Jeremiah Matthews
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced building mechanical engineer with expertise in management and facilities repair in both high-rise and mid-rise commercial buildings. Excellent communication skills with emphasis on detail oriented tasks and time efficient procedures
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Engineering
The Thompson Hotel
Houston, TX
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of projects within budget constraints
- Implemented new engineering processes and procedures, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity
- Developed strategic plans for long-term growth and improvement of engineering department
- Coordinated with vendors to source materials, equipment, and services necessary for project execution
- Managed departmental budget by monitoring expenses, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and optimizing resource allocation
Assistant Director of Engineering
The Thompson Hotel
Houston, TX
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed a team of 9 engineers in the development and execution of engineering projects
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of projects within budget constraints
- Implemented new engineering processes and procedures, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity
- Developed strategic plans for long-term growth and improvement of engineering department
- Coordinated with vendors to source materials, equipment, and services necessary for project execution
- Provided technical expertise and guidance to resolve complex engineering issues or challenges
Engineering manager
The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown
Houston, TX
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Company Overview: Texas only Forbes double 5 star luxury hotel and spa
- Maintaining and managing facility operations on a 10 acres property, including 7 restaurants, 38 story high-rise building and Texas only Forbes double 5 star luxury hotel and spa, as well as Bentley and Rolls Royce dealerships
- Manage large team of 26 engineers
- Oversee all contractors and vendors
- Maintain proper chemical levels for 7 swimming pools and hot tubs
- Ensure all tickets are resolved in a timely manner
- Solely responsible the maintenance and upkeep of the Post Oaks 5 star spa
- Manage hotel's capital expenses
- Responsible for purchasing and repairing all tools and equipment
- Point of contact for all engineering-related vendors
- Responsible for maintaining all the major equipment, including chillers, cooling towers and air handlers
- Work in close contact with the Housekeeping Director and front office Managers to ensure great customer experience
- Texas only Forbes double 5 star luxury hotel and spa
Director of Engineering
Houston Marriott in Sugarland
Houston, TX
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: Highrise Hotel in Sugarland, TX
- Maintaining and managing operations of preventative maintenance and repairs
- Manage large team
- Oversee all contractors and vendors
- Maintain proper chemical levels for pool and spa
- Ensure all tickets are resolved in a timely manner
- Manage hotel's maintenance budget
- Manage hotel's capital expenses
- Responsible for purchasing and repairing all tools and equipment
- Point of contact for all engineering-related vendors
- Work in close contact with Director of housekeeping and Front office Managers to ensure great customer experience
- Highrise Hotel in Sugarland, TX
Chief Engineer
Hilton
Houston, TX
05.2018 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: Highrise Hotel in the Uptown Galleria area
- Maintaining and managing operations of preventative maintenance and repairs
- Manage large team
- Oversee all contractors and vendors
- Maintain proper chemical levels for pool and spa
- Ensure all tickets are resolved in a timely manner
- Manage hotel's maintenance budget
- Manage hotel's capital expenses
- Responsible for purchasing and repairing all tools and equipment
- Point of contact for all engineering-related vendors
- Work in close contact with housekeeping and front desk Managers to ensure great customer experience
- Assist with weekly food, beer and wine tasting events in the hotel lobby
- Highrise Hotel in the Uptown Galleria area
Facilities Operations Technician Manager
Wework
Austin, TX
03.2016 - 02.2018
- Maintaining and managing operations, maintenance, and repair of WeWork equipment, tools, and facilities relating to HVAC plumbing, electrical, drywall, flooring, pool, spa, appliances repairs and new build warranties for three different buildings equaling over 190,000 square feet one of which I oversaw from the ground up making sure installations of plumbing, electrical and build plans went as expected
- Implemented preventative maintenance protocol for 'move in move out'
- Assist with office moves, furniture modifications and office setups
- Oversee contracted vendors during office repairs and renovations
- Coordinate with building management (Three buildings in Austin) to resolve service calls, security and safety issues
- Assist in event preparation and breakdown
- Maintain a clean and orderly office environment
- Maintain appearance of conference rooms and common areas
Chief Engineer
SpringHill Suites by Marriott International
Houston, TX
03.2014 - 02.2016
- Maintaining and managing operations of maintenance such as repair of hotel equipment, tools, and facilities relating to HVAC repairs, plumbing repairs, painting and drywall repairs, landscaping, new build warranties, fire safety inspections, operations of pool and spa, kitchen and bar appliances, and main contact for vendors of related subjects
- Lone staff member responsible for saving owners from potential loss in warranty issues relating to new build structures
- Implemented preventative maintenance scheduling of all 104 rooms on a bi-monthly basis
- Radical improvements in ensuring guest appeal of building structure and guest room repairs due to improper build during pre-opening phases
Education
High school diploma -
Lonestar Community College
Houston, TX01.2008
High School Diploma -
Huntsville High School
01.2005
Skills
- Construction
- Leadership Experience
- Computer Literacy
- HVAC
- Plumbing
- Customer Service
- Pool Maintenance
- Boiler
- Remodeling
- Drywall
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Equipment Repair
- Maintenance
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Mechanical Engineering
- Carpentry
- Maintenance/ management
- Electrical Experience
Certification
- TABC Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- CPR Certification
- Certified Pool Operator
- Driver's License
- ServSafe
- First Aid Certification
- Food Safety Certification
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Assistant Director of Engineering
The Thompson Hotel
03.2024 - 01.2025
Assistant Director of Engineering
The Thompson Hotel
01.2024 - 01.2025
Engineering manager
The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown
12.2022 - 03.2024
Director of Engineering
Houston Marriott in Sugarland
12.2020 - 12.2021
Chief Engineer
Hilton
05.2018 - 12.2020
Facilities Operations Technician Manager
Wework
03.2016 - 02.2018
Chief Engineer
SpringHill Suites by Marriott International
03.2014 - 02.2016
- TABC Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- CPR Certification
- Certified Pool Operator
- Driver's License
- ServSafe
- First Aid Certification
- Food Safety Certification
High school diploma -
Lonestar Community College
High School Diploma -
Huntsville High School
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