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Certification
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David E Fisher

David E Fisher

Bristow,VA

Summary

I'm a retired Facilities Engineer and Mechanical Project Manager with expertise in planning, commissioning, and problem-solving. I am interested in using my mechanical knowledge on a part-time basis to trouble-shoot system issues, inspect installations, review construction documents, analyze Testing Adjusting and Balancing (TAB) reports, or general project management assistance. I am experienced in quality control of Mechanical System designs and installations.

  • Trainer
  • Mentor
  • Adaptable
  • Strong work Ethic

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director, Engineering Operations and Planning

Johns Hopkins Health System
Baltimore, MD
08.2011 - 07.2025
  • Executed plans to boost organizational productivity.
  • Led daily operations across the department.
  • Worked closely with senior management to establish future goals.
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated, and mentored staff.
  • Supervised fiscal management activities for the unit.
  • Organized regular meetings with internal customers and external contractors to assess the progress of projects.
  • Established guidelines ensuring conformity to standards.
  • Evaluated data for opportunities in revenue strategies.
  • Streamlined coordination leading to increased output levels.
  • Leveraged vendors' technical knowledge to train personnel.
  • Served as a public spokesperson at industry events or conferences.
  • Prepared presentations for Capital Budget Committees.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with internal customers.
  • Assessed employee performance against established targets.
  • Implemented systems for tracking progress on key initiatives or projects.
  • Coordinated activities with other departments to expedite work.
  • Managed operations to boost efficiency and increase profitability.
  • Identified cost-saving opportunities by analyzing industry trends.
  • Developed evaluation criteria, encouraging continuous improvement.
  • Directed collaborative groups to ensure timely project delivery.
  • Identified customer needs and requirements effectively.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Mentored new employees, enhancing understanding of initiatives.

Director, Physical Plant

University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA
04.2006 - 08.2011
  • Directed the daily operations of the Physical Plant, ensuring compliance with institutional standards, applicable laws, and regulations.
  • Identified opportunities for improvement in operational performance.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives.
  • Oversight of four departments.

- Environmental Services.

- Grounds.

- Building Maintenance.

- Engineering and Construction.

Senior Project Manager

Southern Air, Inc.
Lynchburg, VA
08.1991 - 04.2006
  • Managed project scope, timeline, and budget, aligning with objectives.
  • Provided guidance to team members on how to overcome obstacles during the course of a project.
  • Established best practices for managing complex projects successfully.
  • Provided training sessions to staff on new systems related to projects.
  • Resolved conflicts between team members in order to maintain productivity levels.
  • Negotiated contracts with third-party vendors when necessary.
  • Conducted post-project evaluations in order to assess the effectiveness of the strategies employed.
  • Outlined work plans, assessed resources, and determined timelines.
  • Spearheaded key projects, resulting in high customer satisfaction.
  • Design of Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems.

Education

MBA - Business Administration And Management

University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA
05-2010

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA
06-1978

Skills

  • Staff Development
  • Project planning and management
  • Operations Management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Project Coordination
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Regulatory compliance expertise
  • Mechanical Design
  • Functional Testing and Commissioning
  • Public Speaking

Certification

  • Professional Engineer (Maryland/retired; Massachusetts/lapsed); Virginia/lapsed)
  • Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP through AEE)

Timeline

Director, Engineering Operations and Planning

Johns Hopkins Health System
08.2011 - 07.2025

Director, Physical Plant

University of Lynchburg
04.2006 - 08.2011

Senior Project Manager

Southern Air, Inc.
08.1991 - 04.2006

MBA - Business Administration And Management

University of Lynchburg

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
David E Fisher