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JOHN ROLON

Bronx,NY

Summary

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

Timeline

Project Manager | Facility Maintenance Department

MARYKNOLL FATHERS AND BROTHERS
01.2022 - Current

Maintenance Supervisor

NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY
04.1993 - 07.2022

High School Diploma -

Aviation High School
JOHN ROLON