Robert Wright

Experience

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  Medical and Healthcare Division of the University of Pittsburgh (now UPMC)

  Jan 1982 - Jan 1995

  Sr. Project Manager

  Managed team of construction management personnel and consultants on complex capital projects from inception through occupancy.

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  Westmoreland Regional Hospital

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2001

  Group Manager

  Managed Support Service Departments

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  Stantec

  Jan 2001 - Jul 2020

  Overview of responsibilities include: program management, construction management, accounts manger, marketing, construction administration, quality control, and specification writing.Represent Owners (clients) on major, complex capital projects. Pro-actively plan, organize and manage projects for success.Pre-Construction, begins with educating clients about their strategic decisions so the client can make informed decisions about selecting optimal project delivery method and the core team. Motivate team members through partnership facilitation and win/win opportunities, recognizing exemplary performance. Prepares Operational Impact Assessments focusing on the minimizing the disruption on the client's daily operations while maximizing construction productivity. Develop front end documents that establishes that the client is in control throughout the project. Review design submissions for constructability and efficiencies. Verify that the designer continues to perform quality control to the design documents as they are prepared. Creates process flow diagrams to include stakeholders interests, while streamlining approvals for efficient processing with necessary controls. Prepares master plans including overall budgets, master schedules, site logistics and quality assurance. Pre-qualify bidders and stimulate bidders' interest. Evaluate bids and recommend award of contracts.During the Construction Phase, represent the client by protecting their interest, and assist then in making timely and informed decisions. Monitor and report on the designers and contractor's performance under their respective contracts with the client. Negotiate change orders on behalf of the client. Also, assist the clients by managing third parties including; vendors, specialty consultants, and independent inspection agencies. Serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies and lending institutions.During Post construction, organize the closeout data for future ease of retrieval. Show less

  • Principal

    Jan 2018 - Jul 2020

  • Sr. Associate

    Sept 2010 - Dec 2017

  • Associate

    Jan 2001 - Sept 2010
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  Project Specialist LLC

  Nov 2021 - now

  • Manager

    Nov 2021 - now

  • Manager

    Nov 2021 - now

  • Manager

    Nov 2021 - now