Thomas Tolan Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Tx

- Oversaw a team of 140, including Regional Engineering Managers, Chief Engineers and Stationary Engineers for a Dallas-based real estate investment - Created, implemented and facilitated a Sustainable Energy Management Program Process (SEMPP) to identify any/all potential ECM’S, cost avoidance opportunities, aggregating opportunities and liability exposure- Created, implanted and maintained the national corporate energy policies and guidelines- Worked with the EPA and TIER REITs engineering contracted companies to benchmark all commercial properties and applied for the EPA Energy Star- Researched and applied for any available rebate/incentive programs (local, state or federal) for every energy conservation project, whether on an existing property, new development or major renovation- Arranged and implemented national agreements with vendors/contractors for supplies/services (lamps, filters, infrared survey, water treatment, fire pumps, emergency generators and fire/life/safety systems)- Provided input and guidance to property managers on the engineering personnel and their performance- Identified applicable state and/or federal required regulations, and as necessary, inserted into all contracts to limit the company’s exposure/liability and transferred appropriate responsibility on the contractors- Reviewed the preventive maintenance program at each property for consistency of adherence to the program and maintenance of appropriate documentation- Ensured all properties update the building construction and T.I. standards that pertain to each property- Collaborated with TIER REITS employees, including corporate and field personnel of 250 members to create value, shares were originally under $2.00 and increased to over $25.00 when the company dissolved

Los Angeles, Ca

- Managed a team of 40 direct reports, including Chief Engineers and Stationary Engineers- Established relationship with managers, engineering staff and senior management- Created, implemented and maintain a national corporate energy policy/guideline- Worked with the EPA and other companies to benchmark all commercial properties and applied for the EPA Energy Star- Arranged and implemented various national agreements with vendors/contractors for supplies/services to find the best cost-saving items- Provided input and guidance to property managers on the engineering personnel and their performance- Reviewed the proposed repair and maintenance expenses during the annual budget process to ensure appropriate scope of work and associated costs- Reviewed proposed capital budgets for each property and provided recommendations as to options for achieving the most cost-effective outcome- Reviewed capital improvement projects, including bid specifications, bid analysis, and proposed contract; participated in contract negotiations to limit the liability related to federal and/or state governmental regulations- Monitor the implementation process to ensure adherence to scope and budget- Worked with property manager and engineers to determine appropriateness of any proposed changes orders- Participated as resource during any due diligence period, (commercial, industrial or hospitality, if requested) with particular focus on existing operations, maintenance, personnel and energy conservation opportunities- Identified and provided a report listing any deficiencies and made recommendations to reduce overall operating costs and generate additional value- Proven commitment to Lowe Enterprises and its clients/customers; ensured no inherent conflict of interest that could have been potentially associated with third party contractors- Created, implemented and facilitated engineering and operational assessments, and asset audits-inspections