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PAUL COLLINS Cell- 973-***-****

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SUMMARY

Project/Facilities Manager with extensive experience in planning, problem solving, and managing day-to-day facilities

operations and construction projects.

Well developed working experience in all facets of construction and maintenance, including plumbing, HVAC,

carpentry, electrical, equipment, and maintenance. Including experience building automated building control systems

and possesses excellent computer skills.

Well versed in budget creation, personnel management, mediation and grievance resolution, vendor and client relations,

and asset management.

Excellent in formulating polices and procedures, as well as implementing systems and programs necessary for

profitable and efficient operations.

Proactive manager skilled at implementing preventive maintenance programs with written procedures for mechanical,

plumbing, electrical, carpentry, custodial, grounds and environmental controls.

Skilled at identifying and diagnosing deficient areas documenting corrective recommendations and creating

improvement plans, costs breakdown, and work schedule.

Hands on daily monitoring of project progress and activities to ensure completion of contracts in compliance with

overall scope and regulatory guidelines.

Able to draft specifications, create change orders and plans for repairs and alterations to buildings and equipment.

Easily identifies and determines the priorities related to the needs of the facility, tenants, and owners.

Able to minimize operational costs increasing quality and performance but which won’t compromise overall integrity.

Handles time sensitive, intensive, complex, urgent, and high-visibility projects with ease.

Approachable and fair with a holistic, proactive, and preventive management approach who takes pride in maintaining

efficient and scaleable facilities.

EDUCATION

Diploma, Stationary Engineering, Essex County College, NJ

Diploma, Building Owners and Management Institute, SMA Designation

Diploma, Building Owners and Management Institute, FMA Designation

Certified Facility Manager, International Facility Managers Association

Graduate, IUOE, Apprenticeship Program

Graduate, EAP Counselor Training

AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS

BOMI Certificates of Achievement for :

Administration, Air handling, water treatment and plumbing, Boilers, heating systems and Applied Mathematics,

Building Design and Maintenance, Electrical Systems and Illumination, Energy, Management and Controls,

Refrigeration Systems, Environmental Health and Safety issues, Facilities Planning and Project Management,

Technologies for Facility Management, The Design Operation and Maintenance of Buildings 1&2, and Ethics is good

business.

Certified Journeyman Operating Engineer

Stationary Engineer License

Universal CFC certification

DOT 49 Certified for shipping of HAZMAT

Certified Hazmat Manager

First Responder

HAZWOPPER and Incident Commander

Certified EAP counselor

Military Awards:

Meritorious Unit Citation, Presidential Unit Citation, Battle Excellence, Expeditionary Medal, Multinational

Service Force Medal and Sea service with 3 stars

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Project Manager (PMBOK), Expert - currently used 9 years.

Microsoft Project 2000-2007, Expert - currently used 9 years.

Microsoft Office Applications Word, Excel, Expert - currently used 10 years.

IT Cable & Datacenter Infrastructure design, Expert - currently used 7 years.

Power Point, Intermediate - currently used 5 years.

Client Relationship Management, Expert - currently used 10 years.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE;

9/2006 to present Nova Corp

Mission Critical Design build / Construction Management

Senior Project Manager, Mission critical facilities

Manage data center build out of over 250k sq.ft, spread across the North Eastern US.

Write bid specifications / request for proposals for multiple trades.

Prepare review and distribute requests for proposals from prospective vendors.

Prepare pre-qualification standards for all vendors.

Engage client change management process as required.

Provide trade leveling services and scope verification / analysis.

Evaluate project design specifications for value engineering with client.

Prepare site specific safety protocols as required.

Evaluate existing infrastructure for capacity upgrades

Manage cross functional multiple trade team through project inception to completion.

Develop and implement live Data center work protocols as required

Manage all contact / filings with local sub code officials.

Manage project information distribution through RFI’s transmittal preparation, submittal reviews.

Maintain full drawing logs

Maintain on time and on or under budget project delivery.

3/2005 to 9/2006 Preferred Real Estate Investments, Inc

Regional Property Manager

Regional Project Manager

Manage portfolio consisting of over three million square feet, spread across New Jersey and New England .

Write bid specifications for building services

Investigate and respond to public inquiries regarding properties

Prepare reports required for compliance with current or planned laws and public polices

Supervise the control and implementation of a preventive maintenance system, life safety/environmental management

system and energy management system

Perform routine inspections of the properties to insure proper operation of building systems, weather tightness of

building envelope, proper maintenance and code compliance

Investigate accidents, vandalism or property damage and make recommendations

Responsible for day to day operations of properties including staff supervision and job assignment

Evaluate and administer all service contracts related to properties

Analyze and prepare pro forma operating statements, including financial and recommend changes when appropriate

Prepare, evaluate and approve annual operating budget

Analyze capital improvement needs and develop budget.

