CHRISTOPHER ROWELL
Egg Harbor Twp,NJ
Summary
Safety-minded Director of Facilities Manager with over 20 years of experience supporting cohesive building operations. A conscientious leader with confidence in support and facilitation of staff operations, contractor management, and upkeep of facility appearance to impeccable standards. Highly organized coordinator of competing interests, including project goals, contractor agreements, and employee needs. A HUD Certified REAC Inspector for 13 plus years. Conducted 1000's of REAC inspections while following and implementing the UPCS protocol as instructed. Coordinated, created, and performed HUD REAC training classes and seminars.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Facilities Management
Fairstead
New York, New York
10.2019 - Current
- Created and enforced standard operating procedures (SOP)
- Managed projects from conception, due diligence, and through construction/redevelopment.
- Coordinate leasing contracts and facility maintenance budgets to provide seamless building operations across 18 states.
- Worked directly with general contractors to create scope and value alternatives and provided budget forecast for potential projects.
- Maintain working knowledge of building security, HVAC, electrical and other systems vital to successful building operation
- Assess building design and accessibility to inform others of updates to existing infrastructure while maintaining ADA compliance
- Implemented training and maintained documentation for 25-100 staff member certifications
- Cooperate with company leadership and collaborate on projects of mutual interest to multiple levels of organizational leadership
- Supervise and train custodial staff in cleaning and maintenance of facilities and premises of 90 communities.
- Operate with multiple competing deadlines and interests, confidently managing variables simultaneously
- Schedule, direct, and supervise external contractors in maintaining and upkeep multiple properties over 16,500 units
- Participate in strategic planning thorough evaluation of needs and support of steps necessary for completion
- Improve operations and manage work orders and price changes
- Maintain up-to-date inspections and certifications on all buildings and systems
- Tenant resolution through superior conflict and problem-solving skills
- Assist and manage asset acquisitions and transfers of over 5 billion
- Developed Maintenance programs and Training manuals
Inspector/Consultant
U.S. Housing REAC
New York, NY
08.2016 - 10.2019
- Trained property staff on HUD protocol
- Preformed Pre-REAC Inspections on properties to help prepare for upcoming HUD inspections
- Produced deficiency reports on properties from pre-inspection
- Repaired all deficiencies in units with staff according to deficiency reports
- Worked with management and maintenance staff to organize supplies and property
- Coordinated with properties with compliance issues
- Conferred with vendors regarding inspection results to recommend corrective procedures and communicate needed repairs
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests
- Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections
- Traveled to over 10 states to preform REAC Inspections.
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures
Inspector
Inspection Zone
New Jersey, New Jersey
01.2013 - 07.2016
- Confirmed REAC housing inspections were performed accurately and fully complied with REAC housing inspection protocols
- Provided training 100's property staff on UPCS Protocol and building code deficiencies
- Performed pre-inspections to identify deficiencies and building code violations
- Inspected public and multifamily housing properties for compliance with Uniform Physical Condition Standards regarding structural integrity related to foundations, interiors, exteriors, roofing, and operation, maintenance, monitoring of utilities such as water, sewer, heating, and electrical systems, fire systems for units or properties during life-span HUD assistance is provided
- Coordinated scheduling of inspections, cancellations and rescheduling
- Managed travel and expenses for over 50 locations
- Provided technical and administrative assistance to contractors as needed to set priorities for workload and balance among inspectors
- Supervised work of contracted employees to keep on task for timely completion
Education
High School Diploma -
Atlantic Cape Community College
1994
High School Diploma -
Ocean City High School
Ocean City, NJ06.1992
Skills
- Staff Management
- Strategic planning
- Scheduling
- Policy and procedure modification
- Workflow planning
- Problem-Solving
- Maintenance and Repair
- Multitasking Abilities
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Planning and Coordination
- Critical Thinking
Certification
HUD Certification
Timeline
Director of Facilities Management
Fairstead
10.2019 - Current
Inspector/Consultant
U.S. Housing REAC
08.2016 - 10.2019
Inspector
Inspection Zone
01.2013 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
Atlantic Cape Community College
High School Diploma -
Ocean City High School
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