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Ehsan Setork

Fairfax,VA

Summary

With over 10 years of experience overseeing high-performance facilities ranging from 250,000 to 2.3 million square feet. I excel in project management and have a strong technical foundation, enabling me to deliver critical projects on time and within budget. My expertise encompasses grounds maintenance, financial management, operations safety, and process improvement, all aimed at enhancing business efficiency and quality.

I bring strong communication skills and a commitment to value engineering, ensuring stakeholder interests are prioritized. Experienced in leading in-house engineering teams, both union and non-union, I currently manage a 458-room flagship Hilton hotel in McLean, VA, where I focus on optimizing operations and enhancing guest experiences.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director Of Property Operations

Hilton Mclean
McLean, VA
05.2023 - Current
  • Directed a team of 10 union employees.
  • Restructured guest room preventive maintenance program to surpass corporate expectations.
  • Managed various capital projects, such as MEP retrofits, light renovations for front and back of the house, and energy-saving initiatives.
  • Devised a comprehensive 10-year capital improvement plan aligned with both stakeholder expectations and industry benchmarks.
  • Facilitated strong working relationships with stakeholders/department heads to guarantee adherence to all departmental standards.
  • Successfully ensured adherence to Hilton engineering standards through effective management of preventive maintenance schedules, contracted services, and inspections for the ownership's asset.
  • Directed the upkeep of various building functionalities such as HVAC, electrical, and safety components.
  • Improved the recycling program by promoting a variety of recycling practices.
  • Executed various initiatives to optimize building performance and cost-effectiveness, including LED retrofitting, upgrading plumbing fixtures for higher efficiency, and implementing advanced building automation systems.

Facilities Operations Manager- HQ Operations & National Contracts

Lidl US
07.2022 - 05.2023
  • Ensured the efficient management of all facilities related contracted services, emphasizing performance and cost, in support of maintaining a LEED certified commercial high rise.
  • Revitalized and restructured the PM program by introducing a well-defined and systematic approach through third-party collaboration.
  • Implemented energy-efficient projects and optimized labor management, resulting in a reduction of over 30% in operating expenses.
  • Provided support to the regional team in handling contracted service matters and initiatives.
  • Conduct RFPs for new and existing projects aimed towards cost optimization and enhanced services.
  • Maintained peak performance by overseeing the implementation of daily maintenance tasks, housekeeping duties, and safety procedures.
  • Managed the operation of two main data centers inside the corporate building to ensure full functionality and safety.

Facilities Operations Manager

Events DC
09.2019 - 07.2022
  • Served as principal representative for building service contract negotiations and procurement activities within the Facility Operations Division
  • Oversaw Facility Operations building contracts surpassing 1 million as Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR).
  • Oversaw the development and preparation of Statements of Work for contract services solicitations
  • Managed buildout of a 500 bed temporary hospital within one of the main exhibit halls during COVID as facility project manager.
  • Managed the development of yearly procurement and contract strategies. Responsible for setting priorities, formulating budget requests, and monitoring expenses throughout the process.
  • Successfully oversaw a range of capital projects delegated by the Director of Facilities.
  • Successfully managed an operation of the main central plant with equipment exceeding 6,000 HP, led by a union team of plant engineers.

Complex Director of Engineering

Doubletree Silver Spring
01.2019 - 09.2019
  • Optimized sales revenue by refurbishing all non-operational guest rooms, and elevating the quality of common areas and meetings with Hilton’s finest PM initiatives.
  • Managed daily operations of engineering department, prioritizing guest room and meeting space quality and functionality.
  • Executed full kitchen refurbishment for hotel's main restaurant within strict finances, boosting F&B results and revenue.
  • Resolved non compliance fire life safety issue through identification of feasible solution and coordination with ownership to secure funds
  • Recruited and trained new staff to meet Hilton's standards.
  • Successfully initiated and executed multiple energy saving projects such as mechanical and LED retrofitting.
  • Administered the management of all contracted services.

Assistant Director of Property Operations

Washington Hilton
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Engineering operations management with a high focus on customer service and constantly maintaining high SALT score
  • Building management through CMMS and optimization of PM program throughout the building to promote life extension of various building systems and comply with Hilton standards
  • Directly in charge for all Engineering related inspections to ensure compliance
  • Budget & labor management through WATSON (Hilton labor management system)
  • Capital project management from planning phase to execution.

Assistant Director of Property Operations

Hilton McLean Tysons Corner
06.2014 - 01.2017
  • Daily management of the engineering operations, and preventive maintenance
  • Department budget management & other related administrative duties, inventory management & etc
  • Assisting the director with the implementation & management of capital projects
  • Utilize the Metasys BAS (building automation system) to improve efficiency within the HVAC system
  • Preventive maintenance management of various mechanical systems to ensure optimal performance throughout the life of the equipment
  • Utilize synergy (maintenance management system) daily to keep track of all building repairs and ensure proper completion
  • Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and any technical issues by implementing root cause analysis
  • Managing all engineering related service agreements to ensure consistent and proper functionality of all critical equipment.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - HVAC Engineering technology

Ferris State University
01.2014

Skills

  • Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
  • Communication skills
  • Project management
  • Financial management
  • Grounds maintenance
  • Building forensic
  • Safety & Security
  • Process establishment
  • Value engineering
  • Leadership
  • Facilities management
  • Contract management
  • Procurement
  • Capital project management
  • ROI project management
  • Labor optimization
  • Customer service
  • Inventory management
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Root cause analysis
  • HVAC system optimization
  • Building automation system (BAS)
  • Maintenance management system (Synergy)
  • MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing)
  • Technical issue resolution
  • Vendor management

Certification

  • Certified Facility Manager (CFM) - Capital Chapter of IFMA, 1118183
  • EPA - Ferris state university, 000308438

Timeline

Director Of Property Operations

Hilton Mclean
05.2023 - Current

Facilities Operations Manager- HQ Operations & National Contracts

Lidl US
07.2022 - 05.2023

Facilities Operations Manager

Events DC
09.2019 - 07.2022

Complex Director of Engineering

Doubletree Silver Spring
01.2019 - 09.2019

Assistant Director of Property Operations

Washington Hilton
01.2017 - 01.2019

Assistant Director of Property Operations

Hilton McLean Tysons Corner
06.2014 - 01.2017

Bachelor's Degree - HVAC Engineering technology

Ferris State University

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