Senior Project Executive recognized for delivering major large-scale hospitality and institutional development for noteworthy organizations and clients. Key roles have included collaborating with private and governmental entities in achieving highly beneficial, award-winning projects.
Major Achievements
Led major urban university's $600 million program; the largest, most aggressive expansion in its history.
Leading high-net-worth vacation home and hospitality for the largest development initiative on Crete
Guided award-winning projects by upscale design architects and renowned diversity initiatives.
Turned operating divisions into financial viability in competitive market; increasing revenues 10-fold.
Professional Credentials
Versatile manager with broad international experience and proven success working in diverse cultures Directed $160 M Russian Military Housing Program to completion on time and within budget.
Participated to success of $3B US Embassy program in Yemen, Jordan, Cyprus and San Salvador.
Developed numerous institutional, industrial, commercial and residential programs in Latin America, United States Europe and Russia.
Comprehensive experience directing projects from planning through close-out phases in multiple roles including those of owner, operator, consultant and contractor.
Innovative leader adept at realizing complex projects, under difficult conditions and tight schedules through creative problem-solving along with skillful cooperation and negotiation techniques.
$10million savings on $45million project in Moscow, Russia.
$15million savings through fast-tracking and delivery strategy on $85million project in El Salvador.
$30million reduction via innovative contractor selection on $220million project in Chicago.

Collaborative team builder adept at assembling and motivating teams through enthusiasm, keen communication, and interpersonal skills increasing effectiveness and profit margins.
Professional Affiliations
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)
National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)
Building Owners and Managers Association, Russia (BOMA), Board Member
Licensed Engineer in Costa Rica
Awards, Recognitions
Presidents Citation Award; African American Contractors Association.
Certificate of Recognition; Under Secretary, United States Department of State.
Master Builders Award; Sverdrup Corporation
Overall Best Project Award, 2005 & Best Renovation Project Award, 2004, Midwest Construction.
Publications, Public Speaking
First the Celebration, Now the Challenge; Sochi 2014, Moscow Times Real Estate Quarterly Q3 2007
Recommended Practices in Delivery & Operations, Vedomosti Intl. High-Rise Conference, April 2006 Forecasting Capital Improvements, McGraw Hills 2004 Economic Outlook, Chicago, IL, Nov. 2003. Trends in University Projects, Building Better Schools Conference, Chicago, IL, Oct. 2003;
Preserving the Charm, College Services, Journal of College Auxiliary Services Oct. 2003;
Gothic Goes Go-Go, Chicago Building Congress, Chicago IL, Sept., 2003;
Preparing for the Construction Phase, Higher Education Facilities Summit, Palm Springs, CA, April 2003
Education
Bachelors of Science Civil Engineering (BSCE), West Virginia University Institute of Technology,
BSCE (by sufficiency and presentation of thesis) Universidad de Costa Rica, San Jose, Costa Rica;
Spanish and Latin American Culture, Universidad Catolica, Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Languages
English (Native), Spanish (Full Professional), Russian (Limited Working), Greek, beginning

Robert L. Holliday Experience
MIRUM DevelopmentJune 2008 to present
Director of Development/ General Manager, Crete, Greece
Launching operations for a luxury hospitality, entertainment and housing projects development company in Greece.
STORM PROPERTIES2007-2008
Chief Operating Officer, Moscow, Russia
Oversaw operations of a commercial real estate developer with over 500,000sqmt of leasable space under development. Responsible for delivery and management of commercial and retail projects within the Moscow and the Moscow Region.
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD2005-2007
Executive Director of Asset Services, Moscow, Russia
Guided creation of Project and Facilities Management business units for this world class real estate company in Moscow. Clients included Microsoft, Moodys, Merrill Lynch, Phillips, Clifford Chance, Wrigleys, McDonalds, John Deere and Deloitte. Major assignments also included playing a key role on project team for Europes tallest building.
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO1999-2005
Director of Project Management, Chicago, IL
Led the project delivery for over 3MM sq.ft new and major renovation projects along with over 100 cyclical annual campus improvements. Managed the entire delivery process from the design and to commissioning and closeout of building and utility infrastructure projects; implemented innovative project control and reporting systems; established model collaborative programs with City Hall.
PARSONS CORPORATION1996-1998
Project Director - Senior Project Manager, Moscow, Russia
Successfully concluded multiple residential high-rise projects across western Russia for the Military Housing Program created to provide new housing for over 4,000 former-Soviet military families. Directed Moscows Anglo-American School project through the selection of the general contractor.
BENHAM INTERNATIONAL EURASIA, INC.1995-1996
Vice President - Deputy General Director, Moscow, Russia
Provided reengineering, privatization and technological assistance for the oldest existing Russian general contractor/building materials manufacturer, founded in 1939. Provided planning for high-rise Yukos office building built near Moscow's prestigious "Garden Ring."
SVERDRUP CORPORATION (NOW JACOBS FACILITIES)1988-1995
Senior Project Manager, Corporate Headquarters, St. Louis, MO
Managed projects and developed new business in US, Mexico, Switzerland, the Caribbean and Central America. Clients included GSA, Kraft/General Foods, Nabisco, Baxter, Rockwell Automotive, Ralston Foods, Ernst & Young and Harrahs Casinos (Promus).
Resident Field Manager, US Embassy Complex, San Salvador, El Salvador
Carried-out role of Owners Representative for the design and construction of the US Embassy compound completed during civil strife that was finished in half normal delivery time. Concurrently advised on repair work from earthquake damages sustained by the existing embassy building.
FISCHBACH & MOORE INTERNATIONAL1985-1988
Project Manager/ Field Superintendent, US Embassy, San Jose, Costa Rica
Directed field operations and administration of 125 self-perform, subcontractor personnel, and field management staff. Introduced new construction systems unfamiliar to the local work-force, requiring on-site training. Major achievement was to recover a 4 months delay suffered prior to assuming the leadership role.
Prior Experience: a wide range of institutional, hospitality, residential, industrial, agricultural, commercial, and infrastructure projects in Europe, Latin America and the United States.