Nicholas Hill
West Bridgewater,MA
Summary
Results-oriented Director Facilities Management proficient in developing annual and multi-year work plans and strategies to achieve them. Resolves complex business issues with established management practices and processes. Specializing in Facilities Management / Engineering operations and dedicated to maximizing results. Detail-focused Facilities Manager with proven history of developing and executing preventive maintenance schedules. Supports engineering planning and design and assists with budget development and forecasting to reduce costs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Facilities
Thayer Academy
Braintree, MA
11.2023 - Current
- Ensure the day-to-day operations of the facilities located on the private campus servicing 706 students ranging from grade 5 through 12 as well as 20 faculty designated residential housing complexes, including custodial, life-safety, engineering, site services, and general maintenance, are implemented and carried out in a manner consistent with C&W policies and client directives.
- 24/7 On Call responsibilities
- Lead member of all Energy Efficiency / Sustainability programs.
- Manage all contracts to ensure they are reviewed on a regular basis and are bid out as required; verify that invoices match contract pricing.
- Supervise all maintenance programs relating to the interior and exterior conditions and appearance of the properties.
- Monitor/Maintain/Troubleshoot all mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems through the use of visual inspection, CMMS monitoring, and occupant feedback.
- Responsible for all Preventative, Proactive, and Reactive maintenance procedures.
- Assist in the development of capital budgets for the property. This includes contributions towards a five year plan of maintenance, facility improvement, and cost reduction initiatives.
Director of Facilities
Town of Plymouth, MA
Plymouth, MA
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Oversees Operation and Maintenance of 33 Publicly owned town buildings; Maintains Operational and capital budgets for said 33 buildings, $1.5 million annual operational budget, +/- $4 million capital budget, $5 million revolving fund budget; Supervises a staff of approximately 15 employees including Operations Manager, Administration, custodians, building maintenance craftsmen, an HVAC technician and an electrician; Prioritizes and assigns work; develops schedules, ensures staff is adequately trained to follow directives, develops policies and procedures; and maintains a healthy and safe working environment; Meets with staff regularly to communicate needs of the department and ensure effective and efficient operations
- Participates in hiring, termination and disciplinary decisions or recommendations as necessary; Manages and develops the daily operational details of the Town wide building repair and maintenance program, custodial staffing, service needs, security systems and other needs as may be required
- May respond to unforeseen building issues
- Inspects major projects and observes work for compliance; Reviews and develops design documents and bid specifications; determines project viability, reviews and approves building projects for all municipal departments and communicates goals and objectives to others as needed; Develops budgets, schedules, and cost estimates for all applicable building projects
- Reviews and approves invoices for processing; reviews budgeted work progress; and adjusts as needed to fit available resources and schedules; Prepares, procures and administers contracts for new and existing work to be done by private contractors; reviews plans and specifications for new building construction and/or renovation; and identifies and plans construction to meet future needs; Inspects construction repair projects in the field and approves change orders; Serves on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepares and presents necessary reports and correspondence; and approves communications as may be needed; Provides support to the Director of Public Works or his/her designee and other assigned senior and executive management staff; and serves as a primary contact on issues and programs related to the Building Division
- Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined by the Director of Public Works or his/her designee; ensures all behaviors comply with Town Rules and Regulations
- Develop and approve annual work program
- Determine, create and maintain the five-year Capital replacement program for all municipal buildings.
