Robert J. Betancur, Resume
Real Estate Development and Construction Professional
Experienced 20+ years engineering, construction and real estate Vice President/Project Manager with a proven record of accomplishment in leading, acquiring and developing profitable projects in the DFW, Austin and San Antonio Texas market areas. Conscientious, highly motivated and energetic professional with practical and technical knowledge and a make-it-happen approach to business. Extensive expertise in full life-cycle acquisition, entitlement, multidisciplined planning, engineering, financial modeling, budgeting and construction.
Recent Career Achievements
Successfully lead a residential and mixed-use development company in the operations of feasibility, closing, entitlement, planning and engineering and construction management of a significant real estate portfolio ($150+ mil) within the DFW, Austin, San Antonio and Longview market areas
Successfully implemented policies and procedures for reporting to investors, including proformas, cash flow forecasting and analysis, development presentations and updates
Successfully took leadership over existing non-conforming developments requiring municipal and governmental compliance and approval, budget management and construction completion
Provided key management in coordinating the legislative approval of a Municipal Utility District including the preparation of a $500 million dollar bond budget
Provided management oversight of the successful partnership and deployment of a Residential Development, Home Building, Small Commercial Construction and Engineering Company
Strategically implemented strategies for new and untapped markets for profitable developments within the DFW and Austin Texas Market areas
Successfully structured new relationships for the regional expansion and acquisition of developments in the Austin and Longview market areas
Cross-Functional management of key personnel and consultants for day-to-day operations
Establishment and implementation of operational principles and best management practices
Areas of Expertise and Responsibilities
Site Selection and Assemblage Acquisition Risk Assessment Curative Title Closing Land Entitlement Land Use Land Planning Conceptual Design Engineering Design Design Management Value Engineering Financial Modeling Proforma analysis Effective Budgeting Cost Analysis Pre-Development Feasibility Development Management Pre-Construction Construction Management Construction Close-Out and Delivery Estimating Bidding Bid Tabulation Bonding GC/Sub-Contractor Management Franchise Utilities Contract Negotiation, Execution, Management Public/Private Development Agreements Governmental/Municipal representation, presentation, approvals, permitting, fees Federal/Local Environmental Compliance Acquisition/Development Loan Coordination, Analysis Overall Profit/Loss Electric/Gas Transmission row, easement procurement, relocation, crossing coordination A/E Consultant Management Costs Controls Project Schedules Team Formation/Training Policy/Procedure Implementation Project Accounting/Budgeting Day-to-Day cost tracking Cash Flow/Long-Term Forecasting Vesting-Rights Land/Infrastructure Maintenance Lease Agreements Mineral Rights Tax Assessment Valuations Insurance Portfolio Management Franchise Utilities Presentation/Marketing Plans Conflict Resolution Multi-Project Management
Computer Software: MS Project/Office Suite, Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point, Argus Developer proforma, AutoCAD
Experience
Eighteen years land development and management experience
Twenty years civil engineering and construction experience
Work History
Greater Texas Land Resources LP, June 2006December 2008
Vice President responsible for the successful execution and operation of a real estate development company
Zena Land Development LP, April 1998 June 2006
Vice President responsible for the successful execution and operation of a real estate development company
Mario Sinacola & Sons Excavating Inc., January 1997 April 1998
Estimator responsible for Public/Private proposals containing Roadway Paving, Earthwork, Water, Wastewater, Storm Drainage and Franchise Utilities; project take-offs, schedules, material quotes, bonding and insurance
Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan, October 1993 January 1997
Project Manager responsible for Cross-Functional Management of the Design and Construction Departments, including governmental approvals, site inspection and construction completion
Benchmark Consultants, July 1990 October 1993
Project Manager responsible for design and drafting technicians and implementation and training of an AutoCAD design team including best management practices.
Ibex Corporation, April 1990 April 1991
Responsible for Architectural and Engineering Design and Construction Inspection for Brinker International restaurant facilities.
John D. Jaquess and Associates, March 1988 April 1990
Design Engineer Apprentice responsible for drafting, geotechnical laboratory analysis, construction materials testing, construction inspection, survey, drainage analysis, oil and gas survey, lease and curative title, implementation and training of an AutoCAD design team.
Education
Eastern New Mexico University Roswell campus, 1988-1990
Civil engineering technologies, Advanced AutoCAD
Certifications and Special Interests
CET, CAD and CMT certified; EPA/SWPPP certified; Texas land law; Accounting and Management training; Argus Developer Proforma trained, CAI Member (HOA management); member POA and HOA Board of Directors, Youth Sports Association Board of Directors.
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