DAVID C. RAU
Glen Bernie,Maryland
Summary
To obtain a challenging position as a Maintenance Manager, with an opportunity for Advancement. QUALIFICATIONS: Twenty years experience including Supervising & Managing Building Engineers. Driven Chief Engineer offering 28 years of supervising and executing direct preventive and corrective maintenance. In-depth knowledge of general repairs and new system installations combined with business-oriented perspective. Familiar with all facets of design, construction and implementation. Talented Chief Engineer with superior planning, team management and problem-solving strengths. Hardworking and multi-talented leader and decision-maker. Offering 28 years of progressive experience in [Discipline].
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Engineer
American Real Estate Partners, The Alex. Brown Building
One South Street Baltimore, Md 21202
11.2015 - Current
- The Alex
- Brown Building was the First Place Winner in the BOMA Building of the
- Year Award in 1998 and first runner-up in 1997
- Responsible for all maintenance and upkeep of "Class A" 32 story high rise office facility
- Responsibilities include: two 1100 ton BAC cooling towers with associated pumps and heat exchangers, Twenty-three 85 ton Dunham Bush package A/C units with Hitachi screw compressor and free cool Economizer coils, twenty various package heat pump/ leibert units 2 ton to 10 tons
- Domestic water booster pumps, sprinkler system (wet and dry), fire & life safety system, DDC energy management system, Johnson Controls energy management system, servicing and repairing Hitachi screw compressor, heat pump compressors, ice machines, miscellaneous construction repairs, repairing PRV valves, cooling tower pumps, domestic water pumps, repairing motors, miscellaneous light fixture, tenant relations, PM checks, electrical billing, reading & following blue prints and wiring schematics, Etc.
- Performed preventive maintenance and corrective repair to maintain buildings, industrial systems, equipment and grounds.
- Maintained computerized or manual equipment logs to detail preventive work.
- Conveyed thoughts and recommendations to supervisors, contractors and other stakeholders to resolve building-related problems.
- Responded quickly to emergencies and summoned additional assistance to mitigate potentially hazardous situations.
- Stooped, stood, climbed and lifted heavy equipment to perform installations.
- Interpreted mechanical, electrical blueprints and schematics to perform installations or repairs.
- Surveyed and tracked mechanical, plumbing and electrical equipment to enhance service quality and comply with preventive maintenance plans.
- Liaised with vendor to coordinate quarterly fire alarm testing and maintenance.
- Organized and prioritized competing priorities to maximize personal and team productivity.
- Spearheaded energy management program to drive performance and minimize operating costs.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 5 employees.
- Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
- Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Efficiently assisted service workers with problematic transactions to maintain customer satisfaction and quickly rectify issues.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
- Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Monitored product quality and communicated necessary improvements to site superintendent.
- Monitored systems to assure increase in power flow and integrated new system components, fixtures and motors.
- Optimized system performance by implementing innovative engineering solutions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely repairs, ensuring smooth operations.
