ROBERT A.

HANDZUS, PMP
www.linkedin.com/in/bob
handzus

215-300-8690

bhandzus@gmail.com

DIRECTOR OF PROJECTS
Deliver results that align to strategic vision by defining scope, executing detail & solid
leadership
Certified Project Manager who excels at defining the scope, creating a detailed work breakdown
structure (WBS) and measuring Earned Value (EV) accurately, with proven health, safety, security and
environmental (HSSE) performance during project execution. Experience includes directing total
project lifecycle in multiple industries include refinery, oil and gas, petrochemical, biofuels, nuclear,
food and the specialized, highly regulated and high-risk environments of chemical demilitarization.
Known as a strong leader and communicator who effectively interacts with stakeholders. Expertise
includes:

Union Relations
Proposal Management
Human Relations

Risk Management
Procurement
Strategic & Tactical
Leader

Trainer & Mentor

Quality & Safety Focused
Trained
as
a
crisis
counselor

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DCP MIDSTREAM Denver, CO
2012 2016
Senior Project Manager
Executed all functions including permit, engineering, construction, start-up and processing Natural
Gas Liquids, natural gas plants and plant improvements projects with total capital costs of $300
million. Managed staff of 10 and partnered with EPC constructor with craft level teams of over 300, on
large Cryogenic NGL plant of 200 MMscf.
Managed building of two gas compressor stations, valued each $35 million, with two stations in
operations. Recognized for completing projects on time and under budget.
Traveled across U.S. to oversee updating of control rooms in 56 of 65 plants with focus on
mitigation of explosions and flash fires - BLEVEs (Boiling-liquid-expanding-vapor explosion).
Recovered troubled project with cost overruns and schedule delays and applied recovery
techniques to complete $200 million plant construction. Focused on improving teamwork and
leading contractor through mechanical completion, check out and start up.
DAY & ZIMMERMAN, NPS Arizona and Illinois
2010 2011
Senior Project Manager
Oversaw Fossil and Nuclear major projects across the U.S.
Served as leader of Nuclear Power Plant Project for complete rebuild of turbine and condenser.
Led a team of 30 with craft level teams of over 300 on subcontracts totaling more than $4
million.
Oversaw capital projects totaling over $450 million for six fossil fuel power plants including
safe, procurement, labor relations and project control functions.
Led integration of construction services with power companies engineering departments and
design manufacturing contractors.
Improved execution of major capital projects for six fossil fuel plants, completing on schedule
and under budget with no rework.
Led all projection recommendations across a variety of areas including safety, procurement,
labor relations and project control.
PM SERVICES, INC. - Florida
2008 2010
Owner and Principal Consultant
Provided project management consulting on cost and execution along with predictive and preventive
maintenance tools and techniques. Expanded Project Management Professional career and

certification by participating in the PMI Global Congress and Regional Conference on Project
Management Tools.

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215-300-8690

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bhandzus@gmail.com

JV INDUSTRIAL COMPANIES Texas

2008
Senior Project Manager
Oversaw launch of new division of Capital Projects division; a new business line for the company.
Mentored and trained 20 engineers in solid PM methods covering cost, schedule, quality and health,
safety and environmental goals.
Managed Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) business to include major projects of
$100 million to $500 million.
Defined proposal strategy and implemented technologies to capture new projects.
Managed $800 million in proposals through competitive process.
Directly responsible for award of $400 million project for a major refinery modification.
TURNER INDUSTRIALS GROUP COMPANY Illinois
2007 2008
Construction Manager
Negotiated union contracts in the Chicago area for open-shop focused company.
Implemented first agreement for company using the National Maintenance Agreements (NMA).
Oversaw all construction aspects of $500 million Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel CITGO refinery
expansion and executed project with 55% sub-contractors and 45% direct hires.
DELTA-T CORPORATION Virginia
Construction Program Manager
Managed all construction for 15 ethanol plants across the U.S.
Served as lead for Senior Field Engineers in the execution of biofuel/ethanol facilities; installed
cost: $2 billion along with individual contracts valued from $80 million to + $250 million
WASHINGTON GROUP INTERNATIONAL (currently AECOM)
Director of Projects, Global Assignments
Supervised all aspects of project performance, including client relations, personnel assignments and
P&L for multiple projects for Fortune 50 clients. Managed multiple industrial projects serving power
and process industry clients.
Managed a staff of 60 and craft level team of 1200 on major refinery revamp.
Established Venezuela field service subsidiary through effective resource facilitation with the
largest engineering company to service the refinery operations.
EXXON CHEMICAL COMPANY Saudi Arabia
Project Engineer
Managed the general contractor in the green field construction of $1.2 billion world-class
plastic plant using modular construction techniques.
EDUCATION
B.S. Civil Engineering & Construction Management, Temple University
Executive MBA program until overseas assignment, Lewis University
EXECUTIVE & CONTINUING EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
Project Management, CPM, Estimating, Time Management, Effective Presentations, TQM Train the
Trainer, PMI International Conferences, numerous recertification seminars and workshops
PetroSkills by John M. Campbell course certification - Gas Conditioning and Processing
Certified Project Management Professional-PMI
Certified Transportation Worker Identification Credential
US Air Force Loadmaster on C-5A
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
American Society of Civil Engineers
Project Management Institute
Recognition as Leader of the Construction Division by United Way