Robert Hyatt
Queen Creek,United States
Summary
Accomplished Facilities and Project Manager noted for driving significant capital improvement projects and optimizing maintenance operations across residential and commercial properties. Adept at managing budgets and enhancing community spaces, resulting in increased resident satisfaction and operational reliability. Strong background in vendor management and compliance ensures effective project execution.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facilities Manager
Val Vista Lakes Community ASSOC
Gilbert, AZ
10.2024 - 01.2026
- Directed a $2M annual maintenance budget to optimize spending and prioritize high-impact capital projects.
- Oversaw a $2M annual maintenance budget, utilizing data analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize resource allocation.
- Managed maintenance and operations for 25,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, ensuring facility availability and minimizing downtime.
- Implemented a comprehensive preventive maintenance program covering all assets to extend equipment lifecycle.
- Oversaw maintenance of three lakes, three pools, and 500 acres of common area delivering consistent safety and cleanliness.
- Spearheaded capital improvement projects, transforming community spaces and driving substantial increases in resident satisfaction.
- Maintained detailed records for service contracts, ensuring compliance and negotiating favorable terms that benefited the community.
Project Manager
SERVPRO OF NORTH TEMPE
11.2022 - 09.2024
- Oversaw $2.3 million in residential reconstruction projects, managing vendor selection and contractor relationships.
- Completed $2.9 million in commercial reconstruction projects, specializing in hospitality and multi-family sectors.
- Supervised in-house personnel for smaller reconstruction jobs, ensuring efficient workflows and timely completion.
- Collaborated with major insurance carriers to streamline reconstruction processes, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Managed $60,000 in change orders for customer upgrades, ensuring accurate documentation and timely execution.
- Utilized Core Logic/DASH programs to optimize project management and reporting.
- Developed inspection process for rejuvenating appliances and major items, resulting in reduced budget expenditures.
Superintendent II/Maintenance Mangare
MAIN STREET RENEWAL
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Successfully managed and oversaw $3.2 million worth of residential construction and renovation projects, including tasks such as vendor and contractor selection, establishing and maintaining relationships, generating project status reports, maintaining project documentation, budget planning, and ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints.
- Formulated budgets that addressed property needs while maximizing cost efficiency for well-maintained items.
- Inspected properties to identify necessary upgrades that ensured compliance with MSR standards.
- Conducted regular property inspections, including Auction Drive-By, Special Bulk, Quick, Pre-Purchase, and Post-Purchase Inspections.
Project Manager
LESSEN CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Managed internal services team and external vendors to ensure timely project execution and completion.
- Documented and communicated changes to project scope, costs, and estimates to all relevant stakeholders.
- Conducted property inspections and prepared condition reports with cost assessments and estimates for necessary repairs or renovations.
Senior Project Manager/Regional Maintenance Manager
American Homes 4 Rent
09.2018 - 12.2021
- Successfully managed and achieved a remarkable 14-day turnaround for the rehabilitation and general repairs of over 500 residential homes, ensuring timely completion and customer satisfaction.
- Evaluated properties to determine renovation and turn needs, created budget estimates, identified vendors, and developed project schedules to ensure smooth execution.
- Utilized CM (Construction Management), Primo, and Yardi software platforms to effectively track and monitor various construction phases and vendor performance, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Implemented Self Perform Program to improve staff performance standards, enhancing overall efficiency and productivity while reducing vendor reliance.
- Trained new Field Supervisors and Superintendents, equipping them with skills and knowledge to oversee construction phases effectively.
Senior Enlisted
U.S. Navy
Norfolk, United States
03.2016 - 06.2018
- Oversaw strategic direction and management of the department.
- Increased Military Solar Farm output by redesigning cable system to minimize resistance and power loss; designed mobile solar power array for recharging small boats.
- Trained all Military Law Enforcement on Rules of engagement, weapons deployment and squad tactics.
- Developed training and safety programs, enhancing workforce readiness and operational compliance.
- Renegotiated contracts, aligning scope of work with 150 jobs totaling $9.5 million.
- Coordinated maintenance efforts to ensure functionality of ordnance equipment.
- Maintained Automated gun systems, logic circuits, Hydraulic Systems, Electrical Sys.
- Redesigned the sprinkler system and converted it from wet to dry.
Admiral Staff
Navy Expeditionary Combat Command
Norfolk, United States
01.2013 - 03.2016
- Analyzed and mitigated risks for over 20 residential and multimillion-dollar commercial construction projects, ensuring project success.
- Negotiated contract terms, coordinated project schedules and deliverables, and streamlined processes for efficiency.
- Saved $1.3 million in training costs: developed strategies for Naval Construction Battalions improving residential and commercial construction apprenticeship programs.
- Developed comprehensive weapons training program for Navy personnel transitioning to ground operations with allied forces, enhancing operational readiness.
