Robert Palac has over 35 years of experience in MEP construction management, project management, and electrical construction. He has managed numerous commercial, industrial, and residential projects from $7M to $72M in value. His experience includes roles as a project engineer, construction manager, MEP coordinator, and superintendent on projects such as industrial facilities, office buildings, police barracks, and university buildings. Palac is skilled in all phases of construction from design to commissioning.

1. ROBERT A. PALAC
565 Country Club Road, Phoenixville, PA. 19460
610-933-3469 (Residence) 484-620-9655 (Cell)
rpalac@verizon.net
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Objective
Utilized 35+ years of experience & knowledge of MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) Construction Management, sales,
inspecting, ESH supervision in commercial and industrial environments. Primary functions as construction management both
commercial & industrial as well as residential. My experience is enhanced with a strong hands on background working in the trades
along with extensive education. Skilled as an MEP Coordinator and Construction Manager in building and automation stemming
from project control, scheduling and direct project supervision, materials inspection, verification and mechanical commissioning
along with employee management. My wide skill range of design, purchasing, and bidding, contract negotiation, scheduling and
background in building safety lend a deep and complete package of overseeing all aspects of construction., I possess strong
negotiation and problem resolution/mitigation skills, along with a collaborative leadership style.
Management
2016 - Present McKissack Group – DRPA (Delaware River Port Authority) – Project Manager Superintendent as
owners representative overseeing bridge deck/roadway/approach ramp concrete and asphalt repair and
re-surfacing projects.
1/14 - 10/15 McKissack Group - (7M) project manager over Pa. Turnpike Maintenance facility demolition, ground
improvement and build of turnpike, roadway and utility improvements, office, storage and
maintenance buildings for the North East corridor.
2/12 – 12/13 McKissack Group – Pa. State police Barracks Everette, Pa. – project included building temporary
facilities while demolition and re-building on a two story headquarters,and barracks for a secured state
police barracks / operations unit /maintenance building along with fit-out and commissioning.
2/11 – 1/12 Heraeus Precious Metals/McGrath (Pa./NJ.) – Project engineer and construction manager
Handled 7million in construction design,management and coordination. Completed new construction
of manufacturing facility, executive offices, design and built refinery expansion. Reviewed and
awarded contracts facility coordination on principle projects, building commissioning and contract
disbursement.
11/08 – 2011 Gem Services Inc. – Consultant, Project Manager, estimator (Solar, Electrical & General Construction Building)
Direct & Manage, Report on process, safety, and building methods, Design, value engineering, costing.
03/07-11/08 MEP Superintendent andCoordinatoron the Temple University TylerSchool of Art in a joint venture with
McKissack Construction Group and Hunter Roberts Construction Group. Completed a 250,000 sq. ft. $72M
project within budget. Conducted MEP skills in all facets from ground breaking through building completion. The
project involvement included a mechanical plant, offices, classrooms, art kiln, glass-blowing areas, ceramics,
photography development, parking area, plant steam and chiller tie-ins, gallery and all interior exterior finishes.
Conducted meetings and directed subcontractors from start to finish of the project. Responsible for value
engineering and green design application and implementation. Conducted daily safety meetings, inspections and
qualified persons review. Managed installation, inspections and commissioning of all mechanicals.
09/98-12/03 Supervised and directed all construction elements of capital projects. Coordinated thedesign, engineering, cost
analysis, bid negotiation, manpower and resource planning, and progress reporting of all construction
projects. Directed internal construction staff and external subcontractors to ensure construction activities/progress
supported project scopeand schedules. Represented the company in project meetings with internal management,
subcontractors and investors. Proactively worked problem resolution. Experienced with all aspects of large
facility building maintenance. Responsibilities included writing policies and procedures.
12/03-03/07 Thoro-Spec, Self directed project management for medium and small projects for independents.
01/98 – 12/03 Lockheed Martin Corporation, 200 MallBlvd. King of Prussia, PA
 Project Engineering and Facilities Management (2001-03) , Safety and Project Control(99-2001), Senior
Electrician (98)
 Facilities Project Manager, Project/Construction Analyst, ESH Construction & Building Inspection Specialist,
 Commissioning agent for all new mechanical and electrical installations on regional campuses.
 Master Projects: Asbestos abatement/remediation, HVAC & electrical power installation & layout, office
renovation, roofing, security, concrete installation/repairs, multiple preventivemaintenance projects, ADA & code
compliance.
 Design specand scopefor projects, Building Automation and LEED’s, Evaluated projects for contractors work
scope.
 Directed coordination with A&E firms regarding project job scope.
 Reviewed project plans, modified drawings, and identified revisions/modifications. Inspected project construction.
 Negotiated and awarded contract bids. * Evaluated cost changes and code interpretations.

