Facilities project manager with extensive experience overseeing maintenance and operations across a multi-building campus and an off-site property. Manages project planning, preventive maintenance, budgets, procurement, vendor coordination, and contractor accountability while supervising staff and keeping repairs and improvements on schedule. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager | Facility Maintenance Department
MARYKNOLL FATHERS AND BROTHERS
01.2022 - Current
Property oversight. Manage maintenance projects for the Seminary, Walsh, Price, Saint Joseph's, and Santa Teresa's buildings, plus the property at 121 East 39th Street in Manhattan.
Project planning. Define scopes of work, schedules, staffing needs, materials, and priorities for building repairs, renovations, and facility improvements.
Contracts and vendors. Prepare scopes of work and contract requirements, solicit and compare proposals, coordinate vendors, and monitor service quality and completion.
Budget and procurement. Developed maintenance budgets and cost estimates, evaluated competitive bids, tracked project expenses, and coordinated purchasing of materials and equipment to optimize resource allocation.
Work coordination. Schedule maintenance staff and contractors; coordinate plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, masonry, and other trades to keep work progressing.
Quality and communication. Inspected completed work, followed up on deficiencies, addressed vendor performance concerns, and reported project progress, costs, and scheduling needs to management, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Facility improvements. Coordinated roofing, painting, flooring, masonry, accessibility, kitchen equipment, and other improvement projects while scheduling around building operations to minimize disruption and enhance facility functionality.
Maintenance Supervisor
NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY
New York, NY
04.1993 - 07.2022
Building operations. Oversaw maintenance and upkeep of 21 buildings comprising 1,754 residential and commercial units.
Mechanical systems. Supervised preventive maintenance for cogeneration systems, steam and hot water boilers, circulating pumps, condensate tanks, water tanks, and related equipment.
Repairs and capital work. Coordinated carpentry, plastering, painting, and electrical, plumbing, door, lock, and window repairs; oversaw outside contractors, capital improvements, and vacant-unit repairs and conversions.
Supervised up to 40 staff members, monitored performance, and coordinated staffing to align with maintenance priorities and enhance service delivery.
Cost control. Developed annual budget projections and controlled purchasing and operating expenses, reducing expenditures by up to 10%.
Safety and compliance. Conducted quality assurance inspections and safety meetings ensuring OSHA and EPA compliance; coordinated certificates of occupancy and resolved violations to maintain regulatory standards.
Reporting and service. Prepared productivity reports tracking project progress and resource utilization; led staff meetings addressing resident and building management concerns to improve communication and service responsiveness.
Staff administration. Interviewed, hired, and trained employees; coordinated payroll, timesheets, leave, and overtime to maintain work coverage.
Worked in NYCHA, contributing to community housing initiatives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Aviation High School
Queens, NY
Skills
Facilities project management
Budgets and procurement
Work scopes
Vendor oversight
Preventive maintenance
Repairs and renovations
Staff coordination
Safety compliance
Winter maintenance planning
Landscape management
Personal Information
Title: PROJECT MANAGER | FACILITY MAINTENANCE
LANGUAGES
English and Spanish
AWARDS
Outstanding Work Performance Award | New York City Housing Authority, Two-time recipient
<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC