over $1.4m in material, labor and energy costs annually
Saved over $70k annually in energy costs while initiating new lighting ballast rollout
Maintain prototype design and prototype plan implementation working closely with the VP of Store Planning and their Team on design parameters
Reduced energy by 15% and maintenance trips by 25% with the development and implementation of an entirely LED prototype design including sales floor illumination, exterior signage and exterior parking lot
Manage all contract obligations and contracts for the construction department
Appointed corporate liaison for sustainability initiatives and created interdepartmental Sustainability Team
Manage the elevations for the prototype and existing space design working with the Sr. VP of Real Estate
Oversee ADA and other code requirements for projects in coordination with our Sr. Counsel of Compliance
Evaluate and approve new products for construction working closely with the DVP of Purchasing
Work with internal department heads on new products assuring they meet FD's sustainability requirements
Responsible for Construction Communications that are sent out all internal and external parties Director of Construction
Family Dollar Stores, Inc - Matthews, NC - 2008 to 2014 Implemented new interior lighting design saving over $700k annually energy and material costs
Initiated new exterior LED lighting program saving over $80k annually in energy costs
Directed a team of 10 who oversaw the development and construction of BTS projects and an Estimating Team along with a Construction Lease Administrator
Chosen as a Chairman's Circle Award winner for delivering a LEED project that was promoting short and long term cost saving making it a 'Compelling Place to Invest'
Drove the Companies first "Cooler Rollout Project" with an annual $5m budget
Partnered with signage company designing cost efficient signage, 10% reduction, along with developing various tower option to reduce costs and speed up construction delivery times
Oversaw the opening of over 350 BTS stores by the BTS Construction Team
Developed the companies first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) concept store which received a Gold rating
Responsible for the Construction Departments yearly budget staying within +/- 3% of actual
Responsible for incubating sustainability within the Construction Team along with various channels in the organization
Requested by the SVP of Real Estate to be the interim Director of Energy
Created and implemented a Developer Scorecard in collaboration with Real Estate Project Manager for Special Projects
Family Dollar Stores, Inc - 2002 to 2008
Developed and implemented a contractor grading process, currently in use by Family Dollar
Initiated master document system, including a departmental SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) allowing Project Managers to reduce time spent on paper work providing more time to work on projects Project Manager
Family Dollar Stores, Inc - 1999 to 2002
Managed construction projects for the opening of 200 + New, Reopen, Relocation and Expansion stores with collaboration between Real Estate and Legal Team Members
Responsible for opening the Nevada and Utah territories for Construction. Store Planning Manager
The William Carter Company - Shelton, CT - 1998 to 1999
(Purchasing, Store Planning, Construction and Project Management)
Accountable for +2MM in construction costs, completing the majority of projects below budget
Managed construction projects for the opening of 6 new and 11 full / partial remodel stores
Negotiated construction costs, awarded bids, and purchase material for new stores / remodels
Actualized the John Lennon prototype concept store Project Manager
Nine West Group - White Plains, NY - 1996 to 1998
(Store Planning and Construction)
Responsible for +4MM in construction costs and completed all projects -5% of the budgets
Met projected cost estimates within +- 3% of final costs
Managed construction for 45 new / remodeled value base stores Project Manager
D & L Venture Corp. / Weathervane - New Britian, CT - 1994 to 1996 Design Management (Purchasing, Store Planning, Construction and Project Management)
Food Systems Unlimited - Longwood, FL - 1993 to 1994 Transportation Lead and Trainer
Walt Disney World Company - Lake Buena Vista, FL - 1991 to 1993 Intern - Engineering and Landscaping design team - CAD Coordinator Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Inc - Tampa, FL - 1988 to 1991 EDUCATION
Associate of Art
Valencia Community College - Orlando, FL
2010
Business Management
University of Central Florida - Orlando, FL
Associate of Science in Computer Aided Drafting and Design Tampa Technological Institute - Tampa, FL
SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suites 2010 (6 years), AutoCAD (10+ years) LINKS
http://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-jensen-804035a
AWARDS
Family Dollar - Chairman's Circle Award (2nd qtr.) 2011
Chosen as a Chairman’s Circle Award winner for delivering a LEED project that was promoting short and long term cost saving making it a ‘Compelling Place to Invest’ GROUPS
SPECS - Advisory Board
2013 to Present
I've been apart of SPECS (Stpre Planning, Equipment, Construction and Facility Services) since 2013 helping to plan each year's conference. I've been participating in the Conference for over 20 years RILA - Steering Commitee
2011 to Present
I've been apart of RILA (Retail Industry Leaders Association) since 2011 helping to plan each year's conference. I've been participating in the Conference for over 6 years