Thomas Cayia
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Facilities Management Professional
Summary of Qualifications:
A leader with proven results in developing, implementing and communicating facility needs. Extremely
resourceful, organized, and self motivated to achieve company goals.
Professional Experience:
Facility Condition Advisor, Jones Lang LaSalle, Raleigh/ Durham NC
June 2014 Present
I support Facility Managers in the creation of expense and capital budgets through thoroughly
documenting facility condition and necessary remediation or improvement projects.
Completing facility condition assessments, including interpreting data from work order systems
and engineering data.
Assist in creation of annual expense and capital budgets.
Affectively articulate descriptions of facility conditions including repair/service
recommendations.
Coordinate updates to facility condition database.
Support scope creation of capital projects.
Provide feedback for performance of vendors (landscaping, janitorial, etc.) and maintenance
staff.
Assist with collection of property information and responding to informational requests as
necessary.
Interface with tenants and vendors in daily operations of the buildings.
Utilize mapping technology and scheduling tools to create a cost efficient travel schedule.
Identify and communicate best practices and cost saving opportunities for travel and inspections
Facilities Manager, Square 1 Bank, 406 Blackwell Street Suite 240, Durham, NC 27701
June 2012 June 2014
Administrative facility management including space planning, office build outs, maintenance, security,
office supplies, mail room, and other general office administrative duties pertaining to facilities.
Manage 41,000 SF office space to ensure all Square 1 Bank standards are followed.
Support 12 additional office locations throughout the country.
Assume Security Officer responsibilities including the maintenance of security equipment, building
access cards, new hire related training and emergency evacuation procedures.
Main contact with vendors on facilities issues and building maintenance.
Oversee repairs on facility and general non IT office machine maintenance work.
Work closely with Management to coordinate office moves, new office set ups, furniture and
architectural build outs.
Document all facilities related procedures and communicate as needed.
Ensure all facility vendor contracts meet budgetary requirements, propose cost savings when
applicable.
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Plan Assistant as directed by the BCDR Director.
Work closely with HR on ergonomic and safety concerns.
Key Accomplishments:
Coordinated remote office relocations
Managed liquidation of corporate apartments
Overseeing multiple construction projects and office build outs
Facilities Manager, Light Fabrications, 40 Hytec Circle, Rochester, NY 14606
1998 October 2011
Managed an ISO 9001 compliant facility including OSHA regulations and Emergency Preparedness
Responsible for building services, machine shop personnel, repairs and preventive maintenance of all
aspects of the facility including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, approximately $10 million in machine
assets, and grounds upkeep
Responsible for O&M budget; negotiating terms and financial approval of purchases with vendors,
distributors, and contractors required for facility operations
Supervised a staff of employees, involved in all stages of the employee life cycle
Oversaw an environmental management system (recycling program) for ISO 14001 certification
Coordinated office reconfiguration, moves, and provided furniture maintenance
Key Accomplishments:
Directed three multi million dollar building expansions
Completed 2 lighting project upgrades saving the company an estimated $45k annually
Carried out a $110K re roofing project
Initiated a $180K replacement project of 15 rooftop HVAC units and installed a Johnson Web based
HVAC control system
Implemented a recycling program that decreased trash by 11%
Designed and built a new 8000sqft customer service work area
Education:
IFMA Certified; Facility Management Professional (FMP)
Local Chapter Member of IFMA
Monroe Community College, Rochester, NY
Graduated 1995, Associates Degree in Liberal Arts