JAMES L. HALLAUER JR.
Alpine,USA
Summary
Results-driven Operations Manager with over 34 years of leadership experience in K-12 public school facilities management, maintenance, and operations. Skilled in overseeing large teams, optimizing operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Demonstrated ability to lead diverse workforce teams, manage large-scale projects, and collaborate with key stakeholders. Expertise in HR functions, including recruitment, training, labor relations, and performance management. Strong background in facilities planning, budgeting, safety compliance, and strategic program development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Zone Manager
SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2018 - Current
- Supervise four district zones, leading 194 trades and operations staff in maintenance and landscaping
- Optimize workforce planning and maintenance programs to ensure high operational efficiency
- Conduct employee recruitment, hiring, training, and performance evaluations
- Implement technology-based solutions (TMA) for work order management and resource tracking
- Act as Integrated Pest Management Coordinator and Site Incident Commander for emergency response
Director, Physical Plant Operations
SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Managed 419 staff members across Planning, maintenance, custodial, and landscape services
- Oversaw departmental budgeting, procurement, and operational planning
- Ensured OSHA, ADA, and CAL-OSHA compliance for safety and regulatory requirements
- Developed policies to enhance efficiency, resource allocation, and service quality
- Worked closely with labor unions (CSEA, OTBS, AASD, PARA) and HR teams on workforce management
Planned Projects Program Supervisor
SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2009 - 12.2018
- Led a team of 54 construction and maintenance professionals across multiple sites
- Managed large-scale facility renovations, budgeting, and compliance enforcement
- Developed HR policies, safety programs, and employee handbooks to improve workplace standards
- Facilitated labor contract negotiations and ensured alignment with district policies
Education
High School Diploma -
Valhalla High School
Skills
Leadership and Operational Management– Experienced in supervising and directing large teams across multiple departments, ensuring efficient daily operations Skilled in training, evaluating, and motivating staff to enhance productivity and performance while fostering a collaborative work environment
Facilities and Project Management Expertise – Over 34 years of experience in planning, executing, and overseeing maintenance, custodial, and landscape operations Adept at managing large-scale projects, budget development, contract administration, and ensuring regulatory compliance to maintain high-functioning facilities
Strategic Communication and Stakeholder Coordination – Proven ability to liaise with school administrators, city officials, contractors, and labor unions to align operational objectives with organizational goals Strong skills in policy development, conflict resolution, and resource allocation to drive efficiency
Analytical Problem-Solving and Process Optimization – Skilled in identifying operational inefficiencies, implementing process improvements, and utilizing technology (TMA, Microsoft Project) to streamline maintenance scheduling, budget tracking, and reporting Experienced in crisis management and emergency response planning
core competencies
- Operations & Facilities Management
- HR & Labor Relations
- Leadership & Team Development
- Project & Program Management
- Budgeting & Financial Oversight
- Regulatory Compliance & Safety
- Strategic Planning & Policy Development
- Crisis & Emergency Response Planning
Accomplishments
- Organized, managed and executed the physical move of 137 portable classrooms to 65 different school sites as required by the state in support of class size reduction, summer of 1998
- Organized, managed and executed the physical move of 265 portable classrooms to 90 different school sites as required by the state in support of class size reduction summer of 1999
- Developed and implemented a Maintenance Construction Safety Program 2001.
- Developed a Maintenance Program “Employee Handbook” a detailed handbook of employer expectations of employee’s and daily procedures for employees to use as a reference. 2001
- Classified Man of the year nomination in 2004.
- Managed all Construction aspects of Portable Certification in years 2004-2006. Total cost value of 3.4 million dollars combined labor and materials with 55, 000 hours of labor being applied to 33 portable certification projects across the district.
- Created Diversity training program for Physical Plant Operations employees in conjunction with race Human relations and advocacy team.
- Physical Plant Operations – Site Incident Commander
- Supported the County Board of Supervisors in the effort to developed a bio-diversity landscape Ordinance for the City of Diego
- Implemented San Diego Unified Hire-A-Youth Program, Summer 2009
- Implemented ZONAR fleet management system for Physical Plant Operations
Certification
SAN DIEGO CITY SCHOOLS Employee Services Department/Professional Development Unit Supervisory Training Program Certification, December 2000
FRED PRYOR SEMINAR How to Balance Priorities & Manage Multiple Projects San Diego, Ca. November 2003
SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT Superior Services Training Series San Diego, Ca. January 2007
SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT Teamwork Training Series San Diego, Ca. February 2007
LEAN SIX SIGMA
Yellow Belt Certification
San Diego, Ca. May 17, 2018
DEPARTEMENT OF PETSICIDE REGULATION
“ Healthy Schools Act IPM workshop”
Certificate of completion
Affiliations
- • Administrators Association San Diego (Co-chair board of Directors) • Administrators Association San Diego ( Professional Development Committee)
technology
Microsoft Project, Microsoft Publisher, TMA (computerized
Maintenance management system), Access, MS Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Bluebeam
Familiar with CAD. Expedition and Sure Trak critical path scheduling systems.
Timeline
Director, Physical Plant Operations
SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2023 - 05.2023
Zone Manager
SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2018 - Current
Planned Projects Program Supervisor
SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2009 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Valhalla High School
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