Andy Reihl
Mount Pleasant,MI
Summary
Experienced facilities leader with more than 20 years of success guiding high-performing teams and advancing strategic initiatives that strengthen both university operations and community partnerships. Directed Central Michigan University’s 2021 Master Plan and 2024 Campus Programming Initiative, and led the delivery of complex, multi-million-dollar capital projects, including the largest capital project in the university’s history. Expertise in planning, programming, and design, with a strong record of optimizing departmental processes, overseeing project delivery and contract administration, and integrating facility record systems to enhance efficiency and operational effectiveness.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, UEP
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
01.2020 - Current
- Responsible for the administration of the University’s Engineering and Planning Department in Facilities Management. Direct all aspects of project delivery consisting of programming, planning, design, bidding, construction, contract administration, construction quality assurance, mentoring project managers and project close out in support of campus maintenance, operations, improvements and development. Directs the service and purchase order contracts for the operation of the university related to facilities and infrastructure.
- Led the development of the 2024 Campus Programming effort, resulting in planning of Ronan Hall Renovation, College of Business Administration and General Administration Buildings Renovations, and Merrill Residence Hall Renovation.
- Led the development of the 2021 Master Plan resulting with successful execution of Towers renovations, retirement of Kewadin Village and Northwest Apartments.
- Led the development and integration of campus facility records into integrated ArcGIS Indoors platform.
- Led strategic initiatives enhancing academic program offerings and student engagement.
Interim Director, UEP
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Successful completion of all planned projects amidst Coronavirus pandemic with shortened construction schedule to accommodate University’s academic calendar shift.
- Analysis and development of campus capacity plan to accommodate in person classes in response to Coronavirus pandemic within an aggressive timeframe.
- Development and implementation of new feasibility request system and project reporting database for improved efficiencies within UEP department and Facilities Management.
- Improved department procedures in effort to manage reduction in administrative and project manager staffing.
- Development of work order review board workflow process to optimize synergies within Facilities Management departments.
Project Manager
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
01.2007 - 01.2020
- Responsible for the coordination and management of engineering, purchasing and construction activities throughout the life of a combination of small, medium and large projects. Projects include renovation, major repair & replacement, building additions and new construction throughout the university. Also served as acting Director of Plant Engineering & Planning multiple times each year from 2010 – 2020.
- CHIPPEWA CHAMPIONS CENTER | 2020
- $32.5 million, 2 story, 54,900 s.f. facility to support student athletes and accommodate athletic training, sports medicine, hydrotherapy, locker rooms, offices, meetings spaces and premium gameday seating. Project also includes large LED video board and stadium sound system.
- BIOSCIENCES BUILDING | 2016
- $95 million, 4 story, 169,000 s.f. facility to accommodate 40 active researchers, active learning classrooms, BSL-3 & Isotope Labs, Imaging Suite, Herbarium and Vivarium. LEED target Silver. Largest capital project in CMU’s 120+ year history.
- LACROSSE, SOCCER AND STUDENT RECREATION FACILITY | 2015
- $8 million, 6,900 s.f. facility including locker rooms, concessions, grandstands, synthetic turf and field lighting. Project also addressed storm water flooding concerns with underground storm water retention.
- EVENTS CENTER | 2010
- $21 million facility housing Division 1 basketball, volleyball, wrestling and gymnastics programs in addition to other major activities such as commencement, concerts, speakers and Special Olympics. 5,300 arena seating capacity, 12,000 s.f. practice facility, new wrestling facility, 10,000 s.f. lobby and ticketing space along with new student fitness center.
- EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES BUILDING | 2009
- $50 million, 134,500 s.f. classroom facility which is technology-rich, energy efficient and conducive to interpersonal activity. CMU’s first LEED building, LEED Gold Certified.
Project Manager
Wakely Associates
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Responsible for coordinating and leading A/E design & production teams on projects from programming through project close-out. Team leader in architectural design, constructability and building codes.
Education
Supervision Excellence -
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI01-2016
Bachelor of Science - Facilities Management
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI01-2003
Associate in Applied Science - Architectural Technology
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI01-2002
Skills
- Institutional Knowledge and Relationship Management
- Strategic Community and Institutional Liaison
- Campus Master Planning
- Project and Infrastructure Planning
- Team Oriented Leadership
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving with Strategic Solutions
- Contract Development & Administration
- Budget Planning and Project Cost Tracking
- Design Standard Development
- Engineering & Construction Practices
- Life Cycle Cost Analysis
- Code Knowledge
- Scheduling & Coordination
- Cost Estimating
- Organizational and Communication Skills
- State Capital Outlay Processes
Certification
- Certified educational facilities professional
- APPA
- 2013
Timeline
Director, UEP
Central Michigan University
01.2020 - Current
Interim Director, UEP
Central Michigan University
01.2020 - 01.2020
Project Manager
Central Michigan University
01.2007 - 01.2020
Project Manager
Wakely Associates
01.2002 - 01.2007
Supervision Excellence -
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Facilities Management
Ferris State University
Associate in Applied Science - Architectural Technology
Ferris State University
VOLUNTEERING & LEADERSHIP
- University Space Committee
- Community Relations Committee
- ADAC Committee
- Central Ecosystem for National Security Infrastructure Committee
- Beal City Public Schools Board of Education member
- APPA Presenter
- COAA Presenter