Nikos Tzanidakis
Astoria
Summary
Seasoned Director of Facilities at UOVO Fine Art Storage with a proven history of leading teams across the country and projects to successful outcomes. Expertise in MEP and operational efficiency has resulted in substantial capital improvements and enhanced asset management. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills have facilitated effective budget control, driving overall organizational performance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Facilities and Engineering
UOVO Fine Art Storage
New York
01.2021 - Current
- Led nationwide Facilities & Engineering department with expanding team of 15 full-time staff across 17 facilities and 1.2 million square feet.
- Oversee all construction and engineering projects within the company.
- Developed and oversaw annual OPEX and CAPEX budgets for facilities department.
- Collaborated with finance team to analyze and assess Facilities budget on a quarterly basis.
- Ensured compliance with local laws for New York City facilities.
- Handled service contract negotiations on a national scale for generators, pest control solutions, and dock leveling systems.
- Collaborated with external engineers, architects, and construction teams to design facilities in multiple cities.
- Work closely with Design and Construction teams to define project scopes.
- Supervise RFP processes in collaboration with support departments.
- Conducted testing and commissioning for newly constructed buildings.
- Executed preventative maintenance programs for all assets.
- Managed and developed long-term capital improvement plans for all assets.
- Developed and executed comprehensive MEP standards for construction projects.
- Implemented computerized facilities management software (Fiix) designed for enterprise-wide use.
- Optimized operations of five building management systems for maintaining consistent climate control.
- Served as key contributor on the executive leadership team.
- Oversaw implementation of in-house emergency response protocols for employees.
Facilities Manager
UOVO Fine Art Storage
11.2017 - 01.2021
- Led the creation of the facilities department overseeing five locations.
- Oversaw $2M yearly facilities budget with precision.
- Oversaw general maintenance across multiple facilities.
- Collaborated effectively with third-party engineers and architects to launch Brooklyn facility.
- Recruited and onboarded current on-site workforce.
- Assessed, troubleshooted and redesigned building mechanical systems.
- Operated and supervised BMS platforms, including Desigo and ASI Controls, to regulate environmental conditions effectively.
- Led operational sequencing modifications in the BMS system to enhance HVAC equipment efficiency.
- Supervised in-house construction, rehabilitation, and design projects including LED retrofitting for a 150,000 square foot warehouse.
- Coordinated design, bidding, and negotiation of $1.2M retrofit project spanning 115,000 square feet across two facilities.
- Managed commissioning processes for new mechanical equipment installations including RO systems and HVAC rooftop units.
Project Manager
UOVO Fine Art Storage
02.2017 - 11.2017
- Oversaw service and maintenance of HVAC, electrical systems, and BMS controls.
- Directed oversight for quality assurance across all MEP systems.
- Managed and coordinated all internal construction activities.
- Managed payment of invoices for the organization's facilities.
- Managed on-site subcontractor activities daily.
- Performed weekly site evaluations to identify necessary repairs.
- Compiled and structured comprehensive mechanical close-out documents.
- Developed and monitored logs for equipment.
Assistant Superintendent/Project Manager
Storage Construction
New York
10.2016 - 02.2017
- Worked on a 200,000 square foot gut-renovation storage facility in New York City
- Assisted the site super in overseeing all sub-contractors
- Performed tool box talks on a weekly basis with on-site trades
- Spearheaded gaining access to the Metro North railway for Exterior Street project
- Worked along side project manager for the planning and site logistics
Assistant Superintendent
CM & Associates
New York
04.2016 - 10.2016
- Worked on the SOE for $120M luxury high rise in New York City
- Oversaw all plumbing, HVAC, and sprinkler related subcontractors on site for a $80M luxury condo building in New York City
- Reviewed construction drawings on a daily basis pertaining to each trade
- Ensure proper installation and routing of all plumbing fixtures, ductwork, and sprinkler heads
- Work closely with the engineers, architects and subcontractors to work out any hits for ductwork, sprinkler and plumbing lines
- Submit RFI's when necessary
- Attend bi-weekly trade meeting and obtain two week look aheads from each subcontractor
- Oversaw concrete pours of superstructure and keep log of 7 and 28 day break reports
Assistant Superintendent/Labor Monitor
MEGA Contracting
Astoria
02.2015 - 04.2016
- Worked on a 310 affordable housing unit ground up construction in Brooklyn
- Maintain timecards for prevailing wage requirements, field reports and safety documentation
- Enforce cleanliness, safety, health and quality on site at all times
- Coordinate with Project Superintendent on a daily basis to review construction drawings
- Oversee subcontractors to ensure compliance with scope of work
- Direct daily activities of company laborers
- Scheduled inspections for concrete pours and various other inspections needed on the jobsite
Education
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury05.2014
Skills
- MEP standards
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Asset management
- Operational efficiency
- Budgeting and cost control
- Capital improvement
- Leadership skills
- Data analysis
- Preventative maintenance
Timeline
Director of Facilities and Engineering
UOVO Fine Art Storage
01.2021 - Current
Facilities Manager
UOVO Fine Art Storage
11.2017 - 01.2021
Project Manager
UOVO Fine Art Storage
02.2017 - 11.2017
Assistant Superintendent/Project Manager
Storage Construction
10.2016 - 02.2017
Assistant Superintendent
CM & Associates
04.2016 - 10.2016
Assistant Superintendent/Labor Monitor
MEGA Contracting
02.2015 - 04.2016
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
New York Institute of Technology
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