Senior Enlisted
Navy Explosice Ordinance Disposal
Norfolk, United States
06.2010 - 02.2013
- Led team of designers and subcontractors to enhance IED forensic exploitation kit utilized across four branches of the US Military.
- Managed installation of 7-million-dollar testing facility to train EOD Sailors on IED exploitation, redirecting efforts and assets to complete project ahead of schedule.
- Developed and implemented OSHA and NEC regulation compliant contractor safety program, ensuring safety standards were met.
Senior Enlisted Advisor
Army Corps of Engineers
06.2009 - 05.2010
- Saved $1.3 million by completing three Military Barracks' construction.
- Renovated old warehouse into Military Tank repair facility, upgrading plumbing, wiring, and installing over 100,000 cubic feet of concrete under budget and ahead of schedule.
- Designed safety protocols for local contractors saving approximately 63 lost-man-days due to safety incidents over a six-month period renovating a wastewater treatment facility.
- Defined regulatory processes for 15 engineers to ensure compliance with contractual obligations to local companies.
Education
Associate - Solar Power
Community College
Newport, RI08-2012
Senior Enlisted Academy - Global Business Management
US Navy
Newport, RI09-2011
High school diploma or GED - General
Tecumseh High School
New Carlisle, OH04-1982
Skills
- Conflict Management
- Construction management software
- Facilities maintenance
- Project management software
- Negotiation
- Quality Assurance
- Six Sigma
- Operational budget management
- Budget preparation
- Facilities corrective maintenance
- Contracts
- Construction administrative experience
- Account Management
- Building Fire & Electrical Codes
- Client Needs Assessment
- Compliance
- Contract Negotiation
- Construction Regulation
- Construction Vendor compliance audits
- UpKeep
- Plumbing systems system maintenance and repair
- Vehicle maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Construction Estimating
- Communication
- Condition-based maintenance
- Resource allocation
- Facility security systems
- Vendor conflict resolution
- OSHA 30
- Renovation project management
- Facility structural systems management
- Vendor selection
- Preventive maintenance
- Yardi
- Cost control
- Inventory management
- Construction management
- Quality control
- Budget monitoring
- Leadership
- Facilities management
- Windows
- Facilities maintenance report management
- Contract negotiation
- Contract management
- Mechanical knowledge
- Program development
- Risk assessment
- Emergency repair management
- Painting management
- Property maintenance
- Plumbing
- Team leadership
- Strategic planning
- Power tools
- Predictive maintenance
- Microsoft Outlook
- Commercial construction
- Project Planning
- Computer skills
- Cost accounting
- Managing facilities maintenance
- Cost reduction strategy
- Supervising experience
- Vendor management
- Facilities maintenance safety protocol implementation
- Facilities maintenance staff training
- Facilities life safety systems
- Management
- Mitigation
- Operations Management
- Organization
- Problem-solving
- Project coordination
- Quality Control
- Rekeying
- Safety Requirements and Codes
- Team building
- Time management
- Training
- Program Development
- Preventive maintenance budgeting
- Remodeling
- Organization
- Residential
- Delegation
- Detail orientation
- Budget preparation
- Building Security
- Business Management
- Effective communication
- Electrical systems
- Facilities Upkeep
- Grounds Maintenance
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Managing facilities maintenance teams
- Training development
- Facilities maintenance management
- Microsoft Project
- Business management
- Schematics
- Budgeting
- Financial reporting
- Facilities budget management
- Commercial real estate maintenance
- Mechanical systems repair
- Facilities maintenance schedule development
- Time management
- Building exterior management
- Root cause analysis
- Maintenance repair procedures
- Project coordination
- Vendor relationship building
- Apache
- Hand tools
- Maintenance
Languages
English
Additional Information
OSHA 30, Driver's License, True
Certification
OSHA 30
Work Preference
Salary Range
$60000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Facilities Manager
Val Vista Lakes Community ASSOC
10.2024 - 01.2026
Project Manager
SERVPRO OF NORTH TEMPE
11.2022 - 09.2024
Superintendent II/Maintenance Mangare
MAIN STREET RENEWAL
04.2022 - 11.2022
Project Manager
LESSEN CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
09.2021 - 02.2022
Senior Project Manager/Regional Maintenance Manager
American Homes 4 Rent
09.2018 - 12.2021
Senior Enlisted
U.S. Navy
03.2016 - 06.2018
Admiral Staff
Navy Expeditionary Combat Command
01.2013 - 03.2016
Senior Enlisted
Navy Explosice Ordinance Disposal
06.2010 - 02.2013
Senior Enlisted Advisor
Army Corps of Engineers
06.2009 - 05.2010
Associate - Solar Power
Community College
Senior Enlisted Academy - Global Business Management
US Navy
High school diploma or GED - General
Tecumseh High School