RONALD C. JARVIS
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
I Pride myself to be Best in Class in Multifamily, Hospitality and Commercial properties by giving the highest Level of Customer Service. Making all Service Requests, Preventative Maintenance, Curb appeal to include all amenities to the highest level in the industry. Providing a clean and SafePlace for all residents to call Home and all Employees coming to work, With a career long history of success leading operations in the Multi-Family, Hospitality and Commercial industry. Strategic and detail-oriented, adept at developing and implementing comprehensive maintenance strategies to ensure compliance with industry standards and optimize property performance. Skilled at managing capital projects, mitigating risks, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, cost control, and driving operational efficiency. Committed to creating safe and comfortable environments for residents while achieving operational excellence and delivering exceptional Class A customer service. A collaborative leader with exceptional communication skills and a passion for maximizing asset value and driving organizational success. Being proactive vs Reactive
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Director
WINNRESIDENTIAL
Property Services Director
Sandy River Home Resources
General Maintenance Director
Equity Residential Properties
Senior Project Manager
JCM Construction and Maintenance
05.2023 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing projects from inception to completion
- Completes Pre and Post construction meetings
- Reviews all updates from Job Superintendents daily
- Sends projects updates to include all photos, Approved Change orders weekly to Customers
- Provide bids in both standard format as well as Xactimate format
- Ensures Completed projects meet Companies Quality Control Expectations
- Serves as Main contact between customers and company ownership
- Ensures all material, dumpsters and equipment are in place prior to work beginning
- Completes final walk through with customers
- Insures best pricing on materials and Subcontractors
VP of Maintenance & Capital Improvements
Merion Residential Properties
05.2014 - 05.2023
- Company Overview: National
- Oversaw Maintenance and Capital Improvements of Merion Residentials portfolio of 17 Garden style and Midrise properties from the following states -NH, CT, Delaware, Pennsylvania, NJ and Florida with a total unit count of 5,700 apartment homes
- Completed over my term roughly 20 million in capital projects and unit upgrades, and 5 million in insurance claims
- Oversaw all Due Diligence of unit and property inspections
- Recognized with Executive of the Year award in 2022 by CEO, Owners, and Partners
- Strategically plan, organize, develop, and lead the overall operation of the Maintenance function at Merion Residential, ensuring strict compliance with federal, state, and local standards governing the multi-family industry
- Spearhead the planning, development, organization, implementation, and evaluation of Merion's comprehensive maintenance services and capital planning program
- Manage global property work orders, ensuring completion within a 24-hour timeframe
- Develop and implement standardized processes for bid management, utilizing Request for Proposals (RFPs) for fair comparisons
- Create comprehensive capital budgets and 5-year plans
- Manage yearly contract bids for turnover work, materials, and services
- Conduct regular property visits to inspect traditional and upgraded apartments, completed or in progress capital projects and physical site inspections to ensure quality standards
- Collaborate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing for supplies, rehab kits, appliances, flooring, and paint
- Facilitate regular communication with maintenance supervisors, addressing life safety issues, inspections, and emergency response planning
- Conduct thorough reviews and obtain competitive bids, providing precise scope of work parameters to capital projects vendors and internal associates, ensuring cost-effectiveness and high-quality deliverables
- Streamline and optimize on-site maintenance facilities, ensuring they are well-organized, secure, and fully equipped to meet the diverse needs of the multi-family community
- Proactively manage risk and implement robust risk-mitigation strategies within the maintenance function, minimizing operational disruptions and ensuring a safe environment for residents and staff
- Drive adherence to safety rules, disaster procedures, and departmental policies among maintenance personnel, ensuring consistent compliance and mitigating potential risks
- Identify and rectify areas of improvement within the maintenance function, implementing effective changes to enhance operational efficiency and elevate service quality
- Cultivate and nurture positive relationships with property managers, business unit leaders, landlords, and tenants, fostering a collaborative environment and ensuring alignment with organizational goals
- National
Regional Maintenance Director
Resource Residential
07.2008 - 05.2014
- Company Overview: National
- Oversaw maintenance and capital operations for multiple properties within 3 regions in the following states Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, New Mexico, Florida, Missouri and Pennsylvania ensuring the effective upkeep of all facilities
- Totaling roughly 12 thousand units
- Completed roughly 25 million in Capital projects and roughly 10 million in insurance claims during
- Developed and implemented strategic maintenance plans to maximize the lifespan of assets and minimize downtime
- Managed product evaluation and performance testing for maintenance and construction-related items such as carpeting, vinyl, paint, hardware, and plumbing fixtures
- Developed and maintained national/regional accounts and negotiated rebate and pricing programs with vendors/suppliers
- Created and maintained a comprehensive scope of work library, including landscaping, pest control, resurfacing, interior painting, and capital projects
- National
Education
Certificate - Low-Pressure Boiler
Southern Maine Technical College
South Portland, MESkills
- Property and Facility Maintenance
- Capital and construction improvements
- REAC and HUD Inspections
- Property Management
- Preventive Maintenance
- Project Management
- Asset Management
- Strategic Planning
- Budgeting
- Vendor Management
- Facility Operations
- Team Development
- Contract Administration
- Property Inspections
- Leadership
- Construction Management
- Disaster Recovery
- Communication
- Relationship Building
- Risk Management
- Scope Development
- Bid Evaluation
Certification
Universal HVAC
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
JCM Construction and Maintenance
05.2023 - Current
VP of Maintenance & Capital Improvements
Merion Residential Properties
05.2014 - 05.2023
Regional Maintenance Director
Resource Residential
07.2008 - 05.2014
Certificate - Low-Pressure Boiler
Southern Maine Technical College
Maintenance Director
WINNRESIDENTIAL
Property Services Director
Sandy River Home Resources
General Maintenance Director
Equity Residential Properties