Victor A. Hernandez

Temecula, CA ***** 951-***-****

ac4i8f@r.postjobfree.com

Senior Facilities Manager for Maintenance and Engineering

(Chief Engineer)

Multi-faceted professional with over 20 years of experience enhancing daily operations of both commercial and business organizations. Skilled at expertly managing maintenance, engineering and operational services of facilities to ensure organizational needs are met. Ability to manage complex construction projects through to completion including major renovation operations. Collaborative member of management team focused on providing innovative and swift solutions to solve operational deficiencies.

Asset Management

Business Reengineering

Strategic Planning & Analysis

Capacity Planning

Process Improvements

Contract Negotiations

New Business Development

Cost Saving Initiatives

Executive Communications

Inventory Control

Quality Assurance

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Professional Experience

Double Tree Suites by Hilton, Dana Point CA 200 Suites (2017- Present)

Director of Engineering

Provide guidance on laws, policies and procedures and initiative corrective actions to rectify issues.

Create sustainable environment to achieve business and financial objectives of the organization.

Utilize quality business acumen to manage and reduce operational costs. Directed the engineers on the maintenance of 200 suites at the hotel to maintain corporate standers.

Retain quality employees by providing appropriate training, scheduling and management evaluations.

Worked side by side with the general manager in all aspects of controlling the projects at the hotel in construction and renovation projects.

Initiated aggressive safety protocols to ensure regulatory compliance measures maintained

Maintained and monitored preventative maintenance program to ensure compliance and completeness

Coordinated strategic budget action plans and implemented cost saving methods to maximize profits and minimize unnecessary spending.

Project list available upon request

Pala Casino & Spa Resort, Pala, CA 500 Room tower + Casino (2008 – 2016)

Facilities Manager in maintenance

Orchestrate daily operational activities including engineering and maintenance throughout property.

Provide guidance on laws, policies and procedures and initiative corrective actions to rectify issues. Create sustainable environment to achieve business and financial objectives of the organization.

Utilize quality business acumen to manage and reduce operational costs, Managed the casino and the 507 room hotel in maintenance.

Manage all aspects of planning, tracking, and analyzing capital budget to monitor and maintain inventory, review reports and identify potential issues and create viable solutions.

Lead strategic renovations and construction projects throughout casino property ensuring quality and completeness for progressive success of company.

Retained quality employees by providing appropriate training, scheduling and management evaluations.

Achieved recognition as leader of quarter finalist ranking 2009 within the 4th quarter and 2010 within the 3rd quarter.

Beverly Healthcare, Grand Island NE 150 bed (2000 – 2006)

Director of Environmental Services in Maintenance and Housekeeping

Directed daily activities of health care facility, housekeeping, laundry and maintenance ensuring operational effectiveness.

Planned, organized and directed programs that encouraged comprehensive and cost effective methods for infection control, waste disposal and waste prevention.

Provided recommendations and directed implementation of changes for enhanced operations in the health care industry or Hospital.

Initiated aggressive safety protocols to ensure regulatory compliance measures maintained.

Coordinated strategic budget action plans and implemented cost saving methods to maximize profits and minimize unnecessary spending.

Maintained and monitored preventative maintenance program to ensure compliance and completeness.

Liaised with planning departments, health departments and environmental agencies to meet city, state and federal ordinances.

Project Manager

Imperial Construction Service, Inc. Fullerton, California (1997 to 1999) (8/2000 to 11/2000)

Managed architecture, planning and facility improvement projects for hotel clients to include Marriott Hotels, Hilton Hotels and Hyatt Hotels.

Managed all project budgets, project scheduling, site planning, zoning approvals, Building permits, construction drawings, subcontractor bid solicitations and constraints, budgets, schedules and project execution.

Effectively analyzed and implemented plans and projects for the best use of existing hotel facilities and sites.

Project list available upon request

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

Ochoa Construction, Inc. Century City, California (1999 to 2000)

Responsible for the development and construction of commercial projects to include tenant improvements, high-rise remodels and hotel renovations.

Performed project management by overseeing project budget, project scheduling, site planning, zoning approvals, building permits, construction drawings, subcontractor drawings, subcontractor bid solicitations and construction coordination.

Worked closely with clients to establish project concepts, budgets, feasibility and schedules. Worked with government agencies such as planning departments, health departments, environmental agencies and others to achieve requirements and meet city, state and federal ordinances and specifications. Maintained continuous customer service.

Project list available upon request

PROJECT ENGINEER 500 rooms

Hyatt Irvine Hotel, Irvine, California (1987 to 1997)

Performed project-engineering responsibilities for the hotel to include maintaining the property and overseeing the hotel renovations.

During hotel renovations, monitored the critical phases of the site planning. Construction drawings, contractor and subcontractor bids, contact awards, budgets and continuous facility maintenance contracts after construction completion.

Worked closely with the General Managers and corporate planning staff to define requirements, constraints, budgets, schedules, and project execution.

FACILITIES ENGINEER

Double Tree Hotel, Costa Mesa, California 300 rooms (10/1987 to 2/1997)

Anaheim Hilton and Towers, Anaheim, California 1300 rooms (03/1984 to 2/1987)

Responsible for maintaining the hotel properties facilities such as boilers, chillers, laundry equipment and kitchen equipment. Supervised eight employees to perform hotel maintenance function to include all electrical, mechanical and plumbing. Additionally worked with the hotel management to ensure that the facilities were kept up to corporate standards.

Education & Credentials

EPA Certification 608 #8113F058C53284941

EPA Certification 609 #95EF637E0C9584941

Golden West College

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