Jerome Thomason
Duluth,Georgia
Summary
Highly skilled Facilities Manager with 15 years of experience in the facilities maintenance, construction, and heating & air conditioning field. Seeking to obtain a challenging position that will allow opportunities to utilize my knowledge and experience in facilitating multiple projects. Offering experience in specialized education in technical & mechanical maintenance, coordinate large and small scale (CAPEX) projects, quality control and safety inspections, implementation of company policies and procedures. Familiar with engineered blueprints, schematics, manuals & publications. Familiar with EPA regulations, OSHA 10 - OSHA 30 certified, CIMS Certified, NEC & NFPA codes. Excellent time management, leadership & organizational skills, hands on approach to training office & field personnel on policies & procedures. Easily established and cultivated professional relationships with clients, contractors, vendors, and skilled tradesmen. Proficient in BMS/BAS, Metasys, Niagara, Iconic, Tracer Summit & Web Master. Programmable logic controller. Computer proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Vena, Monday, Procore, Site folio, Field wire, Wrike. NCMMS/CMMS, Brightly Asset Essentials. Outstanding performance in Government management proficiency. Contractor Performance Assessment Rating System (CPARS).
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
YMCA/ECDC Facilities Manager
YMCA
07.2023 - Current
- Managed overall coordination of association maintenance, including planning and oversight of preventative maintenance for 10 Early HeadStart facilities
- Ensure the proper operation of all building systems including, but not limited to, mechanical, HVAC/R, filtration, electrical, technical, and plumbing systems
- Oversee all aspects of construction, work order system, vendors, and contractors
- Act as administrator and assigns work orders as needed for Brightly CMMS
- Request and review bids and recommend selection of contractors and vendors
- Establish and maintain system to accurately record and track equipment warranties, age of equipment, and order for replacement parts and repairs via Bright Asset Management System
- Works with external partners and agencies to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to the maintenance of facilities and grounds Manages inventory of supplies and equipment, ensuring supplies are available as needed
- Develop budgets supporting preventative and annual maintenance, monitors expenditures against this budget
- Advise senior management on maintenance concerns and construction projects
- Collaborate with senior leadership team to analyze annual capital expenditure's projects, consistent with the YMCAs strategic plan.
Construction Project Manager Retail Division
Place Services Inc.
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Collaborate with owners, engineers & architects to determine specifications of the projects
- Oversee all aspects of the projects related to estimating, budgeting, buyout, scheduling, sub-contract agreements, procurement, evaluating progress and prepare daily reports, submittals, and change orders for clients
- Obtain permits and licensing from city or county municipalities
- Ensure adherence of health & safety standards
- Monthly meeting with senior leadership as it relates to budgetary and project developments
- Develop, influence & motivate the team to achieve the best results.
Project Manager
King & George LLC & Frontline Enterprises Inc.
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Primary onsite project manager responsible for contractual implementation and point of contact for government officials
- Financially responsible for the operation & maintenance of a 7 story 470,000 square foot commercial office building owned by GSA in accordance with strict policies & procedures
- Organizing monthly O&M/GSA upper management meetings to discuss alternative methods to minimize costs as it relates to energy consumption, pending and future projects & contractual matters
- Responsible for procuring subcontractors and vendors to implement cost effective measures as it relates to monthly, semi-annual and annual service cost
- Responsible for preparing financial reports as it relates to forecasting annual revenue and budgets, submitting monthly deliverables to GSA for evaluation and approval
- Managed 25 employees as it relates to operations, mechanical & technical maintenance, administrative and overall cleanliness of the facility and campus
- Procured supplies and materials for ongoing projects.
Project Manager
Commonwealth Support Services
07.2017 - 12.2020
- Primary onsite project manager responsible for contractual implementation and point of contact for government officials
- Financially responsible for the operation & maintenance of a (7) story 470,000 square foot commercial office building for GSA in accordance with strict policies & procedures
- Organizing monthly O&M/GSA upper management meetings to discuss alternative methods to minimize costs as it relates to profit loss, energy consumption & contractual matters
- Responsible for procuring subcontractors and vendors to implement cost effective measures as it relates to capital expenditure projects
- Responsible for preparing financial reports, monthly budget forecast and revenue evaluation, monthly deliverables, quality control reports, submittals
- Responsible for managing 20 employees as it relates to administrative, technical, mechanical, operations & maintenance and overall cleanliness of the facility and campus
- Responsible for ordering materials and supplies for the facility and campus.
