Matthew Kirchmeier

Senior Manager Facilities

Dallas College

09.2002 - Current

Oversee the day to day operations of consolidated teams which include Building Maintenance, Operations, Grounds, and Fleet
Oversee a multimillion dollar budget used to purchase tools, supplies, equipment, and vehicles.
Oversee the budgets for outside contractor work
Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives for facilities. (Going from 7 community colleges to 1 college)
Provided strong leadership and mentoring employees to enhance team productivity and morale. (I came up through the ranks)
Developed and Implemented consolidated teams being cross-functional to meet PM goals and deliver high-quality results.
Developed and implemented PM and maintenance procedures/schedules for all departments in facilities to reach and achieve our 80/20 goal. (80%proactive/20%reactive)
Established strong relationships with contractors and vendors, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat trusted business.
Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training by talking to employees to get their input which fostered a collaborative work environment.
Developed and implemented the excess property disposal, recycle, and auction program which puts money back into the college.
Evaluated hiring, firing, and promotions requests.
Worked closely with other managers, team leads, supervisors, and employees from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
Demonstrated exceptional ability to improvise adapt and overcome complex situations or rapidly changing environments
Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
Promoted a culture of continuous learning through regular workshops, and training sessions for staff.
Reviewed and analyzed reports, and records to obtain data required for planning department activities, and future budgetary needs.
Enhanced team performance with regular coaching sessions, focusing on individual strengths and areas for improvement.
Consistently met or exceeded annual performance goals set by senior leadership.
Held bi-weekly meetings with supervisors and team leads to address budget concerns, project issues, and any matters that needed tobe addressed.
Evaluated vendors and contractors offerings critically to select the most appropriate partners for delivering desired results at optimal costs.
Worked with supervisors and team leads on a college-wide diversity and inclusion initiative, creating more supportive and innovative work environment.
Coordinated cross-departmental projects to improve student success
Streamlined internal processes for turning in receipts and closing out PO's ensuring accuracy and real time account balances
Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost college morale and promote staff retention.