ROBERT J. MCGINNIS




PROFILE

Project manager and facilities manager with solid experience managing complex multi-phased construction projects in both the private and public sectors with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. Consistently met stringent scheduling and budget goals by drawing upon strong planning, value engineering and interpersonal skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Merrill Lynch, Pennington, NJ. 2008 2009
VP Project Manager,
Provided long range planning and consulting to directors and regional managers to assure current and future properties meet business growth demands.

Manage 48 west coast offices totaling 1.1 mil. s.f. of rentable square feet. from Seattle to San Diego.
Responsible for multi-phased construction projects totaling $16.4 million annually.
Maintained a profit-loss center, ensured each project was fully funded and completed within budget.
Resolved construction issues on a 24/7 basis with general contractor, architect and engineering firms.
Secured high end real estate for future office construction.
Liaison between leasing agents and branch office managers, to make sure each office is fully operational with minimal issues.
Continually worked with Architects, Engineering firms and Construction Management firms, to value engineer documents, streamline resources and reduce construction cost.
Managed and acted upon all change orders submitted by the construction manager, architect and engineering firms.
Managed an extensive team of construction managers and general contractors to resolve facility emergencies and business interruptions.

Middle Bucks Institute of Technology, Jamison, PA. 2006-2008
Project Manager (Independent Contractor),
Supervised general contractor and three prime contractors (electrical, mechanical, plumbing) to inspect completion of all construction work according to design specifications and resolve all punch list items.

Managed the renovation of a 140,000 s. f. technical school with a total budget of $15.0 million.
Reported daily to Director of Facilities concerning construction updates and critical path scheduling.
Managed asbestos abatement work, made sure all contaminated product was removed, documented and received clearance documentation.
Resolved construction issues on a 24/7 basis with general contractor, architect and engineering firms.
Evaluated change order submittals by the general contractor to the architect and give recommendations.
Reviewed and acted upon owner application for payment and contractors time sheets. Evaluated and logged all employee criminal record background checks using Act 34-151 forms.
Maintained a detailed construction log showing specific observations, photos, weather conditions and test procedures.




New Hope-Solebury School District, New Hope, PA. 2003-2006
Project Manager (Independent Contractor),
Supervised general contractor and three prime contractors (electrical, mechanical, plumbing) to inspect completion of all construction work according to design specifications and resolve all punch list items.

Managed construction of two elementary schools with a total of 100,000 s.f. and a budget of $23.0 million.
Report daily to Director of Operations concerning construction updates and critical path scheduling.
Managed asbestos abatement program, insuring affected areas were removed and disposed of properly.
Resolved construction issues on a 24/7 basis with general contractor, architect and engineering firms.
Maintained a detailed construction log showing specific observations, photos, weather conditions and test procedures and analysis.
Reviewed owner application for payment, contractors time sheets, evaluated and logged all employee criminal record background checks using Act 34-151 forms.

Silverberg Associates, Princeton, NJ 19992003
Regional Project Manager (Independent Contractor),
Managed multiple construction projects totaling over $4.0 million annually.
Managed and provided quality control for Verizons telecommunication collocation projects for approximately 65 facilities throughout the State of New Jersey.
Managed many multi-phased construction projects.
Supervised a project management team of six architects / draftsmen.

New Jersey Manufactures Insurance Co., West Trenton, NJ. 19981999
Facility Supervisor,
Managed multiple departments: security, housekeeping services with three supervisors, thirty-one personnel and six outside contractors. Responsible for all facility corrective and preventive maintenance repairs.

Saint John Neumann Long Term Care Nursing Facility, Philadelphia, PA. 19971998 Director of Physical Plant,
Managed multiple departments: maintenance, security, housekeeping, laundry, and grounds with four supervisors, twenty-five personnel and nine outside contractors.

Jersey Central Power & Light Co., Morristown, NJ 1982-1997
Regional Facility Manager,
Managed 550,000 s. f. of corporate, commercial space for 22 facilities throughout New Jersey.
Managed two supervisors and multiple departments: maintenance, housekeeping, grounds, service contractors and seventeen union personnel.
Responsible for capital and operating budgets of $5.0 million annually.
Managed multi-phased construction projects, totally $4.0 million annually, adhered to strict budget constraints and specifications.
Responsible 24/7 for corporate call center made sure all redundancy systems (mechanical, electrical and phone systems) were operational.
Experience in preventive maintenance contracts for mechanical, electrical components and roofing systems.

EDUCATION
Penn State, Worthington Campus, Dunmore, PA,
Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology,

TRAINING
Tools for Schools: Indoor air quality educational program for facility managers: Completed March 2005.