Robert
Sickeler

CHIEF DESIGNER / PROJECT MANAGER

Residential
Buildings

Parking
Structures

Sustainable / CLT Construction

Retail

Mixed-Use
Buildings

Office / Headquarters

Key Qualifications

Robert has experience with large and small corporate projects. He has developed the ability to successfully interface with clients, contractors, and consultant teams through a wide range of diverse project types. As the primary client contact, he brings effective communication and project management skills to his work as well as the organizational and team leadership qualities critical to the success of the project.

  • Registered Architect: NY, CT

  • 43 years in the construction industry, 8 with VASE Management

  • Over $6B in construction experience

  • Over 5M SF of construction experience

  • Extensive experience in the construction of largescale projects

  • Fairfield FLHS Building Committee

Education

  • Bachelor of Architecture,
    Pratt Institute

Project Experience

Housing Authority of New Haven | New Haven, CT
Winslow Celentano Apartments | $7 million

The 53,000 SF redevelopment of two six-storey buildings consisted of senior/disabled high-rise development, providing 65 homes/one-bedroom & studio apartments for residents 62 yrs and up, as well as residents w/ disabilities.

Housing Authority of New Haven | New Haven, CT
Charles T. McQueeney Apartments | $13 million

A 66,000 SF ten-storey high-rise consisted of 150 studio and one-bedroom apartments. It serves residents with disabilities and residents who are 62 years and older.

Yale University | New Haven, CT
Multiple Renovations | $275K

Conversion of a one-family residential to business. Rehab and replacement of kitchen units. Rehab and replacement of apartment units. MEP upgrades.

Ansonia Housing Authority | Ansonia, CT
Demolition of Apartments Complex on Olson Dr.
$1.2M

Managed two phases of the Riverside Apartments Complex demolition. Oversaw the demolition of the five-acre portion of the site, west of Olson Drive and south of High Street. The Riverside Apartments site encompasses a total of approximately six acres.

Jose Ramirez | Hartford, CT
Hartford Lofts | $1.7 million

Developed 16,000 SF, eight condos located on the upper floors of the building. This project, named “The Hartford Lofts,” converted a former hotel & rooming house, and turned it into the first residential condo project downtown in more than a decade. Work consisted of total gut renovation, site work, and a new elevator & MEP systems.

Department of Housing | Hartford, CT
Rehab of Hurricane Affected Communities
$1.8 million

Reconstructing and mitigating 37 residential structures in compliance with all applicable local, federal, and state statutory requirements. Construction included single and small multi-family housing projects and house lifts.

Achievement First | Bridgeport, New Haven, Hartford, CT
Rehab of Elementary, Middle & High Schools | $480k

Rehab of new classrooms, gymnasium, bathrooms, hallways, flooring, window / door replacement, MEP upgrades including generator and switch gears. Other municipal, housing, institutional and non-profit construction projects include Operation Hope, Town of Groton, City of Meridan, City of North Branford, Norwalk Redevelopment Agency, Dakota Partners, and more.

Hartford Community Loan Fund | Hartford, CT
Developer / Builder of 94-96 Edwards St. | $450K

Renovations of 1865 historic building to return to its former glory and provide high-quality, affordable housing. The project received full 25% historic tax credits and ten years of City tax abatement.