Steve Alvarez
Austin,TX
Summary
Dynamic Facilities Manager with a proven track record at Realtor.com, excelling in project management and contract negotiation. Achieved a 20% reduction in operational costs while enhancing employee engagement and occupancy. Expert in space planning and preventative maintenance, driving successful office expansions and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Workplace & Facilities Manager
Realtor.com
Austin, TX
01.2020 - Current
- Manages multiple-site facility operations, including physical maintenance, space planning, construction, relocations, health and safety, security, lease reviews, and service contracts for 3 offices.
- Regularly audits facility and office processes, and negotiates service contracts to determine cost-saving opportunities. Lowered OpEx facilities costs by 20% in 2023-2024 by reducing soft service contract costs and revising office snack program for Austin and Scottsdale offices.
- Increased staff occupancy by 30% in fiscal year 2023-2024 by successfully managing office expansion project ahead of schedule and 10% under budget.
- On-site point of contact for the executive leadership team's facilities goals and objectives.
- Maintains positive relationships with staff, vendors, contractors, security, and property management.
- Drafted company-wide safety plans for all offices.
- Coordinates repairs and replacements for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
- Manages and develops workplace services staff.
- Employee engagement leader. Plans all onsite corporate events at or under budget.
- 24x7 on-call availability.
Facilities Manager
The Knot Worldwide
Austin, TX
11.2012 - 01.2020
- Managed facilities operations for 2 offices, including executing new site selection, lease reviews, space planning, construction, maintenance, and soft services contracts. Project managed the construction of a new office location in 2018 to support a 50% increase in staff.
- Conducted site inspections and set priorities for preventative and corrective maintenance tasks.
- Regularly audited office services processes to determine cost-saving opportunities.
- Tracked all monthly facilities-related expenses and variances for the accounting department.
- On-site point of contact for the executive leadership team's facilities goals and objectives.
- Conducted all employee safety training initiatives.
- Implemented and managed access control and security, energy management, and ticketing systems.
- Planned and executed all company events coming in 15% under budget each year.
Facilities Manager
Renew Data
Austin, TX
05.2011 - 05.2012
- Managed all aspects of facilities operations, including construction project management, maintenance, and space planning for 3 data centers, office space, and warehouse environments.
- Communicated project status to executive leadership and finance departments as needed.
- Increased company revenue by 50% converting existing office space into an additional data center.
Residential Maintenance Manager
The Trend Company
Austin, TX
12.2009 - 05.2011
- Inspected and maintained a portfolio of single-family homes. Lowered maintenance costs by 20%.
- Selected and managed all vendors, contractors, and property maintenance staff.
- Communicated property condition reports to owners and tenants.
Facilities Manager-North America
St. Jude Medical Inc.
Austin, TX
07.2006 - 08.2009
- Constructed and maintained 14 U.S. offices, 2 warehouses, and 3 training labs.
- Worked closely with executive leadership and the finance department on project status and budget.
Education
Real Estate & Communications
Austin Community College
Austin, TXSkills
- Project management
- Space planning
- Contract negotiation
- Budget management
- Employee training
- Preventative maintenance
Certification
- OHSA-10
- Texas Real Estate License
Timeline
Workplace & Facilities Manager
Realtor.com
01.2020 - Current
Facilities Manager
The Knot Worldwide
11.2012 - 01.2020
Facilities Manager
Renew Data
05.2011 - 05.2012
Residential Maintenance Manager
The Trend Company
12.2009 - 05.2011
Facilities Manager-North America
St. Jude Medical Inc.
07.2006 - 08.2009
Real Estate & Communications
Austin Community College
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