Maintenance Manager
Jefferson Apartment Group, Washington Hill
01.2014 - 11.2015
- Responsible for all maintenance and upkeep on 304 apartment units’ housing complex
- Responsibilities include: overseeing construction of the building & property, supervising three custodian employees, all daily operations of Luxury housing complex dealing with any building problems large or small
- Daily interaction with office staff, contractors, other vendors and residents, working in apartment turn over, responds to resident’s service requests and concerns in a timely manner, perform on-call emergency service, report any maintenance concerns for repairs on vacant, models, community center, and/or common areas to the property manager, controlling and monitoring maintenance inventory and supplies, moving in/out appliances, performing preventative maintenance on all equipment such as furnaces, ac condenser unit, water heaters, fire and life safety equipment, etc, assists the property managers and assistant property manager, Regional Manager on special maintenance projects and other specialized task on our site and other site, maintain open communication with property manager and assistant property manager both leasing consultant, record keeping on all apartment units, worked as liaison between all parties, Capital projects and budgets, make repairs, consistently maintains a professional, courteous attitude when dealing with residents, coworkers, vendors, contractors and the general public, at all times, on or off the property, attend and participates in training seminars as requested, deliver various communications to residents as needed, also including light bulb changes, lock repairs, painting, caulking, filter changes, installing and repairing windows and window covering, HVACs repairs a/c and heating system, snow removal, saflock, software, any electrical and plumbing, drywall repairs, Etc.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
Assistant Maintenance Manager
Home Properties, Canterbury Apartments
01.2014 - 01.2014
- Responsible for all maintenance and upkeep on 600 apartment units housing complex
- Responsibilities include: Assistant the Maintenance Manager in all aspects of the complex and job, overseeing 5 service technicians all daily operations of complex dealing with any building problems large or small
- Daily interaction with employees, contractors, other vendors and residents, working in apartment turn over, react inspection and certification, responds to resident’s service requests and concerns in a timely Manner, perform on-call emergency service and prepare the on-call emergency schedule, report any maintenance concerns for repairs on vacant, models, community center, and/or common areas to the property manager, controlling and monitoring maintenance inventory and supplies, moving in/out appliances, performing preventative maintenance on all equipment such as furnaces, ac condenser unit, water heaters, fire and life safety equipment, etc, assists the property managers, community manager Institute and manage resident service requests and work orders, correcting the situation within 24 hours when possible Assess and repair issues including electrical, plumbing, A/C, and HVAC Ensure all make-ready repairs and services are completed correctly and on schedule Develop specifications for grounds maintenance, snow removal, and cleaning to be completed by staff and/or outside contractors Stay current on all applicable building codes and safety standards
- Improved facility efficiency by overseeing preventive maintenance programs and equipment repairs.
- Streamlined workflow processes for increased productivity through effective team management and scheduling.
Senior Maintenance Supervisor
Housing Management Resources
833 Fisherman Lane Edgewood, Maryland 21040
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Responsible for all maintenance and upkeep on 19 buildings, 263 apartment units’ housing complex
- Responsibilities include: Supervising two buildings technicians and two custodian employee, overseeing
- All daily operations of nineteen building section 8 housing dealing with any building problems large or small
- Daily interaction with employees, contractors, other vendors and residents, working in apartment turn over, react inspection and certification, responds to resident’s service requests and concerns in a timely manner, perform on-call emergency service and prepare the on-call emergency schedule, report any maintenance concerns for repairs on vacant, models, community center, and/or common areas to the property manager, controlling and monitoring maintenance inventory and supplies, moving in/out appliances, performing preventative maintenance on all equipment such as furnaces, ac condenser unit, water heaters, fire and life safety equipment, etc, assists the property managers, community manager and both regional manager, Regional Maintenance Manager on special maintenance projects and other specialized task on our site and other site, maintain open communication with property managers, community manager and both regional managers, Regional Maintenance Managers, record keeping on all apartment units, worked as liaison between all parties, Capital projects and budgets, make repairs for the react inspection, consistently maintains a professional, courteous attitude when dealing with residents, coworkers, vendors, contractors and the general public, at all times, on or off the property, attend and participates in training seminars as requested, assist my maintenance technicians and other staff members as needed, deliver various communications to residents as needed, also including light bulb changes, lock repairs, painting, caulking, filter changes, installing and repairing windows and window covering, HVACs repairs a/c and heating system, any electrical and plumbing, drywall repairs, Overseeing other properties within the company such as New Jersey Penn’s Grove has 150 units, two maintenance technicians and two custodian employee, Browns Wood New Jersey has 205 units one maintenance supervisor, two maintenance technicians, one custodian, Baltimore Maryland Orchard Mews has 150 units one maintenance supervisor that oversee both properties, two maintenance technicians, one custodian, Baltimore Maryland Upton Druid 105 units two maintenance technicians, one custodian
- Etc.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a proactive maintenance plan and scheduling routine inspections.
