Robert aBoba Armstrong

8139 Walden Glen Court, Indianapolis, IN 46278

(317) 297-3821 residence
(317) 502-5765 mobile
ra8813de@westpost.net
Construction Project Manager, Specializing in Commercial Construction
Results oriented, hands on construction and development professional with 20+ ye
ars of experience in all facets of the industry with contacts throughout the Mid
west. Verifiable track record for success, including an ABC award-winning multi-
million dollar project, achieved through coordinating trades, developing partner
ships, and building positive relationships with architects, engineers, local off
icials, subs, superintendents, and clients while maintaining costs and turning p
rofit. Skilled in contract negotiation, project estimating, document preparation
, building code and regulations, material purchasing, and site management throug
h certification of occupancy and closeout.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
CPM Construction Planning and Management, Inc. Indianapolis, Indiana
Project Manager (June, 2002- April, 2010)

Managed construction of over 80 projects ranging from $50,000 to $20 million inc
luding an Association of Builders and Contractors Award for the construction of
a 50 unit HUD project for The Light of the World Christian Church and had a 98%
-100% profit margins and a 100% on time project completion throughout my career.
Reviewed construction documents, secured all local utility and building permits,
created critical path schedules, established RFI and submittal logs, wrote subc
ontracts and purchase orders, reviewed and approved monthly invoices and reporte
d monthly P&L, scheduled and facilitated subcontractor and owner meeting as requ
ired and completed all closeout documents. Established positive and professional
work environment with letters of commendation from owners affiliated with proje
cts under my management.
PROJECTS MANAGED:
a AHEPA HUD Housing - 50 unit new construction, $3.5 million
a Villages of Mill Crossing - 260 unit urban new construction public housing
to benefit the City of Indianapolis, $18 million
a Farrell Bell Senior Living Center - HUD - 50 unit new construction, $4 mil
lion
a Meridian Lofts Condominiums - 16 unit renovation in downtown Indianapolis,
$8 million
a Bishop T. Garrott Jr. Senior Living Facility - HUD - 50 unit new construct
ion, ABC Award Winner, $3.8 million
a Site development - commercial site on northeast side of Indianapolis, $4 m
illion
a Retail strip centers - Noblesville, Wabash and Indianapolis
a Babies R Us a" 60,000 s.f. addition and renovation at Fair Oaks Mall, Cincinn
ati, Ohio, $3.5 million
a Candlewood Suites Hotel - ground up new construction, $3.75 million
a Kroger - Speedway, Indiana - 60,000 s.f. addition and 60,000 s.f. renovati
on, $3.9 million
a Smokey Bones Restaurants - 8 new construction projects, $2.5 million each
a Olive Garden Restaurants - 3 new construction projects, $2 million each
a Chilias Bar & Grill Restaurants - 2 new construction projects, $2 million
each
a McDonalds - 6 projects total with half involving demolition of an existing
restaurant prior to new construction, $1+ million each
Ditocco Konstruction, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana & Pompano Beach, Florida
Project Manager/Estimator (March, 2000-June, 2002)
Estimated and managed the all aspects of the construction of 20+ restaurants fro
m my home office for the company headquartered in Florida. Restaurants were loca
ted throughout the Midwest and East Coast. Secured all local utility and buildin
g permits, created critical path schedules, wrote subcontracts and purchase orde
rs, reviewed and approved monthly invoices and reported monthly P&L, scheduled a
nd facilitated subcontractor and owner meeting as required, established positive
and professional work environment with letters of commendation from owners affi
liated with projects under my management, completed all closeout documents as ne
cessary.
PROJECTS MANAGED:
a T.G.I.Fridayas - 6 new construction projects, $1.5 million each and 4 reno
vation projects, $500k each
a Chilias Restaurants - 4 new construction projects, $1.5 million each
a IHOP Restaurants -2 new construction projects, $1.25 million each and a $
500k strip center build out
D.G. Perry Building Contractors, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana
Project Manager/Superintendent /Estimator (April, 1994-March, 2000)

Started as a Superintendent building a strip center and was then promoted to a P

roject Manager/ Estimator for projects ranging from $5,000 to $2 million. Review
ed construction documents, did quantity take-offs, secured subcontract proposals
and bid projects. Once project awarded wrote subcontracts and purchaser orders,
set up budget and created critical path schedule. Worked with owners and subcon
tractors to complete the projects on time and under budget.
PROJECTS MANAGED:
a Strip center construction - 3 strip center build outs including demolition
and site work, $2 million each
a T.G.I.Fridayas - 5 new construction projects, $1.75 million each , 2 mall
build outs, $1 million each, 5 renovations, $500k each
a Steak an Shake Restaurants - 10 new construction projects, $1 million and
5 renovations, $250k each
a Hardeeas Restaurants - 30 renovations/reimagining projects throughout the
Midwest, $100k each
a Wendyas Restaurants - 3 new construction projects, $900k each
a Arbyas Restaurants - 6 new construction projects, $900k each
a Colorado Steakhouse - 2 renovations of existing buildings, $750k each
a Grindstone Charlieas Restaurants - 2 renovations of existing buildings, $7
50k each
a CVS Pharmacy - 8 new construction projects, $1.5 million each

Meyer & Najem Corporation, Indianapolis, Indiana

Project Manager/Estimator (September, 1991-March, 1994)
Estimated and managed the tenant build-outs of medical offices and commercial bu
ildings in Indianapolis. Worked with clients and owners to help design their spa
ce to meet their needs. Obtained building permits, created schedules, wrote subc
ontracts and purchase orders, established budgets and showed monthly P&L stateme
nts and sent out owner billings and completed all closeout documents.
PROJECTS MANAGED:
a Indianapolis Womenas Hospital (various doctorsa offices build-outs)
a Park 100 Office Park (several tenant build-outs)
a Humana Womenas Hospital (various tenant build-outs)
Gilliatte General Contractors Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana
Project Manager/Estimator (May, 1988-September, 1991)
Reviewed construction documents, did quantity take-offs, secured subcontract pro
posals and bid projects. Once project awarded wrote subcontracts and purchase or
ders, set up budget and created critical path schedule. Secured all local utilit
y and building permits, reviewed and approved monthly invoices and reported mont
hly P&L, scheduled and facilitated subcontractor and owner meeting as required,
completed all closeout documents as necessary.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Technology
Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana
a Completed SureTrak Project Manager Primavera Training
a Completed 30 Hours of OSHA Safety Training
a CPR Certified

COMPUTER SKILLS:
Software: Primavera Construction Scheduling, Means Estimating, Expedition, Micro
soft Office Suite and Microsoft Project

PERSONAL:
a St. Monica Catholic Church Building Committee
a St. Monica Catholic School PTO
a Bishop Chartard Womenas Soccer Booster
a Zionsville Travel Soccer Booster