Brian Taylor
Facilities and Contract Management
St Louis,MO
Summary
Experienced, PMP Certified, Contract Manager with a proven track record, excelling in contract management and cost control. Expert in procurement management and fostering teamwork, I streamlined operations, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs while ensuring timely project completion. Committed to delivering exceptional results in complex environments. Skilled in creating and applying practical solutions to both organizational and individual team problems. TS/SCI Cleared as recent at 2022.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Director
Vision Care Partners, LLC
11.2022 - Current
- Responsible management of facilities for 50,000+ SqFt of space, spread out between 6 locations and three states.
- Cradle to grave contract management to include RFX, evaluation, negotiations, award, management, and close out.
- Direct vendors, facilities staff, and service providers as required to create efficient and non-disruptive work environment.
- Established strong vendor relationships, resulting in reduced costs and improved service levels.
- Improve facility efficiency by implementing cost-saving measures and streamlining operations.
- Maintained accurate records of all facilities'' assets and ensured proper documentation of maintenance activities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to complete major facility upgrades on time and within budget.
- Oversaw construction projects from initial planning stages through completion, ensuring timelines and budgets were met.
- Maintained physical condition of facilities, applying available resources and personnel to achieve safe, clean, and functional environment.
Contract and Proposal Consultant
ServiceSource, Inc
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
- Reviewed and evaluated government contract and proposal drafts.
- Drafted pre-solicitation RFX documents to find potential, and qualified, business partners for client's upcoming contract.
- Drafted RFX documents for clients relating to MEP subcontracting, grounds subcontracting, and other facility maintenance requirements, unique to the government facility.
- Evaluation of received subk proposals and provided guidance for negotiation, clarification, and eventual award.
Deputy Program Director
Service Source, Inc
03.2017 - 11.2022
- Led $98M Base Operating Support FFP contract and directed facilities maintenance, subcontractor management, audit and inspection, code compliance, and record keeping. Contract also had IDIQ tasks of $20M for the 5-year period
- Oversaw technical contracting activities for prime contract, primary subcontracts, maintenance/repair/construction contracts, purchasing of commodities and other material goods/services ($15M annually).
- Responsible for the following departments: business operations, quality control, operations, training, document management, purchasing and all subcontracting functions.
- Balanced competing priorities effectively while managing multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Enhanced team collaboration by establishing clear communication channels and promoting a positive work environment.
- Improved stakeholder satisfaction by maintaining open lines of communication and addressing concerns proactively.
- Streamlined program processes by implementing efficient project management strategies, resulting in improved overall performance.
- Developed comprehensive program budgets, ensuring proper allocation of resources and timely completion of projects.
Contracting Officer
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, NGA
05.2011 - 03.2017
- Possessed a warranted signing authority to obligate government for contract actions up to $150,000.00.
- Facilitated effective communication between stakeholders throughout the contracting process, ensuring smooth execution of projects from inception to completion.
- Streamlined invoice processing to expedite payments, maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and contractors.
- Improved overall contracting operations through regular performance assessments and implementation of best practices.
- Conducted thorough market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities.
- Managed over $20 million for procurement and acquisition projects; working with multiple teams from multiple Agency Organizations.
- Over $12 Million total for acquisition of data and software acquisition.
- Over $700,000 total for acquisition of material purchasing for Base Security Services (SIPW), and assisting in SIPW's material management (ammunition, equipment, uniforms, etc.).
- Over $1 Million annually for Base Operating Support portfolio of Construction and Architect/Engineer with a multi-year value of over $10 Million.
- Small Business Representative to the Small Business Administration (SBA), assisting and confirming NGA OCSW meets federally mandated small business subcontracting goals
Education
PMP Certified -
Project Management Institute
01-2023
DAWIA Level III Certified: Contracting -
Defense Acquisition University
01-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
Ashford University
Clinton, IA04-2010
Skills
- Contract drafting
- Dispute resolution
- Cost control
- Proposal writing
- Contract pricing
- Contract administration
- Procurement management
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Project management
Timeline
Contract and Proposal Consultant
ServiceSource, Inc
06.2023 - 04.2024
Facilities Director
Vision Care Partners, LLC
11.2022 - Current
Deputy Program Director
Service Source, Inc
03.2017 - 11.2022
Contracting Officer
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, NGA
05.2011 - 03.2017
PMP Certified -
Project Management Institute
DAWIA Level III Certified: Contracting -
Defense Acquisition University
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
Ashford University
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