- Playing sports
- Making music
- Home improvements
- Family fun
Tim Garvey
Facilities And Property Management
Wilmette,IL
Summary
Goal-driven Team and Project Manager dedicated to providing high-quality building optimization and construction services. Offering first-rate construction management and field supervision expertise. Skillful in working with architects, inspectors, designers and subcontractors to accomplish high-quality project work.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Facilities Management - Contractor
MGT Consulting Group and Trim-Tex, Inc.
12.2023 - Current
- Facilities operations improvements, and construction management
- Onboarding CMMS for City of Evanston and The Evanston Public Library
- Project management, oversight of maintenance and facilities staff, construction management and tasked with modernization and professional development of staff
- Project Manager with accountability of a 1MM construction project
- Created standards where none existed in workspace management, digitization of facilities
- Leading multiple business improvement plans including procurement, documentation of workflows and safety implementation and training program
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and budgets.
- Performed regular inspections of job sites to verify staff and subcontractor observance of important safety protocols.
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
Director, Facilities and Distribution Services
The College of American Pathologists
09.2019 - 10.2023
- Oversaw corporate real estate including Headquarters, warehouses, and satellite offices with 200k sq ft and 11-acre grounds
- Responsible for all building related project development
- Directed engineering, fleet, custodial, distribution, and print
- Operating and capital expense budgets are over $20 MM
- Earned Outstanding Contributions Award for procurement and implementation of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
- Earned Outstanding Contributions and Exceptional Leadership Award for presentation at Quality Week 2021
- Recognized by the Board of Governors (BOG) for response to pandemic for outstanding communication and change management and by leading the Reentry Team
- Recognized for restacking three (3) business units with minimal disruption which resulted in increased productivity for the anatomical pathology department, less negative space, and shorter distances to travel to and from amenities for all
- Initiated staff development program for cleaning and maintenance employees focused on efficiency and effective communication
- Coaching praised as 'strong leadership' in reviews
Facilities Management Consultant - Contractor
WNDR Museum
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Supplied facilities management improvements: space planning, project planning and project management, implemented best practices
- Implemented technology solutions that streamlined processes, improved efficiency, and reduced costs for clients.
- Leveraged industry best practices to drive continuous improvement efforts within client organizations.
National Facilities Director
Tennis Corporation of America
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Led group of eight facility directors and 1.4MM square feet of upscale health and lifestyle clubs on 100 Acres of manicured grounds with pools and award-winning tennis courts
- Created a network of peer-to-peer training on best practices for forty-person staff
- Led $8M renovation project involving architects, civic inspectors, contractors, and engineers
- Created SOPs, emergency action plans, checklists, and a database of work order history
Project and Property Manager
Driehaus Enterprise Management, Inc.
09.2010 - 08.2018
- Managed twelve construction projects of existing corporate, industrial and residential spaces totaling 20MM
- Created SOPs for the Driehaus Museum, including special handling and maintenance instructions, annual budget reports, safety inspections, security systems, integrated pest management, air quality checks and control, plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems
- Led a team responsible for ensuring safety and managing daily operations across 500k usable square feet: 80 acres of luxury and design intensive landscaping and hardscapes, 39 buildings
Operations Manager
The Belden Stratford Apartment/Hotel-Irmco
09.2007 - 09.2010
- Co-Managed a 70-room hotel business with 2.5 million annual revenue and 230 Unit apartment building, with eight commercial units with $4.6MM in annual revenue
- Awarded 'Best Landscaping' in Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce
- Supervised construction projects including room and lobby renovation
- Community relations, guest services, security, and engineering
Education
Bachelors - Sociology
University of Kansas
09.1991 - 05.1996
Skills
Multi-site property and construction management
Certification
Certified Facility Manager (CFM), 07/01/16
Affiliations
- International Facility Manager Association, 01/01/15, Present
- President, Nonprofit Council, 07/01/23, Present
Safety And Compliance
- Well-versed in OSHA (10 Hour certification)
- ADA
- NFPA
- International building code
Accomplishments
- Achieved greater efficiency and reported job satisfaction improved by introducing CMMS for maintenance tasks.
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
- Achieved overnight success by completing lighting and door schedule that was deemed insufficient by owner with accuracy, design aplomb and efficiency.
Interests
Timeline
Facilities Management - Contractor
MGT Consulting Group and Trim-Tex, Inc.
12.2023 - Current
Director, Facilities and Distribution Services
The College of American Pathologists
09.2019 - 10.2023
Facilities Management Consultant - Contractor
WNDR Museum
06.2019 - 08.2019
National Facilities Director
Tennis Corporation of America
08.2018 - 03.2019
Project and Property Manager
Driehaus Enterprise Management, Inc.
09.2010 - 08.2018
Operations Manager
The Belden Stratford Apartment/Hotel-Irmco
09.2007 - 09.2010
Bachelors - Sociology
University of Kansas
09.1991 - 05.1996
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