JOHN R.

ROBLES, MBA
Spring, TX 77393 713.377.2882 johnrobles2@mac.com

O B J E C T I V E
Accomplished and results-oriented construction professional
seeking executive role in commercial real estate development.

C A R E E R S U M M A R Y

Professional with a history achievement marked by a series of promotions to positions of increasing

influence, authority and accountability in real estate development.
Wide ranging development experience including retail (i.e. restaurants, offices, convenience stores,
etc.) and industrial (oil fields, refineries, fueling terminals) in diverse venues ranging from military
bases, airports, hospital, energy to mainstream commercial.
Demonstrated ability to lead diverse and cross-functional teams consisting of key business units,
external customers, agencies, vendors, etc.
As a Director of Development, led 17 professionals to deliver a $46,000,000 Sales plan for new
restaurant production while executing 20 raze and rebuilds and 22 new property acquisitions.
As Regional Construction Manager, coordinated teams of staff members, designers, consultants,
vendors and contractors to reduce standard costs by approximately $108,000 per building.
Renovated structural building design to reduce construction cycle by average of 40 days and
increase operating income by approximately $1,040,000 for the annual portfolio.
Credited with approximately $2,200,000 cost savings and recovery as an Environmental Engineer.
Broad experience redeveloping or divesting environmentally impacted real estate including the sale
of an arsenic-impaired property in Houston, Texas which produced an $800,000 gain.

C R I T I C A L S K I L L S

Leading Contract Negotiations

Strong Analytical, Financial and P&L Skills
Strong Customer Service Focus
Supervising Multi-State Development Projects
Build Consensus among Stakeholders
Microsoft Office Suite & Project

ROFESSIONAL

Web-Based Project Management

Intelligent Project Resource Allocation
Conversational Spanish
Engineering Fundamentals (EIT XE145781)
Managing Vendors to Project Schedule
Entitlements & Approval Expertise

HISTORY

2012 TO PRESENT: PETROWARRIOR DEVELOPMENT, LLC, HOUSTON, TX

PRINCIPAL

Pioneered the launch of this consulting business dedicated to providing project development,
construction management, Landman and other services to clients in the Oil & Gas industry. Key client
engagements include the performance of construction planning, scheduling and procurement for a new
$145,000,000 refinery project (Phase 1), guiding an Owner and Realtor through the most profitable and
compliant method to divest an environmentally impaired property in Houston, TX.
Partnered with the company founder and President of PetroForce Energy to launch this start-up Oil &
Gas company, leading the selection and build-out of office space, review of vendors, and acquisition of
venture capital to fund well field development and begin production.

JOHN ROBLES, MBA

Spring, TX 77393 713.377.2882 johnrobles2@mac.com

1999 TO 2012: MCDONALDS CORPORATION, HOUSTON, TX

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Led all vision, strategy, and execution for commercial construction and real estate development efforts.
Maintained accountability for a portfolio of over 700 restaurant locations, with the authority to commit
key decisions regarding site selection, reinvestment, and divestment.
Provided key support to the companys global rebranding efforts, leading a campaign to remodel 57
locations while completely demolishing and rebuilding 17 additional stores. Sales increase resulting
from the rebuilt restaurants were estimated to be $9,300,000 and $14,000,000 for remodel portfolio.
Built and led the development team staff, including the training and ongoing support of two
managers; coordinated and led professional development opportunities to evolve talented
employees into the companys next generation of business leaders.
REGIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGER (SAN RAMON, CA, METAIRIE, LA & HOUSTON, TX)
Fulfilled a critical role developing and deploying an effective strategy to ensure the success of a roll-out
of over 500 McCafe locations over the course of 12 months, while continuing to oversee the
construction and redevelopment of existing
portfolio properties.
I know your work and see that if you
Exercised accountability for individual project
believe in what youre doing, you can sell
budgets of $45K, with capital expenditures for
anything to anyone.
each McCafe deployment totaling $45K.
Championed the use of leading-edge technologies to capture key gains in efficiency, productivity,
and effectiveness, including scanning and online access to As-Built drawings and web-based
project management. The $105,000 investment in scanning paid for its self in less than two years
by eliminating storage space, duplication, postage and labor.
Assumed a leadership role for reconstruction efforts following the effects of Hurricane Katrina and
Hurricane Ike, serving as the architect of processes and talent acquisition to restore impacted
restaurant locations to full operational status.
Recognized with the Presidents Award in 2009 for exceptional performance, a prestigious accolade
reserved for only 100 employees out of a field of 180,000 worldwide.
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER (SAN DIEGO, CA)
Led the companys penetration into the San Diego, Los Angeles & Inland Empire markets, building new
restaurant locations at a rate of 8 new stores per year, with authority over permitting, subcontractor
management, budgets, project timelines, and materials management.
Successfully controlled capital budgets to within 1% of authorized amounts for 1999 and 2001.
Recognized with the Directors Award for Excellence.
1995 TO 1999: THE FIEDLER GROUP (LOS ANGELES, CA)
PROJECT MANAGER
As Project Manager for this A&E firm managed construction of 29 new and retrofit fuel, Convenience
Store, Quick Service Restaurant & drive-thru and car wash locations for Texaco. Capital budget was
$40 Million over 30-month period.
Managed Joint Venture expansion with Cardlock Fuel Systems, Kinder-Morgan Energy Partners and
BP-Arco. Oversaw program from feasibility stage through turnover to operations.

JOHN ROBLES, MBA

Spring, TX 77393 713.377.2882 johnrobles2@mac.com

1994 TO 1995: UNOCAL CORPORATION (FULLERTON, CA)

CIVIL DESIGN ENGINEER
In Unocals Unipure Environmental Division, designed and permitted soil and groundwater remediation
equipment, developed feasibility testing procedures, construction design standards, and prepared
grading, utility, foundation plans and specification.
Managed construction program and business development for internal and external clients.
Responsibilities included bidding, procurement and scheduling for soil and groundwater remediation
projects.
1991 TO 1994: TEXACO REFINING & MARKETING, INC. (UNIVERSAL CITY, CA)
SENIOR ENGINEER
Managed 50 complex soil and groundwater remediation projects at operating and divested refineries,
bulk plant & service stations throughout Western United States.
Supported legal staff in addressing claims & provided analysis for litigation. Support included
depositions, claim evaluation and strategy development.
Conducted research study to estimate cleanup timeliness for volatile hydrocarbons with the use of soilvapor extraction.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

MBA, Concentration in Entrepreneurship San Diego State University

BS, Civil & Environmental Engineering California Polytechnic State University
Certificate in Professional Land Management University of Houston
Certificate as Engineer-in-Training; XE145781
Actively pursuing PMP certification with expected completion in 2016