Robert Burke
Portland,OR
Summary
Dedicated Facilities Lead with over 10 years of experience in managing facility operations and maintenance. Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams, implementing best practices, and mentoring staff to optimize performance and safety across facilities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facilities Lead
Autodesk Inc
Portland, OR
04.2016 - 04.2026
- Oversaw facility maintenance operations to ensure optimal functionality and safety standards.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices for equipment handling and facility management procedures.
- Conducted regular audits of facilities to identify areas for improvement and maintenance needs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align facility resources with project timelines and goals.
- Oversaw the selection and management of third-party service providers to guarantee high-quality workmanship and adherence to contractual agreements.
- Conducted routine security assessments, strengthening building access controls to reduce potential risks or threats to the facility.
- Evaluated new technologies for possible implementation in the facilities infrastructure to increase overall performance levels while reducing operational costs.
- Worked quickly on emergency requests in order to minimize disruptions to operations.
- Ordered, maintained and distributed supplies and inventory.
- Prepared reports with accuracy.
- Established and maintained relationships with external vendors for prompt restocking of needed items and supplies.
- Oversaw building automation system and monitored HVAC, security and audio-visual systems, maintaining functionality of equipment.
- Liaised with IT department to ensure reliable tech support for all facility operations.
Facilities Lead
Jones Lang Lasalle at Autodesk Account
San Rafael, CA
03.2009 - 04.2016
- Coordinated facility maintenance schedules to ensure optimal operational efficiency.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts and ensuring service quality standards were met.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and efficiency.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline operations and support organizational objectives.
- Coordinated smooth transitions during office relocations by planning logistics and overseeing the move process from start to finish.
- Maintained physical condition of facilities, applying available resources and personnel to achieve safe, clean, and functional environment.
- Conducted regular facility inspections to identify repair needs or improvements.
- Collaborated with contractors, vendors and stakeholders to support on-time projects completion.
- Spearheaded space planning initiatives, optimizing available workspace for maximum employee comfort and productivity.
- Coordinated emergency response drills, enhancing preparedness for potential incidents.
- Oversaw building automation system and monitored HVAC, security and audio-visual systems, maintaining functionality of equipment.
Facilities Coordinator
Autodesk Inc
San Rafael, CA
07.2005 - 03.2009
- Collaborated with contractors, vendors and stakeholders to support on-time projects completion.
- Conducted regular facility inspections to identify repair needs or improvements.
- Maintained physical condition of facilities, applying available resources and personnel to achieve safe, clean, and functional environment.
- Coordinated smooth transitions during office relocations by planning logistics and overseeing the move process from start to finish.
- Ordered, maintained and distributed supplies and inventory.
Education
High School Diploma -
James Logan High School
Union City, CA06-1991
Skills
- Work order management using several different ticket systems
- Security systems
- Facilities management
- HVAC systems (Metasys)
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Access control
- Lighting systems (Lumen)
Certification
- IFMA Facilities Management Professional Certification
Timeline
Facilities Lead
Autodesk Inc
04.2016 - 04.2026
Facilities Lead
Jones Lang Lasalle at Autodesk Account
03.2009 - 04.2016
Facilities Coordinator
Autodesk Inc
07.2005 - 03.2009
High School Diploma -
James Logan High School