George Dillon Pinto Marques
Orange,Ca
Summary
Construction/ Facilities Management/ Project Management/ Lecturer/ Hospitality/ Gaming/ Retail/ Building/ Sustainability/ Commercial. Over 30 years experience in facilities management, project management, mechanical and site engineer, technical design, maintenance, asset management and Green Building implementations. Professional experiences include coordinating large commercial and industrial facilities such as Hotels, Casinos, Hospitals, Airports, and mega-large upmarket Shopping Mall. International experience - consulting and monitoring/supervising in interior design, construction, and renovation of hotels, banks and commercial centers in the P.R.C. and Laos. Site engineer and senior coordinator for the construction and fit-out works of a new Macau Government hospital. Chief of Transportation (civil-servant) in Macau Government hospital. Guest lecturer on Green Building Design and Operations
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Project Management
Legend Ponto Shopping Center
Hengqin, China
01.2023 - 12.2025
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
- Replaced the building automation system and modified the chilled water piping system for operational efficiency with over 20% in energy savings.
- Repaired the building's non-structural wall damage due to settlement.
- Oversaw resource allocation and risk management strategies for multiple concurrent projects.
- Mentored project managers, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
Vice President of Facilities Management
Macau Legend Development, Macau Fisherman’s, Legend Palace
Macau
05.2015 - 10.2022
- Resolved some serious issues as a result of construction defects on all the properties
- Made significant changes to the new hotel and casino design which resulted in huge utilities savings
- Assisted with the takeover/ transition of Savan Resorts and Casino in Laos
- Led the company to achieve the Macau Green Hotel Award and CEM (Energy Concept) Award
- Made major repairs to the base building infrastructure, Macau Fisherman's Wharf, Harbourview Hotel, Rocks Hotel, Legend Palace Hotel & Casino, Babylon Casino, The Landmark and Savan Resorts & Casino (Laos)
- Managed a workforce of 124 Pax (Macau) and 101 Pax (Laos) including engineers, managers, technicians and administrators
- Liaise with Finance to prepare ESG reports
- Attend meetings at senior management level
- Liaise with senior members of the management team on day-to-day operations as well as special projects
- Represent the company to appear in public media on subjects related to energy savings and sustainability
- Inspire the team to make improvements on quality of the services, productivity and efficiency
Chief Engineer
Sands China Limited - The Venetian Resort and Casino
Macau
09.2013 - 04.2015
- Responsible for all HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) equipment Macau Wide: The Venetian, Plaza, Sands Cotai Central(Conrad. Sheraton & Holiday Inn) and Sands Macau
- Managed a team of 80 technicians, supervisors, managers, assistant chief engineers and over 130 maintenance contractors
- Responsible for the PM/CM (Preventive & Corrective Maintenance) of all HVAC equipment and ensured that they are running in optimal conditions to enhance customer experience and energy savings
- Responsible for the monthly IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) tests and ensured that all six elements (TVOC, CO, CO2, PM2.5, PM10 and Benzopyrene) as stipulated by the Macau Government pass within allowable parameters by strategizing preparation works
- Responsible for the Airside Upgrade Optimization Project Macau Wide and working with a team of commissioning agents from the United States for IAQ improvements and energy savings by rectifying defects and fine tuning control logics/sequences through the BMS (Building Management System)
- Responsible for the Sands China Limited HVAC and CCMS (Central Command Management System) Commissioning Project Macau Wide and working with consultants from the United States to improve mechanical, electrical, plumbing and base building automation system
- Plan check reviews on future projects: The Parisian and The St
- Regis Macau, Cotai Central
- Prepared budgets for Capital Expenditures and Repair & Maintenance for upcoming projects
- Developed SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) for all the equipment including emergency preparedness for all the technicians.
Assistant Director
Wynn Resort and Casino
Macau
10.2011 - 10.2012
- Assisted the Director with the overall operation of the Property Operations Division
- Implemented and monitored repair and maintenance schedule and work orders
- Motivated senior Property Operations Teams Members to deliver high-quality work on time
- Managed construction projects including Gaming; pit conversions, renovations, installations and repairs projects.
