Robert A. Waitkus has extensive experience in various leadership roles within the engineering and real estate industries. Robert A began their career at Woodward Clyde Consultants in 1977 and worked their way up to become a Vice President and Office Manager. In 1994, they joined URS Corporation as a Vice President and Office/Regional Manager, where they successfully managed the integration of multiple offices during company acquisitions. In 2008, they were promoted to Senior Vice President and Global Director for the Chemical Pharmaceutical and Commercial Business Lines. Robert A continued to advance within the company and in 2014, became the Senior Vice President and Global Director for the $750M Industrial Business Line. In 2015, AECOM acquired URS and they were named a Senior Vice President and National Market Sector Leader. Most recently, they joined EQT Exeter in 2016 as the Director of Global Accounts and Tenant Relations, responsible for building and maintaining professional relationships with senior real estate executives and supporting leasing and asset management activities.
Robert A. Waitkus has a strong educational background in civil engineering. Robert A first attended Valley High School in New Kensington, Pennsylvania from 1966 to 1969, but the information does not specify if they obtained a degree or studied a specific field there.
After graduating from high school, Robert A. Waitkus pursued higher education at Drexel University from 1969 to 1977. At Drexel, they obtained both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Civil Engineering. The specific field of study within civil engineering is not mentioned.
In addition to their formal education, Robert A. Waitkus has also obtained some certifications. In September 2020, they completed a course called "The Six Morning Habits of High Performers" through LinkedIn. Furthermore, they hold the designation of a Retired Professional Engineer in multiple states including Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey. The exact timeframe of when they obtained this designation is not provided.
July, 2016 - present