Lead Operating Engineer
Lincoln Property Company
07.2016 - 03.2017
- Oversee the operations of two building engineers to include work order efficiency, tenant satisfaction & property inspections of four office buildings to include closed loop cooling towers that service, 1-500 ton chiller and 2-450 ton chillers, condenser and chill water pumps, heat exchangers, make-up water valves, backflow preventers, chemical stations test logs for chillers, emergency generators, fire alarm panels, emergency switch gear, roof top units, outside air fan operations, economizers, air handler units and condenser pumps for secondary units
- Conduct inspections of electrical panels 480, 230, 208 and 120 volts to ensure that panel schedule coincides with the field devices throughout the areas proposed for service
- Conduct inspections of the plumbing throughout the facilities to include sinks, water closets, urinals, hot water heaters, domestic water pumps, fire pumps etc.
Boiler Plant Operator
CH2M
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Conduct inspections, repair or replacement of equipment for Babcock & Wilcox and Cleaver Brooks steam boilers as it relates to de-super heater safety valves, high pressure safety valves, high and low pressure safety switches, VFD's for draft fan operations, auxiliary core air fans, natural gas regulators, fuel oil regulators, electronic pilot electrodes, water level sight glasses, condensing pots, 4 - 20 MA transmitters, de-super heater PRV's pressure relief valves, steam traps, bucket traps, economizers, air dryers and 100PSI air compressors to provide air to pneumatic devices such as DP differential switches etc
- Conduct inspections as it relates to corrosion and pitting of deaerator tanks and the entire hull
- Inspection of vent installation and proper operations
- Conduct inspections on condensate tanks as it relates to interior conditions for corrosion and pitting, correct temperature gauge pressures
- Inspect condensate pumps for mechanical seal wear, impellor wear, open and closed face bearing wear, oil levels and condition of oil strainers, Allen- Bradley PLC Panel operation of condensate pumps as it relates to water levels
- Conduct HVAC and electrical troubleshooting for 1, 444 tons Georgia Trane Chillers and 2, 700ton York
- Chillers, cooling towers, chill water pumps, condenser water pumps, secondary water pumps, air handling units, MCC panels, wiring up instrumentation of equipment into 120V, 208V, or 480V volt.
Senior HVAC Mechanic
Brooks Range Contracting Services
03.2014 - 10.2015
- To provide superior customer service to clients as it relates to heating and air conditioning requests and concerns
- Inspecting, cleaning and repairs of equipment cooling towers for Georgia Trane and York Chillers and economizers, air handling units and air compressors, emergency diesel generators, deaerator tanks, condensate tanks, condensate pumps and Mohawk water tube boilers
- Conduct HVAC and electrical troubleshooting for VFD's, MCC panels, step up and step-down transformers, wiring up instrumentation of equipment into 120V, 208/230V AND 480V panels.
Maintenance/Operations Supervisor
McKinley Inc. - GWT Place Mall
10.2012 - 03.2014
- Managed operations of a 1.285 Sq Ft facility as it related to life safety, fire alarm and field devices fire sprinklers, fire extinguishers, fire hydrants and backflow preventers
- Annual elevator & escalator inspections and certifications, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical and Construction related issues
- Primary responsibilities included managing subcontractors, vendors, service provider merchandisers and all mall activities
- Worked within a quarterly budget in procuring materials for operations & maintenance of the facility
- Work closely with the property manager and tenant services coordinator on policies and procedures
- Provided leadership, continuous education, improvement activities and training to develop a more proficient and comprehensive workforce.
Assistant Facilities Manager
LINC Facility Services Inc.
06.2007 - 10.2012
- Primarily responsible for managing (6) employees for the purpose of performing contractual requirements in a (6) story 400,000 sq ft office building/aircraft hangar for Delta airlines, consistently excelled in customer relations regarding operations & maintenance
- Ensured strict compliance practices relating to EPA & OSHA regulations
- Orchestrated monthly meetings to discuss pending and future project and client concerns
- Cost saving evaluations as it related to operations & maintenance of the facility.