Commissioning Engineer
Fitzemeyer & Tocci
Boston, MA
12.2018 - 08.2020
- Works with the project manager, owner, design team, and subcontractors to maintain the project schedule; Functional Testing: Creates and conducts functional testing procedures of MEP systems; Functionally test, analyze, troubleshoot, and researches equipment/systems and their associated identified issues in order to determine a resolution
- Once a resolution has been identified, will work with contractors to correct deficiencies; Prepare and review commissioning related documentation; Conducts: kickoff, controls integration, coordination, commissioning closeout, and warranty review meetings; Create, review, and maintains non-conformance log with commissioning issues identified; Managing construction schedules, Project Management, Construction Management
Facilities Engineering / Managerial Intern
Boston Scientific
Boston, MA
06.2018 - 08.2020
- Working directly under the Director of facilities while assisting the Facility Engineers; Assisted with the implementation of a new Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS); Support of Boston Scientific facilities to meet or exceed internal and external requirements; Provides technical guidance for identifying and resolving quality issues; Support procurement and management of facility maintenance and utility contracts
Facilities Engineering / Managerial Intern
Tufts Medical Center
Boston, MA
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Working directly under the Director of facilities while assisting the Facility Engineers
Facilities Maintenance / Steam Plant Operations Intern
Bridgewater State University Central Steam Plant
Bridgewater, MA
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Worked as an intern operating on high pressure boilers and maintaining facility operations; Maintained all buildings associated with and owned by Bridgewater State University
Operation/Maintenance Intern
Covanta SEMASS
Wareham, MA
01.2016 - 03.2016
- Performed corrective maintenance on pumps, feeders, hoppers and pneumatic systems; Maintained Boiler systems
Education
Master of Science in Facilities Management in Facilities Management -
Massachusetts Maritime Academy - Buzzards Bay, MA
Bachelor of Science in Facilities Engineering in Facilities Engineering -
Massachusetts Maritime Academy - Buzzards Bay, MA
Skills
- Scheduling
- Outlook
- Maintenance
- Budget
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Project
- Word
- Commissioning
- Asset Management
- Facilities Management
- Construction management
- Contractor/vendor relations
- Leadership
- Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Life Safety Systems/Equipment
- Supervising experience
- Maintenance management
- Conflict management
- Property management
- Management
- Mentoring
- Auto service management
- Interviewing
- Plant management
- Team management
- Customer relationship management
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Disaster Preparedness
- Analytical Thinking
- Team Leadership
Certification
- OSHA 10
- CPR/First Aid
- Facilities Manager
- 3M Wastewater Management
Additional Information
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WITH: Cx Engineer / Cx Technician 2 related activities Asset Management Functional Testing of MEP systems Energy Star Certification Healthcare Facilities Engineering / Management Construction Management Distribution Center Management CAD and Microsoft Office Suites Contractor/Vendor Relations Effective Leadership skills Capital Funding Excellent in time management HVAC Tech Management Plumbing Tech Management Electrical Tech Management Pest Control Management Carpentry Management Painting Management Security System Management Pool Management Facilities Director Maintenance Certified Facilities Manager Course Tennant Satisfaction
References
- Jonathan Beder - Previous Town of Plymouth DPW Director, Current Town of Avon Town Administrator - 508.562.2939
- Sheila Sgarzi - Town of Plymouth DPW Director - 781.831.3416
- Matthew Wheeler - Commissioning Project Manager
- Matthew Inzirillo - 973.934.9323
Timeline
Assistant Director of Facilities
Thayer Academy
11.2023 - Current
Director of Facilities
Town of Plymouth, MA
08.2020 - 08.2023
Commissioning Engineer
Fitzemeyer & Tocci
12.2018 - 08.2020
Facilities Engineering / Managerial Intern
Boston Scientific
06.2018 - 08.2020
Facilities Engineering / Managerial Intern
Tufts Medical Center
01.2018 - 03.2018
Facilities Maintenance / Steam Plant Operations Intern
Bridgewater State University Central Steam Plant
01.2017 - 03.2017
Operation/Maintenance Intern
Covanta SEMASS
01.2016 - 03.2016
Master of Science in Facilities Management in Facilities Management -
Massachusetts Maritime Academy - Buzzards Bay, MA
Bachelor of Science in Facilities Engineering in Facilities Engineering -
Massachusetts Maritime Academy - Buzzards Bay, MA
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