Michael Collins
Mokena,IL
Summary
An accomplished Senior Executive, with an outstanding track record of driving unparalleled levels of growth and project delivery results, specializing in design and construction, project management, employee development, facility management and operations, and planning permits, rules, and regulations. Possesses extensive experience in P&L and financial management, strategic planning, contract negotiation, procurement, project delivery methodology and controls and team management. A dynamic team leader, mentor, and articulate communicator, with talent for developing highly motivated teams to achieve unified goals across regions. Delivers complex, strategic, multi-million-dollar programs on time and under budget focusing on successful team members, community, and stakeholder engagement. Over 15 years of experience in contract and facility management, including extensive administration and supervision roles with federal operations, military bases and training centers, foreign consulates, and was the Vice President of Facilities and Engineering for the Chicago Public-School districts. Experience in management and collaboration with multiple Labor Unions Leadership, including Local 1, Local 73, and Local 399, as well as other unions included in the City’s Labor Agreement. Created internships and a pipeline for Chicago’s youth to be able to learn a vocational trade and find a meaningful career path in which they feel empowered and enriched.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vice President of Operations
Miramar International Group
Decatur, IL
01.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the direct supervision of all building management activities
- Responsible for building and maintaining client relationships, including national contracts with AT&T and Medline
- Resourcefully governing matters of interior construction, operational enhancements, and subcontracted work
- Maintains and enhances reliable service standards, training programs, and regular client communication
- Oversees multiple high-profile contracts, which include leading all MEP and Facilities Management
- Manages HVAC and Construction projects throughout the United States
- Administration and management at O’Hare International Airport, and the Marine Corps recruit training facility
- Negotiated and completed subcontracts with all vendors, improving efficiency, cutting costs of 30 percent
- Manage all subcontract partners and joint venture partnerships
- Brought in new business revenue over 5 million dollars
- Managed several large projects including:
- H.E
- Boiler installation(Navy Operational Center - Milwaukee, WI), Chiller System Replacement(Naval Base Point Loma - Point Loma, CA), Internal Mass Communication System(Navy Operational Support Center - Decatur, IL), HVAC Controls System Upgrade(Naval Reserve Center - Green Bay, WI) Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System Installation(USACE, Fish Barrier - Romeoville, IL) EPDM Roof Replace (Naval Reserve Center Louisville, KY) Locker Room Renovation(Navy Operational
Executive Director of Facilities
Sodexo Magic
Chicago, IL
01.2018 - Current
- Was the Executive in charge of the City of Chicago Public Schools account
- Responsible for overall direction and management of a ~175 million annual business
- Focused on the delivery of outstanding operations, and project/facilities management of 37 million square feet of real estate
- Successfully grew the business portfolio by 100% my first year leading the account and the communities we served
- Responsible for P&L with revenues more than $175 million dollars
- Directed all operational activities with team of over 3000 members while achieving 15% gross profit
- Established and executed strategic direction for operations & maintenance team in alignment with client goals
- Developed training programs to increase team technical abilities
- Utilize data to develop trends and insights that drive continuous improvement in site performance
- Manage daily operations with strong commitment to customer service
- Provide leadership and guidance to management team of 5 C-Suite Executives, Directors and Building Managers
- Regularly evaluate and recommend effective allocation of resources, including staff, based of the workload of team
- Managed revenue of 150 million, exceeding profit and revenue goals each year
- Managed Labor Relations with the 24 Unions included in the CPS PLA
- Direct supervision over Local 399, Local 1, and Local 73 employees
- Led client initiatives which accounted for over 10 million dollars in additional revenue
- Created and led the TAP Program which is a pipeline for CPS graduates to begin a career as a Local 399 Stationary Engineer
- Led charitable partnerships with Urban Initiatives, SOS Children’s Villages, Far South CAC, CARA Foundation
- Led Engineering Vertical, comprised of ~320 Engineers
- Built and implemented new organizational structure which has brought much success to the account
Director of Facilities Operations III
Sodexo Magic
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Manages 46 schools totaling 4.5 million square feet as well as well 8 building managers, 47 Chief Engineers/Engineers work performance/annual performance evaluations
- Implement on site solutions that leads to cost savings and timely repairs
