David Smith
Vacaville, CA *****
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-smith-20228894/
************@*****.*** 707-***-****
Operations and Engineering Management Leader
Ensure Sound Facilities with Organized Insight
Skilled in directing engineering departments of large retail and commercial buildings. Practiced in developing processes that ensure adherence to large-scale maintenance requirements. Adept at completing various types of facility maintenance and repair work, driving significant cost savings. Experienced in finding potential within existing teams and motivating towards achieving full potential. Ability to build relationships and resolving conflicts.
Site Inspection Condition Reports Quality Assurance Protocol Budget Management
Vendor Management Maintenance Engineering Equipment Condition Reporting
Facility Operations Staff Development
Professional Experience
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD, Walnut Creek, CA 2014 – 2018
National Engineering Director 2015 – 2018
Oversaw maintenance and engineering services of all national clients using mobile engineering services across United States. Directed and assisted all MEM Chief Engineers in day-to-day operations for Citi, Verizon, Auto Club of Southern California (AAA), as well as other national accounts. Worked with Cushman & Wakefield Mobile Engineering group in developing and conducting RFPs and sales presentations.
Coached, developed, and promoted existing staff into supervisory positions.
Developed technical skills evaluation test for all National Mobile Engineers and implemented online technical training program as well as online technical skills training.
Engineering Operations Manager, Citibank Account Retail Branches 2014 – 2015
Developed quality assurance protocol to ensure and validate all Citi retail facilities were maintained to high quality standards. Developed site inspection and equipment condition reports for all Citi retail locations enabling proactive capital improvement plans based on actual condition rather than years of service.
Reduced costs by self-performing as many facility maintenance services as possible and eliminating as many contractors as possible.
Combined service regions and reduced salary costs through attrition of staff while maintaining customer service levels.
JONES LANG LASALLE, San Francisco, CA 2006 – 2014
Account Manager / Engineering and Operations Manager, Charles Schwab Account
Developed critical methods of procedure (MOP) protocols that significantly reduced business impacting events at all Schwab corporate facilities across United States. Managed operations budgets for account.
Ensured all service level agreements were met across portfolio resulting in payment of full management fee in all but 1 quarter during tenure as account manager.
Became trusted advisor with Schwab management team, allowing additional services to be presented which added further revenue to firm.
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BRANDYWINE REALTY TRUST, Oakland, CA 2005 – 2006
Chief Engineer
Directed and coordinated rebuild of all major HVAC systems including rebuilding of both chillers, main air handling systems, and tenant build outs. Oversaw upgrade and commissioning of building’s fire life safety system.
EQUITY OFFICE PROPERTIES, San Francisco, CA 2002 – 2005
Manager, Engineering
Managed 13 Chief Engineers representing 4M sq. ft. of Class 1A high rise commercial real estate. Worked with contractors and vendors in all building services including tenant build outs, fire and life safety upgrades, HVAC contracted service, and major asset preservation. Provided assistance with implementation and training of corporate-wide energy best practices, preventative maintenance protocols, tenant services programs, and emergency response programs.
Reduced FTE costs by decreasing count of stationary engineers at 1 property from 22 FTEs to 15 FTEs by consolidating schedules and assessing preventative maintenance frequencies and tasks.
Additional Relevant Experience
ABLE ENGINEERING SERVICES, San Francisco, CA
Chief Engineer – Wells Fargo Data Center
ABLE ENGINEERING SERVICES, Walnut Creek, CA
Chief Engineer – California Plaza
SHORENSTEIN COMPANY, Oakland, CA
Assistant Chief Engineer – Oakland City Center
CMA ASSET MANAGERS, INC., Oakland, CA
Assistant Chief Engineer – Oakland City Center
BRAMALEA - U. S. PROPERTIES, Oakland, CA
Stationary Engineer – Oakland City Center
COMMERCIAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, Concord, CA
Stationary Engineer – Bank of America Data Center
Education and Professional Development
Coursework in Engineering towards Bachelor of Science degree, Contra Costa College, San Pablo, CA and Canada College, Redwood City, CA
Certificate, Stationary Engineers Local #39 Locksmithing Class, San Francisco, CA
Certificate, Refrigerant Transition & Recovery Certification Program, Ferris University, Big Rapids, MI
Certificate, High Rise Fire and Life Safety Director, Local #39, San Francisco, CA
Certificate, Asbestos Supervisor Class 3 Certification, Oakland, CA