Managed the Facilities Department for the City of Emeryville.

Managed four campus buildings with multiple stakeholders and budget sources; totaling 845,000 sqft., and including retail, hospitality, office and academic spaces. Commissioned 2 buildings, and constructed new parking structure worth $17 million. Directly managed a team of core support staff and multiple secondary support staff. • Successfully navigated core staff through a state mandated workforce reorganization and several union negotiations. • Controlled an annual operating budget of $3.5 million. • Developed and implemented proactive maintenance plans for fire suppression systems, power backup systems, and building infrastructure including electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems.• Supervised construction and capital projects ranging in scope from $10,000 to $23 million while adhering to State of California allocated budgets.• Raised profile of department and improved user satisfaction through careful attention to detail, coordination of staff and use of qualified vendors.• Implemented a new work-ticket process for facilities. Developed keying software to control security within the buildings.• Developed long range campus plan, accounting for change in funding structure and new business plans.• Participated in the strategic plan, ensuring that facilities continued to meet business objectives.• Optimized space planning in close collaboration with workplace stakeholders.• Developed workspaces for internal and external clients to reduce cost and increase workforce effectiveness.• Developed and implemented proactive maintenance plans for fire suppression systems, power backup systems, and building infrastructure including electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems.• Conducted public bids on state projects including construction and services.• Performed lease management activities of all retail spaces within the campus.

Managed a 300,000 sq ft corporate headquarters with additional satellite offices throughout the country. • Developed workspaces to optimize productivity and collaboration. • Implemented energy savings programs which resulted in $200,000 in rebates and savings.• Worked with top tier vendors to construct data center and maintain error free operation vital to the company.• Negotiated and managed the lease for the corporate headquarters of the company.• Directed a cross-functional, multi-location staff of employees and contractors with an emphasis on cost containment through continuous process improvement. • Managed external facilities related vendors (architects and engineers) on various tenant improvement projects, and ensured both government requirements and internal customers were satisfied. • Managed the design, planning and construction activities for building renovations and expansion projects ranging from $10,000 to $5 million. • Acted as engineering specialist in construction projects, ensuring that professional vendors met or exceeded government code requirements. • Supervised all facility technology related installations and commissioning. • Provided oversight and monitoring of the emergency preparedness and disaster recovery plans. • Developed an electronic database to manage office moves and relocations.

Purchasing functions

Project management

Production ManagementProject/construction management

Production and project management.