Assistant Superintendent
Choate Construction Company
06.2005 - 06.2007
- Primary responsibility to assist the head superintendent in decision-making regarding timely and cost-effective completion of all construction projects
- Orchestrated weekly meetings with head superintendent, project manager, owner, engineer & architect as it relates to compliance and scheduling concerns
- Met with all subcontractors as it relates to scopes and work and quality control inspection
- Enforced strict compliance with OSHA/safety regulations regarding all site-work and projects
- Supported architects and engineers in implementing changes or revisions construction blueprints
- Coordinated site deliveries in conjunction with vendors
- Maintained excellent certificate of occupancy rating to include completing projects ahead of construction schedule.
Maintenance Technician
CRT Properties
05.2002 - 06.2005
- Performed all phases of daily clean-up of grounds and maintenance of facilities to high quality standards
- Performed safe and efficient troubleshooting and maintenance of buildings including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, fire alarms and plumbing systems
- Completed drywall repairs
- Mobilized tenant TI scopes of work as it related to qualifying for certificates of occupancy
- Performed scopes of work as it related to maintenance for several assigned facilities.
Education
Business Management & Construction Management -
Ashworth College
YMCA/USA Leadership Certification
Home Inspection/Home Appraisal course - Certificate of Completion -
Barney Fletcher School of Real Estate
Head Start Health & Safety Institute
01.2024
Cleaning Industry Management Standard Certification -
CIMS
01.2021
Air-Handling Systems, Energy and IAQ, Earthwise, Chiller Plants and LEED Applications training -
Georgia Trane
01.2009
Arc Flash Training and Modernizing on Budget Seminar -
Prime Power, Inc.
01.2009
Firestop Rating and Installation Seminar -
NFPA Compliance Seminar 3 Come
01.2009
OSHA Electrical Safe Work Practices Seminar -
MET Electrical
01.2008
OSHA 10 - 30 certifications -
Atlantic Southeast Airlines
01.2007
ESCO Institute-Universal EPA Certification
01.1997
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration training -
DeKalb Technical Institute
01.1996
Skills
- Building Maintenance
- Budgeting and financial management
- Technical knowledge
- Building inspections
- Asset Management
- Schedule Management
- Inventory procurement
- Schedule Coordination
- Space Planning
- Emergency Preparedness
- Team direction
- Environmental Compliance
- Energy management
- System inspections
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Blueprint Reading
- Leadership and supervision
- Planning and scheduling
- Service contracts management
- Cost-reduction methods
- Performance Evaluations
- Strategic Planning
- Employee Hiring
- Database Maintenance
- Operations Oversight
- Space Utilization
- Budget Administration
- Presentation
- Performance Assessments
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Analytical Thinking
- Equipment Calibration
- Disaster preparedness
- Access Control
- Waste Management
Timeline
YMCA/ECDC Facilities Manager
YMCA
07.2023 - Current
Construction Project Manager Retail Division
Place Services Inc.
06.2022 - 04.2023
Project Manager
King & George LLC & Frontline Enterprises Inc.
12.2020 - 05.2021
Project Manager
Commonwealth Support Services
07.2017 - 12.2020
Lead Operating Engineer
Lincoln Property Company
07.2016 - 03.2017
Boiler Plant Operator
CH2M
01.2016 - 07.2016
Senior HVAC Mechanic
Brooks Range Contracting Services
03.2014 - 10.2015
Maintenance/Operations Supervisor
McKinley Inc. - GWT Place Mall
10.2012 - 03.2014
Assistant Facilities Manager
LINC Facility Services Inc.
06.2007 - 10.2012
Assistant Superintendent
Choate Construction Company
06.2005 - 06.2007
Maintenance Technician
CRT Properties
05.2002 - 06.2005
Business Management & Construction Management -
Ashworth College
YMCA/USA Leadership Certification
Home Inspection/Home Appraisal course - Certificate of Completion -
Barney Fletcher School of Real Estate
Head Start Health & Safety Institute
Cleaning Industry Management Standard Certification -
CIMS
Air-Handling Systems, Energy and IAQ, Earthwise, Chiller Plants and LEED Applications training -
Georgia Trane
Arc Flash Training and Modernizing on Budget Seminar -
Prime Power, Inc.
Firestop Rating and Installation Seminar -
NFPA Compliance Seminar 3 Come
OSHA Electrical Safe Work Practices Seminar -
MET Electrical
OSHA 10 - 30 certifications -
Atlantic Southeast Airlines
ESCO Institute-Universal EPA Certification
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration training -
DeKalb Technical Institute