NELS RIMA PMP

Glendale, AZ acq0ur@r.postjobfree.com

602-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/nelsrima

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a dedicated facilities directorship or construction management position with an open interest in a challenging role that combines both skillsets. No aversion to jobs that require travel. Willing to relocate.

FACILITIES DIRECTOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER PROJECT MANAGER

15+ years of experience providing hands-on leadership to achieve timely, on-budget delivery of complex facilities and construction projects across a broad array of residential and commercial entities. Liaises and negotiates with architects, engineers, developers, bankers, contractors, inspectors, government officials, decorators, interior designers, agents, and home buyers, to achieve successful outcomes that exceed expectations. Skilled project manager with a track record of coordinating multiple layers of benchmarks and milestones, while reducing costs and operating under budget. Talented vendor manager and contracts negotiator. Advanced coach and mentor.

LICENSURE

General Contractor (15 years) Commercial Electrical License (10 years) Plumbing License (8 years)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Arizona State Phoenix, AZ June 2014-Present

Physical Plant Operations Administrator

Project Manager, Construction Manager and Facilities Director

Serving as Project Manager, Construction Manager and Facilities Director, this role involves directing the full range of physical plant services for a State Prison and 50 other facilities for a total of 1M in square footage. As more of a privateer minded work personality, requiring the shrewdest resource allocation, including that of human capital, within the normal constraints of the governmental arena. Manage a staff of 75, with 7-9 supervisors and subcontractors, that are sometimes over-extended. Provide them with learning and growth opportunities that build morale and improve performance.

There is a heavy emphasis on project management in my position, and a track record of meeting aggressive benchmarks and milestones has been tested with continued success. By using an entrepreneurial approach, and functioning similarly to those in start-up settings, managing emergencies, trying hard to advocate for proactive measures in the absence of preventative maintenance programs, and balancing multiple competing priorities while making critical decisions under the gun. Work is diverse enough to include design, security, sewage and underground wells.

Despite several ongoing challenges, and receiving commendations for meeting timelines, staying within budget and surpassing expectations. Managing tight budgets while cutting costs, and keeping safety and compliance records spotless characterize contributions, more of which include:

By own initiative, undertook $1M prison halogen security and yard light LED replacement to obtain $350K rebate incentive and utility savings of 250K per year.

Saved a projected $100K per year through preventative maintenance endeavors.

Completed $40M ground-up maximum security section build with applied value engineering, fitting 36 more cells than anticipated, and mitigating future expansion needs.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Cont.)

Total Services Glendale, AZ May 2009-June 2014

Facilities Director

Construction Projects

Concurrently manage 8-12 accounts including budget development, capital improvement estimates, vendor selection and relationship management for single and multi-story commercial properties. Direct all aspects of maintenance and facilities operations, from planning and budgeting to execution and final inspection. Oversight included repairs, maintenance, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and landscaping. Managed equipment concerns, safety and compliance. Negotiated contracts and administered budgets. Mentored, coached, and developed high performing team.

Leadership & Project Management

Drive exceptional performance levels to meet and surpass organizational and industry standards, including safety and specialized initiatives. Train and supervise all staff and numerous volunteers.

Identify milestones and manage multiple simultaneous projects to coordinate deadlines, schedules, and resources to achieve optimal operations while minimizing any disruption to business.

Manage full life-cycle projects and invoicing processes to ensure timely delivery and payments.

Inspect work throughout the full life-cycle to maintain milestones and contain costs.

Key Accomplishments & Construction

Researched and installed security systems, cameras, and patrol staff for diverse and large acreage facilities, significantly improving security of grounds and safety of staff and members.

Filed hail storm insurance claim for roof and equipment replacement. Worked to $440K from an original offer of $30K, with the potential for more abdicated by client’s decision not to pursue suit.

Saved over $20K on purchase and installation of IP camera security system through comprehensive research and negotiation with vendors.

Reduced IP phone system installation fees by $8K as a result of skillful pricing negotiations.

Decreased utility expenses by $20K annually by expertly implementing energy management.

Planned and executed all facets of maintenance operations for a 26-acre property with 60,000 sq. ft.

Built a 1,000 sq. ft. equipment and storage room. Managed 30,000 sq. ft. roof rebuild.

Precision Building Phoenix, AZ Jan 2000-Jan 2009

Construction Manager

Start-up firm grown from scratch to $5M. Oversight of 60-70 with 10 supervisory and subcontractor leaders. Led 10+ concurrent jobs of $250-500K in revenue. Clients ranged from $2.5M private home demolition/reconstruction to government/Air Force base to Class A office space, including law offices, retail, medical, clinic, and lab. Collaborated with government officials to obtain necessary permits. Performed hands-on plumbing and electrical.

Managed complex $3.5M (100,000 sq. ft.) big box furniture store conversion to Amazing Jake’s entertainment complex project on-time and within budget.

Saved $250K for client via skillful redesign of a 4-hour firewall.

Drove complicated Symphony Hall remodel to on-time delivery and accommodated previously scheduled concert despite complications of unanticipated asbestos abatement.

EDUCATION

Arizona State University Tempe, AZ

Construction Management Candidate

Completed 160+ on-campus credit hours. 10 credit hours remain toward online degree completion.

TECHNOLOGY

MS Windows/MS Office Suite. Primavera/Suretrack Project Manager, Vertigraph /Bidscreen/Roctek/AutoCAD, Exactimate

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