1368 Spalding Road Suite C.
Dunedin, FL 34598
Tel (727) 733-5558
Fax (727) 733-6490
Key People

Robert Bandes, President

Project Role:

As Principle-in-Charge, Mr. Bandes takes responsibility for the overall construction development. He quantifies each job and assembles a team from his highly qualified staff. Mr. Bandes guides the team through the building process. His expertise lies in the ability to merge the best economic value for his clients with the right team from his staff. This is a time proven ability with over 20 years as the CEO of Bandes Construction.


With Firm:

1987 - Present


Education

B.A. Building Construction University of Florida

B.A. Journalism University of Florida


Registration

Class "A" General Contractor State of Florida

 



Mike Hovey - Sr. Project Estimator / Project Manager

Project Role:

As Senior Project Estimator, Mr. Hovey is responsible for all budget estimating and cost control. Ultimately blending plans and specifications analysis to drive the best pricing in the commercical construction market. He is an expert at estimating from quantity takeoff to bid as well as the buyout. His has successfully estimated projects up to $7.6 million.


With Firm:

1991 - Present


Education:

B.E.T. University of South Florida


Registration:

Registered Building Inspector Southern Standard Building Code Bureau

Certified Reinforced Masonry Contractor - Florida Concrete & Products Association


TJ Balogun - Project Estimator

Project Role:

Originally from Nigeria, Mr. Balogun's expertise lies in construction estimation. He is directly responsible for compiling and discerning the information from the bid process with one goal: Cost effective solutions for our clients.


Through his computation from manufacturers, subcontractors and supplier pricing, Mr. Balogun meets this goal successfully and repeatedly.


With Firm:

2000 - Present


Education:

Higher National Diploma Certificate





Denise Hagemann - Office Manager / Contract Administrator

Project Role:

Ms. Hagemann has been with the company since its inception. She bridges the gap betwen project coordination and management with Versatility in, A.I.A. Contract Documentation and multiple software programs.


As Contract Administrator, Ms. Hagemann is liaison between contractor, owner, and architect. She is in charge of preparation of all bids, securing bid bonds, payment and performance bonds, compliance with all insurance requirements, as well as preparation of all AIA documents.


With Firm:

1988 - Present


Education

Suffolk County Community College

 

Jim Dalka - Project Manager

Project Role:

As Project Manager, Mr. Dalka is the liaison between client and construction team. He is responsible for construction scheduling, quality control during design and construction, and change order negotiation.


We consider Mr. Dalka to be one of the most effective Project Managers in the State. His depth of experience and his ability to move projects forward is a great asset to our company.


With Firm:

2007 - Present


Education:

B.S. Construction Management, Southern Technical College, GA



Chris Schouten - Project Manager

Project Role:

As the former National Director of Construction of a Fortune 500 company, Mr. Schouten has an inside understanding of an Owner's needs and concerns throughout the construction process.


In his role as Project Manager, Mr. Schouten coordinates the design and permitting of projects, formulates and maintains budgets, and successfully meets project deadlines.


With Firm:

2008 - Present


Education:

B.B.A. in Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship and Human Resource Management, Baylor University

Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Licensed Florida Storm Water, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector

Certified-Effective Communications & Human Relations, Dale Carnegie




Mark Stephens - General Superintendent - Safety Director

Project Role:

Mr. Stephens is an integral Bandes team member. With over 30 year construction experience, he brings

an in depth knowledge of field operations that seamless ties together the office and field.


As the General Superintendent and Safety Director, Mr. Stephens coordinates and resolves issues on all projects

acting as our Point Man on the front lines.


With Firm:

1993 - Present


Education & Job progression:

King High School Tampa, FL

Commercial Carpenter

Superintendent

General Superintendent