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SAM MIRANDA

Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96
Johnsburg,IL
1
Certification
16
years of professional experience

Results-driven Facilities and Operations Executive with over 10 years of experience in managing complex public-sector environments. Directs a 585,000 sq. ft. portfolio and a 37-member team while overseeing substantial annual budgets. Leads capital improvement projects exceeding $50M and implements strategic plans to enhance maintenance, safety, and operational efficiency, consistently achieving cost savings and compliance with high-quality standards.

Work History

DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES & TRANSPORTATION

10 Years 3 Months
Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 | 07.2016 - Current
  • Direct facilities, maintenance, custodial, security, and transportation operations across seven schools, a maintenance facility, District office, and residential property totaling 585,000+ sq. ft. on approximately 139 acres.
  • Lead a 37-member facilities organization through building-level head custodians, with responsibility for recruiting, interviewing, performance evaluations, staff development, and compliance safety training.
  • Develop and manage the District’s 10–20-year Capital Improvement Plan, identifying $30–50M in future facility and infrastructure investments and aligning priorities with operational needs, enrollment, asset condition, and energy goals.
  • Provide owner-side leadership for $50M+ in capital construction and facility improvements, coordinating construction managers, architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and municipal agencies from planning through closeout.
  • Led a $16M kindergarten center renovation and expansion including two classroom additions, cafeteria and music spaces, playground improvements, and comprehensive parking-lot and site redevelopment.
  • Directed $10M+ in HVAC upgrades and replacements, building automation improvements, lighting and infrastructure modernization, multiple learning-center and maker-space renovations, and a three-acre solar field installation.
  • Lead District-wide physical security infrastructure encompassing 300+ surveillance camera lenses, 570+ card readers, hundreds of door contacts, secure entrances, access control, and integrated video systems.
  • Manage contracted student transportation serving 2,700+ students, overseeing routing optimization, vendor performance, contract administration, regulatory compliance, service reliability, and long-range transportation planning.
  • Oversaw building automation system and monitored HVAC, security and audio-visual systems, maintaining functionality of equipment.
  • Mentored facility staff, fostering skill development and promoting a culture of teamwork and accountability.
  • Oversaw maintenance operations for facilities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.
  • Developed and implemented preventative maintenance programs to enhance facility functionality and longevity.

CUSTODIAN

5 Years 11 Months
Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21 | 07.2010 - 06.2016
  • Facilitated custodial operations, ensuring building security and maintaining grounds and snow removal, while identifying repair and maintenance needs for building systems.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of facilities, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
  • Operated cleaning equipment, including floor scrubbers and vacuums, for efficient facility maintenance.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resources Management

Western Illinois University | Macomb, IL | 05-2027

Expected May 2027

Skills

Capital Improvement Planning
Facilities Operations
Budget Development
Public Procurement & Bidding
Contract Administration
Regulatory compliance
Physical security
Team development

Certification

  • AHERA-Certified Lead
  • CPMM
  • IASBO Facilities Designation
  • ALICE

Timeline

DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES & TRANSPORTATION

Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96
07.2016 - CurrentRead More

CUSTODIAN

Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21
07.2010 - 06.2016Read More

Western Illinois University

Bachelor of Business Administration from Human Resources Management
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SAM MIRANDA