Robert Howell

Experience

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  Smith Group (Formerly Smith, Hinchman, & Grylls, Inc

  Mar 1990 - Sept 1994

  Structural Engineer

  Structural design of hospitals, research facilities, government facilities, and industrial facilities

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  Rowe Thomas Displays

  Apr 1994 - Nov 1997

  Estimator
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  IBI Group / Giffels LLC

  Nov 1997 - Nov 2013

  Lead Structural Engineer

  • 7+ years' lead structural engineer experience supervising engineers in structural design of large automotive, research and commercial facilities.• 7+ years' owner's representative structural engineer with GM WFG Capital Projects planning, reviewing A/E documents, and overseeing construction contractors.• 20+ years' structural engineer experience designing diverse types of buildings.• Good intrapersonal skills experienced in providing innovative solutions that meets deadlines and quality standards using latest building codes.• Strong cross-functional knowledge able to work well with other disciplines, clients, project managers and department managers.• Planned, budgeted and estimated own projects.EMPLOYMENT11/97–11/13 IBI Group/Giffels LLC Lead Structural Engineer 1/06–11/13Designed,automotive, research, energy, educational, government, and commercial office facilities. Clients included:• GM Pontiac Powertrain – Designed Lab Addition & Racing Test Cell Bldg. • GM Warren Transmission – Converted 800.000 sq ft of transmission process.• Chrysler Mack Engine Plant 1 – Converted 200,000 sq ft. engine process lines. .• Chrysler Warren Truck Assembly – New tank farm foundation and elevated steel pipe trestle.• GM Tonawanda Engine Plant – Converted 600,000 sq. ft. engine process fit-up area. • GM St. Catherines Engine Plant – Converted 300,000 sq. ft. old foundry to new engine plant. • Hyandai-Kia Auto Tech Center Addition – environmental chamber test cell addition • Shimizu – New 520,000 sq. ft. assembly, stamping, plastic injection molding, and front office buildings.• GM Lordstown MFD – Designed stamping press foundation in existing plant.GM WFG Capital Projects Structural Engineer 6/98- 2/05• Developed project scope documents with planners, estimators, mechanical, electrical and architectural colleagues, user groups, buyers, plant engineers and PMs. • Reviewed A/E bid documents and oversaw construction activity with general contractors Show less

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  General Motors

  Jun 1998 - Dec 2005

  Structural Engineer

  Worldwide Facilities Group Capital Projects - Contract Project Engineer

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  Howell Consulting, LLC

  Dec 2013 - Apr 2014

  Owner

  Structural engineering and industrial construction consultant

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  American Concrete Institute

  May 2014 - Jun 2024

  Professional Development Program Engineer

  Retired - Program development engineer - webinars, seminars, on-demand courses, speaking engagements