- Reduced downtime by promptly addressing maintenance issues and coordinating efficient repair efforts.
Facility Supervisor
Oceaneering International, Inc
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Responsible for all maintenance and upkeep on 145,000 square foot building and 68,000 square foot 45,000 square foot buildings
- Responsibilities Include: Supervising two buildings technicians and one custodian employee, overseeing
- All daily operations of three building dealing with any building problems large or small
- Daily interaction with employees, contractors, and other vendors
- Working alongside contractors, vendors, employees and customers in order to get the job done, chairing a facility team meeting, attending other different meetings such as Health Safety Environment, new build out meeting, special event meeting
- Fire & life safety, tenant relations, PM checks, lighting
- Miscellaneous construction repairs, some electrical billing and invoicing, Capital projects and budgets creating new forms and implementing them, Ice machines, Plumbing, Miscellaneous construction repairs, some invoicing, setting up and tearing down conference rooms & team rooms on a daily basic
- Overseeing new Construction and worked as liaison between all parties, all parties, keeping and maintaining Master training records for forklifts, mobile crane, overhead cranes, company vehicles Maintenance, and other shop equipment Etc, working on Hvac roof top units, maintaining and record keeping of universal waste and hazard waste, reading & following wiring schematics and blue prints Etc.
- Improved facility efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures.
- Reduced maintenance costs with proactive equipment inspections and preventative measures.
Chief Engineer
Properties, Trust, 6711 Columbia Gateway
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Corporate office Properties & Trust was the Second Place winner in the BOMA building of the year Award in 2003 and was the First place winner in 2004
- Responsible for all maintenance and upkeep on forty-two buildings in this portfolio
- Responsibilities Include: Supervising ten building engineers, overseeing all daily operations dealing with any of the building problems small or large
- Daily interaction with tenants, employees, contractors and other vendors, working along with Corporate Cooling & Controls HVAC Company and other different vendors, making major & minor repairs to the buildings, such as roof top units per buildings ranging from two ton units up to a forty ton units, fire & life safety system, sprinkler system (wet & dry), tenant relations, PM checks, lighting
- Miscellaneous construction repairs, some electrical billing and invoicing, Capital projects and budgets creating new forms and implementing them, Ice machines, Plumbing, Trane Tracers, and Trane Vera trace system, Johnsons Controls System, Tac & Honeywell, new Plexus & Distech Energy Management System, reading & following wiring schematics and blue prints Etc.
- Optimized system performance by implementing innovative engineering solutions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely repairs, ensuring smooth operations.
Building Engineer
Brandywine Construction, Cushman & Wakefield, The Alex. Brown Building
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Management, inc
- The Alex
- Brown Building was the First Place Winner in the BOMA Building of the
- Year Award in 1998 and first runner-up in 1997
- Responsible for all maintenance and upkeep of "Class A" 32 story high rise office facility
- Responsibilities include: two 1100 ton BAC cooling towers with associated pumps and heat exchangers, Twenty-three 85 ton Dunham Bush package A/C units with Hitachi screw compressor and free cool Economizer coils, twenty various package heat pump/ leibert units 2 ton to 10 tons
- Domestic water booster pumps, sprinkler system (wet and dry), fire & life safety system, DDC energy management system, Johnson Controls energy management system, servicing and repairing Hitachi screw compressor, heat pump compressors, ice machines, miscellaneous construction repairs, repairing PRV valves, cooling tower pumps, domestic water pumps, repairing motors, miscellaneous light fixture, tenant relations, PM checks, electrical billing, reading & following blue prints and wiring schematics, Etc.
- Improved building efficiency by implementing energy-saving measures and monitoring HVAC systems.
- Conducted regular inspections of electrical, plumbing, and safety systems for optimal performance.
