Michael Thurmond
Elsinore,CA
Summary
Electrical and facilities professional with a background in estimating, project coordination, and maintenance operations across construction and multi-site environments. Directs contractors, permits, materials, preventive maintenance, and safety practices to support timely project completion, reliable facility performance, and accurate budget planning.
Overview
1
1
Certification
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities/Maintenance Manager
Exempliss LLC
Buena Park, CA
03.2026 - Current
- Planned preventive maintenance for building systems and equipment.
- Ensured that preventive maintenance was performed on all facility equipment and machinery in a timely manner.
- Reviewed work orders and prioritized daily repair tasks to ensure timely resolution.
- Trained maintenance staff on safety procedures and equipment use.
- Enforced safety standards across maintenance activities and shop areas.
- Monitored HVAC, lighting, plumbing, and electrical maintenance needs.
- Supported facility maintenance work at Exempliss LLC operations.
- Coordinated vendor service calls for Exempliss LLC facilities.
- Facilitated communication between management and maintenance teams to align on ongoing maintenance projects.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving facility infrastructure or equipment malfunctions.
- Coordinated with outside contractors for major repair or renovation projects.
- Monitored security systems throughout the facility to ensure proper functioning at all times.
- Prepared cost estimates for repairs and renovations to support budgeting processes.
Estimator/Project Manager
CRI Electric Inc.
01.2004 - Current
- Supervised construction of diverse projects for CRI Electric Inc., including ground-up builds, tenant improvements, and plant relocations.
- Ensured projects adhered to design specifications, budget constraints, schedules, accounting requirements, and quality standards.
- Organized and supervised construction-related activities to ensure project alignment with timelines and quality standards.
- Analyzed subcontractor quotes for competitive proposal pricing
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications for labor and material takeoffs
- Calculated project costs using estimating software and spreadsheets
- Develops quantity takeoffs from blueprints and drawings using computer-aided design systems or manual calculations.
- Oversee engineering and permitting for design builds.
- Analyze production problems and recommend solutions including improving production methods and maintaining contractor responsibility.
- Evaluated construction documents for code requirements and site conditions
- Coordinated with project managers on scope clarifications and bid revisions
- Conducted site visits to gain a better understanding of the scope of work prior to submitting an estimate.
- Prepared electrical bid estimates for CRI Electric Inc. projects
- Performed Facilities maintenance for multiple Aerospace and medical clients.
Superintendent
CSI Construction
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Oversaw construction of new manufacturing plants and tenant improvements, ensuring project alignment with organizational goals.
- Managed plan check and permitting process, facilitating compliance with regulatory standards.
- Coordinated project schedules and all trades involved, achieving timely completion of construction milestones.
Electrician/Service Manager
Castillo Electric
01.1990 - 01.2004
- Managed service operations, overseeing team and client interactions.
- Executed repairs and maintenance on diverse equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Completed electrician apprenticeship, gaining hands-on experience in electrical systems.
- Construction of restaurants, manufacturing plants and office buildings.
Education
High School Graduate -
Eagle Rock High School
01-1989
Skills
- Preventive maintenance planning
- HVAC systems
- Electrical systems
- Plumbing systems
- Construction site management
- Blueprint review
- Code compliance
- Budget estimation
- Project scheduling
- Vendor coordination
- Quality & Productivity: Process management I am proficient at budget forecasting, operations management, and material procurement
- Safety compliance
- Safety protocol development
- Facility inspections
- Compliance inspections
- Equipment installation
- Lighting systems
- Roofing systems
- Security systems
- Fire safety systems
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Site logistics coordination
- Communication & Presentation: Strong communication and interpersonal skills Stakeholder collaboration Demonstrate a clear and professional manner with customers, staff members, and management
- Team management
- Interpersonal communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Computers: Spreadsheet development Proficient in MS Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, EBM bid management, Flir infrared technology
- Key Strengths: Extensive industry experience
- Landscaping
Certification
- DIR Electrical Certification 2011-present
- My Continued ECU 40hrs every 3 years to maintain my electrical certification.
Timeline
Facilities/Maintenance Manager
Exempliss LLC
03.2026 - Current
Estimator/Project Manager
CRI Electric Inc.
01.2004 - Current
Superintendent
CSI Construction
01.1999 - 01.2004
Electrician/Service Manager
Castillo Electric
01.1990 - 01.2004
High School Graduate -
Eagle Rock High School