ROBERT T.

FOSTER
252 N. Walnut Street * Bath, PA 18014 * H: 484.281.3080 * C: 570.242.5631 * rffc
c9e0@westpost.net
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Experienced in managing multiple Class A commercial properties. Responsible for
all aspects of the properties including in-house staff of up to 35, operating a
nd capital budgets, performance of properties and customer driven quality servic
e.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
SAMSON MANAGEMENT, LLC. 2002-Nov. 2009
110 Fifth Avenue, 24 West 40th, 45 & 145 West 45th Street, NY, NY
300 Harmon/Secaucus NJ, 300 Westage/Fishkill NY, 370 Rt. 17 North, Paramus NJ,
Chicago ILL.
Commercial Property/Construction Manager
Responsible for construction management of over 200k square feet of new commerc
ial office and pre-built space. In addition to overseeing capital improvements
i.e. elevator modernization, Class E Fire Systems, chiller replacement etc.
Work closely with architect, mechanical engineers and tenants in design of offi
ce space and stay with-in the owneras budget parameters.
Preparation of operating budgets, manage the day to day operations of the prope
rties.
Responsible for code compliance i.e. permitting, sign-offs and governmental com
pliance.
Prepare budgets, RFPas for new construction, select contractors and prepare con
tracts for approval.
Oversee the property management of over 800k square feet of commercial office,
professional and retail space.
Work closely with leasing brokers, legal, prepare term sheets and negotiate lea
se terms both business and operating terms.
MACKLOWE MANAGEMENT CO., INC. 1998-2002
540 Madison Ave., 16/18 & 20 East 53rd Street
Property Manager
Responsible for performance of properties from both an economic and quality of
services perspective. Implemented tenant relations program.
Involved with new construction e.g. tenant build-outs, pre-built space, fa*ade
restoration, and elevator modernization.
Reviewed and approved tenant requisitions for tenant improvement reimbursement,
reviewed AIA documents, partial & final lien waivers and all governmental sign-
offs. Prepared TI document for final processing and payment.
Provide monthly reporting on building violations, TI reimbursement, building st
atus report, property inspections and rent collections.
Responsible for overseeing multiple properties from day to day building operati
ons, prepare operating budgets, tenant relations.
GRUBB & ELLIS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. 1
993-1998
509, 535 & 545 Fifth Avenue
Property Manager
Implemented new procedures for newly acquired properties i.e.; tenant relations
program, monthly staff meetings and provide customer driven quality service.
Work closely with construction management team on tenant improvements over 100K
sq. ft.
 Handled code compliance issues as they pertain to construction and governmental
requirements
Pinpointed deficiencies in the mechanical systems of the property and implement
ed improvements.
Installed new condenser water loops, which increased the capacity of the coolin
g, towers and provide optional year round cooling, resulting in increased revenu
es for the owner.
Revamped existing budgeting practices. Created new chart of accounts, which tr
acked expenses more precisely and streamlined the budget.

ROBERT T. FOSTER

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE:

SWISS BANK CORPORATION-VP
Facilities Manager
Responsible for all property and facility related processes for 1.2 million sq.
Ft of property, Swiss Bank Tower, 4 World Trade Center, 222 Broadway and 608 5t
h Avenue.
Supported and assisted development teams during the construction of Swiss Bank
Tower and 222 Broadway.
Proven ability to effectively manage both income and expense budgets totaling m
ore than $35m.
Reduced operating budget by analyzing current operating procedures and contract
review.
Coordinated the efforts of RE brokers - preparing lease parameters, marketing s
trategies, tenant retention.
Consulted on operating and business aspects of tenant leases with legal departm
ent.
Negotiated lease terms with prospective tenants i.e.; rent psf, work letter, es
calators, services, etc.
FIRST BOSTON CORPORATION
Building Manager 222 Broadway
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD INC.
Building Manager 100 Park Avenue
Building Manager One United Nations Plaza
Chief Engineer One United Nations Plaza
LICENSES:
a NYC Refrigeration Machine Operator
a Technical Trade Schools
COMPUTER SKILLS:
a BJ Murray & MRI Accounting Software, MS Word 2007, Microsoft Excel and Power P
oint 7.0
EDUCATION:
a Related NYU Designation Courses - RPA/BOMA
a New York Real Estate Institute
REFRENCES UPON REQUEST: