
Dynamic Buildings & Grounds Director with proven expertise in strategic planning, decision-making, and team leadership. Successfully managed complex projects and large teams, driving operational efficiency and enhancing facility maintenance standards.
*Oversaw maintenance operations the maintenance and custodial staff for every facility within the corporation (20-30 employees).
*Responsible for all grounds and athletic fields.
*Oversee all purchasing for these departments.
*Code all invoices so that they're attributed to the correct budget.
*Responsible for getting payroll ready for these employees.
*Schedule all overtime when necessary.
*Schedule and maintain records for all of the state mandated inspections that occur annually and semi-annually.
*In charge of the BAS (Building Automated System) which handles the HVAC system and lighting schedule for each facility.
*Implement strategic practices to save utilities on these facilities.
*One of the main points of contact with engineers, architects, and general contractors during all projects or any scope of work.
*In charge of the transportation department for roughly ten years with an additional thirty employees.
*Handled all day to day complaints on any bus issues.
*Responsible for having the fleet ready for both the annual and semi-annual bus inspections.
Directed a team of 7-10 employees.
*Responsible for sourcing and negotiating pricing for all of our major customers.
*Handled purchasing of all hand safety and eye safety related items (approximately 15 million dollars in purchasing a year).
*Responsible for any items that the volume dictated importing from overseas.
*In charge of finding new vendors and developing relationships to maximize profit.
*Lead and manage 25 employees.
*Responsible for having payroll ready.
*Handled all day to day issues while meeting shipping deadlines.