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Robert Lohr

Powell,OH

Summary

Dedicated Construction Management professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

50
50
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner and President

15Hands, LLC
03.2017 - Current

    Program executive tasked with development and implementation of UPMC "brand" methodology, strategy, and standards on all health system hospitals (40 +) and non hospital based facilities (1600+) located in Maryland, New York, and Pennsylvania. Develop a team of individuals to support the budgetary and project accounting process, campus signage construction documents, bid and installation of new exterior signage.

  • Implemented program and project management services with an international retailer for a multi location prototype model throughout the United States.

  • Provided Development/Management Services for budgeting and implementation of Small-Cell infrastructure.

Senior Director of Construction and Facilities

DSW, Inc.
02.2007 - 03.2017

    Responsible for $76MM budget inclusive of all capital improvements, construction, budget development, design, scheduling, and facilities maintenance.

  • Developed and managed a team of 23 members both internal and external, composed of project managers, architects and engineers, and other development department associates

  • Reduction of energy costs by16% by implementing a real time energy management system across all locations and energy consolidation contracts with a 3rd party vendor.

  • Reduction of lighting and mechanical equipment cap costs upwards of 17% through rebate programs

  • Reduction of project management costs 6.5% by developing and implementing a procedures manual standardizing all development and construction processes

  • Successfully initiated and completed construction of the first LEED certified location in San Francisco, as well as DSW's introduction in the Puerto Rico market.

  • Initiated and managed revision of prototypical drawings to align with current sustainable building practices for LEED certification

  • Initiated and implemented an electronic drawing review process resulting in an annual savings of $65M and a 2-week reduction in project duration

  • Core member of a cross functional team to implement a new product launch requiring the remodel of 296 locations in 9 weeks.

Senior Project Manager

Abercrombie & Fitch
10.1998 - 02.2007
  • Integral part of a cross-functional group successfully prototyping 2 retail concepts, and introduction into the retail market.
  • Developed a team of national vendors, managing workloads and scheduling the work for approximately 80 locations annually
  • Traveled extensively and successfully constructed over 300 locations throughout the continental U.S, Hawaii, and Canada on time and within budget
  • Evaluated vendor proposals, selecting those that provided the best value for cost, quality, and timeliness.
  • Managed budgets exceeding $1 million while effectively controlling costs through diligent financial oversight.

Senior Project Manager

Karrington Assisted Living
04.1996 - 10.1998

Project Manager

Levi's Only Store
01.1994 - 10.1996

Project Manager

Monarch Building Services
10.1992 - 01.1994

Director of Field Operations

Hanlin Industries
08.1988 - 10.1992

Vice President - Field Operations

Renier Construction
09.1980 - 07.1988

Research Technician

United McGill
06.1974 - 09.1980

Education

No Degree - Business Administration And Management

Franklin University
Columbus, OH

No Degree - Mechanical Engineering

Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

Associate of Science - Architecture

Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH
06.1974

Skills

    • Financial Management
    • Staff Management
    • Cost Reduction
    • Project Management
    • Verbal and written communication
    • Organizational Development
      • Cost analysis and savings
      • Budget Control
      • Task Delegation
      • Team Collaboration and Leadership
      • Attention to Detail
      • Strategic Decision-Making

Certification

LEED Green Associate


CAPM (in process)

Timeline

Owner and President

15Hands, LLC
03.2017 - Current

Senior Director of Construction and Facilities

DSW, Inc.
02.2007 - 03.2017

Senior Project Manager

Abercrombie & Fitch
10.1998 - 02.2007

Senior Project Manager

Karrington Assisted Living
04.1996 - 10.1998

Project Manager

Levi's Only Store
01.1994 - 10.1996

Project Manager

Monarch Building Services
10.1992 - 01.1994

Director of Field Operations

Hanlin Industries
08.1988 - 10.1992

Vice President - Field Operations

Renier Construction
09.1980 - 07.1988

Research Technician

United McGill
06.1974 - 09.1980

No Degree - Business Administration And Management

Franklin University

No Degree - Mechanical Engineering

Ohio State University

Associate of Science - Architecture

Columbus State Community College
Robert Lohr