Proven leader in facilities management, adept at leveraging strong employee management skills and HVAC system expertise to drive operational excellence. At Mitchell International, Inc., I spearheaded strategies that aligned real estate and facilities operations with business objectives, achieving cost-effectiveness and compliance. My outstanding people skills and CMMS management experience have consistently enhanced team performance and project success. Successful Critical Data Center Facility Manager that kept multi billion dollar operation up and running 24/7. Expert project management skills for large, small and capital improvement projects in any type of environment.
Develop and implement strategies for managing the organization's real estate portfolio and facilities, aligning with business objectives.
Oversee lease negotiations, renewals, and the management of all property-related matters to ensure cost-effectiveness and compliance.
Manage relationships with third-party vendors and contractors for services including maintenance, security, and utilities. Negotiated contracts to achieve favorable terms.
Oversee the implementation of environmental policies and the measurement of ESG performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
Ensure the operational efficiency of all facilities, including maintenance, safety, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Budget development and management for real estate and facilities operations, ensuring cost control and financial efficiency.
Lead and develop the Real Estate and Facilities team of 4 people, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair of HVAC systems, electrical systems, refrigeration systems, and plumbing. Test and analyze indoor air quality. Inspect and report issues with construction. Performed monthly preventive maintenance on various electrical and mechanical equipment and fire and burglar detection systems. Monitor and maintain DDC building automation system.
Responsibilities include maintaining and repairing data center critical systems to ensure 100% uptime for power, cooling and customer data. Systems responsible for include cooling - (rooftop units, air handling units, chillers, exhaust systems, DX cooling and computer room air conditioning), generators, UPS systems, automatic transfer switches, and power distribution for server racks.
Managing engineering design, operational performance, and system shortcomings.
Managed Corrigo CMMS program for maintenance and repair activities including PM monitoring and monthly reporting.
Administration of 3rd party vendors including service agreements, scheduling, procedure and process development.
Implement and insure proper safety training and programs to establish a culture of safe work practices of every maintenance and repair staff, contractor, and employee.
Managed SLAs and monitored KPI metrics with monthly reporting and quarterly business reviews with local and regional management
Project management of new build and retro fit in Data Center environment including HVAC, Electrical, Generators, FLS and low voltage power.
Using Corrigo CMMS tools for tracking work progress and completion.
Maintain an asset accounting system of infrastructure equipment and data base of all critical equipment .
Preventive Maintenance accountability and life cycle management.
Ensuring the facilities comply with relevant laws, regulations and EPA compliance.
Oversaw up to 12 critical data center sites in a Central US regional area, ensuring 100% uptime.
Responsibilities include maintaining and repairing data center critical systems to ensure 100% uptime for power, cooling and customer data. Systems responsible for include cooling - (rooftop units, air handling units, chillers, exhaust systems, DX cooling and computer room air conditioning), generators, UPS systems, automatic transfer switches, and power distribution for server racks.
Provide vendor escort and procedure writing to ensure proper risk mitigation and safety steps are followed. Collaborating with internal/external teams, contractors, and vendors.
Managing engineering design, operational performance, and system shortcomings.
Developed and managed an $11 million annual budget, including maintenance, new projects, staffing and operation consumables.
Managed CMMS program for maintenance and repair activities including PM monitoring and monthly reporting.
Administration of 3rd party vendors including service agreements, scheduling, procedure and process development.
Provide safety training and programs to establish a culture of safe work practices of every maintenance and repair staff, contractor, and employee.
Managed SLAs and monitored KPI metrics with monthly reporting and quarterly business reviews with local and regional management
Project management of new build and retro fit in Data Center environment including HVAC, Electrical, Generators, FLS and low voltage power.
Using Corrigo CMMS tools for tracking work progress and completion.
Develop and maintain an asset accounting of infrastructure equipment and data base of all critical infrastructure.
Preventive Maintenance accountability and life cycle management.
New employee training and continued education and training of existing employees.
Ensuring the facilities comply with relevant laws, regulations and EPA compliance.
Responsible for monitoring overall operation, maintenance, and modification of a
Managing over 50 properties in 4 states, totaling 250,000 sq. ft. of retail, class A office and network space.
Developed and contributed to innovative programs to reduce operating costs.
Overseeing monthly/quarterly/annual reporting and budget management.
Project management of existing banking retail locations and class A office space including parking lots, new furniture builds, interior renovations, mechanical systems and banking equipment replacement.
Administration of 3rd party vendors including service agreements, scheduling, procedure and process development.
Create Bidding, specification review, plan development for site upgrades and capital improvements
Landlord and lease reviews, contract negotiations, lease language enforcement.
Maintain effective communication with all external and internal customers and vendors.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair of HVAC systems, electrical systems, refrigeration systems, and plumbing. Test and analyze indoor air quality. Inspect and report issues with construction. Monitor and maintain DDC building automation system. Managed facility operations for three large statewide class A office buildings.
Oversaw lease negotiations, budgeting, construction, and maintenance. Project management for multiple company projects including a 15-million-dollar expansion and renovation project. Managed and vetted vendors for uptime and preventive maintenance upkeep
Oversight of security, maintenance and shipping department personnel.
Service and repair of heating, air conditioning, refrigeration and electrical systems. Design, fabricate and install heating and cooling systems for residential retrofit and new construction and commercial applications, including ductwork, electrical wiring, venting and gas piping. Prepared heat load calculations and bids for new construction projects.
Provide field and administrative support to District Manager, 7 Service Technicians and 3 Installers servicing major retailers, hospitals, industrial and commercial buildings. Developed training programs for new employee orientation. Conducted training with customers and representatives on installed automation products. Collaborated with sales teams to identify upselling opportunities based on client needs and system requirements.
Developed strong relationships with clients by providing exceptional customer service and support.
Low voltage electrical installation and service. Union Stewart for IBEW 58 team members.