Vigon International, Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of high quality specialty ingredients. Vigon develops and maintains unique strategic partnerships with major global ingredient manufacturers. Chosen to manage Facility contracts and direct engineering construction projects for a manufacturer and supplier of high-quality specialty chemical ingredients.-Hired engineers for environmental due diligence. Created Scope of Work, RFP and awarded Design Build contract for construction of new $13M, 250K sf WH on 40 acres. Wrote RFP for AS / AR system for warehouse.-Completed $1.5M building expansion project for new manufacturing line, $300k electrical distribution upgrade, $1M projects to upgrade emergency generators and building ventilation including BMS. -Maintain buildings, grounds, snow removal, landscaping, janitorial, uniforms, pest control and MEP contractors.-Member Food Safety, Safety, and Sustainability Committees.-Started recycling program for cardboard. Awarded grant from PADEP for Electric Vehicle Charging Station.-Realized 33% reduction in costs by renegotiating contract for employee uniforms.

Selected to manage distribution center for international supplier of shipping supplies known for their world-class customer service and for delivering orders with unparalleled speed and accuracy. Uline standards for warehouse cleanliness are unequaled in the industry. Buildings are Class A and grounds are resort quality.• Owners Representative for construction of new 200 acre campus with 70k sf office and 1.6 MM sf warehouse.• Lead team of 22 including managers, maintenance technicians and custodians. Manage contracts and contractors including: HVAC, Landscaping / Snow Removal, Generators / Electrical Distribution and Security. • Audit work tasks, develop work plans and training requirements. Complete employee coaching, counseling, performance appraisals. Initiate disciplinary action when required.• Integrated corporate CMMS into branch. Report daily on open work requests. Complete weekly update reports. Conduct monthly walks of building and grounds, document deficiencies. Act as point of contact with landlord.• Set up Market Place fresh food vending system for 700 employees. • Work with Safety Department on a daily basis, ensure all work is performed according to corporate standards.• Develop annual Operational and Capital Budget. Manage cost savings, continuous improvement projects.

Chosen to provide site management for premier pet food supply distributor servicing specialty markets, including 270K sq. ft. warehouse, racking, conveyors, material handling equipment, corporate offices housing 200 employees, onsite fuel station, and grounds maintenance for 20-acre site.• Participated in commissioning of 75K sq. ft. building expansion to accommodate privately-held firm’s rapid growth through acquisition and increased market penetration. • Managed installation of new $4M conveyor equipment upgrade and realignment of internal facilities to optimize efficiency, cost effectiveness, and safety. • Mentored site managers; facilitated systems and process integrations / upgrades as acquisitions were assimilated. • Oversaw daily activities of eight hourly non-union employees and multiple trade contractors. Set up new CMMS for PM and breakdown maintenance work orders, to be used throughout corporation.

Promoted to oversee opening and operation of new $750M casino for leading global developer of destination properties. Largest project ever in Lehigh Valley. Directed building / maintenance operations for 900k sf resort on 54 acres including Casino, Retail Mall, Hotel, Restaurants and Event Center.• Managed $40M in expansion construction projects over two years; projects completed on time, within scope and budget. Wrote and approved RFP for AE. • Approved Schematic, Design and Construction Documents for AE, MEP, CE, SE. Developed scope of work and issued bid packages to General Contractors. • Processed RFIs during bidding. Conducted bid de-scopes. Wrote contracts for GCs. Hired inspections/testing agencies, approved payments, attended progress meetings, monitored construction, processed change orders, managed document control. • Conducted punch-list, commissioning and processed closeout documents. • Brought Facilities Engineering department from conception to reality. Specified and ordered all shop equipment, tools and supplies. Hired and trained all management and hourly staff. • Developed contracts for utilities, trash removal, pest control, landscaping, snow removal, water treatment, fire protection, elevators, and window cleaning. • Managed operation and repair of mechanical, electrical (69kV to 120V, UPS and Generators), plumbing, HVAC (Boilers, Chillers, Pumps, Cooling Towers, Air Handlers) and restaurant kitchen equipment. Specified and ordered spare parts. • Directed in-house staff of 32. Established goals and objectives, wrote performance reviews, handled progressive discipline. Managed TPM (vibration analysis, infrared), CMMS, DDS BMS. • Obtained state and local operating permits. Provided operational support for special events. Achieved rating of Highly Protected Risk from FM Global underwriters resulting in premium discounts. Developed and managed capital and fixed budgets, P&L. Met financial goals for FY 2009 to 2012.

