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I am responsible for the planning, execution, and management of Capital Improvements, Operations, and Maintenance of city-wide facilities and properties. This includes overseeing the operations of the City's Railyard and Midtown properties; operations and management of over 125 facilities; the management of an annual Capital Improvement budget that ranges from $25M to $85M; and the direct management of 60 full-time employees who make up our Capital Improvement Project Management Section; Custodial Section, Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Maintenance Section; General Contracting and Construction Section; and our Property Management Section.

In this role my primary responsibilities were serving as a Property Manager and Project Manager where I managed all aspects of physical operations and cradle to grave project management for the City's Midtown and Railyard properties. As a senior member of the Facilities Division CIP Team, I also provided direct supervision and support in to the Division's Project Managers in the execution of procurement and project management. I also served as the City-side project manager on the Midtown redevelopment project, as a member of the Midtown Redevelopment Steering Committee, and as an advisor to Senior Staff in the planning and execution of diverse projects, programs, and initiatives.

Capital Improvement Program, Project Management - I oversee development of diverse projects for City wide departments and divisions. Prepare and manage RFQ/RFP/RFBs and contracts for design and construction of various building, park and infrastructure projects. Manage both in-house and contracted projects, involving multiple funding sources and coordination with a wide range of agencies and departments. Insure improvement projects are completed in accordance with contract scope, plans and specifications, appropriate codes and regulations and procurement requirements. Work with departments, divisions, agencies, task forces, businesses, and neighborhood groups to determine project scopes, requirements, budgets and schedules. Work with department and division directors to assist in the development of project funding and scope needs.Design and Construction Management - of in-house facility and park renovations and development projects.Assist and Support City Staff - with technical requirements and development of project scopes related to facility improvement, maintenance and code requirements.Assist and Advise Facilities Maintenance - to help ensure proper function and longevity of building systems.Maintain Facilities Division Project Archives - and provide available documents and resources to City Staff, stakeholders and the public.Research theory, policy and best practices for use in the development of comprehensive project scopes and program development.

Design Ecology Santa Fe is an ecologically rooted design and consultation firm operating in Santa Fe and the greater Northern New Mexico Region. Our services include Ecological Landscape Design, Active & Passive Water Harvesting, Green Infrastructure, Low Impact Development, Land and Watershed Restoration, Permaculture, Ecological Restoration & Conservation, and Construction Administration Services.

San Isidro Permaculture specializes in designing and creating sustainable landscapes for the arid Southwest and around the world, which is directed by Permaculture principles — a whole-system, science-based approach to design. Planning, Design and Drafting: land and watershed restoration projects, erosion control projects, passive and active water harvesting projects, native and edible landscapes, food forests and Permaculture oriented sites.Developing and maintaining client relationships from initial consultation through design, contracting, construction, and maintenance.Estimating, bidding / proposals, and contracting for restoration and development projects.Project Management of ongoing restoration and construction projects in the field to ensure they meet specifications and budget.Daily operations management including project management, scheduling, employee management, strategic planning, and deployment.Research theory, policy and best practices related to regenerative design and sustainability for use in the development of comprehensive designs and program development.

Landscape Designer - Design, construction documentation, site assessment and analysis, construction administration and client relationships.