ROBERT E. ZSCHERING
7184 Ellinwood Drive, White Lake, MI 48383
Cell: 248.310.5413 Home: 248.887.1815 Email: rzschering00[at]comcast.net
SENIOR REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER
Commercial Construction Residential Construction Land Development
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Innovative, assertive and goal oriented Senior Real Estate Developer with a proven track record of directing complex multi-site construction programs and initiatives for major corporations. Excellent track record of delivering substantial revenue, productivity and quality improvements through well managed projects that meet or exceed completion requirements. Decisive, detailed solutions-focused exemplifying strong leadership, communication, negotiation, creative and analytical skills.
PROFILE
Highly experienced due diligence, entitlement, and Construction Operations Leader recognized and recruited to manage Projects from Project Proposal and Presentation to Project Completion
Skilled in directing large scale, multi-million dollar turnkey projects from initial due diligence, planning and proposal stages through the entire design and construction cycle
An extensive background of creating and implementing purchasing and contracting strategies that reduce costs, minimize changes, strengthen customer relationships, improve processes and drive profitable growth
CORE COMPETENCIES
Construction Contract Administration
Site & Building Design Management
Vendor & Contractor Management
Project Budgeting & Cost Control
Safety & Environmental Compliance
Estimating & Scheduling
Team Leadership
Contract Negotiation
Proposal Development
Organization & Communication
RECENT EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSAL MALL L.L.C., Warren, MI 2008-2009
Owners Representative
$28M Annual Budget
Highly recruited by the corporations owner after providing thought provoking insight at a meeting orchestrated to discuss the details of how to gain approval of a two year old project. Upon acceptance, given full autonomy over converting a 950,000 sq. ft. 45 year enclosed mall into a modern open air in-line 650,000 sq. ft. super center, which entailed evaluation of initial construction plans, interviewing potential contractors, formulating project budget, and superintending daily construction activities.
Examined and presented a plan of action necessary to get proposal approved and project underway within 4 hours of meeting with executive team; plan accepted and able to commence with the first phases of demolition within 3 months.
Trusted advisor, entrusted to identify, negotiate and recommend for award the architects, engineers and general contractors to Ownership.
Identified and recommended value engineering alternatives that were instrumental in fulfilling project on time and $8M under a $30M budget.
Recognized for ability to strictly adhere to organizational guidelines and standards for lease negotiations and transaction structuring decreasing errors and delays.
Reviewed, approved/rejected monthly billings, field orders and change orders to ensure accuracy, project progression and profitability.
Analyzed and resolved day to day challenges presented in on going construction discovery of a 45 year old building with little to no existence (i.e., unmarked utility lines and services, hidden environmental hazards, design not coordinated with existing building features, etc.)
Championed construction effort with various entities such as Banks, City bldg officials, zoning boards, etc. ensuring timely completion of project and within budget and scope.
AGREE REALTY CORPORATION, Southfield, MI2006-2008
A real estate investment trust company that was expanding from a small strip center owner into multi-state development firm with lease back programs in multiple states
Vice President Construction
Essential executive charged with controlling various construction activities that included appointing staff, monitoring modifications, site analysis, designate architectural, mechanical, electrical, civil and survey firms, and overseeing bidding process.
Furnished technical assistance in preparation of site planning, zoning presentations, soil and utility investigations for projects in Georgia, Kentucky, Florida and Indiana.
Promoted and enacted accounting principles allowing corporation to efficiently document and invoice clients for design changes that add additional costs to the project.
SCHOSTAK BROTHERS AND COMPANY, INC., Southfield, MI1999-2006
Vice President of Development / Construction (1999-2006)
Vice President of Development / Construction (1986-1992)
15 Direct Reports, $40M Annual Budget
Following a successful six year tenure (1986-1992) with the company, greatly sought after by the executive management team to return and focus on building and mentoring a staff of project managers and tenant coordinators in efforts to transition the organization into a corporate profit center.
Selected Projects:
Acquired companys dilapidated project in Columbus, Indiana that they could not get approved or commence construction for over 4 years.
oLeveraging prior construction/development expertise, overcame political obstacles presented by one of the leaders of the community, Cummins Diesel, and had the project built and open within two years with three major anchor stores and 650,000 sq. ft. retail.
Project managed the corporations Wonderland restructure project, which was to reduce a 40 year old enclosed mall with only an open Target store to its credit and 700,000 sq. ft. of retail vacancy to closer to 500,000 sq. ft.
oRenovation included a newly relocated and repositioned Target, Wal-Mart and Sams Club along with small retail tenants located in smaller drive up retail buildings and a super center /life style center.
oObtained site plan approval in record time of three months, instead of the one to two years average; first ever to accomplish approval process in such a short period.
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC, Ann Arbor, MI
Regional Construction Manager Western Region
THE CENTER COMPANIES
Director Management Construction Services
DAYTON HUDSON PROPERTIES, Southfield, MI
Senior Tenant Coordinator Eastern Region
Senior Project Manager Eastern Region
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Masters Program in Education, Concordia University, River Forest, IL
Bachelor of Science in Education, Concordia University, St. Paul, MN
PROJECT LIST
Ala Moana Mall, HI$37 Million
Northland Mall, MI$21 Million
Genesee Valley Mall, MI$18 Million
Southland Mall, MI$12 Million
Westland Mall, MI$11 Million
Eastland Mall, MI$ 9 Million
Roosevelt Mall, FL$12 Million
Seneca Mall, NY$ 8 Million
Flint Hills Mall, KS$ 5 Million
Southdale Mall, MN$ 6 Million
Fair Oaks Mall, IN$35 Million
Kenwood Mall, OH$ 9 Million
Tri-County Mall, OH$38 Million
Macomb Mall, MI$18 Million
Del Norte Mall, TX$ 5 Million
Sherman Mall, TX$ 8 Million
Wonderland Mall, MI$86 Million
Oak Park Armory, MI$78 Million
Bloomfield Plaza, MI$ 8 Million
Multiple Walgreens & Rite Aid Developments$30 Million
Universal Mall, MI$30 Million
$486 Million
Involvement in plans and budgets only for several other projects
Ala Moana Mall, HI$50 Million
Renaissance Center, MI$ 8 Million
Bonaventure Center, CA$12 Million
Concord Mall, IN$16 Million
Rodgers Mall, MI$ 7 Million
Lexington Mall, KY$ 6 Million
Cherryland Mall, MI $ 8 Million
Multiple Walgreens & Rite Aid$35 Million
$148 Million
Improvement/Renovation of over 6,000 individual leased spaces$580 Million
TOTAL PROJECT DOLLARS$1.2 BILLION
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