Robert W. Sando
******@******.*** 917-***-****
Professional Skills
• Management of building maintenance, custodial and grounds personnel
• Management of contractors and vendors
• Capital project management
• Value engineering
• Regulatory compliance
• Procurement, contracting, bid selection and fulfillment
• Development and implementation of capital and operating budgets
• Excellent client service and communication skills Technical Specialties
• Automated energy management systems
• Mechanical systems engineering, remote operations, and HVAC operations and maintenance (air handlers, boilers, chillers, pumps, compressors, cooling towers, etc.)
• Ability to obtain State of Minnesota 1st Class C boiler license
• Life/safety systems
• Aquatics
• Historic preservation
• Accessibility and ADA compliance
• Security systems and operations
• Environmental remediation (asbestos, mold)
• Preventive maintenance and value engineering
Work Experience
Facilities Manager, Queen Anne H.S. Condominiums Seattle, WA 2014-2018 Managed all aspects of this iconic residential property on behalf of Suhrco Residential Properties, LLC. Coordination with contractors on $4m in custom historic window replacements. Supervised janitorial personnel, managed vendors and contractors, ensured compliance with applicable codes and statutes, participated in monthly Homeowners’ Association meetings to present project updates or prepare budgets.
Asst. Facilities Manager, Bellevue Club Bellevue, WA 2012-2014 Supervising and scheduling a staff of eight engineers, supported the continuous and efficient operations of a luxury multi-purpose facility. Managed procurement, bidding, payroll and coded accounts payable. Managed operating and capital budgets as well as vendor contracts and services. State of Delaware Wilmington, DE 2008-2012
Working at the Ferris School campus, as a Maintenance Mechanic III within Dept. of Services for Children, Youth and their Families DMSS: supervised contractor installation of and maintenance of Automated Logic energy management system; maintained mechanical systems; supervised contractor installation of new security system and advised on staff security training and operations; maintained operations and compliance of life/safety systems.
Hirsch Enterprises Manhattan, NY 2004-2008
As the Resident Superintendent of The Abbey, a luxury residential and commercial property in an historic building built by J.P. Morgan circa 1880 as the rectory of St. George’s Episcopal Church: supervised all capital renovations related to the conversion of the historic property to a condominium; administered necessary approvals, permits and inspections; managed 24-hour door staff, porters/custodians and contracted restoration artisans; maintained building systems and implemented preventive maintenance; coordinated with realty staff in sales promotions; conducted walk-thrus and showings with prospective owners; ensured top-notch resident services 24/7; represented the interests of the owners’ association in various municipal and legal matters.
Calhoun Place Condominium Minneapolis, MN 2001-2004 As Chief Engineer of a mid-rise residential property and its lakeside grounds and amenities: supervised all capital renovations related to the conversion of the property to condominium; managed porters/custodians, grounds crew, contractors and vendors; maintained building systems and implemented preventive maintenance; coordinated with realty sales staff in sales promotions and conducted walk-thrus and showings with prospective owners. Cimarron Court Apartments Aurora, CO 1998-2001
Alden Pond Townhomes Eagan, MN 1998-2001
RiverWest Tower Minneapolis, MN 1997-1998
Education
• Contract law and administration coursework, National University, Minneapolis, MN
• Coon Rapids High School
Community Service
• Volunteer, Delaware Theatre Company – a favorite project being service as the liaison between theatre personnel and Ferris School operations for the award-winning performance of “No Child performed within the school’s secure gymnasium.
• Volunteer, Minnesota Motorcycle Riders’ Association – lobbied State legislators to enact legislation promoting rider and driver safety.