Dax Startz
Damon,TX
Summary
Reliable results-driven Facilities Manager with a strong maintenance and facility management background. Experienced in tenant relations, maintenance oversight and providing technical expertise to building owners and occupants. Motivated leader with excellent relationship-building and decision-making abilities. Desiring a permanent role with room for advancement.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Manager
CBRE
01.2013 - Current
- Oversee the implementation of policies, procedures and programs to ensure well-managed and well-maintained facilities.
- Manage and coordinate a wide range of maintenance and repairs for buildings and equipment.
- Generates and analyzes monthly facility work order reporting in facility360. Process vendor and Facility Technician invoices.
- Manage vendor proposals, bids, and contracts.
- Oversee the delivery of contracted services (i.e. Security, janitorial, pest control, landscaping and various other client obligations).
- Successfully developed and managed a facilities team of 15 Facility Technicians and 2 Facility Coordinators.
- Lead the facility management team in the supervision of maintenance programs relating to the interior and exterior conditions and appearance and operation of the facilities.
- Prepare and deliver consolidated reporting and reviews of budgets, contracts and purchase orders related to the facility.
- Coordinate and manage vendor and Facility Technician workflow.
- Develop and implement solutions for client cost savings.
Facility Operations Department Head
Lifetime Fitness
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Manage and oversee operations for a $35 million facility
- Effectively manage and balance payroll, supply, repair, and maintenance budgets
- Manage operations staff of 25, 1 Building Engineer, and 1 Building Technician
- Plan and coordinate all work for minimal member interruption
- Ensure all preventive maintenance audit schedules are followed
- Ensure all standards and procedures are followed
- Manage vendor proposals, bids, and contracts
- Plan and approve capital improvements
- Train team members to Lifetime Fitness standards.
General Service Manager
George Mason University
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Scheduled and oversaw preventive maintenance schedules for campus.
- Scheduled and oversaw all office and space moves on campus.
- Developed a comprehensive preventive maintenance program.
- Developed a comprehensive employee performance plan and conducted evaluations.
- Managed and oversaw a crew of eight.
- Managed fleet of 40 vehicles.
- Maintained department budget and fiscal responsibility.
Infantry Squad Leader/US Army Caisson Platoon Operations Sergeant
United States Army 3rd Infantry Battalion
01.2002 - 01.2007
Education
Skills
- Purchasing and Contract Negotiations
- 15 plus years of facilities/building maintenance experience
- Leading and motivating others to support company goals & vision
- Client Relations & Problem Solving
Timeline
Facilities Manager
CBRE
01.2013 - Current
Facility Operations Department Head
Lifetime Fitness
01.2011 - 01.2013
General Service Manager
George Mason University
01.2007 - 01.2011
Infantry Squad Leader/US Army Caisson Platoon Operations Sergeant
United States Army 3rd Infantry Battalion
01.2002 - 01.2007