Rich Moran

• Led engineering teams to optimize building systems and enhance operational efficiency.
• Developed and implemented maintenance strategies for critical infrastructure, ensuring system reliability.
• Evaluated vendor performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and quality standards.
• Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
• Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Attended weekly department head meetings to share information and voice concerns.
• Managed budgets for engineering projects, making strategic decisions to optimize resources while maintaining quality standards.
• Worked closely with vendors and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions and cost savings.
• Conducted routine and ongoing assessments of system operations by performing tests, rounds and analyzing data.
• Completed annual capital budgeting, invoice review and approval and weekly work schedules.
• Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
• Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
• Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.

Project Experience

• Experienced in assisting with and overseeing multiple large-scale capital projects at 332 S. Michigan Avenue, including a five-year, 150,000-square-foot conversion of office space to residential condominiums.
• Supported the renovation of a 90-year-old basement into a three-level parking garage (78 spaces).
• Oversaw major mechanical upgrades, including two 500-ton chiller replacements and a 1,000-ton rooftop cooling tower replacement.
• Participated in multiple facade restoration projects and a complete lobby renovation.
• Managed the addition of a 20,000-square-foot amenities build-out, including a tenant lounge, conference center, fitness center with locker rooms, and a spec suite.

• Led maintenance team in executing preventive and corrective maintenance programs to ensure operational efficiency.
• Coordinated with vendors to procure materials, optimizing supply chain processes and reducing downtime.
• Mentored engineering staff on technical troubleshooting techniques, promoting knowledge sharing within the team.
• Optimized performance of facility machinery through calibration and repairs.
• Increased equipment lifespan by performing regular preventative maintenance tasks on electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems.
• Reduced company expenditures and loss by implementing proactive maintenance procedures.
• Streamlined maintenance processes through the implementation of a computerized PM program
• Managed staff of 2 and determined workloads and schedules.
• Improved overall building performance by implementing effective preventive maintenance programs.
• Performed daily log updates and generated reports for supervisors.
• Performed thorough, accurate and efficient repairs and preventive maintenance.

• Operated and maintained HVAC systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.
• Conducted routine inspections of electrical and mechanical systems, identifying issues for timely resolution.
• Led troubleshooting initiatives for complex system failures, minimizing disruption to building services operations.
• Participated in root-cause analysis investigations following incidents or near misses, contributing valuable insights towards developing corrective action plans that mitigated future risks.
• Led troubleshooting efforts during unexpected breakdowns, minimizing disruptions to the manufacturing schedule while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Contributed to a reduction in downtime by swiftly diagnosing and addressing mechanical issues on the production floor.