ROBERT M.

CHENEY, CPE
rcba95d4@westpost.net
25 Ivanhoe Dr. H: 609-259-2085
Robbinsville, NJ 08691 M: 609-306-1034
OPERATIONS / FACILITIES / PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Commercial Development / Facilities Energy Systems / HVAC / EH&S
Plant Management / Industrial Engineering / Construction Management
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER, SENIOR PROJECT MANGER, TROUBLESHOOTER;
CHU & GASSMAN ENGINEERING
Accomplishments / Results
. Construction Engineer/PJM total Installation of 6 Steam Boiler systems o
ver 2 major
Projects. Sewage treatment plant PJM for 3 Boilers.
* Managed Total Construction of $45MM, 600,000 Sq. Ft. distribution/warehouse/of
fice facility. Broad command of full life cycle project management in commercial
construction, facilities management and manufacturing equipment operations.
* Managed $8MM, 30,000SqFt expansion project of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing fac
ility, cGMP/GMP and FDA certifications first pass. Fast Track Completion 99days
* Improved breaker panel maintenance process for two 24 story buildings resultin
g in monthly power consumption savings of $10K
* Mechanical, Plumbing lead Inspector for Bowery Bay Sewage Plant Upgrade 57G,57
H,57P Contracts In Charge of completing operations and closing out all G, H, & P
work, extras and change orders and associated Contracts
* Project management and Design and Installation of Central Boiler Plants
* Selected and installed CMMS university-wide. Instructed managers and employee
s on CMMS procedures. Achieved budget savings of over 20% with more effective p
rocedures
* Assured smooth, problem-free construction of University's recreation building
and its on time availability within budget; coordinated entire construction with
Faculty, Students and Contractors
* Coordinated construction of a 400,000 sq. ft. warehouse/office, directed proje
ct managers and sub-contractors; building had active leases with fit-outs ahead
of targeted dates
* Experienced negotiator for union and non-union contracts. Negotiated minimal
wage increases of 2% while increasing service delivery by 10%. Resolved labor i
ssues when they occurred.
* Completed the full repair and refurbishment of roofs on 50 buildings two years
ahead of schedule; conducted this assignment from bid process and contract nego
tiation to actual supervision of task to come in 40% under budget
* Selected and installed dual fuel Boiler system to upgrade heating system; tota
l project cost savings were realized in one winter's operation
* Documented mechanical and electrical equipment standards for 25 sites and set
up maintenance program CMMS
* Project Management Installation of Instant Hot Water Heaters Contracts 1 to 5
New York City Housing Projects, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, $8M to $12M
* Fast tract New Boiler Construction 5 Boilers 150HP-200HP to include all pumps,
tanks and piping. New York City Housing Projects Manhattan. Removed Con Ed High
Pressure Steam. Realized 20% Construction savings.

CAREER HISTORY
PROJECT CONSULTANT/ ENGINEER 1988 - Present
Consultant hired to managed various construction, plant/facilities, and maintena
nce projects
Construction Engineer/PJM, Troubleshooter; CHU & GASSMAN ENGINEERING
Current
Project Manager/Consultant SEAMENS BUILDING TECHNOLOGY ` 2006-2008
Project Manager/Superintendent 2006
MATRIX DEVELOPMENT GROUP/Construction.
Manage $45M Construction of 600,000sqft Distribution center warehouse/office com
plex.
Project Manager/Construction 2005
ENGINEERING RESOURCES / STRYKER.
Handled $8.5M expansion project; relocating / re-certifying manufacturing equipm
ent; directing fit up of Shell, electrical, plumbing and interior rework at the
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics facility.
Project Manager/Site Supervisor 2004-2005
AEROTEK/TRANE MFG. PLANT
Led $3.5M installation of 1000 ton, chilled water air conditioning system.
Senior Director Operations 2003-2004
PREMISES PROVIDERS MILLS CORP
Direct Maintenance, Housekeeping, Security, and Renovations operations for 1M Sq
. Ft. mall.
Regional Facilities Manager
JILLIAN'S ENTERTAINMENT CORP 2002-2003
Total Facilities Maintenance and Construction over 5 Multi-venue units.
Facilities/Construction Manager 2000-2002
DEVRY COLLEGE
Responsible for on site Operations, Facilities, and Construction Management camp
us wide.
Construction Manager 1997-2000
NEW JERSEY AFFORDABLE HOMES
Hands on construction crew manager handling renovation and reconstruction of con
demned and abandoned homes for resale to low and moderate income.
Assistant Project Management 1996-1997
PETER SORCE GROUP
Hands - on control to construct 2 new warehouse/Office buildings total 1.5M Sq.
Ft.
Operations Manager 1993-1996
FDU/ HAMPSHIRE MANAGEMENT
Total operation / maintenance for University's Rutherford and Madison campuses w
ith crew of 52 covering 3 shifts; also handled water and sewer systems - total b
udget of $7M.
Property Manager 1992-1993
C AND R REALTY MANAGEMENT
Managed entire operations end of 30 year old East Orange, NJ Executive building
in receivership.
Site Manager/Engineer 1991-1992
CONSOLIDATED SERVICES, INC Maintained operations for two 24-story buildings - 1
M sq. ft., and .
Director, Maintenance Ops 1990-1991
CENTRAL JERSEY JEWISH HOMES Headed $3M maintenance / operations programs.
Maintenance Manager Meadow Lakes Life Care Center, 27 Bldgs 1988-1
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EDUCATION LICENSES
B.S. - Engineering Management Certified Plant Engineer; Black
Seal Boiler; Plumbing; CFC;
Southwestern University Asbestos Abatement; Labor Man
agement; Senior Management