Joey Herer
Rye
Summary
Dynamic Facilities Project Manager with extensive experience at the University of New Hampshire, excelling in project and budget management. Proven track record in construction oversight and vendor management, successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Strong leadership and communication skills drive team collaboration and operational excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facilities Project Manager
University of New Hampshire
Durham
11.2024 - Current
- Planning, developing and overseeing Construction Projects including the design and construction of repairs and renovations/alterations for existing and new buildings
- Analyze existing facility conditions, identify deficiencies and recommend corrective measures and estimated costs.
- Perform or direct the performance of MEP studies and assessments; work with Facilities personnel to estimate and prioritize MEP projects
- Meet with customer; determine required scope of work; estimate project cost, including design, construction and all other related expenses
- Schedule, initiate and manage all efforts necessary to complete projects
- Work with Purchasing and Contract Services personnel to prepare and issue requests for qualifications and/or proposals, to receive and review qualifications and proposals and to award contracts.
- Manage project budgets, initiate purchase orders, track project expenses against budget, manage project contingency, identify and resolve problems in financial records and contractor payments
- Coordinate project closeout documentation
- Manage project warranties for duration of warranty period
- Insure compliance with applicable building codes and construction standards
Facilities Operations Manager
Vinfen Corporation
Cambridge
02.2022 - 07.2024
- Plans, directs and coordinates the activities associated with the operation and maintenance of all properties (currently 503) within Vinfen's portfolio.
- Works with staff of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled trade personal to enhance the value and appearance of all Vinfen owned and/or leased commercial and residential sites.
- Manages the 24-hour facilities help desk and Corrigo work order system.
- Works with housing inspection manager to develop and monitor procedures for the inspection of all buildings within the portfolio.
Facilities Manager
Institute of Contemporary Art Boston
Boston
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Responsible for the procurement, maintenance of the museum’s three buildings, systems and equipment.
- Manages day-to-day operational aspects of utility, cleaning services and provides supervision and mentorship to facility technicians and custodial staff.
- Oversees the maintenance of buildings by securing vendor proposals, tracking progress on projects, maintaining budgets and reviewing all invoicing.
Facilities Specialist; Building Operations
Institute of Contemporary Art Boston
Boston
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Principal liaison for the operation and maintenance of the ICA’s mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
- Managed building’s climate and lighting control settings and schedules.
- Primary operator of buildings automation system.
- Performed installation and mechanical work as required for building maintenance.
- Oversaw work performed by third party contactors.
- Performed daily inspections on mechanical equipment.
Operations Manager
Artex Fine Art Services
Somerville
09.2016 - 07.2018
- Directly manage 15 employees.
- Maintaining inventory database, payroll and scheduling using Paypro, Filemaker and Microsoft Office.
- Oversee routing and tracking of fleet and supervise all vehicle maintenance.
- Maintain DOT compliance for vehicles and drivers, including Elogs using Omnitracs.
- Develop optimal route planning to enhance profitability using PC Miler.
- Work directly with sales staff to ensure accuracy of shipments and jobs.
Warehouse Manager
Artex Fine Art Services
Somerville
01.2015 - 09.2016
- Managed 20,000 sq. ft. warehouse and inventory database of approx. 5000 works of Art.
- Oversaw loading/unloading of straight trucks and tractor-trailers.
- Coordinated client visits and on-site labor.
- Forecasted manpower requirements based on daily workload and company targets.
Art Handler/Driver
Artex Fine Art Services
Somerville
05.2013 - 01.2015
- Packed, delivered and installed fine art, working with museums galleries and private collectors.
- Maintained DOT compliance.
- Covered routes ranging to Midwest US and Eastern Canada.
Baseball Instructor
Frozen Ropes
Natick
06.2011 - 03.2013
- Built strong rapport with athletes and assistants before, during and after coaching seasons.
- Taught a range of sport-specific skills in a clear, safe manner.
- Ran daily instructional classes (groups of 1 to 50 students).
Baseball Coach/Instructor
Boston College
Chestnut Hill
06.2009 - 07.2012
- Helped organize and run Boston College Baseball's Annual Summer Camp.
- Scheduled and ran day-to-day activities, which consisted of four one-week sessions of 150-200 campers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Newbury College
Brookline, MA01.2012
Skills
- Project management
- Budget management
- Facilities planning
- Construction oversight
- MEP assessment
- Vendor management
Certification
- Northwest Energy Efficiency Council; Level 1 Building Operator Certificate, 08/21
- OSHA 10, 08/18
Timeline
Facilities Project Manager
University of New Hampshire
11.2024 - Current
Facilities Operations Manager
Vinfen Corporation
02.2022 - 07.2024
Facilities Manager
Institute of Contemporary Art Boston
06.2021 - 02.2022
Facilities Specialist; Building Operations
Institute of Contemporary Art Boston
07.2018 - 06.2021
Operations Manager
Artex Fine Art Services
09.2016 - 07.2018
Warehouse Manager
Artex Fine Art Services
01.2015 - 09.2016
Art Handler/Driver
Artex Fine Art Services
05.2013 - 01.2015
Baseball Instructor
Frozen Ropes
06.2011 - 03.2013
Baseball Coach/Instructor
Boston College
06.2009 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Newbury College
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