- I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
- Team Sports
- Mindfulness Practices
- Regularly practice mindfulness and meditation for overall wellness
Francis PAUL Redmond
Mansfield
Summary
40 years of experience in commercial building construction and maintenance. Strong multi-tasking ability and persistence at accomplishing tasks in a timely fashion. 13 years of management as a dynamic leader and team builder that consistently motivated others toward success. Excellent communication skills. Maintained positive relations with staff, customers, and vendors in a high volume fast paced environment. Ability to develop short and long range strategic planning and scheduling of maintenance.
Project management professional with track record of delivering high-impact projects in diverse environments. Adept at driving project timelines and ensuring quality outcomes through strategic planning and execution. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and committed to team success and client satisfaction.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
42CElectrical Associates
03.2016 - 01.2020
- Meet and establish new Customer base for service, building maintenance, new construction
- Walk with Customer for their needs, developing a trusting relationships
- Create estimates, written scopes and proposals, manage time and material for each job as to provide a positive impact for the customer and to the company’s financial advancement.
- Houston Texas 2018-2020
Chief Engineer Mechanical, Electric, Plumbing,
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
02.2010 - 03.2016
- Responsible for over $7,000,000 yearly budget for a 1,511 guest rooms, resort hotel, restaurants and convention center.
- Manage 26 to 42 employees and 2 managers, to include interviewing, scheduling, coaching, counseling, mentoring, payroll, fire/life safety training, and project management.
- In-depth working knowledge of facility infrastructure and equipment.
- Implementation of policy and procedures and capital management. Ordered equipment, obtained building permits, acquired bid proposals and managed contractors.
- Facilitate preventative maintenance work orders and PMS systems.
- Maintain all FF&E.
- Assisted with startup of the ICE show, and continue to play a major role in creating a joyous yearly event.
- Assisted with the opening and construction of the “Glass Cactus” night club and “Paradise Springs” water-park.
- Conduct daily/weekly/monthly employee pre-shift staff meetings staying current with tasks, repairs, training, building assessments and inspections.
- Coordinate and assist in disaster recovery.
- Directed engineering operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Led cross-functional teams in executing facility improvement projects and maintenance initiatives.
- Developed and implemented energy-efficient systems, reducing operational costs significantly.
- Streamlined maintenance processes, enhancing response times and minimizing downtime across the resort.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering professional development and technical skill enhancement.
- Collaborated with management to establish strategic plans for facility upgrades and expansions.
- Analyzed facility performance data to identify areas for operational improvements and cost savings.
- Oversaw vendor management, negotiating contracts to optimize service quality and budget adherence.
- Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
- Attended weekly department head meetings to share information and voice concerns.
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely repairs, ensuring smooth operations.
- Oversaw facility inspections to identify areas of concern or opportunities for improvement in infrastructure management.
- Enhanced productivity through streamlined workflows, process improvements, and efficient resource allocation.
- Managed budgets for engineering projects, making strategic decisions to optimize resources while maintaining quality standards.
- Worked closely with vendors and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions and cost savings.
- Conducted routine and ongoing assessments of system operations by performing tests, rounds and analyzing data.
- Completed annual capital budgeting, invoice review and approval and weekly work schedules.
- Evaluated vendor proposals for equipment purchases, selecting the best options based on cost-benefit analysis and long-term value.
- Created detailed reports documenting project findings and recommendations enabling informed decision-making among executive leadership teams.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop project scopes, objectives, timelines, and deliverables in alignment with business goals.
Electrical Engineering Manager
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
03.2005 - 02.2010
- Responsible for creation of PM processes for all of building interiors and exteriors
- Structured entire electrical operations and billing processes
- Played major role in starting a Sustainability program.
- Managed employees to include interviewing, scheduling, coaching, counseling, mentoring, payroll, and fire/safety training.
- Worked with Director of Engineering and other Department in creating a ten-year Capex look ahead.
- Led electrical engineering team in implementing energy-efficient systems throughout resort facilities.
- Developed and executed preventive maintenance programs to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
- Managed design and installation of electrical systems for new convention center structures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize project timelines and resource allocation.
- Oversaw budget management for electrical projects, ensuring alignment with organizational financial goals.
- Implemented innovative solutions that reduced operational costs while maintaining high service standards.
- Supervised construction and pre-commissioning of electrical rooms and substations.
