Open To Work
Rob McDonald
Havas Worldwide Chicago Inc
Chicago,IL
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired Job Title
Director Facility Management
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
On-SiteHybrid
Location:
Chicago, ILDenver, CONew York, NYBoston, MAMilwaukee, WI
Open to relocation:
Yes
Important To Me
Career advancementPaid time offCompany CultureWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience
Results-driven BOMA Certified Facility Management Administrator with 25 years experience managing facility operations in multi-location Class A office buildings. Specializes in building maintenance, workplace services, vendor relations, and project management, including capital expenditures and construction. Delivers solutions that improve operational efficiency and workplace satisfaction while maintaining high safety and aesthetic standards.
Work History
2 Years 9 Months
08.2023 - 05.2026
2 Years 9 Months
VP, Director Facilities Management
Havas Worldwide Chicago Inc | Chicago, IL
08.2023 - 05.2026
- Managed day-to-day facility operations, building maintenance, workplace office services, vendor relations, catering, event planning, space planning, security, reception, cap ex projects, and construction projects in multi-location corporate class A buildings to ensure optimal performance and appearance.
- Developed, managed, and reported Facility Operations and Capital expenditure budgets from $500,000 to $1 million/year, optimizing resource allocation.
- Ensuring compliance with building codes and company regulations, including city, state, Federal (OSHA), and EHS, and maintaining employee and tenant safety.
- Managed vendor relations to support goals of the Vendor Diversity Management Initiative.
- Hired, trained, evaluated, and managed Facility operations teams of 10+ employees, fostering a culture of excellence.
3 Years
08.2020 - 08.2023
3 Years
Director Facility Management
Havas Worldwide Chicago | Chicago, IL
08.2020 - 08.2023
1 Year 6 Months
02.2019 - 08.2020
1 Year 6 Months
Facility Manager
Havas Worldwide Chicago | Chicago, IL
02.2019 - 08.2020
7 Years 6 Months
03.2011 - 09.2018
7 Years 6 Months
Director of Facility Operations
GSD&M Advertising | Austin, TX
03.2011 - 09.2018
- Managed day-to-day facility operations, including office services, landscaping, catering, event planning, and full-service in-house building maintenance across multi-location corporate Class A buildings to support optimal building performance and appearance.
- Developed and maintained facility operations and capital expenditure budgets exceeding $1 million/year to support effective resource allocation.
- Managed compliance with building codes and company regulations, including city, state, federal, OSHA, and EHS requirements, to support safe working and living environments for employees and tenants.
- Directed vendor relations to advance objectives for vendor diversity management initiative.
- Hired, trained, and managed mailroom and facility operations teams of 10+ employees to support high-performance operations via effective scheduling and evaluation.
- Owned leasing and operations oversight of 6-level parking garage and 3 surface parking lots with 700 spaces to support revenue generation over $300k annually.
Education
No degree - Business Administration
Sauk Valley Community College | Dixon, IL
I, II, III courses - Construction Management
Austin Community College | Austin, TX
Skills
- Project management
- Operational excellence
- Analytical thinking
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Excellent communication
- Oral communication
- Organizational skills
Certification
Boma FMA Facility Management Administrator, June 2012
Personal Information
Title: Director Facility Management
Timeline
VP, Director Facilities Management
Havas Worldwide Chicago Inc
08.2023 - 05.2026Read more
Director Facility Management
Havas Worldwide Chicago
08.2020 - 08.2023Read more
Facility Manager
Havas Worldwide Chicago
02.2019 - 08.2020Read more
Director of Facility Operations
GSD&M Advertising
03.2011 - 09.2018Read more
Austin Community College - I, II, III courses, Construction Management
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Sauk Valley Community College - No degree, Business Administration
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