Franklin Mejia
Princeton,NJ
Summary
Forward-thinking professional with a proven track record of leading team members, managing schedules, and coordinating resources. Keeps projects on-track through decisive supervision and quick problem-solving. Persuasive communicator skilled in negotiating with internal team members, vendors, and stakeholders.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Project Manager
CBRE
New York, NY
11.2022 - Current
- Successfully coordinate internal fit-outs and MAC operations with a team of project managers.
- Developed a framework for handling small projects and MACs, enabling more efficient execution of the client's internal non-CapEx space modification endeavors.
- Oversaw budgets for project, tracked expenses and timelines and communicated with key stakeholders on milestones.
- Kept project teams on-task with proactive control of budgets, schedules and scopes.
- Outlined work plans, assessed resources and determined timelines for projects.
- Delivered high level of service to clients to extend relationship and encourage further projects.
- Monitored internal financial budgets to measure against projections.
- Managed submittals and processing of Requests for Information between general contractor, owner and owner's consultants.
- Implemented change management processes when issues arose to keep project moving forward and adjust to shifted priorities.
- Spearheaded key projects, resulting in high customer satisfaction
Workplace Strategy Manager
CBRE
New York, NY
01.2019 - 11.2022
- Effectively managed a group of experts in the field of CAFM and Move management
- Ensured accurate management of portfolio plans and occupancy data.
- Implemented effective strategies to maximize occupancy rates and optimize workplace environment
- Interfaced with Business Divisions and clients to gather insights on business direction
- Effectively utilized expertise in forecasting space requirements based on business demands and market trends.
- Led the development and implementation of business-oriented executable space modification plans.
- Utilized data analysis techniques to drive improvements in physical space optimization
- Instrumental in overseeing and coordinating approximately 2500 regional moves each year
- Ensured successful completion of unplanned and special projects through effective implementation of change management process
- Managed monthly delivery of occupancy data reports for internal charge back process
Senior Facilities Manager
CBRE
Princeton, NJ
11.2014 - 01.2019
- Implemented ongoing evaluations of facilities to maintain high readiness levels.
- Developed annual and multi-year work plans to meet business needs.
- Managed systematic maintenance program to prevent equipment and systems failures.
- Oversaw contractor selection of service work contract bids with various department supervisors.
- Utilized resources to expand services within established budget.
- Collaborated with management team to identify and procure equipment and tools to increase safety and productivity.
- Planned facility improvements with work order priorities to maintain optimal operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and presentation standards to increase appeal of facility.
- Enforced compliance with OSHA regulations and company policies.
Facility Manager
Credit Suisse USA
Princeton, NJ
06.2005 - 11.2014
- Prepared monthly and yearly management reports to present key facility statistics.
- Managed and recorded payments, vendor pricing, energy usage, and activity reports.
- Planned maintenance activities in accordance with budget limitations, building use needs and operational requirements.
- Oversaw building improvements to update facilities and meet client requirements.
- Addressed building emergencies with high-level urgency and developed timely and effective solutions.
- Recruited and mentored new maintenance staff.
- Developed long-term improvement plans to boost energy efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness and presentation standards to increase appeal of facility.
- Scheduled and monitored on-site inspections of facility.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives for procedures and operations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Middlesex County College
Edison, NJSkills
- Client Relationship Management
- Project Planning
- Requirements Gathering
- Agile Methodology
- Contract Preparation
- Schedule Coordination
- Material and labor scheduling
- KPI Tracking
- Team Leadership
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Lead Project Manager
CBRE
11.2022 - Current
Workplace Strategy Manager
CBRE
01.2019 - 11.2022
Senior Facilities Manager
CBRE
11.2014 - 01.2019
Facility Manager
Credit Suisse USA
06.2005 - 11.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Middlesex County College
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