Tenant Construction Coordinator/ Retail Construction Manager
South Coast Plaza
Costa Mesa, CA
08.2001 - 08.2011
- Represented South Coast Plaza to tenants and tenant contractors
- Executed tenant construction projects and coordinated the day-to-day construction activities of many tenant improvement projects simultaneously
- Acted as liaison in all tenant-landlord issues acting with various internal departments [Accounting, Engineering, Facilities, Housekeeping, Leasing, Marketing, Retail Design and Construction, and Security Departments] to bring to completion over 300 construction projects of retail stores such as: Prada, Hermés, Louis Vuitton, Rolex, Cartier, Channel, Armani, etc
- And a number of fine-dining restaurants, casual-dining and fast food outlets
- Conducted routine job site inspections to ensure compliance with Local Code Authority and Landlord project requirements, policies and procedures
- Prepared contracts and reviewed, coordinated and prepared bid instructions on Landlord’s projects
- Interfaced with General Contractors, City officials, owners, architects and construction professionals in design and construction meetings.
Engineering Project Coordinator
South Coast Plaza
Costa Mesa
07.2001 - 10.2006
- Managed the day-to-day operations of a 4,500-ton chilled water engineering plant and satellite air handling units for South Coast Plaza
- Reviewed annual contracts and requests for department purchases
- Reviewed and commented on tenant improvement designs for proposed stores
- Coordinated and supervised the construction process from the conceptual development stage through final construction, making sure that the projects were completed on time and within budget
- Acted as Landlord liaison with tenant construction team members, engineers, architects, and others during tenant improvement construction projects
- Managed the load-in and load-out of materials on landlord construction projects
- Determined the most efficient means to route new materials and dispose of debris from construction sites
- Coordinated and planned many long duration projects for landlord projects
- Coordinated crane and helicopter lifts for heavy machinery and assisted with chiller and cooling tower replacement projects
- Managed the selection of sub-contractors to complete specific phases of projects which included mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural metalworking
- Examined claims and determined the labor requirements and material needs of a project
- Reviewed contractor progress and ensured that all work was completed on schedule.
Facilities Manager
OHGOLLY.COM
Newport Beach
03.2000 - 04.2001
- Managed the day-to-day operation of a five-story, 25,000-square-foot commercial office building
- Procured and coordinated outside contractors to assist in the maintenance of the facility.
- Oversaw facility maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Managed vendor relationships to optimize service delivery and cost efficiency.
Senior Engineer
SSM, Macau Government Health Services, Macau
Macau
05.1995 - 09.1999
- Reviewed construction drawings of a Health Center sub-station in Taipa
- Identified major design problems in layout and installation; proposed and successfully implemented corrective measures that eliminated water infiltration and significantly improved ventilation and the HVAC system performance in the infirmary during the renovation/building of Macau Government Health Services Cardiology Department (ICU)
- Conducted job site visits and issued observation reports
- Assisted with the design and build-out of the Transportation Department repair shop
- Developed and implemented quick and efficient cost-saving methods that resulted in a 30% decrease in gasoline costs
- Managed the Transportation Department with a total of 50 employees and a fleet of 40 vehicles and ambulances.
Site Engineer
CAM, Macau International Airport
Macau
09.1994 - 04.1995
- Worked as site engineer during the final construction phase of the airport terminal
- Managed and coordinated construction related works of the terminal including the Duty Free shops, restaurants and airline offices.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Mechanical Engineering
California State University of Long Beach
Long Beach, CA08.1989
Skills
- Facilities Management
- Contract Review
- Budget
- Risk Management
- Planning
- Green Building
Affiliations
USGBC (US Green Building Council)
IWBI (International WELL Building Institute)
ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers)
HKAEE (Hong Kong Association of Energy Engineers)
Additional Information
WELL AP
LEED Green Associate
Languages
Portuguese
Chinese (Cantonese)
Timeline
Director of Project Management
Legend Ponto Shopping Center
01.2023 - 12.2025
Vice President of Facilities Management
Macau Legend Development, Macau Fisherman’s, Legend Palace
05.2015 - 10.2022
Chief Engineer
Sands China Limited - The Venetian Resort and Casino
09.2013 - 04.2015
Assistant Director
Wynn Resort and Casino
10.2011 - 10.2012
Tenant Construction Coordinator/ Retail Construction Manager
South Coast Plaza
08.2001 - 08.2011
Engineering Project Coordinator
South Coast Plaza
07.2001 - 10.2006
Facilities Manager
OHGOLLY.COM
03.2000 - 04.2001
Senior Engineer
SSM, Macau Government Health Services, Macau
05.1995 - 09.1999
Site Engineer
CAM, Macau International Airport
09.1994 - 04.1995
Bachelor of Science Degree - Mechanical Engineering
California State University of Long Beach