Marc Segal
Director, Infrastructure, Facilities & Quality
Venice,California
Summary
Director and senior professional with 25+ years experience in infrastructure engineering, facilities, quality and construction management. Embodies a blend of strategic foresight and leadership, steering and mentoring multidisciplinary high-performing teams across the globe in diverse environments including aerospace, mining, gas, transportation, aviation, manufacturing and energy. Leveraging an AGSM MBA in Technology, Marc uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Driven by a vision to excel, as a strong leader and problem-solver, Marc is dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Marc fosters a highly communicative and collaborative cross-functional approach setting the stage for successful team ventures and future innovations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director, Infrastructure Engineering
Relativity Space
1 2022 - 05.2025
- Led Relativity Space engine and stage factory build out in Long Beach, with key objective to meet company strategic long range plan in ensuring team centers come online in order hit launch schedule.
- Lead preconstruction effort for factory expansion in Mississippi, including forecast of facilities team creation.
- Direct all infrastructure tasks including designs, permitting, construction, quality and asset handover to facilities, engineering, manufacturing and security teams.
- Established strong relationship and communication channels with landlord, FAA, City of Long Beach Mayors office & building department, local fire departments and utility companies.
- Take pride in all aspects of this role, Marc recognizes facilities and construction management is as much about occupants, as it is built environment, focusing on delivering high quality working environment within budget, and creating solid relationships amongst all teams/customers.
- Developed 2030 team hiring plan and growth opportunities, strategically hiring senior construction managers, engineers, facilities leads, and technicians to maximize and broaden team capabilities
- Grew Facilities, Infrastructure, and Office Management groups from 3 team members in 2022 to total of 24 in 2 years, 95% retention rate.
- Cultivate positive work environment that fosters employee engagement, boost moral, produce high-performing teams, providing mentorship, guidance, and development opportunities for professional growth through designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
- Consistently remained above company benchmark in Peakon leadership survey scores.
- Established culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Optimized staff performance by utilizing comprehensive training programs from International Facilities Management Association guidelines - Facilities Management Professional (FMP).
- Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments conducted bi-yearly.
- Forecast annual budget, ensure optimal use of resources, manage spending to maximize space building improvements, preventative maintenance and new construction, while maintaining financial stability.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality. Sought discounts via national accounts.
- Developed and executed Standard: Facilities Operations Plan in alignment with ISO41001:2018 Facilities Management standards.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration with EHS/IT/Security and manufacturing team centers for improved decision-making processes within organization, utilizing inputs in developing infrastructure 2030 schedule.
- Created and Implemented Standard: Construction and Design Plan for Infrastructure and Facilities following CMAA Construction Management Standards of Practice and IFMA recommendations.
- Created and implemented Standard: Quality Management Plan for Infrastructure and Facilities in alignment with ISO9001:2018 Quality Management Systems.
- Revamped companywide processes on Facilities Confluence page for all nationwide sites, including directional guides, work request instructions (JIRA), and team contact, security and logistic information.
- Enhanced major work request (JIRA) system with dashboards for Facilities teams nationally.
- Devised Asset Management plan across all sites (CA/WA/MS/FL), focusing on preventative maintenance practices and implemented AkitaBox as work order management software tool.
- Established 7-year Construction and Facilities operational objectives to align with company's strategic goals and long-range plan.
- Proactively identified potential infrastructure risks through SWOT analysis and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
- Worked with RS Legal and Department of Defense towards obtaining SCE power exemptions from compulsory power shedding and shutdowns.
- Led risk management assessment with insurance brokers including implementing building improvements above standard building code requirements for fire safety and seismic upgrades..
- Assisted with brokering new and current leases, including extensions and closures per company objectives and property needs.
Senior Construction Manager
Port of Seattle I Contractor - KPFF Consulting Engineers, Plan B
07.2019 - 01.2022
- Senior Construction Manager responsible for managing 30+ concurrent projects.
- Established business case, 30/60/90/plan check designs, permitting, and construction through close out including new Employee Services Center with WELL certification - value $10M, Main Terminal Low Voltage Upgrade - value $105M, Water Reservoir Rehabilitation - value $3M, and various Tenant Improvement projects - value $5M.
Construction Manager
Sydney Light Rail Project
05.2016 - 06.2019
- Construction Manager on Sydney Light Rail Project, tasks performed included estimating, budget monitoring and scheduling for electrical, civil and rail teams in Sydney CBD and Kingsford Precincts, role budget value $120M - project $2B.
- Served as the liaison with stakeholders including Transport for New South Wales (lead the design, FAT and SIT phases, and procurement of Light Rail station electrical ticketing systems, testing and commissioning, and compliance).
- Led quality inspections for electrical and instrumentation installations including test & commissioning scopes to ISO standards for Electrical Code: Installation and Commissioning (AS3000), Quality Management (ISO9001) and Railway Safety Management: Track, Civil and Electrical Infrastructure (AS4292.2)
Project Manager (Electrical and Quality)
Kent Engineers & Constructors
09.2013 - 05.2016
- Implemented Project Management Plan (PMP) and Project Quality Plan (PQP) throughout project
- Communicated cost requirements to project personnel for projects including Chevron, on Barrow Island, British Gas in Queensland, and Exxon Mobile Gas Conditioning Plant in Papua New Guinea
- Assisted in project delivery of hazardous areas quality inspections of electrical, instrumentation, mechanical systems, issued quality non-conformance reports where applicable including resolutions implemented in accordance with project compliance specifications standards: AS/NZS 3000, 2381, 60079, and ISO9001:2008.
Education
AS9100D & Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
SAE International
10.2024
MBA - Technology
Australian Graduate School of Management
Sydney, New South Wales 01.2016 - 10.2019
OSHA 30 - Safety
OSHA
USA 05.2019 - 06.2019
Advanced Diploma of Quality Management Systems -
SAI Global
Sydney, New South Wales 01.2016 - 03.2016
Advanced Diploma of Management & Leadership - Organizational Leadership
SAI Global
Sydney, New South Wales 01.2015 - 12.2015
Diploma of Quality Auditing & Lean Six Sigma - Quality Control
SAI Global
Sydney, New South Wales 01.2015 - 12.2015
ISO9001:2008 Lead Auditor - Quality Management Systems
BSI
Phoenix, Arizona 01.2015 - 02.2015
Diploma of Project Management (PMBOK) - Project Management
Engineering Institute of Australia
Sydney, New South Wales 01.2014 - 06.2014
Advanced Diploma of Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Engineering Institute of Technology
Sydney, New South Wales 01.2013 - 12.2013
Electrical Trade - Electrical, Mechanic, Fitter/Mechanic
TAFE NSW
Sydney, New South Wales 01.1997 - 12.1999
Skills
Budgeting creation & Fiscal Responsible
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