Alan Uffer

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Address: *** ****** *****

City: Poughkeepsie

State: NY

Zip: 12603

Country: USA

Phone: 845-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: $80,000

Willing to Relocate

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ALAN UFFER

108 Autumn Drive, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Home (845) 463 - 3674 Cell 845-***-**** abptsv@r.postjobfree.com

DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING

HOTEL CONSTRUCTION / MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTANT

Delivering Growth through Excellence

PROFILE

Experienced Hotel Engineering Professional with over 20 years of increasing responsibility and success working in Hotel Construction and Management, including daily operations, renovation construction projects, and capital projects. Detail-oriented problem solver and innovator who streamlines processes, reduces unnecessary expenses, and focuses on profit goals, while building productive and positive relationships with people. Results-oriented and able to work independently as well as in a team environment.

A focused and driven multi-tasker, determined to succeed in any situation. Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking skills. Highly accomplished, dynamic, and conscientious Management Professional who facilitates organizational growth through continually delivering exceptional performance. Strong communications and interpersonal skills to effectively manage cross-discipline workers.

aa Adept at quickly and successfully responding to ever-changing environments and situations, both routine and emergency. Consistently achieves goals within critical project deadlines and within designated budget. Highly capable of planning, coordinating, and implementing a variety of large and small projects. Skilled in directing all facets of daily operations, ensuring profitable performance.

aa Experienced leader in building maintenance, with extensive experience in budget development and cost control. Excellent communicator with owners, executive management, staff, guests, and vendors. Extensive experience with renovations, including project management. Comprehensive experience leading employees of all related union trades personnel.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Site Management aa Project Management aa Budgeting aa Resource Management aa Renovations aa Repair

Preventive Maintenance aa Construction aa Project Management aa Capital Improvements

Quality Control aa Environment and Energy aa Interpersonal Skills aa Skilled Trades

Leadership aa Process Improvement aa Performance Optimization

aa Crisis Management aa Problem Solving aa Communications

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Consulting Services Facilities project Director 2011- Present

aa Project Management aa Budgeting and Bid Process Management.

aa Renovations.

aa Preventive maintenance.

aa Construction supervision.

aa Capital improvement Implementation.

aa Quality control.

aa Environmental and energy programs.

aa Skilled trade leadership.

aa Process management

aa Interim team leadership

Yale Club of N.Y. Consulting /task force engineer 8/12 /present

Consultant- over seeaaas the engineering department operations /project management on all capital projects.

Warwick N.Y Hotel On Site consulting Engineer 3/12 to 5/12

On site consulting for the G.M and INTERIM Director of engineering .

W New York Hotel Director of Engineering 2009-2011

Managed daily Engineering operations of a 687-room flagship property, while managing a team of 25 union employees, a Chief Engineer, and a Coordinator. Directly involved in the planning and management of all capital improvements to the building from inception to closeout. Instituted Preventive Maintenance Programs for guest rooms and all mechanical equipment. Member of Quality Control Committee. Leader of Environmental and Energy Committee.

aa Implemented Synergy, a web-based work order and scheduling program to enhance guest satisfaction and improve the life expectancy of all mechanical equipment.

aa Developed a master project matrix, which improved productivity year over year and allowed labor expenses to remain in line with budget.

aa Initiated a full commissioning of the building, including HVAC systems, to create 3-year, 5-year, and 10-year capital plans.

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Please note: I was employed at the Park Central Hotel and Highgate properties twice from 1994 to 2001, 2004 to 2008.

DoubleTree (Highgate property) Director of Engineering 2008-2009

aa Supervised 19 unionized tradesmen with all quality control checklists, and followed up on all union issues with progressive documentation as needed.

aa Directed mechanical and guest room preventive maintenance programs, in addition to serving as Project Manager on all capital projects.

aa Directed day-to-day Engineering operations of a 780-room Hilton property, additionally managing the operating and capital budgets.

The Plaza Hotel Director of Engineering 2007-2008

aa Served as liaison between Management and Contractors for last phase of construction for 800-room, Five-Diamond property, completing renovation project valued at $400,000,000.

aa Arranged meetings and prepared documentation with Contractors, ensuring timely installation and maintenance for all mechanical systems in the residential and retail areas.

aa Established pre-opening and operating budgets. Reviewed and provided final approval for completed mechanicals and service areas.

Park Central Hotel ( Highgate Property) Director of Engineering 2004-2007

aa Managed the day-to-day operations of a 935-room property, supervising union staff of 24 employees, including an Assistant Director of Engineering.

aa Served as liaison between Ownership and the Project Management team for a renovation project valued at $12,000,000.

aa Ensured that all risk management practices and programs were implemented and maintained.

Novotel Hotel Director of Engineering 2001-2004

Managed the Engineering operations of a 480-room property, including all capital projects. Instituted Preventive Maintenance Programs for guest rooms and all mechanical equipment.

aa Served as member of Quality Control Committee and Leader of Environmental and Energy Committee.

aa Managed the property through 9/11/01 terrorist attack and Northeast (Lake Erie Loop) Blackout of 2003.

Park Central Hotel and Manhattan Club Director of Engineering 1994-2001

Supervised union staff of 105 tradesmen, Chief Engineer, and Assistant. Served as a member of the Executive Committee, reporting directly to the General Manager. Managed 1,500 rooms, implementing a maintenance and repair budget of $3,000,000.

aa Managed capital projects, including back-of-the-house and mechanical upgrades, valued at $1,000,000.

aa Served as Owner Liaison for a renovation project with a value of $55,000,000.

aa Directed renovation team for The Manhattan Club, the first time-share project in New York City,

with a project budget of $40,000,000.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION and CERTIFICATION

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Refrigeration Certification

APEX Technical School New York, NY

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