Ron Coffin
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
Seasoned Project Manager with a proven track record at Siemens Building Automation, specializing in system implementation and workforce training. Demonstrates exceptional leadership in driving team performance improvements and excels in budget management and facility improvement coordination. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, with a keen focus on safety and sustainability.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Environmental Control Solutions, Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Establish and maintain close alignment with business partners
- Ensure communication regarding priority, progress, constraints, and challenges is actively shared with partners and stakeholder groups to allow appropriate actions and decisions to be made
- Analyze and improve existing procedures and implement changes to better organize the team/department
- Resolve escalated customer issues quickly and in a manner that satisfies the customer; educate employees associated with the issue to resolve such issues without further escalation
- Coach and train employees
- Experience in implementing and measuring business process improvement plans
System Specialist II
Siemens Building Automation
Cedar Rapids, IA
01.2011 - 01.2019
- Participates/Leads in the implementation and performs startup and commissioning for equipment that has been newly installed
- Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, submittals, and specifications
- Assists with the routine performance of System Preparation, startup, and commissioning
- Perform wiring checkout and automation start-ups using provided software and tools
- Complete adjustments and calibrations and submit commissioning reports on automation systems
- Complete startup of hybrid environmental systems
- Operate PC workstations, user interfaces, IP networking devices, and network technologies
- Perform software and hardware troubleshooting
- Effective management of time and interaction with subcontractors, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing
- Runs reports to analyze system operation collaborates with the customer to demonstrate system operation and verify consistency with the contracted scope of work (IE Commissioning Agents or test and balance contractors, others); participates in final inspection and testing; assures customer acceptance; trains customers on system operations
- Completes and submits written reports; provides Plans and Control System Documents to engineering for as-built drawings
- Conducts extensive self-study (reading, research, and practice) to improve and maintain technical proficiency in Siemens
Safety Director
A & B Electric
Cedar Rapids, IA
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Plan, develop, and coordinate safety practices and training of staff in excellent work practices
- I have participated in federal, state, and local emergency management training on hazardous materials
- Maintain and record all NFPA & OSHA required documentation
- Provide audits, investigations, and weekly training of construction staff
Director of Facilities (Part – time)
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Cedar Rapids, IA
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Oversee management of maintenance and property systems
- Control costs and restore equipment post flood
- Scheduled and obtained required permits as needed to complete renovation in progress
- Scheduled fire suppression systems service, sprinklers, kitchen hoods, and portable fire extinguishers
Director of Maintenance and Security
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Cedar Rapids, IA
01.1995 - 01.2008
- Oversee management of maintenance and property systems
- Control costs and restore equipment post flood
- Scheduled and obtained required permits as needed to complete renovation in progress
- Scheduled fire suppression systems service, sprinklers, kitchen hoods, and portable fire extinguishers
Education
A.A.S - Industrial Maintenance, Business
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IASkills
- Preventive maintenance program establishment
- Budget management
- Facility improvement coordination
- Fire detection system installation
- Refrigeration chiller replacement
- Cooling tower replacement
- Boiler upgrades
- Utility consumption reduction
- Metering and efficiency improvement
- Lighting updates for equipment efficiency
- Award recognition for consumer and staff impact
- Project development
- Work flow planning
- Workforce training
- Customer relations
- Budget development and adherence
- Document management
- Systems implementation
- Project tracking
- Building applications
- HVAC systems
- Staff management
- Performance evaluations
- Forecasting
- Advanced problem solving
- Team bonding
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Performance improvements
- Contract management
- Site safety coordinator
- Planning and scheduling
Affiliations
- AFE, Association for Facility Engineers Member
- RSES, Refrigeration Service Engineers Society Member
Honorsandawards
- Manager of the Quarter (2x) Crowne Plaza Hotel
- Triple Crowne and 100% PM Award Lodgian Corp
- Silver Award Outstanding Performance
Licensesandaccreditations
- Universal Refrigerant License
- Mold and Air Quality Awareness (2002)
- Ajax Magnethermic Pacer II Inverter Certification (1995)
Timeline
Project Manager
Environmental Control Solutions, Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2024
System Specialist II
Siemens Building Automation
01.2011 - 01.2019
Safety Director
A & B Electric
01.2008 - 01.2011
Director of Facilities (Part – time)
Crowne Plaza Hotel
01.2008 - 01.2009
Director of Maintenance and Security
Crowne Plaza Hotel
01.1995 - 01.2008
A.A.S - Industrial Maintenance, Business
Kirkwood Community College
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