Janet Coleman

Analytical and results-driven professional with substantial experience managing large-scale operations and facilities across diverse sectors, including government, utilities, construction, and high-tech industries, with a strong focus on operational efficiency and cost management. Proven success in delivering projects on time and under budget, optimizing resources, processes, and workflows to achieve organizational objectives. Adept at overseeing day-to-day operations and facility maintenance and ensuring all systems run smoothly while adhering to budgetary constraints. Well-versed in enhancing facilities management practices and developing systems that align with business objectives. Forward-thinking leader with a strategic vision for leading cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and enhancing operational excellence. Excel in achieving cost savings through vendor negotiations, grant management, and internal resources, delivering results across multimillion-dollar public infrastructure and facilities budgets. Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to engage with internal teams, external stakeholders, and professional organizations, while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on operations and facilities strategy.

• Supervised team of 34 staff members. Brought work in house, and saved $241,650. over a two year period, from contracting out work.
• Achieved 72% reduction in maintenance cost by introducing "PitStop maintenance" for annual & bi-annual equipment maintenance tasks.

• PMP Certification, Project Management Institute, # 24951, 10/01/00, 10/01/28
• Inside Journeyman Electrician, Cascade Training Trust, Tangent, OR
• Lean Certification, Black Belt Level, 05/01/10
• Oregon General Journeyman Electrician License, Current, # 7861J
• Member, Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE), # 103238, Portland, OR, Chapter 123, 04/01/09, 11/01/09

• RS Means Advanced Estimating
• Crucial Conversations Training
• IBEW OSHA Safety Classes
• OSHA 30 Safety Training
• QS9000 Internal Auditor Training
• Oregon Electrical Law Classes
• Extreme Leadership Training
• AutoCAD 2007
• Oregon Electrical Safety Law Classes
• WEI – Business Acumen for Emerging Leaders
• RS Means Life Cycle Costing Training
• RS Means Mechanical & Electrical Estimating Courses
• RS Means Project Management Courses
• Extreme Leadership Facilitator Certification

• Chairman, WEI Northwest Meter School, Seattle, WA, Lead the annual meter school event held each August, overseeing planning, coordination, and program delivery.
• Founder, Women of EWEB Business Resource Group, 2010-2017, Created a company-wide BRG to support women professionals; organized and facilitated monthly meetings to foster growth and inclusion.
• Member, National Association of Women in Construction
• Member, Association of Professional Women, 2012-2017

• NuScale Power, Portland, OR, 01/01/19, 01/01/24, Facilities Manager, Oversaw facilities operations and staff across five national locations from HP’s Corvallis campus, ensuring alignment with corporate goals., Ensured compliance with evolving state regulations during COVID-19, keeping all sites operational and up to date., Led strategic right-sizing initiatives, consolidating office spaces to support corporate growth and mission realignment., Managed location consolidations, space planning, and churn, delivering efficient workplace layouts across multiple sites., Conducted high-level investor visits, handling logistics end-to-end including venue setup, transportation, and executive hospitality., Optimized post-COVID office footprint by closing underutilized locations in North Carolina and Washington State., Relocated and downsized Portland, Oregon headquarters from 25,000 sq. ft. to a more efficient 5,000 sq. ft. space., Opened a new strategic office in Houston, Texas to better align with talent availability and regional business opportunities., Reduced external costs by in-sourcing project management functions—from pre-permit design reviews to contractor oversight.
• Douglas County, Roseburg, OR, 01/01/17, 01/01/19, Facilities and Land Director, Managed all building repairs, retrofits, and maintenance across County facilities and grounds., Directed facility and land personnel, driving efficient operations and upkeep., Created and presented biweekly reports to County Commissioners., Monitored county-leased properties, including Umpqua Lighthouse, state buildings, and multiple municipal facilities across Douglas County., Led annual foreclosed property auction, maintaining records, payment schedules, and filings with the County Tax Department., Addressed land issues and presented matters of County importance in collaboration with departments and public., Developed maintenance tracking systems and field reporting tools for staff., Grew county’s annual foreclosure sale, overseeing compliance, logistics, and public communications., Participated in state emergency preparedness initiatives, contributing to disaster response planning and coordination efforts., Achieved cost savings via RFP processes for HVAC, Chiller/Boiler maintenance, and infrastructure upgrades, optimizing vendor pricing and long-term service contracts., Secured and managed a $1.3M State of Oregon grant to complete security upgrades for State Courts, avoiding over-expenditure., Streamlined building facilities and land budgets totaling $3M annually, identifying inefficiencies and reallocating resources for maximum impact., Reduced external service costs by managing in-house County staff across maintenance, custodial, landscape, and food service functions, increasing operational efficiency.
• Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB), Eugene, OR, 01/01/09, 01/01/17, Electric Meter / Communications Supervisor, Led metering and communications teams, ensuring accuracy of field records and maintenance reports., Oversaw IBEW journey-level and apprentice personnel in the installation, calibration, and servicing of metering systems for electrical billing., Served as on-call supervisor during outages and storm events, coordinating response and staff dispatch with engineering teams., Collaborated on technical specifications, corporate initiatives, and budget planning, driving operational improvements and stakeholder alignment across departments., Delivered all groundwork and behind-the-scenes preparation for our Smart Meter (AMI) deployment., Supervised repairs, maintenance, and outages across electric meter plants, SCADA, fiber optic, microwave, and radio systems., Provided technical training to maintain high skill levels and operational safety., Implemented a Work Asset Management (WAM) system, enhancing efficiency in tracking labor and material usage.
• Credence Systems Corporation, Hillsboro, OR, 01/01/06, 01/01/09, Senior Manager Facilities Operations, North America, Achieved over $3M in cost savings across three years by right-sizing locations, insourcing project management functions, and optimizing vendor partnerships for maintenance and repairs., Designed and implemented key safety and maintenance programs (Hot Work, Lockout/Tagout, OSHA compliance), saving $246K annually by eliminating the need for external consulting services.
• Meredith Corporation, Portland, OR, 01/01/04, 01/01/09, Sites Facilities Manager
• Hynix Semiconductor America, Eugene, OR, 01/01/99, 01/01/04, Electrical Construction / Facilities Manager, Managed project schedules, budgets, material procurement, and contractor negotiations for electrical projects ranging from $50 to $125M; reviewed and approved vendor and contractor billings., Contributed to cross-functional teams focused on reducing plant scrap, enhancing safety, and increasing employee engagement.
• EC Company, Portland, OR, 01/01/92, 01/01/99, Assistant Project Manager for Hyundai Tool Install, Implemented a tool and material tracking system, increasing profitability by 31%.