Perform cash flow analysis

Prepare equipment life cycle evaluations, develop projection reports

Manage tenant improvements, moves and space reconfigurations

Develop tenant relations plan, organize and structure contacts

Develop HAZMAT handling program

Develop emergency response plans

Develop IAQ testing and reporting program

Administer leases within the portfolio to ensure compliance with all terms and conditions of lease

2004 – 03/2005 Unicco Service Co. Livingston, NJ

Facilities Project Manager

Controlled and coordinated construction initiatives and/or facility design modification projects.

Oversaw the coordination of building space allocation and layout including spatial reengineering to accommodate

facility expansion.

Identified areas requiring modification, upgrade, and maintenance and performed tasks or secured trades as necessary.

Generated cost estimates which required sign-off as deemed appropriate by budgetary constraints.

Established and maintained annual budget.

Performed incremental monitoring of construction projects and maintained status reports. Ensuring quality service and

deliverables were achieved within scope and budget.

Prepared bid packages and RFP notifications.

Reevaluated existing vendor relations and developed preferred vendor list.

Negotiated and approved construction change orders.

Signed off on all construction work and equipment installations within signatory authority.

Ensured all drawings and specifications for building were accurate and current.

Established and oversaw standards for the building/offices/common area.

Developed and maintained excellent working relationship with local and state officials.

Maintained current facilities management knowledge and skill set in order to implement relevant technological

changes as they affect the efficient and cost effective operation of the building systems.

Performed regularly scheduled load calculations for UPS systems.

Defined deficiencies and created incremental upgrade schedule to repair and improve each outdated system.

Performed heat load calculations for data room functions and documented findings.

Wrote and implement preventive/predictive maintenance guidelines.

Secured and managed all subcontracting trades. Negotiated contract terms and supervised work performed, ensuring

quality deliverables were achieved within scope and budget.

Monitored all contracted work performed on the premises. Including but not limited to hazardous waste disposal

programs, paper-recycling programs, parking programs, maintenance, repair and replacement of building infrastructure,

and cleaning of the food services facility.

Created and managed annual budget.

Active member of the Facility Safety Committee.

Reviewed employees’ performance, defined areas of success and those needing enhancement and adjusted

compensation as necessary.

Trained new and existing employees.

Defined staffing needs and outlined job descriptions. Performed all aspects of new hire process including ongoing

skills development.

2002-2004 DPC Instrument System Division Flanders, NJ

Facilities Project Manager

Defined and coordinated all new build-outs and/or major remodels to facility.

Oversaw the coordination of building space allocation and layout and facility expansion.

Scheduled facility modifications and provided cost estimates for approval.

Supervised major and minor construction projects.

Created bid packages and RFP notifications.

Developed and implement remediation of data center/communication center.

Performed load calculations.

Performed heat load evaluation and designed supplemental cooling system

Designed and oversaw installation of emergency power and UPS systems.

Defined need and developed and implemented code compliance program.

Implement computerized UPS monitoring system.

Recognized a need for redundancy within the fire suppression system and developed and implemented secondary

system.

Developed and documented operational protocols for new equipment.

Established and maintained budget and scheduled status during construction.

Negotiated and approved construction change orders.

Inspected construction work and equipment installation.

Maintained drawings and specifications for building.

Established and oversaw standards for the building/offices/common area.

Interfaced with local and state officials.

Kept up on technological changes as they affect the efficient cost effective operation of all building systems.

Managed subcontractors used for facilities services, such as hazardous waste disposal, paper-recycling, and parking

programs. All building equipment maintenance, repair, and replacement as well as monitoring the cafeteria facility

including cleaning.

Initiated and implemented automated refrigerant management program.

Created and revised annual budget for submission to Board.

Took an active role in Safety Committee.

Conducted performance reviews and made recommendations for salary adjustments.

Provided training to new and existing employees.

Interviewed, selected, hired, and developed employees.

2001-2002 3 Dimensional Pharmaceuticals Cranbury, NJ

Facilities Project Manager

Oversaw day-to-day operations of a research and development facility.

Supervise operation and maintenance of all electromechanical equipment.

Coordinated new construction projects.

Performed electrical and thermal load calculations.

Designed and implemented emergency / UPS power systems.

Provided technical oversight for fire suppression systems.

Developed and implement facility security protocols.

Developed and implement operational protocols for new equipment.

Provided cost analysis, reviewed and revised contracts, containing costs within budget guidelines.

Initiated computerized maintenance management program.

Responsible for environmental compliance.

Participated in planning and formation of emergency response team.

