Staff Highlights
Robert Caleo
 Mr. Caleo brings over nineteen years of construction and project management experience to the Old Veteran Construction team. He is well versed in all aspects of construction operations from owner’s representation to general contracting to construction management and cost consulting.
Professional Experience
Old Veteran Construction
Vice President
April 2006 to Present
Mr. Caleo’s duties at OVC include:
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Oversight and responsibility for all Federal and other general contracting projects. |
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Oversight of Cost Estimating and Conceptual Budgeting |
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Oversight of Project Bidding |
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Business Development and Client Relations |
Pacific Construction Services, Inc.
Executive Vice President
November 1993 –March 2005
As co-founder and executive vice-president, Robert was responsible for consulting services provided by Pacific Construction Services, Inc. Multiple project oversight includes program and construction management, owner’s representation, cost consulting, conceptual budgeting and value engineering. Other responsibilities included bidding and oversight on select General Contracting Projects.
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Great Lakes Naval Base: Various Department of the Navy Projects
Project executive with project oversight responsibilities on various Department of the Navy projects including the Recreation Center Tenant Buildout, Galley 1128 Renovation, Gunners Mate HVAC and Interior Renovation, Dental Science Laboratory Renovation, and Wellness Center Renovation. |
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Chicago Housing Authority’s Plan for Transformation: Scattered Site Properties, Construction Manager, Chicago, Illinois
Project Executive responsible for development and implementation of the CHA’s $77 million, 3 year program to renovate over 2,900 dwelling units at 1,000 different sites throughout Chicago. Also, managed comprehensive physical condition property assessment process for the Authority’s Northeast region. |
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Harold Washington Social Security Center Plaza Renovation for the U.S. General Service Administration, Chicago, Illinois
Project Executive responsible for Plaza Renovations – Directed construction processes for $4 million upgrades to exterior finishes and building security. |
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Chicago Public Schools, Capital Improvement Program, Chicago, Illinois
Program Executive for PCS’s role as team member for CPS capital improvement program, overseeing all phases of system-wide preconstruction and construction for both renovation projects and new facilities. |
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Hawthorne Park – Family Entertainment Center, Chicago, Illinois
Owner’s Representative responsible for design development coordination, budget formulation/review, building systems cost analysis, general contractor oversight and project reporting. Also provided preconstruction cost estimating. |
Schal Bovis
Project Manager/Assistant Project Manager
1989-1993
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Sears Headquarters, Hoffman Estates, IL
Assistant Project Manager involved with tenant finish work and sitework |
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Stone Container Corporation Interior Renovation, Chicago, IL
Project Manager/Superintendent for two floors of interior remodeling in the Stone Container Headquarters building. |
Education and Credentials
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Bradley University
BS in Construction Management |
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Keller Graduate School of Management
MBA |
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OSHA 10 Hour Certification |
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State of Illinois Licensed Real Estate Broker |
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Completed the Corps of Engineers Training Course for Construction Quality Management |
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