Tobron Alford
Atlanta
Summary
Facility Project Manager specializing in electrical and mechanical systems management for city infrastructure. Extensive experience in contractor coordination, budget tracking, and quality inspections ensures seamless operations across various facilities. A strategic approach to facility maintenance enhances safety and reliability, supporting the city's mission effectively.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facility Project manager
City of Atlanta
Atlanta
10.2015 - Current
- Managed critical facility housing City E911, Watershed, DEAM, Police & Fire Investigation, Inspector General, EAP, AIM Data Center, and Planning/Records Dept.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance services through contract vendors and conducted inspections of facility systems, including chillers, cooling towers, elevators, fire alarms, and landscaping.
- Oversaw maintenance of emergency generators for the fire stations across Atlanta.
- Facilitated UPS inspections within the department to maintain operational reliability and safety.
- Created spreadsheets to track purchase requests, inspection budgets, and critical repair items for effective resource management.
Electrical Contractor
ETA Progressive Development
Atlanta
01.1995 - Current
- Contracted with Georgia State University, GA Tech, T-Mobile, Logical Choice, and Mittrix Inc. to provide electrical installation and maintenance services.
- Conducted cellular site construction audits and installed single-phase and three-phase 120/220V, 277/480V services alongside 24V and 48V DC rectifiers, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Extensive knowledge in installing wiring branch circuits, panels, outlets, switches. Conduit, etc.
- Achieved state of Georgia Disadvantage Business Enterprise certification to enhance business opportunities and visibility in the electrical contracting sector.
Master Electrician
City of College Park
College Park
11.2011 - 10.2015
- Electrical & Preventative Maintenance of the Convention Center and City Hall of College Park.
- Installed Cam-Lock Disconnects for 200 and 400 amp PDUs to ensure reliable power distribution.
- Installation of temporary power for Trade shows, State Bar Exams and Corporate Events.
- Managed building emergency functions, fire alarm system, and evacuation safety protocols.
- HVAC & Lighting control systems for the facility.
- Set up tailored lighting configurations for client events in the facility.
Cell Site Construction Manager
Wireless Faculties Inc.
Atlanta
07.2006 - 06.2007
- Managed construction of Nextel/Sprint network expansion, enhancing service coverage.
- Ensured proper installation of CDMA overlay, aligning with Sprint guidelines for quality assurance.
- Conducted pre-construction walks, coordinated contract services, managed field contractors, and ordered materials.
- Coordinated multiple contractors for cell site expansions across South Georgia, streamlining project execution.
- Ensured successful installation of indoor and outdoor BTS cabinets to enhance network coverage.
Education
Journeyman Electrical - Electrical Applications
University of The Air Force / Dobbins AFB
Atlanta, GA06-1988
Electrical Apprenticeship - Electrical
University of The Air Force / Sheppard AFB
Wichita Falls, TX03-1986
High School Graduate - Electrical / Mechanical Studies
Benjamin Mays
Atlanta, GA06-1985
College Courses - Business Administration And Management
Atlanta Metropolitan College
Atlanta, GASkills
Project management
Facilities maintenance
- Construction management
- Facility operations
- Building maintenance
Emergency generator upkeep
- System inspections
- Building inspections
- Energy management
- Asset management
- Computerized maintenance management
- Cost estimation
- Compliance assurance
- Contractor coordination
- Vendor management
- Schedule management
- Schedule coordination
- Inventory procurement
- Blueprint reading
- Team direction
- Project scheduling
- Team training
- Workplace safety
- Emergency preparedness
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Strategic problem-solving
- Financial management
- Cost control
- Team collaboration
- Teamwork
- Staff management
- Effective communication
- Communication
- Deadline driven
- Workplace ethics
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Vendor selection
- Workplace ethics
- Problem-solving
- Cost control
- Teamwork
- Project performance
- Staff management
- Effective communication
- System inspections
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Deadline driven
Certification
- Non-Restricted Electrical in Georgia (Master )
- Non-Restricted Electrical in Florida ( Master )
- Low Voltage for Alarms in Georgia
Timeline
Facility Project manager
City of Atlanta
10.2015 - Current
Master Electrician
City of College Park
11.2011 - 10.2015
Cell Site Construction Manager
Wireless Faculties Inc.
07.2006 - 06.2007
Electrical Contractor
ETA Progressive Development
01.1995 - Current
Journeyman Electrical - Electrical Applications
University of The Air Force / Dobbins AFB
Electrical Apprenticeship - Electrical
University of The Air Force / Sheppard AFB
High School Graduate - Electrical / Mechanical Studies
Benjamin Mays
College Courses - Business Administration And Management
Atlanta Metropolitan College