Leslie Keith McFarland
Woodside,CA
Summary
Dedicated Facilities Operations Manager bringing 15 years of experience in energy management and building systems, including mechanical, security, automation and HVAC. Excellent leadership skills with proficiency in developing relationships, building consensus and leading positive organizational change. Goal-oriented facilities maintenance professional with excellent leadership, problem-solving and multitasking skills. Well-versed in HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, as well as structural and codes requirements.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Manager
Mid-Columbia Center for Living
05.2021 - Current
- Responded to building emergencies and managed repairs.
- Conducted regular inspections of physical assets, identifying areas for repair or replacement before issues escalated into costly problems.
- Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.
- Managed vendor relationships for cost-effective services, ensuring quality and timely completion of projects.
- Achieved cost savings through negotiating service contracts, leveraging long-term relationships with trusted suppliers.
- Investigated problems and determined appropriate remedies.
- Evaluated subcontractor performance for quality assurance purposes, maintaining strong partnerships while holding service providers accountable for their work.
- Controlled expenses to meet budget requirements.
- Oversaw facility renovations, ensuring ADA compliance and adherence to local building codes.
- Improved facility efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance plans and streamlining work order processes.
Facilities Project Manager
Urban Services Group
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Improved facility efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance plans and streamlining work order processes.
- Controlled expenses to meet budget requirements.
- Investigated problems and determined appropriate remedies.
- Evaluated subcontractor performance for quality assurance purposes, maintaining strong partnerships while holding service providers accountable for their work.
- Conducted regular inspections of physical assets, identifying areas for repair or replacement before issues escalated into costly problems.
- Responded to building emergencies and managed repairs.
Facilities Director
Open Medicine Institute
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Managed vendor relationships for cost-effective services, ensuring quality and timely completion of projects.
- Oversaw facility renovations, ensuring ADA compliance and adherence to local building codes.
- Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.
- Investigated problems and determined appropriate remedies.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Developed comprehensive emergency preparedness plans to minimize risk during incidents or disasters.
Facilities Manager of Operations
Rigel Pharmaceuticals
10.1998 - 11.2018
- Holds executive oversight of long-term strategic plan, capital projects, annual operating budget, building systems management, contract administration, and general management for GMP biotech production plant and accompanying facilities
- Coordinate facility amendment projects in collaboration with C-suite and department heads across Chemistry, Biology, EH&S, Animal Research Unit, Manufacturing, R&D, and other key operational areas.
- Responded to building emergencies and managed repairs.
- Conducted regular inspections of physical assets, identifying areas for repair or replacement before issues escalated into costly problems.
- Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering/Management
Columbus University
New Orleans, LA10.2011
Associate of Science Degree - HVAC Refrigeration Technology
El Camino College
Torrance, CA08.1992
Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Engineering
Purdue Extension U.
Fort Wayne, IN11.1982
Skills
- Building Maintenance
- Budgeting and financial management
- Technical knowledge
- Building inspections
- Emergency Preparedness
- Asset Management
- Space Planning
- Energy management
- Team direction
Professional Development
- Essentials of Project Management
- Siebe/Robershaw DMS Training, Envensys System
- Trane Universal Certification, CFC
- Honeywell Instrument Compliance
- Robershaw DMS 350A, Systems Controls
- Trane Centravac Training
- Toshiba Speed Drives
- RSES Electrical Diagnostics
- RSES HVAC Controls
Timeline
Facilities Manager
Mid-Columbia Center for Living
05.2021 - Current
Facilities Project Manager
Urban Services Group
04.2020 - 03.2021
Facilities Director
Open Medicine Institute
05.2019 - 04.2020
Facilities Manager of Operations
Rigel Pharmaceuticals
10.1998 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering/Management
Columbus University
Associate of Science Degree - HVAC Refrigeration Technology
El Camino College
Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Engineering
Purdue Extension U.
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