Scott A. Gates

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Saint Louis, Missouri 63146

Residence: 314-***-****

Cellular: 314-***-****

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FOCUS

Twenty six years of experience in both public and private organizations for facilities operations and asset management. Responsible for managing over one million square feet of physical plant to include building operations, preventative maintenance programs, annual operating budgets, renovation projects and new construction. Additional duties and responsibilities would also include contract negotiation with outside contractors, bid development and implementation, formulating policies, conducting all aspects of personnel management in a facilities environment. A proven ability to enhance operational efficiency, reduction in cost, increase staff productivity and control operating funds while maintaining high standards and safety in facilities.

Specialties: Facilities operations, property management, building maintenance, renovation projects, outside contractor negotiations, purchasing, personnel management, annual operating budgeting, forecasting costs and reports, risk management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EMCOR Facilities Services

District Manager

Express Scripts Central Region December 2014 to May 2015

• Manage the preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities of the tradesmen

• Perform personnel management to include hiring, evaluating, coaching and termination of staff members.

• Coordinate the activities (project estimating, management, and inspection) of the contractual related items, to include PM’s, service calls, and repairs.

• Provide oversight for all subcontractors and their SOW’s.

• Provide oversight of service call and reactive maintenance activities.

• Provide regular communication to both EMCOR project management and client technical representatives.

• Participate in budget/forecast (monthly actual performance) development while identifying and implementing cost reduction opportunities across all functions.

• Maintains sufficient records, files, controls, and procedures to insure management and work production.

• Proficiency in using computers and software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Generate reports as needed.

• Maintain ISO 9000 standards.

• Create and install local operating procedures from safety to maintenance log books.

• Perform startups at various locations across the U.S.

Confluence School District

Director of Facilities and Operations August 2009 – September 2014

The Director of Facilities and Operations is responsible for facilities and operations for five individual campuses consisting of 8 buildings for grades K-12 which comprise the Confluence Charter School District in the City of St. Louis. The following are some of my accomplishments and duties:

• Reduced costs by $250k after review of existing student transportation plan.

• Proposed a 5 year $4.6m deferred maintenance plan for the district which was approved by the Board.

• Reduced transportation and utility costs by 20% district wide.

• Completed a smooth transition from an educational management company to a fully self-managed district, the savings being in excess of $8 million annually in management fees alone.

• Experienced in working with architects and engineers as well as contractors of various trades (permits, roofers, plumbers, electricians and mechanical) on white box, renovations and new construction projects.

• Provided project estimation and management services as well as the day to day care of the buildings saving the district in excess of $40,000.

• Reduced contract cleaning and maintenance costs by 63%, a savings of $255,000 annually.

• Reduced district voice/data costs by over 70%, a savings in excess of $75,000 annually.

• Froze contract transportation rates for the 2012-2014 school years.

• Reduced gas utility costs in excess of $10,000 annually.

• Reduced copier costs by 30% and initiated a printer management program district wide.

• Negotiated and finalized all contracts and oversaw the operation of transportation, office equipment, supplies, maintenance, custodial and security services.

• Purchased all furniture, fixtures and equipment for the district.

• Negotiated and processed all lease and service contracts for the district as well as Request for Proposals.

• Assisted with IT implementation and installation.

• Ensured all EPA requirements are met. Served on the Executive Committee for the District.

Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School

Director of Operations 1988 – July 2009

• As the Director of Operations I managed 100 acres of physical plant consisting of 19 buildings with over 500,000 square feet under roof and reported directly to the Director of Business and Finance and Board.

• Effectively managed an estimated $2.4 million yearly operating budget and a $1.5 million project budget.

• Maintained control of over $800,000 in inventory.

• Direct responsibility for 68 employees to include hiring, reviews and termination.

• Managed grounds consisting of nine playing fields, stadium, track, playground, landscaping and parking lots.

• Prepared and carried out all leasing and rental agreements.

• Ensured compliance with all hazmat and safety regulations.

• Prioritized projects and establish timelines and schedules.

• Managed new construction, renovation and special projects.

• Prepared and initiated requests for proposals.

• Negotiated and finalized all contracts with vendors, service providers, architects and contractors.

• Responsible for keeping certificates of insurance up to date.

• Review and approve all work requests and managed major social events.

• Report and routinely met with the Board of Directors Facilities Committee.

• Partnered with students, parents, faculty and Alumni on several yearly projects.

EDUCATION

1983 University of Louisiana-Lafayette (formerly University of Southwestern Louisiana)

B.A. Business Administration and Management

AFFILIATIONS

International Facilities Management Association (IFMA)

Association of Physical Plant Administrators of Universities and Colleges (APPA)

American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS)

Independent Schools of St. Louis (ISSL)

Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA)

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