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David Powers

Round Rock,TX

Summary

Experienced professional in acute healthcare facility management, with a focus on leadership and strategic planning. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and maintaining high standards. Strong emphasis on promoting team collaboration and adaptability by engaging, inspiring and empowering others, with expertise in budget management, safety compliance, and project coordination. Recognized for reliability, a results-driven approach, and a steadfast commitment to excellence.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Facility Director

Medxcel Facilities Management at Ascension Texas
02.2017 - Current
  • Experience in large, multi-campus healthcare system
  • Develops strategic and operational policies and plans and executes strategic plans.
  • Develops and oversees staffing, training, scheduling, budgeting in the Facilities Management department.
  • Establishes a safe work environment for employees by performing safety audits and inspections, conducting safety-related training, and maintaining on-going communications with employees.
  • Manages building operations and maintenance, plans and operations, furniture and equipment inventories, utility operations, energy management, and grounds maintenance.
  • Oversees major infrastructure repair and renovations projects by identifying and managing vendors/contractors, including bid process, contract compliance, and vendor/contractor performance.
  • Acts as the liaison for all remodeling, renovation and construction projects as it relates to product standards, design standards, scheduling shut-downs and system interruptions.
  • Manages staffing, performance evaluation and training activities, and assists with capacity planning for staff and contract labor.
  • Ensures that facilities are maintained, secured, renovated and constructed according to departmental/organizational policies, procedures, plans and initiatives.
  • Assists with the development of and compliance with departmental budgets, including capital, operating and construction budgets.
  • Ensures continued compliance with all federal, state and local regulations and TJC standards. Successfully participated in over 40+ TJC surveys and 1 CMS survey.
  • Works directly with vendors and purchasing to request proposals for repairs, maintenance and capital improvements.
  • Serve as a change agent throughout the organization.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement.
  • Lead and guide associate(s) to obtain optimal performance and operational excellence.

Senior Director of Stadium Operations

Round Rock Express
04.2010 - 01.2017
  • Company Overview: AAA Affiliate of the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers during my tenure
  • Oversaw the daily operations of a baseball stadium, life safety, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, specialty equipment repairs and preventative maintenance to ensure patron, player and staff safety.
  • Oversaw IT, maintenance, grounds keeping, housekeeping, ushers, ticket takers, parking attendants, EMT and security staff.
  • Coordinated event staff for baseball and non-game events such as concerts, softball, corporate meetings, parties, proms, weddings, etc.
  • Worked closely with concert promoters for venue setup with such acts as (Los Lonely Boys, Reckless Kelly, Bob Schneider, Asleep at the Wheel, Jack Ingram, Five for Fighting, Tonic, Green River Ordinance, Collective Soul, The Gin Blossoms, Zac Brown Band, Roger Creager, Bo Bice, Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights, Third Day, Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith and many others).
  • Project Manager of over $10 million in restoration and new construction projects to the Dell Diamond with a 90-120 day construction window during the off-seasons in conjunction with city officials.
  • Developed a comprehensive preventative maintenance program, OSHA compliance program, housekeeping program and daily operations program.

Facilities

Austin Surgical Hospital
01.2008 - 04.2010
  • Oversaw daily operations of hospital facilities, medical gases, life safety, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, specialty equipment repair and preventative maintenance to ensure patient and staff safety.
  • 23 bed

Co-Owner

Everwood Building Company
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Oversaw all functions of a construction company involved primarily in residential construction with several multi-family, industrial and commercial projects. Assisted clients in the design, selection process, budget and implementation of personalized projects.
  • Responsible for administrative functions including project budgets, company budgets, insurance, risk management, inventory, scheduling, trade relations, architectural and code interpretation and enforcement, accounting and payroll, OSHA safety compliance.
  • Responsible for delegating tasks, motivating staff and trades, maintaining project budget and timelines, multi-tasking many projects at one time over a large geographical area.

Real Estate Agent

Keller Williams Realty
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Represented sellers and buyers in both residential and commercial properties.
  • Negotiated simple and complex contracts, maintained effective marketing campaigns.
  • Motivated a small group of office personnel and sales staff.
  • Implemented yearlong training programs for 300+ sales staff.

Project Manager

Reavis Consulting Engineering
01.1996 - 01.2004
  • Designed and oversaw water and wastewater treatment facility improvements under the direction of a licensed engineer.
  • Effectively communicated with elected officials and city staff.
  • Oversaw many projects to ensure compliance with state and local codes, health concerns and interpretation of plans and specifications. Problem solved unforeseen construction issues on scene with construction project managers and trades.

Co-Owner

Powers Custom Homes & Powers Commercial Contracting
01.1995 - 01.2004
  • Oversaw all functions of a construction company involved primarily in residential construction with several multi-family, industrial and commercial projects. Assisted clients in the design, selection process, budget and implementation of personalized projects.
  • Responsible for administrative functions including project budgets, company budgets, insurance, risk management, inventory, scheduling, trade relations, architectural and code interpretation and enforcement, accounting and payroll, OSHA safety compliance.
  • Responsible for delegating tasks, motivating staff and trades, maintaining project budget and timelines, multi-tasking many projects at one time over a large geographical area.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Sciences

Austin Community College
Austin, TX

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration, Computer Information Systems

Southwest Texas State University (AKA Texas State University)
San Marcos, TX

Skills

  • Budget Analysis
  • Management of Small and Large Projects
  • Knowledgeable of MEP Systems
  • Healthcare Facilities Management Protocols
  • Knowledgeable of CMS/TJC Compliance
  • Highly Motivated, Self-Starter
  • Effective Problem Solving / Communication / Negotiating Skills
  • Safety and Emergency Management
  • Staff Development

Certification

  • OSHA 10 Construction
  • OSHA 10 General
  • OSHA #7105 Evacuation and Emergency Planning
  • NFPA 80 Fire Door Training 10/2018
  • Crowd Manager Training
  • Austin Regional Intelligence Center – Threat Liaison Officer Basic
  • Texas Police Association – Texas Counter-Terrorism

Affiliations

  • Current Memberships:
  • ASHE – American Society for Healthcare Engineers
  • AHA – American Hospital Association

Timeline

Facility Director

Medxcel Facilities Management at Ascension Texas
02.2017 - Current

Senior Director of Stadium Operations

Round Rock Express
04.2010 - 01.2017

Facilities

Austin Surgical Hospital
01.2008 - 04.2010

Co-Owner

Everwood Building Company
01.2005 - 01.2010

Real Estate Agent

Keller Williams Realty
01.2003 - 01.2006

Project Manager

Reavis Consulting Engineering
01.1996 - 01.2004

Co-Owner

Powers Custom Homes & Powers Commercial Contracting
01.1995 - 01.2004

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Sciences

Austin Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration, Computer Information Systems

Southwest Texas State University (AKA Texas State University)