Education
Computer Programming -
Maryland High
Engineering
Johnson Controls for, for
1999
Bases A/C -
Baltimore Trane for
1997
Overhead and Gantry Crane Operator, Risk Management, The Basic Rigging Plan, Basic Rigging Principles and Load Control, Inspection of Hardware, Inspection of Slings, The Rigging Triangle, Application of Hardware and Slings, Powered Industrial Truck Operation, Leadership Skills Workshop Setting the Standard of Excellence, Leading High Performance Teams Management Training, The Original Environmental Boot camp Training, Dangerous Goods in Ground Transportation Initial Training Program This training meets the requirements of 49 CFR 172.704 CPR and AED training. -
Baltimore Trane for Heating
1997
Mobile Crane Inspection & Certification Service, Remote Operated Vehicle and Safety -
PSI Institute for Computer Programming
1997
Baltimore Trane for Pneumatic
1996
School Diploma -
Southwestern High School
1990
LICENSES & CERTIFICATES Plexus certification, Tac certification, CFC Universal Certification, Johnson Controls-Metasys GPL Engineering; Johnson Controls-Metasys; Baltimore Trane-Base A/C Refrigeration; Baltimore Trane-Base Variable Air Volume -
PSI Institute
1983
Skills
- Code Compliance
- Daily Progress Reports
- Goal Management
- Systems Integration
- Team Direction
- Regulatory Standards
- Workflow Planning
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Construction Administration
- Facility Operations
- Maintenance Procedures
- Equipment Calibration
- Facility Management
- Electrical Circuits Diagrams
- Precision Measuring
- Energy Conservation Techniques
- Customer Satisfaction
- Mechanical and Structural Engineering
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
- Strategic Analysis
- Structural Building Codes
- Effective Multitasking
- System Layouts
- Budget Creation
- Change Management Process
- Capital Management
- Infrastructure Maintenance
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Equipment Operation
- Equipment Monitoring
- Resource Development
- Construction Documentation
- Energy Reduction
- Production Goals
- Special Requirements
- Critical Thinking
- Maintenance Programs
- Building Codes and Permits
- HVAC
- Training
- Troubleshooting
- Architecture
Timeline
Chief Engineer
American Real Estate Partners, The Alex. Brown Building
11.2015 - Current
Maintenance Manager
Jefferson Apartment Group, Washington Hill
01.2014 - 11.2015
Assistant Maintenance Manager
Home Properties, Canterbury Apartments
01.2014 - 01.2014
Senior Maintenance Supervisor
Housing Management Resources
01.2011 - 01.2014
Facility Supervisor
Oceaneering International, Inc
01.2007 - 01.2011
Chief Engineer
Properties, Trust, 6711 Columbia Gateway
01.2000 - 01.2007
Building Engineer
Brandywine Construction, Cushman & Wakefield, The Alex. Brown Building
01.1996 - 01.2000
Computer Programming -
Maryland High
Engineering
Johnson Controls for, for
Bases A/C -
Baltimore Trane for
Overhead and Gantry Crane Operator, Risk Management, The Basic Rigging Plan, Basic Rigging Principles and Load Control, Inspection of Hardware, Inspection of Slings, The Rigging Triangle, Application of Hardware and Slings, Powered Industrial Truck Operation, Leadership Skills Workshop Setting the Standard of Excellence, Leading High Performance Teams Management Training, The Original Environmental Boot camp Training, Dangerous Goods in Ground Transportation Initial Training Program This training meets the requirements of 49 CFR 172.704 CPR and AED training. -
Baltimore Trane for Heating
Mobile Crane Inspection & Certification Service, Remote Operated Vehicle and Safety -
PSI Institute for Computer Programming
Baltimore Trane for Pneumatic
School Diploma -
Southwestern High School
LICENSES & CERTIFICATES Plexus certification, Tac certification, CFC Universal Certification, Johnson Controls-Metasys GPL Engineering; Johnson Controls-Metasys; Baltimore Trane-Base A/C Refrigeration; Baltimore Trane-Base Variable Air Volume -
PSI Institute