Bobby Lyles
Saunders Real Estate
Lakeland, FL 33801
Broker
Phone (803) 285-1547
Broker
Specialties
Landlord Rep (Land), Tenant Rep, Tenant Rep (Industrial)
Bio
With over 30 years of experience in project management, construction oversight, and engineering across the warehouse/distribution, industrial, and manufacturing sectors, Bobby Lyles is a trusted authority in delivering high-performance commercial real estate projects. Based in Florida and focused on the Southeastern United States, he is a licensed real estate professional who partners with national developers, industrial companies, and investors to identify, acquire, and optimize strategic industrial sites that align with long-term operational and investment goals.
Bobby has led the successful completion of more than twenty large-scale, multimillion-dollar start-up and expansion projects—particularly in plastics, rubber, and broader manufacturing industries. Notably, during his tenure as Senior Project Engineer and Construction Manager at Bridgestone, he oversaw the company’s largest North American investment—the $1.1 billion off-road tire plant in Aiken County, South Carolina—along with complex expansion initiatives across multiple international facilities.
A graduate of the University of South Carolina with studies in Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Studies, Bobby is nationally recognized for his expertise in site selection, estimating, and construction management. He holds several globally respected certifications, including Project Management Professional (PMP), Six Sigma Black Belt, Root Cause Analysis, and Navigation Leadership & Negotiation. As an FAA-certified drone operator (Part 107) and private pilot, he brings unique aerial insight and real-time reconnaissance capabilities to site evaluation and construction monitoring.
Beyond his technical skill set, Bobby is a frequent speaker and educator on industrial site strategy, regularly advising corporate real estate teams, developers, and consultants across North America. Whether tackling complex Brownfield remediation or managing Greenfield developments from the ground up, he delivers clarity, speed, and value at every stage of the industrial development process.