- Developed and fostered key relationships with clients, receiving strong satisfaction results, vendors, and Local Unions
- Communicate with client administrative and supervisory staff as well as external groups, agencies, contractors, architects and engineers to plan, organize, coordinate and/or communicate programs, services, policies and/or procedures
- Member of unit’s Safety Team, trained over 150 employees as a certified Asbestos Awareness Trainer
- Created Building Operations Plans (BOP) template to customize for each school
- Created Rounds Sheets and Preventative Maintenance program
- Attained 100 percent of completion on corrective and preventative maintenance for critical assets
- Work with Sodexo’s sales team to lead local visits, leading to future business expansion
- Manages regulatory preparation, physical plant troubleshooting and project management
- Provides and applies practical knowledge regarding building maintenance, e.g., operation of steam distribution systems, air conditioning and heating systems, building automatic control systems, water distribution, fire protection, sanitary and storm sewer operations, piped medical gases, electrical distribution and central utility plants for steam and chilled water
- Works with construction or design teams if needed
- Reviews and evaluates existing programs, services, policies and procedures
- Develops recommendations for the Executive Directors concerning improvements and implements or guides implementation of new and/or modified programs, services, policies or procedures
- Prepares and manages departmental budgets averaging 1.4 million, which may include energy savings program
- Prepares and maintains a variety of departmental records and reports
- Upon award of 93 schools in July 2017 and 31schools in July 2016, implemented staffing model, onboarded staff, and put into effect operational standards.
Interim Director of Facilities Operations
Sodexo Magic
01.2016 - 01.2017
Chief Engineer
Sodexo Magic
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Created preventative maintenance program for two schools
- Implemented staff work request system at two schools
- Worked with both principals to ensure the schools were revived to the Sodexo MAGIC standards and in excellent shape for incoming students
- Saved money by performing the majority of repairs needed in house: including rebuilding Chilled water pump, fire panel issues, and re-lamping
- In charge of all purchasing
- Worked with Custodial Subcontractor to implement cleaning schedule for custodial crews
- Successfully worked with contractors on a variety of projects including re-flooring of playground, carpeting of offices, and door hardware
- Performed all general facilities maintenance and repairs including electrical, plumbing, pipe fitting, ground keeping, and painting
- Member of the Sodexo MAGIC safety team.
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Volunteered with Cal Ripken Foundation to beautify the school grounds
- Built flower beds, planted new flowers and plants, cleared brush, tore down sheds and built new ones
- Started project to repair the existing solar panels in the school back to working order to conserve energy and save money
- Performed all general facilities maintenance and repairs including electrical, plumbing, pipe fitting, ground keeping, snow removal and painting
- Did majority of major repairs in-house which resulted in cost savings
- Created work order system
- Created cleaning schedule for custodial crew
- Successfully collaborated projects with outside contractors ensuring that quality work was performed
- Member of the Sodexo Magic Safety Team
- Contributed to the demolition of existing space and construction of a new Dance Studio for the school
- Performed all general facilities maintenance and repairs including electrical, plumbing, pipe fitting, ground keeping, snow removal and painting
- Worked with both schools overseeing all after school activities
- Worked in partnership with Chief engineer on all projects
- Member of the Sodexo MAGIC Safety Team
Interim Director/Stretch Assignments
Public Schools
11.2015 - 12.2016
- Developed and fostered strong relationships with Chicago, officials to identify needs, opportunities, and exceed operational expectations
- Implemented on site solutions for budgetary compliance for inventory and maintenance spent
- Established solid relationships with both locals for labor unions SEIU and IUOE 399
- Worked closely with Principals, Building Managers, and Engineers on building related issues and problem resolution
- Became a certified Asbestos Awareness Instructor and Instructed an Asbestos Awareness course for Engineers and Building Managers
- Managed key relationships with Principals, receiving strong satisfaction scores
- Works closely with outside contractors, ensuring high quality service and repair
Engineer
Hilton Garden Inn
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Operated and maintained all building systems in a 604,532 Sq
- Ft
- Building
- Established and oversaw Preventative Maintenance Program for all 361 guest rooms
- Managed 65-million-dollar hotel renovation
- Managed all projects and subcontractors
- Handled all room calls
- Performs all basic Electric, Plumbing, Carpentry, and Painting projects