Responsible for $170MM MEP portion of construction project to build Casino Resort. Reviewed and approved drawings and specifications. Wrote bid scope of work for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing trades based on Engineers’ specifications. Held pre-bid meetings and post bid de-scopes. Developed bid analysis and made recommendations for award. Led project meetings and trade coordination meetings. Reviewed equipment submittals and processed RFIs. Represented MEP at Owner-Architect Coordination meetings. Reviewed daily contractor work reports and weekly Engineers field observation reports; took appropriate actions to keep project on schedule and budget.

Served as on-site representative for 12MM construction project of additions/renovations to elementary school. Managed the direction and performance of all field operations to ensure contractors’ work was completed to architect’s specifications. Monitored and assessed construction schedule and activities of contractors by observing work in progress and reporting defects and deficiencies. Reported any anticipated or actual delays in the schedule. Recommended changes to expedite construction or reduce costs for school district. Tracked project costs and verified contractors’ safety programs. Maintained orderly files for correspondence, shop drawings/samples, and contract documents, including addenda, change orders, Architect’s clarifications and interpretations of the contract documents, and otherProject documents. Wrote weekly and monthly status reports and reports of job conferences.

Managed daily operation of buildings and grounds (900,000 sq. ft. of buildings on 300 acres), utilizing contractors and in-house maintenance and custodial staff of 60. Developed CMMS PM program for HVAC, sprinklers, elevators, electrical distribution, water systems, and roofs; wrote bid specifications. Member of the disaster planning committee; Chairman of the safety committee. Directed asbestos consultant, maintained MSDS and Right to Know training/records. Responsible for construction and renovation of district facilities (buildings, utility systems, structures, grounds and other real property improvements). Developed punch lists; maintained project binders, as-built drawings and O&M manuals. Created check list for equipment start-up and commissioning.

Managed all aspects of facility operation and maintenance for a 27 acre, 640,000 sq. ft., 1,000-person, 3-shift manufacturing facility, including: plant engineering, safety and industrial hygiene, environmental engineering, building structures and systems (construction and renovation, utilities, electrical distribution, boilers, chillers, air compressors, waste water treatment, security, fire protection, janitorial, recycling, space planning, HVAC), grounds (parking, landscaping, snow removal, pest control), chemical management and waste disposal (residual, hazardous and non hazardous), and manufacturing equipment (preventive/predictive maintenance, repair and rebuild). Organized training sessions, wrote bid specifications, managed emergency preparedness and disaster recovery plans and procedures, evaluated staff performance, wrote monthly reports and developed 5-year plan for completion of facility projects. Developed department capital, expense and fixed budgets totaling $6 MM annually. Met financial goals for FY 1999, 2001 and 2002. Over a 4 year period, reduced overtime from 24% to 6%, reduced staff from 75 to 63, and lowered outside contractor costs, resulting in a half million-dollar reduction in fixed budget operating costs.

Developed scope of projects. Prepared cost estimates for purchase and installation of civil/mechanical facilities, including engineering, labor and materials. Prepared documents for appropriation of funds and control of expenditures. Developed P&ID, layout, isometric drawings, bid documents and requests for quotation. Supervised contractors. Monitored construction progress and quality of work. Provided civil/mechanical assistance during start-up of new facility in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Developed scope of work for facility projects, generated cost estimates, designed mechanical, electrical and control system drawings, set schedules and deadlines, specified and procured equipment, organized project meetings and conducted hazard analysis. Monitored construction safety and project controls. Supervised maintenance activities in union shop with 40 in-house mechanical, electrical and instrument tradesmen, as well as outside contractors. Administered in-house training program, represented Facility Operations in Emergency Management Organization.

PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT Philadelphia, PA PLANT MECHANCIAL ENGINEER 9/86 to 9/90Coordinated new facility startup from construction and equipment installation through acceptance and operation; designed training program for tradesmen and system operators; supervised maintenance activity of union shop with 40 tradesmen; administered $2.5 MM operating budget.