Roland Yates, PE
921 Rogers Ct H (847) 249 3495
Waukegan, IL 60085 C (240) 888 8958
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
An experienced and knowledgeable CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE with expertise in leading the development of complex retail expansion projects from inception, through design, to final construction. Possesses broad-based experience with national chains, one-of-a-kind restaurants, and a variety of retail units. Saves significant construction costs through relevant design and value engineering techniques; most significant savings from bid to actual costs of 28%.
What others say
Construction management and relationships are Roland's strength.
John Miologos, VP WD Partners
Roland would be an asset to any retail or restaurant organization.
Paul Seidman, President and CEO - Rita Restaurant Group
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
COSI INC., Deerfield, IL2005 to 2008
National restaurant chain, providing comfortable, urbane and contemporary atmosphere; more than 100 restaurants in 16 states and the District of Columbia.
Vice President, Construction and Facilities
Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, managed all company restaurant construction and remodel projects consistent with strategic growth initiatives.
Developed new Cosi restaurant design configuration by reviewing previous designs. Refined design using focus group feedback. Created new restaurant design using outside architects and engineers. Continually evaluated and modified design for cost and operational efficiencies.
Effectively managed national vendors, contractors, architects and engineers in the timely completion of 78 US and Middle East construction projects within budgeted cost parameters during a three year period. Annual budgeted projects $18 Million.
Selected and trained all professional staff for the construction and facilities function in support of Cosi unit growth development programs.
Created unique and highly effective estimating software to support the restaurant construction growth.
HMS Host, Bethesda, MD2002 to 2005
HMSHost is world-renowned for creating innovative concession plans in travel venues with operations in 15 countries, with combined annual revenues of over $4.0 billion.
Director, Design and Construction
Reporting to the VP of Construction was responsible for development of new retail and restaurant projects in 43 domestic airports.
Interviewed, bid then hired and managed outside architects, engineers and union contractors for all new and remodeled construction projects.
Successfully negotiated 71 new (and remodel) restaurant and retail locations in three years. Annual budgeted expenditures $97 Million.
Designed unique restaurants, some with bars, and retail facilities achieving profit and budget requirements. Several projects included national retail brands such as: Burger King, Starbucks, Chilis Too, Jose Cuervo Tequileria Restaurant, Johnston and Murphy Shoe Co., Subway, Max and Ermas Fox Sports, Fox News and Pizza Hut.
Effectively planned, organized and led a team of professionals in delivering a $53 million renovation within the Minneapolis airport during 2 year period.
MCDONALDS CORP, Oklahoma City, OK1986 to 2002
A leading global foodservice retailer with more than 30,000 local restaurants serving 52 million people in more than 100 countries each day.
Construction Manager/Project Manager
During this sixteen year period, performed as construction and project manager reporting to senior regional leadership, while based in Oklahoma City, Boca Raton, and Detroit at various times during this period.
Led the construction of 117 restaurants over 14 years in 6 states. Annual budget $32 million.
Created new McDonalds combination restaurant with both Drive-In and Drive Thru service. Developed new design with team of internal and external professionals in architecture, operations and engineering.
Spearheaded design of a new small town prototype design with franchisees, McDonalds Corporate architecture department and kitchen design professionals. This design was replicated by McDonalds several hundred times throughout United States.
Effectively managed and led construction teams in Oklahoma, then Michigan, including project managers, construction coordinators, and architects.
Created new McDonalds project management guidelines for new restaurant development. Designed new estimating software used by McDonalds in Wal-Mart, along with freestanding restaurant projects throughout the company.
MOBIL OIL CORP, Fairfax, VA 1982 to 1986
Now Exxon Mobil, the world's largest publicly traded international oil and gas company.
Project Manager
Responsible for estimating and building new ground up service stations in Virginia and Florida. Estimated, permitted and completed 22 service stations.
US ARMY, CORPS OF ENGINEERS1977 to 1982
Served in Corps of Engineers, achieving the rank of Captain. During this period of led 40 man platoon of Engineers performing bridge building, minefield clearing, airfield construction and other civil engineer tasks in Heilbronn, Grafenwohr and Ludwigsburg Germany.
EDUCATION
BS Mechanical Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA
Professional Engineer, Virginia
Eagle Scout, Assistant Scout Master
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