SHERI PILLAR, FMP
WASHINGTON,PA
Summary
Motivated professional eager to embrace new challenges. Demonstrates strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Proficient in working independently and rapidly acquiring new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facility Manager
Equans Service - Alstom Transportation
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2020 - 03.2026
- Direct operations for a 400,000 square foot office and manufacturing complex, leading a multi-faceted team of skilled maintenance technicians, janitorial and security staff.
- Collaborated on a $1.2M HVAC modernization project designed to eliminate reactive maintenance, reduce energy consumption, and upgrade facility infrastructure.
- Championed sustainability initiatives, including a site-wide LED lighting conversion that significantly reduced operational costs.
- Supported multi-million dollar annual budget, aligning financial objectives with strategic resource allocation.
- Managed vendor and supplier ecosystems, negotiating contracts to enhance cost-effectiveness and uphold quality standards.
- Lead monthly governance reviews with stakeholders to evaluate KPIs, reactive maintenance trends, and contractual obligations.
- Ensured 100% safety compliance through enforcement of HSE regulations and development of comprehensive emergency preparedness training for staff.
Driver Manager
Quality Carriers
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Supervised daily fleet operations, optimizing driver scheduling and routes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Coordinated communication between drivers and dispatch to streamline workflow.
- Implemented rigorous safety protocols to ensure total compliance with federal, state, and local industry regulations.
- Conducted driver performance counseling, documenting and guiding on safety and policy violations.
Education
Associates of Science -
Everest Institute
Columbus, OHSkills
- Energy management
- Financial management
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk management
- Contract management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Team leadership
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
Certification
• Facility Management Professional (FMP), 2023, Project Management, Business & Finance, Leadership & Strategy, Operations & Maintenance
• Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP), Spring 2026, Building a Sustainable Facilities Program, Analyzing Sustainable Solutions, Making Sustainable Change
• Essentials of Facility Management, 2022, The application of technology in Operations & Maintenance, The Implications of Health and Safety in Managing Buildings, Supervisory roles in Facility Management, Managing Contractors in Facility Management, Managing and tracking customer relations in FM
• CPR & First Aid, 2025-2027
• Leadership Training, 2023
• Cybersecurity & Ethics, 2025
• Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP), Spring 2026, Building a Sustainable Facilities Program, Analyzing Sustainable Solutions, Making Sustainable Change
• Essentials of Facility Management, 2022, The application of technology in Operations & Maintenance, The Implications of Health and Safety in Managing Buildings, Supervisory roles in Facility Management, Managing Contractors in Facility Management, Managing and tracking customer relations in FM
• CPR & First Aid, 2025-2027
• Leadership Training, 2023
• Cybersecurity & Ethics, 2025
Accomplishments
- Impactful Woman, 2023, This collaborative and exchange group has the mission to bring together, inspire, and propel the women of Equans Services by creating a safe and inclusive space where they can share their experiences, exchange ideas, propose initiatives, and gain insights and practices that will facilitate their progress.
- InspiHER, 2024, This initiative is the culmination of the unwavering commitment to fostering diversity, inclusion, and professional growth within the organization. Designed to empower and support talented women, this newly developed Mentorship program promises to transform opportunity for all involved.
- Zero Injury Safety Award, 2024-2025, Recognized by Equans Services HSE for achieving zero recordable injuries and zero safety incidents at the Pittsburgh site.
Timeline
Facility Manager
Equans Service - Alstom Transportation
09.2020 - 03.2026
Driver Manager
Quality Carriers
01.2019 - 09.2020
Associates of Science -
Everest Institute