James R. Kemp Sr.
Elgin
Summary
Senior building engineer with extensive experience at Jones Lang LaSalle, specializing in facility management and building automation systems. Demonstrated ability to optimize operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Effective communicator and collaborator focused on enhancing workplace experiences and strengthening client relationships.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Building Engineer
Jones Lang Lasalle
Austin
12.2023 - 10.2025
- Planned and executed facility maintenance and Preventive Maintenance at Cisco Systems Inc. for equipment such as Back up generators, Pneumatic air compressors, Roof top package units, Electrical panel scans and Fire life safety inspections. Implement Daily and weekly equipment checks for all critical equipment, documenting readings to ensure proper daily operations.
- Scheduled repair and maintenance work with preferred vendors following schedule and quote submission guidelines. Review quotes and obtain other quote submittals from other vendors to ensure fair pricing.
- Communicate all work efforts to the assigned facility manager for schedule approvals via email and WebEx communications.
- Procure needed tools or parts needed for in house repairs, while keeping facility budget in check to prevent over spending.
- Build and maintain a respectable working relationship with CISCO employees to have a better workplace experience and project request involvement. Exhibit extraordinary customer service etiquettes to allow client interaction without fault.
- Assist facility managers in the upkeep of contract agreements with vendors and contracts.
- Document completions for all work done through a work order system and document creation for tasks to be implemented by team members.
- Responsible for company policy knowledge and training to ensure awareness of safety standards and management changes.
- Utilize Automated Logic for building monitoring and environment adjustment as needed.
- Participate in weekly team building efforts to ensure individuals identify and construct strong team member efforts.
- Participate in project management planning, giving any relevant building knowledge to a successful project completion.
- Adhere to all client rules and safety requirements as well as client training completions within designated time lines.
- Austin Texas- Senior Building Engineer
Building Engineer
CBRE
Austin
01.2015 - 12.2023
- Maintenance and repair: Performed maintenance and repair on mechanical, structural and electrical systems.
- Preventative Maintenance: Implement and maintain programs to extend equipment life and ensure optimal performance.
- Compliance and Safety: comply with all local State and federal regulations including hazardous materials and safety protocols.
- Emergency response: Provide repairs and if necessary oversee emergency situations to minimize downtime.
- Operational Efficiency: Maintain emergency management programs and building systems to ensure efficient operations of all facility equipment.
- Reporting: building management systems such as BAS and computer aided building management systems to monitor and report on building performance.
- Austin, Tx.- Building Engineer
Education
High School Diploma -
Mount Hermon High School
Mount Hermon, La06.1996
Skills
- Facility management
- Building Engineering
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- HVAC
- Building monitoring systems
- General building maintenance
- Safety training
- Qualified Electrical Worker training
- Power tool safety
- Building Automation Systems (BAS)
- Smart Buildings Knowledge
- Audit Compliances
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft OneNote
- Various communication tools
- Universal and Hazardous Waste handling
Additional Information - Military Service
United States Army Veteran
Timeline
Senior Building Engineer
Jones Lang Lasalle
12.2023 - 10.2025
Building Engineer
CBRE
01.2015 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Mount Hermon High School