PATRICK CAFFEY *********@*****.*** Cell: 210-***-****
*** **** ****** *** *******, Texas 78201 Home: 210-***-****
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Experienced in hotel, university, and other facilities operations. A professional with a degree in Mechanical
Engineering and a broad background in construction that includes:
* Bid Preparation/Estimating Subcontractor Negotiations
* Chiller and Plant Systems Multi-project Management
* High-rise & Commercial Construction HVAC & Control Systems
* Facilities, Green & Energy Engineering Budget Management
Principal personal strengths include excellent communication skills, a professional
approach, and dedication to results. A team leader and team player who can be counted
on to attain better than expected results!
1 CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Green Helix, Inc., Corpus Christi, TX 2011-present
Senior Regional Director – Operations and Maintenance
The Senior Regional Director – Operations and Maintenance, managing multiple aspects of the day-to-
day facilities, maintenance and operations for the clients including green management, I.T. management,
Project management, OSHA safety consulting, ADA consulting, maintenance, mechanical services and
systems, electrical systems, elevators, and energy conservation. Establish programs for preventive
maintenance and coordinate major maintenance.
University of Texas A&M at Kingsville, Kingsville, TX (Aramark Contractor) 2010-2011
Executive Director of Facilities – Operations and Maintenance
The Executive Director of Facilities leads the Director of Physical Plant, in managing multiple aspects of
the day-to-day facilities maintenance and operations of Texas A&M Kingsville including custodial services,
maintenance, mechanical services and systems, electrical systems, central plant and chilled water
operations, elevators, waste management, energy conservation, selected outsourced services, and the
preservation of the campus landscape. Planning, Design and Construction Facilities Management is also
responsible for planning, design and construction by coordinating and directing multiple projects- both
operating and capital - including dealing with outside consultants and contractors, as well as with city and
state officials.
SAGE HOSPITALITY, Rockford, Illinois 2006– 2009
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING – Directly managed employees and day-to-day routine maintenance of a Five Star
400-room water park and hotel. Hire support staff that includes maintenance technicians, grounds,
janitorial, and administrative personnel. Establish programs for preventive maintenance; coordinate major
maintenance, and handle purchasing.
HYATT WILD OAK RANCH, San Antonio, Texas 2004 – 2006
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING – Recruited by the company to manage the final construction for a 440-room, full
service five-star resort that included five swimming pools, a lazy river, golf course, and four restaurants.
Directed all subcontractor functions and ensured work meets contract specifications. Additionally . . .
* Completed all new construction on time and within budget.
* Managed day-to-day operations (maintenance, preventive maintenance, and inspections)
* Consistently completed projects on time and ensured customer satisfaction through extensive
coordination with customers or representatives during each phase of a project.
HILTON CORPORATION/DOUBLETREE HOTEL, San Antonio, Texas 1997 – 2004
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING – Managed all facilities engineering and maintenance for a 300-room upscale hotel
property with several restaurants and a 6,000 square foot banquet/meeting facility.
* Functioned as Project Superintendent for a $6.5 million hotel renovation. Worked closely with
architects, contractors, and code compliance representatives during each phase of the project.
SHERATON GUNTER HOTEL, San Antonio, Texas 1995 – 1997
CHIEF ENGINEER – Directed day-to-day operations for the physical plant and property maintenance. Hired,
trained and supervised a team of 15 personnel who provided maintenance, engineering, and
administrative activities.
* Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs that ensured a high reliability of
the physical plant that consisted of an older HVAC system for this historic property.
* Developed and managed the annual operating budget.
* Assisted general operations as Manager on Duty – a rotational position that supervised all hotel
operations.
HART OF TEXAS CONSTRUCTION, Marion, Texas 1983 – 1995
CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR – Recruited, hired, and trained maintenance engineers for hotel maintenance and
rehabilitation contracts. Managed a team of 27 personnel and handled the engineering and programming
of physical plant, energy management systems, and HVAC controls.
FOUR SEASONS NURSING HOME CORPORATION, Austin, Texas 1972 – 1983
Regional Maintenance Supervisor – Directed maintenance operations for five properties in Texas.
Hired, trained, and managed a team of 30 technicians.
* Negotiated with and hired subcontractors for major maintenance or construction.
* Provided quality control of all major repairs and construction to ensure compliance with contract
specifications.
* Worked closely with Nursing Home Managers to develop programs for controlling costs and
enhancing equipment reliability.
* Performed inspections of properties to identify areas for improvement in daily operations and
preventive maintenance.
2 EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio,
Texas.
Professional Development:
* Graduate of the Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Course, Austin Technical Trade
School, Austin Texas
* Company sponsored Management Seminars