2. ROBERT A. PALAC
565 Country Club Road, Phoenixville, PA. 19460
610-933-3469 (Residence) 484-620-9655 (Cell)
rpalac@verizon.net
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 Organized projects, prepared & tracked project spreadsheets and flow charts, liaison for facilities, planning and
customer.
 Madeon the spot decisions for modifications and project change orders. * Approved final payments to all
contractors.
Construction Projects Inspector & Procurement
12/03 –12/06 Thoro-Spec(LLC), P. O. Box 670, Valley Forge, PA
 Established a sole entity company named Thoro-Spec (LLC), licensed and active in the stateof Pennsylvania.
 Financial Institution inspector for project phase completion and verification. Client Operations verification.
 Involved as a self entity performing project management for GEM Services, Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Puleo
Builders.
 Conducted independent building inspections, managed billing, invoicing and financial records.
 Independent consultant and owner’s representative for Puleo Realty Mgmt. and Dvlp. Corp.
Coordinate and sole project manager of 3 mid rise buildings and community building of 120 unit condominium
in Kissimmee Florida.
 Educated and certified in International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC) and
International Commercial Code (ICC) inspection certificates.
 Self employed and established a company highly regarded as detail oriented supported by an in depth knowledge
of code, design and build criteria.
Electrical Construction and Engineering & Independent Project Development and Management
06/05-4/07 Lyndee Electric, Local 98 project foreman overseeing therenovation of theWestin Hotel.
09/79-Present
 Privately maintain existing eighteen rental properties and redevelopment of five complete rehabilitation projects
from demolition through design, permits, and final construction phases.
 Industrial / Commercial / Residential Electrical Construction and Engineering Forman, Project lead, Journeyman
local 98
 HVAC renovations, University of Penn, numerous independent projects including troubleshooting and installation.
 Security and Fire Systems Shiners Hospital, Jefferson Hospital, Temple Hospital, University of Penn
 Electrical renovations, Rolling Hills Hospital, Acme Markets, Wanamaker’s,
 Systems engineering and Process fit-out, Philadelphia gas works, Heraues Refinery, Newark NJ, Philadelphia
International Airport
 Development and build out of 28 residential homes
Education
Present Management Certifications I , II & III (additional ICC, IBC, IRC codes )
2002-Present BACHELORS PROGRAM, Drexel University: Currently enrolled in Science and Engineering Programs
Obtained several designations and certificate at present,inclusive of Construction and Project
1976– 2001 ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN BUSINESS, all semesters I maintained a 96 or greater average (DEANS LIST)
MONTGOMERYCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE, Blue Bell, PA.
 Courses in Business Management, Drafting & Marketing.
1998 - 1999 TECHNOLOGYDEGREE: Heating & A/C Technologies, CHI Institute, Broomall, Pa.
 Completed with highest honors, received highest grade point average to date.
1993-1997 Received various awards:
 "Pennsylvania Association Of Realtors Excellence Award" life award member
 "Graduate Real EstateInstituteAward" , "Winner Circle Award"
1992 Penn GRADUATEREALESTATE INSTITUTE
1988 - 1993 POLLEY ASSOCIATES, Newtown Square, PA.
 Independent course work: Real EstateBrokerage License, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate Tax
Strategies, Property Management, Investing in Single Family Homes, and Real Estate Finance.
12/87 SCLICHER KRATZ INSTITUTE, Lansdale, PA.- Completed course requirements for Realtor's License.
1987-1980 NATIONALAPPRENTICESHIP ELECTRICALINDUSTRY,. Certified, Journeyman Master Electrician.

3. ROBERT A. PALAC
565 Country Club Road, Phoenixville, PA. 19460
610-933-3469 (Residence) 484-620-9655 (Cell)
rpalac@verizon.net
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Computer Experience
Experienced with database, spreadsheet, word processing and architectural softwareincluding Desktop Publishing, Excel, MS
Projects, Sure-Trac, Power Point, and Auto CAD for both IBM-PC and AppleMacintosh. Construction Management Cert
(Drexel), Accreditations: Construction Fundamentals & Construction Specialist(Drexel), Brother hood of Electrical
Workers Trades Cert, HVAC Cert & License, Environmental Health & Safety (LMCO), PAR Residential Specialist,
OSHA 30 Certified (Reference upon request)
Clearances: DOT, HUD, TWIX, DOD (several levels), Built-Rite, several military and Federal clearances for government
contracts and employment.