Cassandra M. Nipper

Responsible for coordinating and tracking the progress of medium to large capital improvement projects at assigned schools and components of larger projects.

Schedules and coordinates program-related meetings, conferences, appointments, and logistical efforts.

Develops and implements utility use reduction strategies via

auditing and evaluation of usage rates at existing DCPS facilities.

Strategically plans and manages facilities division small capital projects with a focus on equity, impact, and efficiency leads facilities division engagement efforts with school leadership, staff and students as it relates to facility management best practices and green behavior change.

Supports the development and prioritization of a multi-year Capital Improvement Plan.

Collaborates with DCPS Central Office teams to develop and implement facilities division education initiatives for students interested in relevant fields( architecture, engineering, construction, etc.).

Responsible for planning, developing, supervising and implementing a wide variety of maintenance plans and projects including repair building and structure, while performing mechanical engineer and carpentry, plumbing, electrical, BAS maintenance systems and HVAC.

Developed leadership skills of motivation and teaching landscaping staff, environmental services staff and maintenance staff.

Responsible for building and ground maintenance operations and building systems for a large multi-site healthcare provider.

Overall management of staff, supervision, administration, building repair and structural maintenance systems software. Overall management, reporting, planning, administration and strategic planning. Managed sub-contractors.

Responsible for overall management reporting, planning, supervision and administration of a workforce of plant operations, housekeeping, laundry and security personnel.

Established budgets and monitored progress and quality.

Conducted facility inspections and trained staff to maintain building structure. Responsible for opening and closing securing building and grounds. Performed all systems maintenance.

Contract/Subcontractor oversight and compliance.