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Facilities ManagerWork Type
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Paul Gardner
Warwick
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Summary
Dedicated Facilities Manager with comprehensive expertise in managing facilities operations and implementing effective maintenance programs. Proficient in leading teams, overseeing project management, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations, all while enhancing tenant experiences and operational excellence.
Overview
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1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Manager
Cushman and Wakefield
Warwick
06.2015 - Current
- Led facilities organization, ensuring alignment with operational goals and tenant satisfaction.
- Implementing policies, procedures, programs, and workplace services that provide a well-managed and well-maintained building.
- Managed contracts and vendors to optimize service delivery and compliance with facility standards.
- Operated and maintained computerized maintenance management systems to streamline facility operations.
- An emphasis of this role is placed on a positive response to the concerns and needs of the tenants, environmental health and safety, and quality programs, in coordination with the client's goals and objectives completing quarterly and annual quality assessment reviews of facilities and assets contained therein.
Chief Engineer
Cushman and Wakefield
Warwick
08.2007 - 06.2015
- Directed engineering staff in operation and maintenance of energy management systems, chiller plant, boiler plant, HVAC-R systems, café refrigeration equipment, pneumatics, digital controls, variable speed drives, plumbing, irrigation, and electrical systems to enhance operational reliability.
- Modified and maintained preventive maintenance and work order system to optimize operational efficiency.
- Assisted with budget management, capital expenditures, and energy-saving projects, contributing to Green and LEED initiatives and successful attainment of energy star awards.
- Maintain life safety equipment, fire alarm sprinkler systems, fire pumps, and generators per local and NFPA requirements.
HVAC Mechanic
ABM Engineering Services
Warwick
07.2006 - 08.2007
- Operated and maintained HVAC-R equipment including chiller plant, boiler plant, supply and return fans, café refrigeration equipment, plumbing systems, reflection pools, cooling towers, and water treatment for MetLife Auto and Home’s New England Head Office, achieving optimal performance across 412,000 square feet.
- Diagnosed and repaired HVAC system malfunctions effectively.
- Installed and maintained HVAC systems in commercial buildings.
- Collaborated with team members on large-scale installation projects.
Chief Engineer
Able Engineering Services
Kapolei
11.2003 - 05.2006
- Established and implemented preventive maintenance schedule for mechanical equipment in two tower office complex and parking structure, supervising operations at multi-tenant shopping center to ensure operational efficiency.
- Conducted contract reviews, led tenant improvement supervision, directed contractor operations, coordinated project management, set up accounts, managed budget tracking, facilitated purchases, and managed payroll processing.
- Maintain energy management building automation system and controls, life safety, fire protection equipment, and generators.
- Conducted thermostat calibration and adjustments to optimize climate conditions for tenant comfort across variable air volume terminals and temperature sensors.
- Executed service tasks on cooling supply fans and fan coil units to ensure proper ventilation and maintain system performance across packaged and split A/C units.
Maintenance Technician
Waikiki Shore Apts
Waikiki
10.2001 - 11.2003
- Performed preventative maintenance on HVAC and plumbing systems.
- Executed painting, carpentry, tile, masonry repair, drywall, framing, electrical troubleshooting, lamp and ballast replacement, plumbing, welding, sump pump maintenance, and general building repairs to ensure safe and functional environments.
- Responded to tenant maintenance requests in a timely manner.
- Conducted routine inspections of building systems and equipment.
- Completed tenant improvements for beach front shops, food vendors, maintenance workshop, management offices, hotel lobby, and mailroom to enhance property value and tenant satisfaction.
Engineer
Norquest Seafood’s
Cordova
03.1999 - 07.2001
- Designed innovative systems for seafood processing and quality control.
- Maintained 1000 ton refrigeration plant, ice plant, blast freezers, refrigerated and cold storage containers, bait freezers, cooling towers, waste water systems, brine systems, forced hot water systems, gas boilers, fish processing equipment, automated packing equipment, conveyor systems, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, metal fabrication, ship maintenance, forklift maintenance and repair, dormitory and meal house repairs, crane and hoist maintenance, ensuring optimal operational efficiency.
- Monitored equipment functionality to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve workflow efficiency.
- Obtained USCG certification in hoisting operator signals, knots, and line splicing, enhancing safety protocols and operational efficiency.
Education
750 hrs HVAC-R training phase 1- phase 4 -
New York Technical Institute of Hawaii
Ship and small vessel refrigeration fundamentals -
T & K Refrigeration University of Fairbanks Alaska Marine Advisory Program
Skills
- HVAC-R maintenance
- Plumbing system management
- Electrical system management
- Refrigeration equipment management
- Heating system management
- Cooling system optimization
- Water treatment management
- Backup power systems
- Pump systems oversight
- Compressed air systems
- Fluid power systems
- Energy-efficient lighting
- Smart building technologies
- Automated control systems
- Crisis management drills
- Emergency action plans
- Business continuity plans
- Safety compliance programs
- Workplace safety standards
- Health and wellness standards
- Accessibility compliance
- Sustainable building practices
- Energy efficiency initiatives
- Project management
- RFP development
- Budget planning
- Hiring and team development
- Staff evaluations
- Facility renovations
- Construction documentation
- Technical drawings
- Metalwork coordination
- Metal joining techniques
- Welding operations management
- Welding safety practices
- Staff evaluations
Training And Certificates
- E.P.A. Type Universal Certified
- OSHA 10
- CPR/AED Certified
Certification
- RI Boiler Operators License 2012-Present
- RI Stationary Engineers License 2012-Present
Timeline
Facilities Manager
Cushman and Wakefield
06.2015 - Current
Chief Engineer
Cushman and Wakefield
08.2007 - 06.2015
HVAC Mechanic
ABM Engineering Services
07.2006 - 08.2007
Chief Engineer
Able Engineering Services
11.2003 - 05.2006
Maintenance Technician
Waikiki Shore Apts
10.2001 - 11.2003
Engineer
Norquest Seafood’s
03.1999 - 07.2001
750 hrs HVAC-R training phase 1- phase 4 -
New York Technical Institute of Hawaii
Ship and small vessel refrigeration fundamentals -
T & K Refrigeration University of Fairbanks Alaska Marine Advisory Program