ALEX ROJAS
Manville
Summary
- Supported operations management and safety compliance in large-scale industrial and commercial facilities. Assisted in capital project delivery and vendor contract management while overseeing budget oversight for capex and opex. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance facility performance and maintain secure and compliant environments across multiple sites in NY and NJ.
- Spearheaded implementation of sustainability program, achieving annual reuse and recycling of 2 tons of packaging material.
- Cultivated a robust safety culture, ensuring accident-free operations year over year through implementation of comprehensive safety programs and training initiatives.
- Cultivated strategic partnerships with external vendors to enhance long-term collaborations focused on mutual benefits.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facilities Manager
Marcolin Eyewear
Somerville, New York, NJ, NY
02.2016 - Current
- Direct comprehensive facilities operations for 151,000 sq. ft. industrial and commercial space, supporting warehousing, distribution, logistics, and showroom functions.
- Develop, implement, and enforce safety programs, ensuring full compliance with OSHA standards, fire codes, and internal SOPs.
- Lead capital improvement and preventive maintenance projects across NY and NJ locations, including machinery areas, packaging zones, and logistics operations.
- Manage and maintain physical security systems (CCTV, access control, alarms) to safeguard inventory, assets, and personnel.
- Oversee vendor management and contract administration for janitorial services, material handling, building maintenance, landscaping, and specialized contractors.
- Own CAPEX and OPEX budgets, providing cost analyses, forecasts, and recommendations for facilities upgrades and operational efficiencies.
- Create and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders in SAP for all facilities-related goods and services.
- Supervise building support services including kitchen operations, fleet vehicle maintenance, fire suppression systems, sprinkler systems, and alarm systems.
- Manage and mentor a 10-member team consisting of technicians, custodial staff, and security personnel, driving accountability, performance, and safety culture.
Assistant Facilities Manager
TBWA\Chiat\Day
New York, NY
10.2000 - 02.2016
- Supported day-to-day facilities operations while ensuring adherence to corporate facility standards and policies.
- Coordinated office construction projects, space planning, layout modifications, and IT/AV installations.
- Planned and executed employee relocations and office reconfigurations, collaborating closely with IT teams and department managers to ensure seamless transitions.
- Prepared, reviewed, and submitted project proposals and cost-benefit analyses to the CFO for approval.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with vendors and service providers to ensure timely, high-quality maintenance, repairs, and supplies.
Education
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Hostos Community College
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James Monroe High School
Bronx, NYSkills
Technology SAP, MS Windows, MS Office, MS Project, Visio, MS Explorer
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Languages | English & Spanish Fluency
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Hobbies | animal shelter volunteer, traveling, working out.
Certification
Forklift trainer
CPR
Timeline
Facilities Manager
Marcolin Eyewear
02.2016 - Current
Assistant Facilities Manager
TBWA\Chiat\Day
10.2000 - 02.2016
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Hostos Community College
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James Monroe High School