Oscar R. Garcia
El Monte,CA
Summary
Successful Professional with solid experience in Customer Service, Luxury High-rise HOA Communities Management, New Residential Construction Development Management-Residential and Commercial Properties Engineering Staff Management & assets inventory-Budget preparation and execution with proven track record in leading high-performance teams and driving innovative engineering solutions. Known for fostering collaborative environments and achieving significant project milestones. Reliable and adaptable, with focus on strategic planning and resource management. Seeking for a position where my experience and professional skills can be valuable assets.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
Four Seasons Hotels & Resort, Residential Stand-Alone Division
12.2019 - Current
- Oversee pre-opening construction project until its completion. During this time, I was responsible to hold weekly meetings with construction management team and Four Seasons Corporate management team to discuss operation progress, product craftsmanship details, mechanical assets commissioning and operation. Conducted periodic walks throughout the project to create punch list to ensure Four Seasons Brand standard was being delivered and carried on accordingly to all plans.
- Prepared property during pre-opening with all its necessary services to operate, this included meetings with vendors to discuss RFP’s for contracted services such as waste management, pool services, window washing, emergency generator services, domestic water booster pumps and sewage pumps system, chillers and closed loop PMs services.
- Oversee electrical contractors during the installation of all new Electrical Vehicles Charging Stations, and work with company to ensure amperage and electrical loads at the premises meet the necessary requirement to execute a successful installation of all new chargers.
- Manage a group of professional engineers and oversee all assigned tasks and daily project accomplishments.
- Held meetings with vendors to conduct job walks with the purpose of obtaining competitive bids for various ongoing projects.
- Contract negotiation and execution
- Day to day interaction with home owners and customers/contractors
- Completed annual capital planning and monthly budget forecast preparation along with community annual equipment inspections as required by local city and state ordinances and schedule all necessary work with 3rd party vendors or within in-house engineering technicians.
- Lead Reserve Study Preparation firm to ensure that all assets inventory was included in such important document
- Currently holding active Fire & Safety Director, certification by the State of California and Los Angeles Fire Department, to actively carry on with all relevant responsibilities of this roll.
- Provide service to building mechanical equipment year around utilizing maintenance guidelines to achieve in a timely manner all necessary preventative maintenance and service schedules for all mechanical equipment.
- PM service included bi-annual service of cooling tower, closed loop boilers, air handlers, recirculation hot water pumps, pool equipment water heaters, rooftop exhaust fans, closed loop condenser pumps, site lighting and access control systems. Some of the in-house services included replacing smoke control exhaust fans motors, check for proper amperage and adjust or replace drive belts.
- Work trouble shooting HVAC split systems for common areas and residential space.
- Familiar with Hot-SOS Preventative Maintenance and work order system software
- Work with Alerton BMS automated system.
- As part of the management team, one of our focuses is to consistently maintain happy, motivated team of staff members throughout employee’s recognition programs, events, training, one to one meetings, pulse surveys, Best Place to Work Committee and wellbeing program.
CHIEF BUILDING ENGINEER
Action Property Management
05.2006 - 08.2019
- Supervised a team of professional engineers and technicians at a luxury commercial/residential class A- community located at Ocean Front Marina Del Rey, CA.
- This was a brand-new project where I managed since construction started during Pre-Opening. Main duties involved overseeing all trades and working hand to hand with the construction company and with a team of managers and developers who worked diligently in achieving the designed quality product and budgeted goals of the project.
- Supervision required understanding of personnel administration and how to coordinate engineering teams to achieve business goals such as safety and quality assurance.
- RFP preparation and development planned and coordination of projects for the organization.
- Manage projects and assigned specific roles accordingly to appropriate staff members as described in the scope of work. This duty also included making sure roles were completed on time and within the projected budget.
- Completed annual budget preparation, building inspections as required by local city and state ordinances and scheduled all necessary work with outside vendors or within in-house engineering technicians.
- Served as the onsite Fire & Safety Director, certified by the State of California and Los Angeles Fire Department, to actively carry on with the relevant responsibilities of this roll.
- Provide service to building mechanical equipment year around utilizing maintenance calendar system to achieve in a timely manner all necessary preventative maintenance and service schedules for all mechanical equipment.
- PM service included bi-annual service of cooling tower, closed loop boilers, air handlers, recirculation hot water pumps, pool equipment water heaters, rooftop exhaust fans, closed loop condenser pumps, site lighting and access control systems. Some of the in-house services included replacing smoke control exhaust fans motors, check for proper amperage and adjust or replace drive belts.
- Work trouble shooting HVAC split systems for common areas and residential space.
- Worked with Siemens automated Energy Management Systems, VFD's Controls and work order system for all preventative maintenance required.
- Blueprints reading and understanding for the development of upcoming or ongoing projects
- Directly Oversee the housekeeping team and delegate accordingly all necessary work throughout the premises to ensure company standards were met. Some of these jobs included addressing and supervise the delicate process Implemented during cleaning of all marble and travertine floors during its maintenance.
- Scheduled biannual cleaning of all parking areas implementing a steam process
- Supervise and scheduled quarterly windows cleaning of the entire facilities, trash areas, etc.
- Always maintained a pristine appearance of the entire property.
SERVICE MANAGER
Firestone Automotive Service & Tires
11.2002 - 04.2005
- Overseeing the daily operations of an automotive service department, ensuring customer satisfaction, managing staff, and meeting business goals.
- This included tasks like managing budgets, overseeing repairs, and maintaining relationships with customers
- Monitored staff performance, provided feedback, and identified areas for improvement.
- Responsible for selecting, training, and evaluating technicians, service advisors, and other service personnel.
- Prioritized customer satisfaction, ensuring a positive experience for all customers.
- Handled customer complaints and worked to find fair resolutions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to foster repeat business
- Provided accurate service estimates and explained recommended services to customers.
- Managed the scheduling of appointments and ensured the smooth flow of vehicles through the service department.
- Responsible for managing the service department budget, including expenses and revenue.
- Oversee the ordering and maintenance of parts, tools, and other supplies.
- Ensured that repairs were completed to the highest standards and that vehicles were returned to customers in a timely manner.
- Lead and motivated the service team to ensure they worked efficiently and effectively
- Worked to meet sales targets and increase the profitability of the service department.
- Maintained accurate records of service work, customer data, and other relevant information.
- Ensured that the service department complied with all relevant laws and regulations.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest automotive technology and industry trends.
Education
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International Union of Operating Engineers Local 99
Washington, DC08.2002
Ferrish State University
Big Rapids, MI01.1998
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Academy
Fairfax, VA10.1996
Skills
- Excel-Word Document Proficient
- Excellent communication
- Safety protocols
- Customer engagement
- Project management
- Budget development
- Machine learning
- Technical consulting
- Engineering leadership
- Maintenance processes
- Maintenance planning
- Equipment operation
- Troubleshooting
- Facility management
- Equipment monitoring
- Team direction
- Codes compliance
- HVAC
- Budget creation
- Energy management
- Facility operations
- Emergency plans & procedures
- Maintenance procedures
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
- 608 EPA Certified Universal III-
- Active California State Stationary Building Operator Certification
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
Four Seasons Hotels & Resort, Residential Stand-Alone Division
12.2019 - Current
CHIEF BUILDING ENGINEER
Action Property Management
05.2006 - 08.2019
SERVICE MANAGER
Firestone Automotive Service & Tires
11.2002 - 04.2005
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International Union of Operating Engineers Local 99
Ferrish State University
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Academy
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