- Handles all Audio/Video installation and troubleshooting
- Did all ordering and inventory
Engineer
Hampton Garden Inn
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Oversaw all building systems and implemented a preventive and predictive maintenance for those systems
- Built and managed Engineering budget
- Performed and oversaw all HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, and Painting projects
- Managed 80-million-dollar hotel renovation including GC and all subcontractors
- Project was 3 mm under budget
- Engineering liaison to ownership
- Made Engineering schedules and vacation
- Instituted new inventory program
Stationary Engineer
Sodexo Magic
12 0
Education
Stationary Engineers License -
City
Illinois Department of Health Certified Pool Operator -
Skills
- Leadership: Demonstrated success with hiring and building strong teams, ranging in size from 5 to over 2500 employees, investing in their skills development as vital routes to boosting performance across all projects and business units Retained talent by engaging fully with every team member, building openness and loyalty within the teams wanting to succeed for everyone's collective benefit Has worked with, and managed, various labor unions and has led multi-million-dollar projects with success and cohesion
- Community Involvement: Established the TAP program, successfully providing internships for CPS graduates, focusing on students who didn’t want to go to college, giving them the opportunity to learn a vocational trade and become a Local 399 Stationary Engineer Led multiple beautification projects focusing on schools in impoverished neighborhoods, bringing together employees and the community Have worked closely with local city and state officials to ensure that the schools that serve our youth had the buildings to facilitate learning and growth
- Interpersonal Skills: An adaptable and effective communication style to different personalities and positions, adjusting instantly to the mood in any meeting or event The ability to strike a judicious balance between 'EQ" and "IQ," based on vast exposure to people at all levels of multiple, large international corporations Ability to manage and work with those in the boiler room to the board room
- Business Change: A strong record of leading numerous major restructurings to successful and profitable outcomes Capable of achieving change without alienating talented resources, achieved through consistent demonstration of sincerity, honesty, and integrity Sets personal example for others to follow, illustrating a positive approach to collaboration, so that its benefits become clear to others
- Multicultural: Extensive knowledge of business complexities, having lived and worked throughout multiple regions within the United States holding responsibility for leading national facilities management accounts and design and construction execution A keen ability to quickly adapt to diverse cultural business environments
- Results Focus: Consistently motivates teams to want to achieve more, setting aggressive goals and achieving them, while delivering strong project results Highly perceptive‚ can identify and quickly pursue new opportunities
- Operational Management: Set the highest standards for relationship management and customer and guest service while positively impacting clients’ and customers' overall experience This was demonstrated via thoughtful execution and delivery of projects with minimal customer disruption while improving the facility Delivered several /-$100 million projects on time and under budget Managed contract administration and construction management for facility support services throughout the continental United States for the United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Army Core of Engineers Led the Chicago Public Schools account which consisted of ~350 schools and facilities, including management of 4 C-Suite Executives, 60 field managers, /- 75 subcontracting partners, 386 Maintenance Stationary Engineers, and over 2000 Custodians and Custodial Managers Specializes in management, labor unions, client relationships, scheduling, budgeting, due diligence, and implementing tasks both effectively and cost efficiently
Affiliations
Museum of Science and Industry-Board Member of Presidents Council 2019-Present
Chief Engineers Association -Board Member 2018- Present
Accomplishments
- Certified Trainer of Asbestos Operations & Maintenance
- EPA CFC Universal Card
- OSHA 501
- Emergency Generator Operation
- Homeland Security
- LEED Certification
- Commercial Food
- Locksmith
- Triton College - Facilities Engineering Technology A.A.S
- Degree
- University of Chicago Executive Training
Timeline
Senior Vice President of Operations
Miramar International Group
01.2022 - Current
Executive Director of Facilities
Sodexo Magic
01.2018 - Current
Director of Facilities Operations III
Sodexo Magic
01.2017 - 01.2018
Interim Director of Facilities Operations
Sodexo Magic
01.2016 - 01.2017
Chief Engineer
Sodexo Magic
01.2016 - 01.2017
Interim Director/Stretch Assignments
Public Schools
11.2015 - 12.2016
01.2014 - 01.2017
Engineer
Hilton Garden Inn
01.2012 - 01.2014
Engineer
Hampton Garden Inn
01.2008 - 01.2012
Stationary Engineers License -
City
Illinois Department of Health Certified Pool Operator -
Stationary Engineer
Sodexo Magic
12 0