Thomas Smith
Richmond,KY
Summary
Facilities and Development management professional with extensive experience in project management, vendor negotiations, and budget oversight. Skilled in facility and fleet management, construction processes, and compliance, bringing strong leadership, reliability and technical knowledge to drive project and operational success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities and Development Manager
Lexington Housing Authority
03.2000 - Current
- Provide leadership and direction for all facilities staff , responsible for building, grounds, and fleet maintenance that includes 956 residential units, 4 management buildings, 2 high-rise buildings and 40 fleet vehicles.
- Present capital fund and development project updates during executive board meetings to maintain transparency around progress towards key objectives while addressing any concerns raised by board members or public stakeholders.
- Responsible for the initiation, implementation and completion of all capital fund and new development projects. ( 18 million projected this year )
- Negotiate contracts with vendors and service providers for cost-effective solutions that support project and facility requirements.
- Manage vendor relationships for cost-effective services, ensuring quality and timely completion of projects.
- Achieve cost savings through negotiating service contracts, leveraging long-term relationships with trusted suppliers.
- Oversaw facility renovations, ensuring ADA compliance and adherence to local building codes.
- Manage budgets for facility, capital and new development projects, resulting in cost-effective solutions and timely completions.
- Oversee financial aspects of projects and operations including forecasting, and invoice management to maintain fiscal responsibility.
Education
High School Diploma -
Virgie High School
Virgie, KY05-1981
Skills
- Technical knowledge
- Schedule Coordination
- Blueprint Reading
- Leadership and supervision
- Service contracts management
- Building Maintenance
- Budget planning and development
- Asset Management
- Facility management principles
- Project Management
- Scope Management
- Construction processes
Timeline
Facilities and Development Manager
Lexington Housing Authority
03.2000 - Current
High School Diploma -
Virgie High School
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