JAMES WILLIAMS
Tamarac,FL
Summary
Innovative Director of Engineering with over 10 years' experience developing and applying new technologies to deliver exceptional final products. Combines technical engineering capability with effective management techniques. Dedicated to driving rapid, advanced product development through meticulous oversight of junior staff and hands-on participation. Reliable Director of Environmental Engineering known for taking ownership of dynamic projects to simplify complex business goals into manageable tasks. Creates laser-focused teams united around singular goals. Proficient at leveraging junior personnel know-how and initiative to discover novel methods of engineering to exceed customer and senior leadership expectations. Talented Chief Engineer with superior planning, team management and problem-solving strengths. Hardworking and multi-talented leader and decision-maker. Offering 15 years of progressive experience in Chief Engineering.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Engineering /Environmental
Hollywood Hills Rehabilitation Center/Larkin Behavioral Hospital
07.2014 - Current
- Responsible and accountable for maintain essential mechanical, electrical and resident care equipment
- Prepared facility and instituted new systems, which resulted in a successful, AHCA, DCF, JCAHO and other state surveys.
- Facilitate Safety Committee meetings to ensure compliance with all Federal, State and Local Safety Regulations
- Partnered successfully with clientele and vendors to produce a positive outcome.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnovers
- Planned, coordinated,and directed day-to-day maintenance operations for 153-bed facility; provided supervision and training to 8 employees.
- Represented company within client industry organizations and at industry events.
- Conducted routine and ongoing assessments of system operations by performing tests, rounds and analyzing data.
- Set budgets for engineering tasks, tailoring financial limitations to business goals and optimizing return on investment (ROI) for completed deliverables.
- Oversaw assignment of engineering tasks by creating frameworks free of wasteful redundancy and unnecessary dependencies.
- Took ownership of assigned department-wide projects, presenting regular updates to senior leadership on progress and status.
- Functioned as primary point of contact for high-profile clientele, addressing concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations.
- Grew existing client relationships through consistent communication and effective contact.
- Led proposal development efforts, presenting engineering opportunities to senior leadership for go-no-go decisions.
- Used Microsoft Excel to prepare weekly reports regarding technical status of facilities.
- Administered safety plans to train 100 employees on meeting and exceeding OSHA safety standards.
- Determined necessary steps to bring systems into compliance.
- Attended weekly department head meetings to share information and voice concerns.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
- Worked closely with vendors and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions and cost savings.
- Completed annual capital budgeting, invoice review and approval and weekly work schedules.
Director of Engineering
VI at Aventura
09.2009 - 06.2014
- Planned, scheduled and coordinated detailed phases of large – scale projects
- Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
- Administered safety plans to train employees on meeting and exceeding OSHA safety standards.
- Adhered to overall company business goals, meeting prescribed completion deadlines on 95% of projects.
- Facilitated Safety Committee meetings to insure compliance with all Federal, State and Local Safety Regulations
- Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of new programs
- Hired and trained staff.
- Took ownership of assigned department-wide projects, presenting regular updates to senior leadership on progress and status.
- Expanded business relationships via one-on-one interactions and production of materials demonstrating culture of success.
- Designed and monitored project schedules and project manager assignments.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Determined necessary steps to bring systems into compliance.
- Worked closely with vendors and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions and cost savings.
- Grew existing client relationships through consistent communication and effective contact.
Assistant Director/ Director
VI at Aventura /Classic Residence by Hyatt – Hilton Head Island
04.1999 - 09.2009
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Effectively managed the financial activities including monitoring the budget as well as generating revenue for the facilities
- Achieved deficiency – free inspections from State regulators every year in the position.
- Tracked key business metrics and made recommendations for proactive adjustments to policies and procedures.
- Led team of professionals in special projects and daily operations.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Education
Coursework in Management Information Systems -
C.H.F.E -
Certified Hospitality Facilities Executive
01.2016
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration - undefined
American Trainco
01.2014
Boiler Operation, Maintenance & Safety -
American Trainco
Fort Lauderdale, United States01.2014
C.E.O.C - undefined
Certified Engineering Operations Executive
01.2011
E.P.A. H.V.A.C - undefined
Licensed Trades of America
01.2005
HVAC - undefined
Technical College of the Low Country
01.2005
Skills
- HVAC, Carpentry, Plumbing and Electrical, Generators
- Chillers, Cooling towers, FCU, Air Handlers , package units and also familiar with Boilers
- BAS (Building Automated System)
- Project Planning Oversight
- Industry Trend Analysis
- Safety Protocols
- Project Management
- Performance Optimization
- Regulatory Compliance
- Strategic Planning
- Client Relationship Management
- Resource Allocation
- Hardware development
- Test Automation
- Customer Satisfaction
- Customer Engagement
- Requirements Analysis
- Machine Learning
- Proposal Development
- Budget Development
Timeline
Director of Engineering /Environmental
Hollywood Hills Rehabilitation Center/Larkin Behavioral Hospital
07.2014 - Current
Director of Engineering
VI at Aventura
09.2009 - 06.2014
Assistant Director/ Director
VI at Aventura /Classic Residence by Hyatt – Hilton Head Island
04.1999 - 09.2009
Coursework in Management Information Systems -
C.H.F.E -
Certified Hospitality Facilities Executive
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration - undefined
American Trainco
Boiler Operation, Maintenance & Safety -
American Trainco
C.E.O.C - undefined
Certified Engineering Operations Executive
E.P.A. H.V.A.C - undefined
Licensed Trades of America
HVAC - undefined
Technical College of the Low Country
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