Steven M. Krug
Farmingdale,NY
Summary
Accomplished Chief Engineer with a proven track record at WESTFIELD WORLD TRADE CENTER, showcasing leadership in operations strategy and facility management. Expert in energy management and system integration, significantly reduced fire alarm testing costs by over 50%. Recognized for excellence with two Employee of the Year awards, demonstrating critical thinking and independence in high-stakes environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Engineer
WESTFIELD WORLD TRADE CENTER
New York, USA
01.2015 - Current
- Company Overview: Able Engineering Service
- One of the largest transit centers in the United States with over 200,000 visitors per day
- Develop and execute the operations strategy and contribute to the property development
- Direct the daily operation of facility controls and asset management systems
- Manage the relationship with key stakeholders such as the Port Authority of NY and NJ, CBRE, Durst and Silverstein office campus partners, Retailers, PATH, PAPD, MTA and other key campus partners
- Awarded 2020 & 2022 Westfield Employee of the Year
- Developed an Outdoor Dining Program for Eataly Downtown despite the tenant not having a street level presence during the height of the Pandemic to help drive sales
- Coordinated with Leasing Team, and Director of Tenant Delivery to Development of LOI’s for upcoming lease negotiation
- Responsible for review of MEPFP Design Drawings
- Worked with Engineer of Record, and Stakeholders to identify efficiencies on Fire Alarm Testing Program to reduce cost from $1.7 million per annum to $775K over 18 months for NFPA 72 & 92 ITM compliance
- Collaborate contractors, and A/E firms to open over 160 food & beverage & retail stores online managing the stringent procedures of the PANYNJ while meeting opening deadlines and cost requirements
- Performed all Above Ceiling, Electrical, Health, Fire Alarm, and Final inspection for Construction Permitting
- Attended all construction meeting
- Worked with all stakeholders on turn over and commissioning for retail portion for front of house and back of house mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and vertical transportation for a $1.6 Billion Program
- Hire, Train, Mentor Engineering Staff
- Deep knowledge of building systems including AHU, VAV, BMS, CRAC, CRAH, Glycol, Heat Exchangers, Pumps, VFD, Condenser and Chilled Water, etc
- Partnered with Director of Engineering & Senior Asset Manager to develop scope, and level out bids for all RFPs for maintenance contracts and contributed to the development of the Annual Capital Expenditure Budget
- Responsible for daily coordination, and operation of Chilled Water Plant, Mechanical Rooms, 13.8KV Spot Network, Fire Alarm ITM Compliance Testing, BMS, PME Metering & Energy Management Platform, and all associated equipment
- Able Engineering Service
- One of the largest transit centers in the United States with over 200,000 visitors per day
Chief Engineer/FSD
CBRE
New York, USA
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Oversaw a major Local 11 Façade inspection & and repair project
- Retro Commissioned the Chiller Plant, and Controls
- Assisted Property Manager in overseeing Lobby Renovation, and Conversion of Street Level Tenants to Food & Beverage tenants
- Oversaw Commissioning, and Turn Over of 30,000 sqft Glass Cube building on the corner of 57th & 3rd Ave
- During the ground up build out for core, and shell, as well as tenant fit out, attended all construction meetings, and well as commissioning, and turn over meetings
- Oversaw daily operation of tenant concerns
- Implemented Preventive Maintenance program to reduce tenant calls and increase building efficiencies
Assistant Chief Engineer/Facilities Manager/FSD
6 East 43rd Street Management Corporation
New York, USA
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Assisted in Managing interior renovation of all Tenant Floors and full Chiller Plant replacement
- Responsible for Payroll, and Work Orders distribution, as well as helping lead the team on Hands on Repair & Maintenance Operations
- Assisted with Facility Management of 37 Bank Branches, including onsite visits, and purchasing of equipment and operational supplies
Assistant Chief Engineer
Forest City Ratner Company
New York, USA
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Worked with Chief Engineer on Turnover and Commissioning of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Generator Plant, Boilers, Fire Protection Systems, and Vertical Transportation equipment for the Office Tower, as well as Mall underneath the Office Tower
- Worked with the Chief Engineer to interview and on-board staff
- Involved in ordering and setting up tool rooms, and inventory before tenants moved in for Grand Opening
Engineer/FSD
01.2002 - 01.2003
Helper
01.1998 - 01.2002
Education
High School Diploma -
massepequa high school
Massapequa, New YorkContinued & Professional Education - Fire Safety Director
NYU
New York, NYLocal 94 Training Center Program -
Turner Trade School -
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Independence
- Leadership
- Emergency plans & procedures
- Facilities budgeting & control
- System integration
- Energy management
- Equipment operation
Certification
- Q-01 Refrigeration Machine Operator
- EPA Certification
- F01 Fire Guard
- S-12 City Wide Sprinkler
- S-13 City Wide Standpipe
- S-14 Standpipe for Multi Zone
- F-35 Air Compressor
- Homeland Security Certification
- SWAC
- LEED Green Associate
- Signed up for RPA and started courses.
Timeline
Chief Engineer
WESTFIELD WORLD TRADE CENTER
01.2015 - Current
Chief Engineer/FSD
CBRE
01.2008 - 01.2015
Assistant Chief Engineer/Facilities Manager/FSD
6 East 43rd Street Management Corporation
01.2004 - 01.2008
Assistant Chief Engineer
Forest City Ratner Company
01.2003 - 01.2004
Engineer/FSD
01.2002 - 01.2003
Helper
01.1998 - 01.2002
High School Diploma -
massepequa high school
Continued & Professional Education - Fire Safety Director
NYU
Local 94 Training Center Program -
Turner Trade School -
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