- Enhanced client satisfaction levels by consistently delivering high-quality products that exceeded expectations in terms of performance and reliability.
- Managed resource allocation effectively to ensure timely completion of multiple concurrent projects, meeting client deadlines consistently.
- Oversaw the troubleshooting and resolution of electrical system-related issues during both pre-and post-production phases, minimizing downtime.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders such as suppliers, contractors, regulatory agencies which contributed positively towards securing repeat business opportunities.
- Reviewed and approved vendor proposals for equipment and materials procurement, ensuring alignment with project specifications and budget constraints.
Superintendent/Assistant Project Manager
Mill Electrical
05.1988 - 03.2005
- Provide competitive estimates for profitable endeavors.
- Ensured all electricians were trained with the latest OSHA and NFPA
- Provided leadership for larger construction projects, with over 150 men.
- Quality control of major projects including; Joint Naval Air Station, Lone Star Park, FedEx terminal, Southwest Airlines; Hangers, Office and Data & Call centers, Gaylord Texan Resort.
- Led project teams to ensure timely completion of electrical installations and upgrades.
- Managed subcontractor performance, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and quality standards.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in electrical systems management and safety protocols.
- Conducted regular site inspections to identify potential issues and implement corrective actions promptly.
- Collaborated with project managers to align electrical work with overall construction schedules and budgets.
- Reviewed design specifications critically for accuracy, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly delays or rework situations.
- Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Communicated effectively with clients throughout each stage of the project for transparency regarding progress updates as well as addressing any concerns raised promptly.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and contractors to achieve seamless project execution.
- Implemented safety protocols for reduced workplace accidents and improved employee wellbeing.
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations by [Action].
- Conducted regular site inspections to maintain compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Enforced rigorous safety procedures during daily operations, creating a safe working environment for all personnel involved in the project''s execution process.
- Established effective quality control measures for consistent delivery of high-quality construction projects.
- Scheduled and supervised maintenance and repair of equipment, buildings and grounds.
- Stepped up during foreman's absence to answer questions and delegate project tasks to employees.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to maintain fiscal responsibility.
- Coordinated permit acquisition processes for smooth progress on all construction projects.
- Enhanced school safety protocols, conducting thorough reviews and implementing updated measures.
- Boosted staff morale and performance through effective leadership and professional development opportunities.
Education
Electrical Engineering Courses -
N. Lake Junior Collage
Irving, Texas01.1993
High School Diploma -
01.2016
Skills
- Highly conversant with PC, internet networking applications, including Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Access
- Proficient with Atlas, HotSOS, Johnston Controls, Lighting Controls, and Music Controls
- Certified Hotel Supervisor (American Hotel and Lodging Hotel Association)
- Frontline Leadership Training (Gaylord Entertainment)
- Aerial boom-lift, Scissor-lift, and Forklift Certified (Briggs Equipment)
- Project monitoring
- Project planning
- Project scheduling
- Purchasing and procurement
- Scope management
- Quality control
- Client relationships
- Risk management
- Meeting coordination
- Schedule management
- Project reporting
- Budget development
- Development milestone planning
- Requirements gathering
- Regulatory compliance
- Cost control
- Project development
- Project planning and management
- Reporting and documentation
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Phone and email etiquette
- Detail-oriented
Accomplishments
Home Town Hero's Citizenship
- Saved the company $180,934 over15 years by implementing a successful productivity improvement plan. retro fitted 8500 can light to LED!
- Some of the offices were with out heat when i was given a challenge to help the Employees not to suffer the cold and to remove personnel space heater and installing VAV for the heat systems.
- Efforts to eliminated harmful waste, such as Mercury, and Batteries of waste materials from city landfills recognized by Environment protection Agency
Affiliations
NEC, OSHA, City of Grapevine
Interests
Timeline
Project Manager
42CElectrical Associates
03.2016 - 01.2020
Chief Engineer Mechanical, Electric, Plumbing,
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
02.2010 - 03.2016
Electrical Engineering Manager
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
03.2005 - 02.2010
Superintendent/Assistant Project Manager
Mill Electrical
05.1988 - 03.2005
Electrical Engineering Courses -
N. Lake Junior Collage
High School Diploma -
Core Competencies
- Operations & Project Management
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Process Improvement
- Capital Management
- Training / Staff Development
- Building & Preventative Maintenance
- Team Building & Leadership
- Contractor Management
- Vendor Relations