James Clang
Vincentown,NJ
Summary
Accomplished facilities director with extensive experience in project management and operational efficiency. Skilled in space allocation and vendor negotiation, consistently driving improvements in safety compliance and budget management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Facilities and Project Management
Rowan College At Burlington
Mount Laurel, New Jersey
02.2016 - Current
- Coordinated facility maintenance scheduling and managed vendors to deliver services on time.
- Oversaw the installation, repair and maintenance of building systems such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry and other equipment.
- Monitored budget spending for all facilities-related operations, including capital projects and repairs.
- Developed and oversaw budgets for facilities, working within cost restraints.
- Negotiated pricing agreements with vendors to optimize procurement for Facilities Management.
- Negotiated favorable pricing agreements with vendors supplying products needed by Facilities Management personnel.
- Provided technical guidance regarding various aspects of facility management, including ADA requirements and fire prevention codes.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations in all areas of the facility.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance visits by outside contractors for periodic servicing of equipment such as HVAC units or elevators.
- Performed routine inspections to uphold cleanliness and safety standards across facilities.
- Evaluated data from monthly walkthrough by Facility Managers to identify areas for improvement.
- Analyzed data collected during monthly walkthroughs conducted by Facility Managers across multiple locations.
- Managed system work orders by distributing assignments and closing out completed work after walk-throughs.
- Organized space allocation for events and daily operations within facilities.
- Organized meetings between department heads to discuss upcoming events that require additional resources from Facilities Management staff.
- Supervised a team of 50 plus union employees throughout the building.
- Assigned work orders to appropriate personnel based on skill level and availability.
- Coordinated with vendors to schedule timely delivery of materials and services related to facility operations.
- Set specific goals and deadlines for department projects to enhance productivity.
- Led sustainability initiatives to improve campus environmental impact.
- Provided insights to executive leadership on new trends for the office environment.
- Provided administrative support for budgeting and procurement processes.
- Verified vendor invoices for accuracy to facilitate timely payment processing.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for accuracy before processing payments. from vendors for accuracy prior to payment processing.
- Worked closely with IT staff members on infrastructure upgrades designed to improve overall system performance.
- Oversaw construction and renovation projects, ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and security standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Norwich Free Academy
Norwich, CT06-1992
Skills
- Project management
- Facilities management
- Budget oversight
- Space allocation
- Safety compliance
Certification
New Jersey Educational Facility Management Program
Timeline
Director of Facilities and Project Management
Rowan College At Burlington
02.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Norwich Free Academy