Judith E. Furlin
Highland Beach,FL
Summary
Respected professional with a proven track record completing difficult projects on schedule and on tight budgets. Strengths in site selection, negotiation and contract administration, optimization of construction design, development of lower cost alternatives, full scope construction and renovation, and all aspects of facilities management. Experience in schools, medical facilities, ambulatory health centers, data center, retail and general administrative office facilities. Detailed knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building automation and control systems, computer rooms/data centers, and emergency power, life safety and security systems. Quality and service-oriented with a history of smooth collaboration at all levels to effect positive change.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Facilities
St. John's School
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Company Overview: One of the elite preparatory schools in the United States
- Based on facilities expertise, selected to lead a key initiative to raise the level of excellence in facilities management services on a par with the school's academic excellence
- Oversaw every aspect of maintenance, renovation and new construction on a 16-building, 325,000 sq
- Ft
- Campus on 29 acres
- Managed 25+ professionals and tradesmen and numerous contractors
- Provided the leadership to renovate an aging infrastructure, including HVAC, controls, and energy management system upgrades, while managing all new construction planned for upcoming academic year
- One of the elite preparatory schools in the United States
Senior Project Manager
Broaddus & Associates
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Company Overview: One of the premier Top 40 program management firms in the United States
- Established project budgets, and designed and implemented cost-saving alternatives for new construction and renovation of tens of millions of dollars of office, institutional and health care space
- Managed the design, construction, and occupancy for multiple partial and full floor projects in the Smith and Scurlock Towers for The Methodist Hospital Physician Organization
- Key member of program management team at the Lone Star College System responsible for the oversight and implementation of a $420 million bond program for new facilities
- Negotiated and implemented multiple contracts with major sub and general contractors
- One of the premier Top 40 program management firms in the United States
Director of Facilities Management
Kelsey-Seybold Clinics
01.1999 - 01.2007
- Company Overview: With its unique network of 20 clinics, Kelsey-Seybold is Houston's largest and most renowned private multi-specialty physician group
- Raised the Facilities Management Department to a new level of excellence recognized throughout the organization
- Oversaw long range strategic planning and management of real estate and facilities, including the development of new facilities and the management of 1 million sq
- Ft
- Of owned and leased space
- Scope of responsibility included site selection, lease negotiation and administration, design, construction and start-up/commissioning and ongoing facilities management including housekeeping, grounds and security for free-standing buildings and numerous tenant build-outs
- Developed standards, streamlined processes, and improved operating efficiencies, resulting in $10M in savings, while improving quality and outcomes
- Established a framework for the management, tracking and administration of new and existing leases
- Instrumental in establishing corporate 'branding' and standards for facilities which enhanced quality of care and attracted patients
- With its unique network of 20 clinics, Kelsey-Seybold is Houston's largest and most renowned private multi-specialty physician group
Project Manager
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Company Overview: Office of Capital Planning and Management
- Office of Capital Planning and Management
Project Coordinator
University of Houston System
01.1990 - 01.1991
- Company Overview: Office of Facilities Planning and Construction
- Office of Facilities Planning and Construction
Sales Engineer
Carrier Air Conditioning Corporation
01.1981 - 01.1983
- Company Overview: Machinery and Systems Division
- Machinery and Systems Division
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Boston University
Boston MAMBA - Finance
Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX01.1996
AAS - Building Construction Technology
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA01.1981
BA -
Boston University
Boston, MA01.1979
Skills
- Operational efficiency
- Space utilization
- Building maintenance
- Emergency preparedness
- Security management
- Asset management
- Environmental compliance
- Infrastructure development
- Energy management
- Sustainability initiatives
Accomplishments
Collaborated with team of more than 40 in the development of multiple commercial and health care facilities.
Supervised team of 35 staff members.
Hired, supervised 100 contractors and sub contractors to assure successful outcomes, on-time and within tight budgets.
Certification
- LEED Accredited Professional, 2008
- Advanced FEMA training, 2010
Affiliations
- U.S. Green Building Council, 2008-Present
- Building Owners and Managers Association, 2001-2007
- Corenet Global/National Association of Corporate Real Estate Executives, 1996-2007
Timeline
Director of Facilities
St. John's School
01.2011 - 01.2012
Senior Project Manager
Broaddus & Associates
01.2007 - 01.2010
Director of Facilities Management
Kelsey-Seybold Clinics
01.1999 - 01.2007
Project Manager
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
01.1997 - 01.1999
Project Coordinator
University of Houston System
01.1990 - 01.1991
Sales Engineer
Carrier Air Conditioning Corporation
01.1981 - 01.1983
AAS - Building Construction Technology
Wentworth Institute of Technology
BA -
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Boston University
MBA - Finance
Houston Baptist University
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