Jonathan Christopher, CFM
Dallas,TX
Summary
Safety-minded Director Facilities Management with 20+ years of experience supporting cohesive building operations. Conscientious leader with confidence in support and facilitation of staff operations, contractor management and upkeep of facility appearance to impeccable standards. Highly organized coordinator of competing interests, including project goals, contractor agreements and employee needs. Smoothly runs preventive maintenance programs and special projects. Organized supply manager and analytical problem solver. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Compliance Manager
Resia
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Managed compliance efforts, reporting and audits.
- Reduced risk exposure for the company by identifying and addressing areas of noncompliance.
- Reviewed documents, files, transcripts, and other records to assess compliance and potential risk.
- Prepared records and data for regular audits.
- Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations.
- Provided expert advice to senior management on potential risks, legal implications, and recommended solutions for complex compliance issues.
Director of Facilities and Design
Calamar Management Group
06.2016 - 02.2023
- Operated with multiple competing deadlines and interests, confidently managing variables simultaneously
- Assessed building design and accessibility to inform others of updates to existing infrastructure while maintaining ADA compliance
- Scheduled, directed and supervised external contractors in maintenance and upkeep of 13 buildings
- Coordinated contracts with other companies and facility maintenance budgets to provide for seamless building operations
- Maintained working knowledge of building security, HVAC, electrical and other systems vital to successful building operation and safety compliance
- Implemented trainings and maintained documentation for staff certifications
- Cooperated with company leadership and collaborated on projects of mutual interest to multiple levels of organizational leadership
- Created and implemented operational policies, processes and procedures to keep facilities running smoothly
- Prepared reports and schedules with accuracy
- Ordered, maintained and distributed supplies and inventory
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to obtain favorable and cost-effective terms and conditions
- Reviewed and oversaw construction and renovation/ADA projects of $500 million
- Oversaw annual budget to handle supply, labor and maintenance needs of $35 million
Facility Director
The Parks at Monterey Bay
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Developed and rolled out new policies
- Oversee daily maintenance of 2480 houses and 40 employees with 4 direct reports
- Completed monthly executive summaries of what was going on in maintenance department
- Controlled inventory according to needs and budget requirements.
- Work with assigned teams, to ensure that projects where getting taken care of in timely manner
- Hire and supervise external contractors, and other service providers, and/or work with property improvements as needed to effectively oversee completion of capital improvements.
- Controlled inventory according to needs and budget requirements
Regional Maintenance Director
Midwest Diversified Properties
08.2012 - 06.2015
- Oversee daily maintenance operations of 4 communities with combined total of 1406 unit and 38 employees in Kansas and Florida Regions
- Research and assist in developing, managing and monitoring activities of assigned properties and management projects
- Work with assigned team to ensure property goals are achieved in timely manner; monitor and report on project budgets
- Achieve highest possible portfolio net operating income through implementation of effective cost control and revenue improvement programs
- Complete Monthly Regional Maintenance Inspections
- Recruit, hire, train, and manage performance of employees, and take appropriate actions to ensure achievement of performance goals
- Establish service goals for communities and implement programs to promote resident retention
- Hire and supervise external contractors, and other service providers, and/or work with property improvements as needed to effectively oversee completion of capital improvements.
Maintenance Supervisor
Midwest Diversified Properties / Lakes at Lionsgate
08.2006 - 08.2012
- Oversee large community in South Overland Park with total of 716 units and 8 maintenance employees
- Supervised maintenance crew in performance of their duties
- Responded to emergency maintenance requests around clock
- Performed systems troubleshooting and repair
- Scheduled work orders, Scheduled apartment turns, Order supplies, Receive bids from various contractors/vendors, Electrical/Plumbing/Appliance repairs
- Maintained pool chemistry and cleanliness
- Networked office and computers.
Education
No Degree - CFM/FMP
IFMA
HoustonNo Degree - Business/IT
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS10-Hour Construction Safety And Health
OSHA
10.2018
No Degree - Mold Remediation And Inspection
Micro
04.2011
No Degree - HVAC
ESCO
03.2000
High School Diploma -
Shawnee Mission North
Overland Park, KS1997
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Self-Motivated
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organization and Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Planning and Coordination
- Maintenance and Repair
- Team building
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Training and Development
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Development Compliance Manager
Resia
10.2023 - 10.2024
Director of Facilities and Design
Calamar Management Group
06.2016 - 02.2023
Facility Director
The Parks at Monterey Bay
10.2015 - 03.2016
Regional Maintenance Director
Midwest Diversified Properties
08.2012 - 06.2015
Maintenance Supervisor
Midwest Diversified Properties / Lakes at Lionsgate
08.2006 - 08.2012
No Degree - CFM/FMP
IFMA
No Degree - Business/IT
Kansas State University
10-Hour Construction Safety And Health
OSHA
No Degree - Mold Remediation And Inspection
Micro
No Degree - HVAC
ESCO
High School Diploma -
Shawnee Mission North
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