Robert J. Sorensen - RJS Construction · 2016-03-25 · Robert J. Sorensen offers over three decades of advanced construction skills, training and expertise. Expert services including

Expert Witness & Consultant

Robert J. Sorensen 990 Stinson Way Unit 206, West Palm Beach, FL 33411

Office: 561.795.4712

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/robsorensen1 Florida State Certified General Contractors License No.: CGC150911 Florida State Certified Home Inspector License No.: HI 5210 Florida State Certified Mold Assessor License No.: MRSA 1965 Florida State Certified Mold Remediator License No.: MRSR 2110

Robert J. Sorensen offers over three decades of advanced construction skills, training and expertise. Expert services including building inspections, site evaluation, product evaluation and review, analysis of defects, poor workmanship, assessment of building charges, costs and estimates, and as-built verifications. All facets of construction related claim analysis. Expert trial witness, evaluation and consultant relating to existing buildings and new construction. Public and Private sector facilities. Commercial and industrial construction and project management (all facets) for new and renovations. Construction consultation for wide array of construction projects from project development and site work and utilities to vertical, structural, and final finishes. PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

RJS CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. – WEST PALM BEACH, FL 2002 – PRESENT President and Founder– Management and direction of projects from land acquisition through design and engineering, construction and final certifications and project delivery. Oversee all day-to-day operations for full service General Contracting Company. Oversee and direct project cost analysis and budgeting. Review cost estimates for accuracy and inclusiveness. Direction of project managers and field superintendents. Coordination and negotiation of projects with owners and/or owner’s representatives with regard to all contractual responsibilities. Subcontractor review, qualification and management. State of Florida: Certified General Contractor, Certified Mold Assessor and Remediator, and Certified Home Inspector License(s) holder.

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B&B UTILITIES – WEST PALM BEACH, FL 2001 -2003

Partner and Founding Member – Responsible for all aspects of small, service-orientated underground utility contractor. From field operations to administrative tasks. Manage estimating and cost tracking. Marketing and sales. Projects ranging from rehabilitation of existing systems to new installation for Planned Urban Developments. Worked on several trenchless projects including directional boring, pipe bursting and pipe lining. Numerous municipal and state projects. Water, sewer, drainage and all associated systems.

RYAN INCORPORATED EASTERN – DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 1998 – 2001 Superintendent, Roadway Division – Lead management of heavy and highway construction projects, from estimating and project bidding through mobilization and completion. Projects were located throughout the State of Florida. Customer contact, coordination, service and development. Budget and job tracking. Manpower and equipment utilization. Coordination of earthwork, underground utility, and road divisions.

PAVEX CORPORATION – POMPANO BEACH, FL 1996 - 1998 Project Manager / Estimator / Superintendent – Estimate construction costs for large scale paving contractor. Manage projects from estimate through completion and billing stages. Marketing and sales. Management and scheduling of paving, grading, and road-milling crews. Customer contact and development.

METCALF & EDDY – WEST PALM BEACH, FL 1994 -1999 Environmental Specialist – Performed environmental site assessments. Supervised monitoring well installation. Developed and implemented site remediation plans. Completed monthly and quarterly remediation reports and project closeout for final turnover and closeout.


PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Construction Management: RJS has operated as the prime General Contractor and/or Construction Manager for an extensive list of commercial and residential projects throughout the State of Florida. With projects in Palm Beach, Dade, Broward, Monroe, Lee, Charlotte, Orange, Volusia and Bay Counties, RJS and Robert Sorensen is experienced and knowledgeable of the various construction techniques and methods utilized throughout the State of Florida. Some examples are:

Sherbrooke Condos South - Atlantis, FL. Complete concrete restoration for multiple 5 story condominium buildings. Design/Build architectural build outs and railing/balcony renovations. RJS as Prime

Pastrami Queen Restaurant - Boca Raton, FL $125K Premier delicatessen and restaurant complete build-out and renovation. RJS as Prime

Aventura Lakes - Aventura, FL. New entrance and guardhouse design/build construction. Site package, vertical construction, ROW enhancement. RJS as Prime

Gramercy Bagel and Deli - Delray Beach, FL. $250K Complete Restaurant and kitchen build-out for new Bagel Bakery, Delicatessen and Dining area. RJS as Prime

Madison Green Country Club - Royal Palm Beach, FL. $1.75M+, Full Scale Renovation to existing clubhouse and cart barn. Additional new construction of 7000 SF Locker, Pro Shop, Restaurant and Bar. RJS as Prime

Boca Woods Country Club - Boca Raton, FL. $1M+ Renovation and addition to Cabana Grille. Kitchen expansion, Patio extension and pool and landscape renovation. Full Interior Renovation for dining facility. RJS as Prime Coco Lakes HOA - Coconut Creek, FL. $500K community renovation project. Including lake drainage restoration and modification. County DERM re-certification. New site-wall and community pool addition and remodel. Landscaping, Irrigation, Site Lighting. RJS as Prime

Building Shell and Structural: RJS has operated as a shell and structural subcontractor to numerous other contractors in the South Florida marketplace for over 10 years. Consistently providing our customers with quality excavations, footer and grade beam installation, concrete slabs, drives, walkways, CMU walls, reinforced masonry beams, patios, and decks, poured concrete floor and roof systems and final truss installation and sheathing.