Prepared Facility Master Plan.

Prepared Bid packages and RFP notifications.

Coordinated new construction or major addition design efforts.

Oversaw the coordination of building space allocation and layout and facility expansion.

Scheduled facility modifications and provided cost estimates for approval.

Developed and implemented refrigerant management program.

Oversaw major and minor construction projects.

Established and maintained budget and scheduled status during construction.

Negotiated and approved construction change orders.

Inspected construction work and equipment installation.

Maintained drawings and specifications for building.

Established and oversaw standards for the building/offices/common areas.

Interfaced with local and state officials.

Kept up on technological changes as they affect the efficient, cost effective operation of the building systems.

Oversaw facility and subcontractors used for facilities services, such as hazardous waste disposal programs, paper-

recycling program, parking program, maintenance, repair and replacement of building systems and equipment, as well

as overseeing the cafeteria, and the cleaning of the facility.

Developed and maintained annual budget.

Took an active role in Safety Committee.

Conduct performance reviews and maked recommendations for salary adjustments.

Provided training to new and existing employees.

Interviewed, selected, hired, and developed employees.

1998-2000 Continental Airlines Arena Rutherford, NJ

Chief Engineer

Directed operational management for all mechanical systems; coordinated SOP for all arena events.

Provided detailed engineering information to department heads.

Scheduled preventive maintenance: tracked inventory, performed research and ordered replacement parts; administer

the Engineering Department budget.

Coordinated new construction and/or major addition design efforts.

Oversaw the coordination of building space allocation and layout and facility expansion.

Scheduled facility modifications and provided cost estimates for approval.

Oversaw major and minor construction projects.

Performed equipment evaluations and determine life cycle.

Developed and implemented computerized control of HVAC system.

Provided technical oversight for energy upgrade of mechanical systems.

Developed and oversaw refrigerant management program.

Developed bid packages and RFP notifications.

Reviewed all submittals and conducted scope of work surveys.

Evaluated emergency power needs.

Developed and implemented quality control program.

Established and maintained budget and scheduled status during construction.

Negotiated and approved construction change orders.

Inspected construction work and equipment installation.

Maintained drawings and specifications for building.

Established and oversaw standards for the building/offices/common areas.

Interfaced with local and state officials.

Kept up on technological changes as they affect the efficient, cost effective operation of the building systems.

Oversaw facility and subcontractors used for facilities services, such as hazardous waste disposal program, paper-

recycling program, parking program, maintenance, repair and replacement of building systems.

1997-1998 Paine Webber Weehawken, NJ

Engineer

Maintained 24/7 operation of major computer data center including Fike fire suppression system, UPS system, 400

cell battery back-up and caterpillar emergency generators.

Scheduled facility modifications and provided cost estimates for approval.

Inspected construction work and equipment installation.

Maintained drawings and specifications for building.

Responsible for glycol and directed expansion systems, trouble-shooting and repair of DDC and PLC controls.

Kept up on the technological changes as they affect the efficient, cost-effective operation of the building systems.

Utilized my extensive pneumatic experience in maintaining Liebert and Edpac units, Storagetec, and IBM mainframe

cooling units.

Responsible for Trane Centravacs and all air handlers.

1994-1997 Apprise Insurance Information Morristown, NJ

Engineer

Operated, maintained, and repaired of all HVAC systems.

Maintained 24-7 operation of major computer data center, including Fike fire suppression system, UPS system, 400

cell battery back-up and caterpillar emergency generators.

Scheduled facility modifications and provided cost estimates for approval.

Inspected construction work and equipment installation.

Maintained drawings and specifications for building.

Responsible for glycol and directed expansion systems, trouble-shooting and repair of DDC and PLC controls.

Kept up on technological changes as they affect the efficient, cost effective operation of the building systems.

Utilized my extensive pneumatic experience in maintaining Liebert and Edpac units, Storagetec and IBM mainframe

cooling units.

Responsible for Trane Centravacs and all air handlers.

1992-1994 Premysis Real Estate Management Parsippany, NJ

Engineer

Upgraded all Trane, Monmouth, and Carrier rooftop units ensuring optimum performance.

Maintained pneumatic DDC and PLC controls, hydraulic elevator repair and all electro-mechanical repairs.

Performed inventory management.

Scheduled facility modifications and provided cost estimates for approval.

Inspected construction work and equipment installation.

Maintained drawings and specifications for building.

Scheduled facility modifications and provided cost estimates for approval.

Oversaw major and minor construction projects.

1987-1992 International Union of Operating Engineers

Held progressively assignments within Local 68, including work service with CPC International, Western Union and A

& P.

1979-1983 United States Navy Military Service Honorable Discharge

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