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Responsible for managing all Facility-related operations on a day-to-day basis. This includes maintenance, health & safety and security for all locations, as well as lease negotiations and lease management, risk management, space planning and agency insurance coverage.

laid off due to department restructuring.Manage a team of Maintenance Technicians. Report directly to the Maintenance Manager.• Ensure the physical aspects of the property meet the company's established standards and any applicable laws.• Managing the maintenance staff and participates in the diagnosis of problems and repairs in areas such as electrical, plumbing, pool, carpentry, dry walling, exterior structural, roofing repairs and appliances.• Arranging for the installation of equipment and furnishings within offices and common or amenity areas.• Tracks and determines the status of service requests in computer systems and closes records for completed orders.• Monitors inventories of parts, supplies, and materials and places orders ensuring that inventories meet prescribed levels. Ensures that parts, materials and supplies are properly stored, and that the shop is maintained in a safe and orderly condition.• Supports the Maintenance manager in meeting property budget and in being proactive in expense control.• Works with and develops relationships with third-party vendors as necessary on projects that cannot be handled by the on-site maintenance staff.• Preparing any range of periodic or special reports and data relating to maintenance activities and statistics.

Oversee all functions of Facilities, Reception and Health and Safety. Reporting to the Director of Global Facilities.• Successfully negotiated with landlords on company leases, saving over $1M in rental costs• Implemented cost-saving initiatives of $40,000 per year with a focus on reducing electricity usage• Negotiated the closing of a remote office for a savings of $150,000 and closed the location• Negotiated adding a lease clause for HVAC repairs reimbursement, cost savings of $20,000 yearly• Created and implemented policies and procedures to improve safety and operational efficiency at 4 U.S. locations• Closely collaborated with IT, Operations, and Engineering to ensure smooth and efficient operations • Managed System Test Lab in addition to Facilities Manager role demonstrating initiative and proactive mindset• Installed and set up lab servers and equipment for software development and testing • Oversaw budget and approval of office expenses, consistently exercising prudent judgement on expenditures• HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Janitorial, minor internal construction needs• Maintained all safety and fire codes, coordinated fire drills• Supervised contractors and delivery services from various vendors• Oversaw security control for the building (including fire, Health and Safety, burglary)• Environmental Management & Energy Management System; Supported the EMS & EnMS team to satisfy ISO requirements

Purchased properties for resale; performed interior work, including gutting, framing, electric, plumbing, and flooring; managed 3 personal rental properties.

• Supervised a team of 20 employees that performed maintenance on bridge structures and facilities including electricians, carpenters, masons, painters, boat captains and laborers• Prepared reports for upper management related to equipment, materials and personnel utilized on job location