Association with a Construction or Fcilities Management firm.
ROBERT SPRAU
LEED AP
PROJECT MANAGEMENT/CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
More than 30 years of design consultation experience and advanced knowledge of construction.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• More than 30 years of design consultation experience and advanced knowledge of construction.
• Adept at problem analysis and solution evaluation. Enjoy forensic, investigative work.
• Diverse background includes projects type work and different agencies, creating a well-rounded design consultant. Never voluntarily vacated a position and always made money for employer.
• Supervisory skills second to none. Experienced in hiring, training, motivation and evaluation. Skilled in finding broken systems and performing necessary change through project management or other methods.
• Maximize resources to achieve customer satisfaction and increased productivity, meet deadlines and goals. Implement and coordinate both strategic and tactical plans to enhance performance.
• Adept and experienced in problem solving and providing solutions. Excellent qualifications in leadership and interpersonal communications.
• Persuasive, with ability to communicate effectively with culturally diverse audience. Public speaking and executive management briefing experience.
• Computer skills include ProLog Project Management software; Timberline Project Management software; Timberline estimating software, MS Project scheduling software, MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VICE PRESIDENT/REGIONAL CONSTRUCTION DIRECTOR January 2006 – January 2009
CONTROL CONSTRUCTION Secaucus, NJ
Subsidiary of Control Holding Group providing total facilities management including facilities construction services and capital improvements.
• Developed and implement Project Management program for major retail property client, Simon Properties and Major Retailer build-outs. Supervise project management team responsible for development and completion of construction projects in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast Regions.
• Personally assisted in the development of business with established clients, defined multiple scope of work with regard to capital projects, developed bid documents for both design and construction, and arranged for the bidding, construction, and management of these projects. Provided services that fit within budgets saving the client money as well as making money for CHG.
DESIGN MANAGER/SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER January 2002 – December 2005
EL TALLER COLABORATIVO Newark, NJ
Architectural engineering firm providing construction management services.
• Performed construction management services as a major sub-consultant on the URS Corporation.
• Led team providing day-to-day review for design and construction phases for the Jersey City Public School's capital improvement plan under the New Jersey Economic Development Authority's Abbott School Financing Program.
• Played key role on a team to develop the Jersey City Schools Program under the New Jersey Schools Development Authority umbrella.
• Identified district needs and developed scheduled, budgeted school projects including renovations/additions and new school buildings.
• Interacted with the district board and multiple state and local agencies including community groups. Published RFP's to hire professional design firms and managed the design process. Participated in development of construction bid documents and construction follow-up.
• Worked on up to 10 projects at any given time with a total program value of approximately $500 million. Consistently had multiple projects at varying degrees of completion while planning for the next round.
PRESIDENT June 1988 – June 2002
THE SPRAU CORPORATION Kinnelon, NJ
General construction firm focusing on historic renovation.
• Consulted with architects/engineers during investigative and programmatic phases of projects. Prepared qualification statements for sub-mission to state and federal agencies, researched, performed site reviews and estimating in the preparation of bid packages; arranged for bonds, insurance and contracts prior to construction commitments.
• Complete management and oversight responsibilities involved in the successful procurement and completion of construction contracts.
• Personally involved in every facet of the business from the solicitation of clients and work through the bidding and construction management process.
• Established solid reputation for quality work within the public agencies. Invited to complete private projects based on reputation.
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER January 2001 – December 2001
GILBANE BUILDING COMPANY Lawrenceville, NJ
National construction management firm.
• Accountable for project scope preparation, review, and revision for pre-construction and construction phases.
• Prepared initial and progress estimates, schedules, value engineering reviews, bid packages, recommendations to award, construction contracts, and notices to proceed.
• Performed project coordination of all job-site activities, superintendent oversight, general project progress, site logistics, labor, and materials issues and the management of contract budgets and contingency funds.
• Focused on the Rutgers University Campus managing their Higher Education Capital Improvement Program. Met with department heads and deans to develop projects on the College Avenue and Busch/Livingston Campuses.
• Retained by Gilbane when York Hunter was released from their contract at Rutgers at the request of the Rutgers PM Group Director to work through completion due to proven performance and work ethic.
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER January 1999 – December 2000
YORK HUNTER Newark, NJ
Company provides construction management services to private and public clients.
• Built strong trust with the Rutgers Project Management group and gained the trust and confidence of multiple university department heads.
• Interact with multiple groups and department within the university; resolved construction issues within established budgets.
CONSULTANT January 1992 – December 1992
ROBSON-LAPINA FORENSIC ENGINEERS Morristown, NJ
Forensic engineering firm specializing in litigation cases.
• Provided consultation services in the investigative phase of construction related legal cases.
• Legal background investigation included review of specific laws, codes, and regulations resulting in preparation of forensic reports.
• Worked specifically on construction-related cases and issues; completed research and compiled information for presentation as evidence for legal cases with which the firm was retained for. Published reports as a result of research.
CONSULTANT January 1992 – June 1992
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Trenton, NJ
FEMA, federal agency charged with response to natural disasters.
• Consulted on damage assessment claims submitted by public agencies, municipalities, state agencies and non-profit organizations located within the State of New Jersey.
• Served representative of the State of New Jersey as a counterpart to the Army Corps of Engineers working specifically on analysis and evaluation of municipal and public agency claims.
• Work hand-in-hand with other government agencies achieving positive results.
Additional Employment
Supervising Architect ♦ State of NJ DBC ~ Trenton, NJ ♦ 1988 – 1991
Technical Director ♦ Alufab International ~ Brooklyn, NY ♦ 1985 – 1988
Construction Consultant ♦ Kawneer Company ~ Norcross, GA ♦ 1982 – 1984
Design Architect ♦ GSGSB ~ Clarks Summit, PA ♦ 1982 – 1982
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY Philadelphia, PA
Professional Development
• LEED AP
• OSHA 10
• Building HHS Construction Code License in process
AFFILIATIONS
• USGBC New York Chapter
• American Institute of Architects.
• New Jersey Society of Architects.
• Newark Suburban Chapter of the New Jersey Society of Architects.
• Member National Trust for Historic Preservation.
• Qualified Historic Contractor NJ Historic Trust.
• Qualified Historic Contractor State of New Jersey, Department of Treasury, ODC
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