Leadership
Robert Coleman
President & Founder
With nearly 20 years of experience in real estate and construction, Robert has built his career overseeing the entire property lifecycle, from acquisition and disposition to development and lifecycle management. He has a proven ability to lead highly technical teams and execute complex, high-value programs in challenging environments.
Robert established and led the North American Preconstruction team for HelloFresh/Factor, delivering highly technical automation, cold storage, commercial kitchen food production, and fulfillment projects. He built and implemented the Project Management Office (PMO) tools and processes for HelloFresh/Factor ensuring best-in-class results through feasibility, preconstruction, and construction.
Prior to HelloFresh/Factor, Robert led the design and construction of R&D labs for quantum computing and next-gen data infrastructure for Microsoft. He directed the design and construction of cutting-edge developer workspace and Tenant Improvements, Audio R&D labs, and the lead on a sound and vibration mitigation program in response to light rail encroachment.
With CBRE, Robert was responsible for capital improvements, tenant improvements, and disposition / acquisition support for major CBRE investors in East Seattle. He led the delivery of 80+ Tenant Improvement (TI) projects in the local region, overseeing a collective scope of 770,000 square feet and an aggregate value exceeding $30 million.
He led projects across Boeing's critical IT infrastructure campus in Bellevue, WA, and managed supplementary projects supporting key R&D functions, including the Radiation Effects Laboratory and 737 delivery programs. He was responsible for all construction and design projects at the Bellevue, WA Campus including Building 33-03 Data Center which housed Unix and Oracle systems critical to Boeing's IT infrastructure.
Prior to Boeing, Robert began his career delivering construction projects for Performance Contracting. There he was the lead on multiple projects throughout the Puget Sound that included hospitality, healthcare, technology, and US Corps of Engineer government projects.
Robert is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, holds a Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering and an MBA, and holds a LEED AP accreditation.
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What our partners say
Robert excels in whole-project thinking, particularly during preconstruction and the early design stages. He has a remarkable ability to anticipate challenges, align diverse stakeholders, and set up project teams for success. His follow-through during construction and post-occupancy is equally strong, ensuring continuity, accountability, and high-quality outcomes.
What I value most in working with Robert is his combination of high expectations, rigorous honesty, and unwavering fairness. He challenges teams to perform at their best while creating an environment of transparency and trust. As a result, the projects we have completed together have consistently delivered on time and on budget, due in no small part to Robert's preparation, communication skills, and disciplined project management.
I've worked with Robert for many years, and in that time have seen him consistently break down complex construction projects into clear, well-sequenced plans that clients can understand, and teams can better execute. He is exceptionally proactive and takes the time to learn the technical aspects associated with a project, to better anticipate issues early and keep projects on schedule and avoid unnecessary costs. I would not hesitate to work with him again or recommend his services.
Having had the pleasure of working with Robert for nearly a decade, I can confidently say that his unique blend of competence and passion makes him an invaluable asset to any team. His dedication to excellence and transparency sets a high standard for everyone involved, making collaboration with him effortless and highly rewarding.