Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Nicholas Cox

Bellflower,CA

Summary

I am an experienced and well rounded Assistant Director/Manager specializing in Construction Management and Facilities Operations. I am well versed in the complexities of working in a healthcare setting and navagating infection prevention protocols and HCAi requirements. I come in with strong leadership experience and the ability to excel when working with individuals from different professional backgrounds and experience. I am a highly motivated and loyal employee who looks to fill gaps that i see within my organization. I am a team player who has volunteered fill in as Manager of Building Maintenance and Plant Operations for years at a time while retaining my own role as Construction Manager for Torrance Memorial's main campus and various offsite buildings. I have dedicated the last 18 years of my life to my current employer. If i am given the opportunity to move on to pursue a new path i will leave my previous employer behind with nothing but love and appreciation for the successful carrier i have enjoyed.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director of Engineering

Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Torrance, CA
07.2023 - Current
  • Drafted reports documenting progress made on various engineering initiatives.
  • Scheduled regular meetings with engineers to discuss work status updates and any issues encountered during project execution.
  • Mentored junior engineers in their professional development by providing feedback on their work performance.
  • Evaluated existing processes and procedures used by the engineering team for efficiency improvements.
  • Worked closely with customers and vendors to resolve any complaints or disputes arising out of product delivery delays or quality concerns.
  • Developed policies and procedures to ensure efficient functioning of the engineering department.
  • Encouraged team collaboration and motivated individual employees through positive reinforcement and recognition.
  • Provided technical guidance and support to engineering staff members.
  • Negotiated contracts with outside vendors providing goods or services related to facility operations.
  • Directed maintenance and operations of facility systems to minimize service interruptions.
  • Provided insights to executive leadership on the current state of the hospitals infrastructure and worked to develop a master plan for required upgrades over a ten year period.
  • Reviewed invoices submitted by vendors before authorizing payment for goods or services rendered.
  • Managed and directed facility staff by handling assignment delegation and timely completion.
  • Responded quickly to customer inquiries regarding facility-related concerns or requests.
  • Surveyed facility to maximize safety and security.
  • Monitored energy consumption levels throughout the building complex and implemented strategies for reducing costs.
  • Established department goals and deadlines.
  • Created reports summarizing monthly expenses related to facility operations.
  • Participated in architectural and engineering planning and design.

Manager of Construction, POSS Maintenance

Torrance Memorial Medical Center
07.2019 - 07.2023
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
  • Reviewed blueprints and manuals to repair and restore optimal functionality.
  • Provided technical support in case of system malfunctions or breakdowns.
  • Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
  • Organized work orders, assigned tasks to staff members and tracked progress of repairs and maintenance projects.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Recommended upgrades or modifications to existing systems based on analysis of data.
  • Conducted regular training sessions for maintenance personnel on safety protocols and best practices.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
  • Drafted budgets for maintenance operations and monitored expenditures.
  • Contacted vendors to procure equipment and tools to meet organizational demands.

Manager of Construction

Torrance Memorial Medical Center
04.2011 - 07.2019
  • Prepared bids on upcoming projects based on estimated costs for labor, materials and equipment usage.
  • Coordinated construction planning, material resources and staff scheduling for 20+ simultaneous jobs.
  • Coordinated the delivery of materials to job sites and supervised subcontractors to ensure quality control.
  • Organized and participated in monthly on-site meetings with clientele and subcontractors.
  • Inspected job sites regularly to verify safety protocols were being followed and that work was progressing in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
  • Collaborated with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors and other professionals involved in construction processes.
  • Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
  • Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
  • Worked closely with state and city officials regarding permits required for various types of construction projects.
  • Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
  • Resolved issues during construction and commissioning phases to maintain tight schedules and budget levels.
  • Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
  • Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.

Construction Project Coordinator

Torrance Memorial Medical Center
05.2008 - 04.2011
  • Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
  • Monitored daily construction and evaluated project progress, contract compliance and safety.
  • Managed change orders issued by clients or other relevant parties throughout the duration of a project.
  • Negotiated contracts between third-party vendors providing services for construction projects.
  • Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
  • Responded quickly to customer inquiries regarding pricing estimates or scheduling issues.
  • Managed project operations, budget and timeline and collaborated with stakeholders to review status.
  • Organized meetings between stakeholders involved in the planning process for upcoming construction projects.

General Labor Construction Worker

Torrance Memorial Medical Center
07.2005 - 05.2008
  • Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
  • Logged inventory to track supply counts, organize equipment and gather important materials.
  • Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
  • Calculated amounts of materials and estimated cost based on surface measurements or work orders.
  • Completed high-volume weekly painting jobs with consistently positive customer feedback.
  • Stripped old finishes and worn or damaged parts to make skilled repairs and restore optimal appearances.
  • Installed carpet, tile, and laminate flooring.
  • Used trowels and floats to smooth and finish freshly poured cement or concrete.
  • Installed structures or fixtures using hand or power tools per plan drawings.
  • Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
  • Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cypress High School
Cypress, CA
06-2004

Skills

  • Research and Development
  • Equipment Planning
  • Concept Design
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Project Proposals
  • Project Management

Timeline

Assistant Director of Engineering

Torrance Memorial Medical Center
07.2023 - Current

Manager of Construction, POSS Maintenance

Torrance Memorial Medical Center
07.2019 - 07.2023

Manager of Construction

Torrance Memorial Medical Center
04.2011 - 07.2019

Construction Project Coordinator

Torrance Memorial Medical Center
05.2008 - 04.2011

General Labor Construction Worker

Torrance Memorial Medical Center
07.2005 - 05.2008

High School Diploma -

Cypress High School

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Nicholas Cox