DAVID "BUD" GABERT
Oxnard,CA
Summary
Dynamic facilities and operations leader with over 20 years of expertise in managing maintenance, construction, and infrastructure operations within large, highly regulated organizations. Proven success in overseeing building systems, coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance, and supervising technical workforces while effectively managing budgets. Recognized for stabilizing operations, enhancing service delivery, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure the seamless functioning of mission-critical facilities. Committed to delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget constraints.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations & Facilities Manager
U.S. Navy
01.2019 - Current
- Directed facilities maintenance and infrastructure operations supporting large, multi-building campuses and industrial workspaces both nationally and internationally.
- Supervised supervisors and technical staff, scheduling daily maintenance activities and enforcing quality and safety standards with zero incidents or lost time.
- Managed multi-trade renovation, repair, and construction projects in high stress environments valued up to $3.5M, delivering work on schedule and within budget.
- Coordinated contractors, utilities, and internal stakeholders to minimize downtime and disruption to operations.
- Identified major discrepancies and inefficiencies preventing over $220K in projected losses through corrective action on high value projects in the pacific region.
Senior Compliance & Safety Manager
U.S. Navy
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Oversaw building safety, compliance inspections, and corrective actions across multiple facilities minimizing future costs in time, money and man power.
- Managed executive level regulatory documentation and audit readiness programs, maintaining zero critical findings or adverse cost to the organization.
- Led emergency response actions and facility evacuation drills, ensuring personnel safety and continuity of operations through forward thinking and preparation.
- Enhanced workplace safety by implementing comprehensive risk assessments and safety audits and amplifying hazard awareness and abatement.
- Facilitated training for 1897 personnel raising hazard awareness and importance of incident reporting, leading to higher visibility of safety practices in the work place.
Construction Manager / Project Supervisor
U.S. Navy
01.2006 - 01.2019
- Led domestic and overseas construction, fabrication, and facilities maintenance projects across institutional and industrial environments with no major incidents.
- Supervised workforces of up to 580 personnel through delegated managers across maintenance, construction, and technical trade safety practices.
- Supported utilities, electrical distribution, structural, and site infrastructure systems in austere environments.
- Delivered multiple projects on time and under budget while maintaining strict safety and quality compliance in limited resource environments.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Home Inspection Certification
NHIA
San Diego, CA09-2026
Certificate of Technical Studies - NCF Safety Supervisor
U.S. Navy
Oxnard, CA03-2022
Certificate of Technical Studies - Incident Investigation
Navy Safety Command
San Diego, CA05-2023
Certificate of Technical Studies - Fall Protection Program Manager
Navy Safety Command
San Diego, CA03-2023
Skills
- Facilities & Building Maintenance Management
- Construction & Renovation Oversight
- Workforce Supervision & Scheduling
- Vendor & Contractor Coordination
- Regulatory Compliance & Inspections
- Safety & Risk Management
- Project Planning & Execution
- Utilities & Infrastructure Coordination
- Customer Service & Stakeholder Engagement
- Building inspections
- Space planning
- Blueprint reading
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- OSHA 10 & 30; Fall Protection, Excavation, Scaffolding
- Fire Warden 40 Hour Course; subsequent re-qualification annually (10)
- Hazardous Materials & Environmental Compliance (HSIRM 40-Hour)
- Project Management & Scheduling Tools (MS Project, Excel, CMMS exposure)
Timeline
Senior Compliance & Safety Manager
U.S. Navy
01.2023 - 01.2025
Operations & Facilities Manager
U.S. Navy
01.2019 - Current
Construction Manager / Project Supervisor
U.S. Navy
01.2006 - 01.2019
Certificate of Technical Studies - Home Inspection Certification
NHIA
Certificate of Technical Studies - NCF Safety Supervisor
U.S. Navy
Certificate of Technical Studies - Incident Investigation
Navy Safety Command
Certificate of Technical Studies - Fall Protection Program Manager
Navy Safety Command