Rob Daake, P. E. Email & Phone Number

Mckinney, Texas, United States

An established and reputable firm that is committed to maintaining small firm agility and personal customer service while managing projects of remarkable scale and complexity.Rob founded the firm because he saw a unique need in the market. He spotted a lack of legal firms that bring an effective blend of engineering, planning, and land use expertise, in combination with legal prowess for transactional needs. His unique combination of experience as a Texas licensed attorney and civil engineer, in addition to his extensive background in land and economic development, creates unparalleled expertise in the industry. Clients have responded in force to this one-of-a-kind service offering. Rob’s firm has experienced explosive growth representing clients in a wide variety of industries including household-name national corporations as well as individual property owners. The team creates tailored plans and approaches to specific needs and circumstances based on the firm’s in-depth knowledge and experience.REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS:Represent the owner of a nearly 700-acre tract located on both sides of the Dallas North Tollway in Celina, Texas. This project includes transactional work, securing land use entitlements, planning and executing development strategies for the proper phasing of the master plan, and drafting restrictive covenants, as well as drafting and negotiating development agreements to protect all phases of development.Represent the developer of a dense, urban multi-family project located within the Trinity River Corridor Special Purpose District along Riverfront Boulevard in downtown Dallas, Texas. This project consists of a 200-unit, 7-story, 85’ tall multi-family housing project (87 du/ac) achieved through the use of a form-based code PD zoning application. Represent the buyer of a mixed-use, master-planned community on approximately 1,200 acres in the City of Gunter, Texas. This project has two miles of frontage on the future Dallas North Tollway.

Mckinney, Texas, United States

Rob and his team use legal, planning, and engineering expertise to focus on real estate, due diligence, construction, land development and entitlements, and economic incentives.

Dallas, Texas

Mckinney, Texas

Primary practice areas include real estate, construction, land development, and business law

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

In conjunction with an exceedingly capable team at Kimley-Horn, I specialize in municipal roadway design, drainage design, utility coordination, construction management, and grant/loan application and management.

Mckinney, Tx

Managed the Financial Services, Information Technology, Human Resources, City Secretary, and Library departments consisting of professional, paraprofessional, administrative and field staff. Previously managed Engineering, Public Works, Parks, Planning, Building Inspections, Housing, and Community Development Departments. Oversee the departments’ administrative and long-range development plans. Represent the City of McKinney to community and civic groups on a broad range of complex topics. In conjunction with the CFO, manage an approximately $350MM annual budget. Recommend, participate in developing and/or personally draft regulations, policies, and procedures, which ensure efficient and effective practices throughout the organization. Negotiate and facilitate large economic development projects. Make presentations to the City Council. Represent the City Manager’s Office in complex litigation matters.

Supervise approximately 100 staff members in the Engineering, Planning, Building Inspections, and Code Enforcement Departments. Responsible for coordinating closely with department heads to manage the daily operation of the Development Services Division. Present various complex cases to the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council. Prepare and write various documents including but not limited to staff reports and city council reports. Confer with and advise architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, and the general public regarding City development requirements, codes, and standards. Advise elected and appointed officials regarding the adoption and implementation of City regulations. Work closely with the economic development prospects to facilitate successful deals. Develop and implement customer service guidelines and protocols to enhance the perception of McKinney’s development process.

Provide support to the Executive Director of Development Services in the management of the Engineering, Planning, Building Inspections, and Code Enforcement Departments. Prepare and present amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance and other regulatory documents. Confer with and advise architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, and the general public regarding City development requirements, codes, and standards.

Manage all aspects related to the daily operations of the Capital Improvements Program within the Engineering Department including both design and construction. Develop and budget for the Streets and Infrastructure Initiative components of the CIP. Negotiate terms of design and supplemental construction contracts. Supervise professional and support staff responsible for design, right of way acquisition, franchise utility relocation, and financial components of the program. Provide City Council with written and oral updates on project development and construction. Managed the Request for Qualifications process to select design professionals and bid process for construction contractors. Respond to citizen inquiries related to construction projects. Review and approve engineering plans for construction.

Manage all aspects related to the daily operations of the Development Engineering operation including review of engineering plans and construction oversight to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements. Develop, implement, and communicate policy revisions to stakeholders including other city departments and the local development community. Provide technical expertise to the Planning Department on complex land development matters. Supervise and manage workflow for professional, field and administrative staff.

Review private development plans for conformance with local, state, and federal requirements. Participate in pre-development meetings to assist developers through the city’s process and provide information regarding existing and required infrastructure. Attend Development Review Committee meetings with other city departments to ensure all aspects of proposed development were compliant. Respond to inquiries from residents regarding development plans. Provide technical expertise to the Planning Department on complex land development matters.

Ankeny, Ia

Design roadway geometrics, drainage, and right-of-way for both urban and rural on-system roadways and interchanges ranging from asphalt overlays to total reconstruction on all functional classifications of roadways. Design complete reconstruction of infrastructure in nationally recognized historic district. Perform extensive hydrologic/hydraulic analysis and design on both roadway and flood control projects. Provide construction management services to public sector clients. Prepare and deliver presentations to clients, City Councils, FHWA, historic preservation boards and the public.

Doctor Of Law (Jd), Juris Doctorate

Primary focus on Construction Law, State and Local Government Law, Real Estate Law

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering with a focus on transportation system design and construction