Stuart and Shelby Development - Delray Beach and Lake Worth, FL. Multiple shell construction packages for community infill and custom homes ranging from 1600 SF to over 9000 SF. RJS as Subcontractor

Triple Crown Construction – Wellington, FL. Numerous new single family custom homes, equestrian barns and accessory structures shell package projects with values from 75K to over 300K. 2560 Condo Association – Palm Beach, FL. $5M+ Complete 7 Story Building concrete restoration, interior repairs, and building beautification and façade construction and enhancement.


Site work and Utilities: From estimator, superintendent, and division manager, Robert Sorensen has been involved with public (state, county and local) and private land development and heavy highway construction from all aspects and disciplines. With project values ranging from 150K to over 15 Million dollars and encompassing a wide array of project scope and difficulties, Robert Sorensen is very knowledgeable in the field of municipal, state, federal and private infrastructure design, construction and maintenance.

Hillsboro Blvd. Reconstruction - FDOT, Project Manager, roadway, add lanes and reconstruct. $7M, 5-mile long project. Budget tracking and assessment, in charge of roadway milling and repave operation. Pavex

B.J.’s Wholesale Shopping Center - Parkland, Florida. Superintendent, In charge of all aspects of Iinfrastructure (earthwork, underground utility, and roadway) installation. Including estimates, budgets, equipment, manpower, fieldwork, etc. Ryan

Mirasol - West Palm Beach, Florida. Superintendent, 2300-acre new construction of golf course community. In charge of all aspects of infrastructure installation. Including estimates, budgets, field work, etc. Ryan

SR 7/441 - FDOT, Superintendent, Major road construction, $3.5 M, 6-mile long job. Add lanes and reconstruct. In charge of all aspects of infrastructure (earthwork, underground utility, and roadway) installation. Including estimates, budgets, equipment, manpower, fieldwork, etc. Ryan

Saxon Blvd. Improvements and Reconstruct - Volusia County, Florida. Superintendent, $9M, 5-mile long roadway. Add lanes, drainage, ROW, and re-pave. In charge of all aspects of infrastructure (earthwork, underground utility, and roadway) installation. Including estimates, budgets, equipment, manpower, fieldwork, etc. Ryan

Pine Tree Community - Delray Beach, FL. Yearly drainage system survey and repairs per community request for the past three years. Various projects ranging from road repairs to drainage system repair and certification. RJS as Prime Wellington View - Wellington, FL. Design and management of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) per state and federal regulations. Community wide drainage. RJS as Subcontractor

Remodeling, Remediation and Restoration: Being a part of the first group of State of Florida Licensed Mold Professionals, Robert Sorensen and his companies RJS and R2GC Remediation and Restoration, have entered and are growing within the new mold remediation and emergency services contractor network throughout South Florida and beyond. With constant continuing education and supplemental training and licensing. We are committed to providing a professional solution to disasters and emergencies with regard to restoration, remediation, building envelope and indoor air quality. In addition, we plan to open an Asbestos Abatement Contracting division in early 2013.

Over 400 residential and commercial emergency service responses, mold remediation and restoration and remodeling projects throughout South Florida. Residential (Single and Multi-Family), Condominium, Commercial and Industrial properties with project values ranging from $5,000.00 to well over 1 million dollars.


PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Board Member – National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC)

National Construction Committee Member – Claims &Litigation Management Alliance (CLM)

Member – American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Member – Windstorm Insurance Network

Member – South Florida Claims Association

Member – Indoor Environmental Air Quality Council (IEAQC)

Past Member – Engineering Contractors of South Florida

Past Member – Underground Contractors Association

EDUCATION & SKILLS

Broward College – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Major Coursework: Business Administration.

University of Nebraska – Lincoln, NE – Major Coursework: Environmental Studies

American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) – Certified Traffic Control Supervisor

Indoor Environmental Air Quality Council – Certified Mold Remediator and Assessor

National Ready Mixed Concrete Association – Certified Pervious Concrete Technician

OHSA Hazardous Material Incident Response Operations Level Training Program

Earned Continuing Education credits through Contractor’s Education Source, Inc. for: • Working Safely with Asbestos • Excavation, Trenching and Underground Construction Safety

Heavy equipment operation, Microsoft Office, Niche Bid2win, Primavera, HCSS Heavy Bid, Fast Track PM and Scheduling Software, Xactimate construction estimating software.


STATE LICENSES General Contractor – State of Florida License Number CGC1509117

Home Inspector – State of Florida License Number HI5210

Mold Remediator – State of Florida License Number MRSR2110

Mold Assessor – State of Florida License Number MRSA1965

AWARDS & RECOGNITION Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch - Builder’s Club and Supporter

Certificate of Appreciation - Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners

Boys and Girls Club of West Palm Beach Sponsor

AYSO Youth Soccer Sponsor

AAL / ATFL Youth Tackle Football Sponsor and Coach

Eagles Nest Construction Academy Sponsor and Mentorship Program

High School Football Coach at Seminole Ridge Community High School 2012- Present


LETTERS OF REFERENCE



“Mr. Sorensen possesses great experience and insight relevant to a broad range of construction disciplines, including civil, structural, and commercial interior assignments. Robert's ability to plan, organize, motivate staff, and control multiple projects while maintaining efficient business operations and profitability set him apart from other principals. Robert is a superior manager of projects and people, with a keen acumen for maintaining successful business operations.” Bill Buscaglia, Jr.

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Robert J. Sorensen - RJS Construction · 2016-03-25 · Robert J. Sorensen offers over three decades of advanced construction skills, training and expertise. Expert services including