Name : Robert Southward
Industry Type : Building Owners
City & State : Dryden, NY
Job Title Director of Contracts and Capital Projects
Relocation Preferences : No Preference
Objective : In response to your need for an Vice President Construction with a solid track record of managing the delivery of complex government projects on time and within budget, I believe my background and qualifications mirror your needs for this challenging responsibility.

Expertise in the successful management of the construction process is a repetitive milestone in my career. In my current position, I was the senior executive responsible for planning and delivery of over 1 billion dollars in new and substantially remodeled capital projects.

While I have a law degree, I have only used it as a basis for improving my skills in construction and contracts management. I am the published author of the book Common Sense Contracting that provides a step by step program for the management of successful construction projects.

In addition to supervising my direct reports and being the responsible party for project oversight, I also sat on a committee responsible for the continuing education of all project managers at the Ithaca and New York City locations. We produced a learning session every three weeks attended by at least 50 of the 140 staff project and construction managers.

Cost controls and management of scope creep events were a part of my daily project oversight responsibilities

I participated in the selection process for all major designers and contractors for the execution of over 1 billion dollars of construction.

As the former person responsible for the development of safety and risk management practices for a national client, I am familiar with the importance of safe practices at the jobsite.

I am a frequent speaker at Building Owner Association conferences for the purpose of disseminating information on topics of improvement in the project management of complex structures, team building and the forming of collaborative committees in the higher education setting.
Resume :  
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Seasoned Capital Projects Executive with 30+ years experience in planning, program development, design, construction, commissioning, punch list, final closeout and turn over to the client. Specialist in contracts creation and administration with attention to claims mitigation and delivery management. Knowledgeable in scheduling, costs, operations and cost control with specialist-level skills in dispute avoidance. Acknowledged leader in forming external and internal collaborative teams that are aligned with each programs core goals.
Project Capital Planning
Twenty-five years of increasing responsibilities in aligning construction scope with budget.
Managed written documentation for and sought project approval from senior management.
Capital Design and Construction Project Management
Executive responsible for conceptual studies, design, construction, infrastructure support, commissioning and maintenance of all contracted projects.
PMBOK certified in project management to the train the trainer level.
Negotiated with world-class designers for cost effective design products.
Developed monthly reports for executive management.
Managed oversight of project progress and all capital project payments. Accountable for all cost and time overruns.
Delegated with final signature authority on contracts, contract costs, time and program changes, amendments and contract payments.
Held delegated authority to resolve all claims and disputes.
Chaired design/budget alignment at completion of Schematic Design, Design Development and at 90 % construction drawings.
Responsible for the data base of 400 prequalified contractors and the selection criteria for each unique project.
Organized and managed all project bidding from advertisement to final award.
Project Manager and Staff Development
Served on the standing committee for the Project Management Toolbox a tri weekly class for 50 project managers improving and updating their skill sets.
Created a process and drafted supporting language to ensure all projects over one-million dollars in value met LEED 30 silver certificate criteria.
Interfaced with over 400 direct-hire union building trades personnel.
Managed 7 direct reports, which encompassed responsibility for all capital construction contracts.
Twice voted Boss of the Year



EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 2000 Present
University Capital Contracts Officer

The Barrington Group, Boston, MA 1997 2000
Director, International Disputes Resolution

Bechtel/PMA (Central Artery Project), Boston, MA 1994-1997
Director, Claims Analysis

Southward Management Consultants/Southward Construction, Inc., West Coast 1967-1993
President
Vice President
Senior Project Manager
Senior Estimator
Estimator
Junior Estimator
Apprentice


EDUCATION
San Francisco Law School, San Francisco, CA
J.D., Construction Law and Contracts Management

College of San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
Business Administration

LICENSES
California State Contractor 300914
American Bar Association

AFFILIATIONS
Construction Owners Association of America
Forum Committee on the Construction Industry

COMPUTER SOFTWARE
Primavera P6
Filemaker
Microsoft Suite
Cornell Developed Oracle and SQL supported programs



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