Maintenance Manager

Gil A. Collin

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Bordentown, NJ. 08505 C: 732-***-****

E-mail **********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position as a Director of engineering, Senior FM Engineering Operations Manager,

Regional Facilities Manager, for managing overall fixed assets, adding value to real property

assets and ensuring a safe, comfortable workplace; also act as a key participant in expanding and

managing growth of FM accounts with a successful Corporation, or company that utilizes

individual opportunity and professional growth while making positive contributions to the

organizational team.

CAREER SUMMARY

Many years of progressive and ongoing experience in Facilities Management, and Construction,

involved with daily Operations within the corporate environment, and the United States Military.

Oversee financial performance of business unit, set operational and financial goals, and develop

capital and operating budgets. Develop proposals / RFP’s, and management program for multi-

facility management contracts. Serve as point person in communication between Company and

customer; resolve critical impact customer relations issues; maintain personal contact with client.

Negotiate new contract agreements and encourage extension/renewal of existing agreements,

along with cost reductions if applicable. Provide staffing, and employee development

recommendations. Supervise Facilities and Property Management staff; resolve Facilities

Management issues, authorize vendor contracts. Develop and maintain positive relationships

with internal and external customers and facilities staff. Monitor lease/contract expirations as

appropriate. Ensure monthly reporting according to customer needs. Ensure adherence to

Facilities Management Policies and Procedures. Managed annual operating budgets varying

between $8.2 Million, to $18 Million, Supervised 128 Military, and 150 Civilian personnel,

managed all paperwork for all daily operations . Oversee contractors for facilities renovation

projects and manages outside vendors and landlord to ensure program excellence and internal

customer satisfaction. Assured services delivered by landlord are in line with all lease agreement.

Reviewed and awarded contracts for new construction, and renovations of existing spaces totaling

up to >$6.2 Million. Oversee all procurement paperwork for supplies. Filled out performance

evaluations for personnel and counseled on job performance. Ensured and instilled team work.

Maintained a total of 83 buildings and facilities from Burlington VT, to Cape May NJ, ranging in

size from 50,000 to 1,480,000 Square feet.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CBRE, Inc. Iselin, New Jersey. Nov 2005 to present. FM Engineering Operations Manager.

Responsible for the planning, implementation, coordination and supervision of all mechanical

operations, maintenance, communications, energy management, and manpower development

programs for assigned properties. Supervise Engineers and maintenance staff including

interviewing process for hiring, training, personnel development, etc. Manage operational

accounts for building as required and assist in development of operating and capital budgets.

Assist in maintenance/engineering issues as required. Recommend and implement improvements

for preventive maintenance programs on an on-going basis. Develop and maintain effective

building-specific maintenance and safety procedure manuals. Coordinate maintenance efforts

with outside contractors, tenant, finish personnel, and engineers. Oversee all building systems

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including fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC and electrical issues, along with proper operations and

maintenance to Data Center systems; remain current with latest HVAC technology trends.

Assist in, and conduct the daily operations and maintenance of plumbing, electrical, HVAC and

general maintenance requirements of all buildings under my direction. Supervise maintenance

staff, assign and monitor maintenance projects. Perform preventive maintenance duties, electrical,

plumbing, fire life safety, including changing filters, oiling motors, replacing light fixtures,

inspecting/adjusting belts, replacing motor bearings, aligning shafts and annual inspections as

directed by manufacturers. Maintain on-going communication with tenants, owners, property

management and vendors. Assist in solicitation and acquisition of new management contracts.

Coordinate development of and maintain as-built drawings. Respond to all emergency situations

quickly (fire, evacuation, equipment failure etc.) and customer concerns. Oversee vendors to

ensure compliance to contracted work, and proper maintenance of all facility required services.

Implement and administer inventory control programs, and purchase parts and supplies. Develop

specifications and assist in solicitation and administration of maintenance/repair service contracts.

Ensure compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, and government agency and company

directives as relates to building operations.

Phoenix Medical Construction. Union, New Jersey. May 2003 to Feb 2005. Project

Manager, Site Superintendent. 45 Employees. Specialized in Medical construction and

renovations of Hospitals, Imaging Centers, specialized medicine centers, X-ray, CT, PET/CT,

MRI’s. Provide General Contracting / Construction Management, Project Management, and

Project Supervisor in the construction of new medical facilities, and renovation of existing for

newest upgrade in the medical field. Ran projects ranging in value from $2.5 million, and up to

$32 million.

United States Coast Guard. Highlands, New Jersey. June, 1979 to July, 2001. Projects and

Facilities Engineering Manager. 35,000 Employees. Maintained, and repaired all facets of the

Coast Guard Engineering facilities. Conducts search & rescue and law enforcement of certain

city, state, and federal laws on US and international waters. (Warrant Officer) Responsible for all

electrical, mechanical, industrial, environmental systems and all residential facilities. Managed

and oversaw all projects for installation, new construction, renovations, and retrofits. Managed

budgets for department, capital improvements, and projects. Supervised, and implemented

Preventive Maintenance program at all facilities. Disbursed and controlled operating budget of

over $18 million for customer facilities upkeep. Managed $8.5 Million parts inventory and

budget. As Contracting Officer, was Project Manager for 6 to 8 projects in 5 states valued at up to

$25 million dollars? Oversaw ~128 military, and 150 civilian workers. Managed bid process and

authorized payment.

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Officially recognized for outstanding proficiency in completing various tasking jobs and

repairs to various building systems on or before allotted time.

• Implemented CSI’s (Cost savings initiatives) totaling 1.2 million dollars.

• Recognized for meticulous record keeping and always filling of reports to supervisors,

and seniors on time.

• Received “Distinguished Graduate” for multiple Leadership and Management schools

attended.

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• Saved companies a total of $788,000.00 on various contract change orders from

subcontractors on various jobs.

• Significantly reduced amount of spending on various construction materials for multiple

jobs by comparative shopping for the best possible price available, which resulted in a net

savings of $897,000.00.

• Engaged in 6 to 8 projects at a time ranging in value from $890,000.00 to $25

Million.

• Supervised and assisted crew in implementing an innovative project for entire housing

development. Increased fuel efficiency by 54% and decreased heating costs from

$350,000.00 to $168,000.00 annually.

EXPERIENCE

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the facilities function.

• Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

• Review and write procedures for coordinating services relating to facility, security and

environment with Landlord and outside vendors

• Assisted as needed and trained personnel in performing tasks.

• Supervised and directed 128 military and 150 civilian personnel in daily operations, to

provide customer support as needed for various repairs to buildings and ships.

• Disbursed and controlled operating budget of over $18 million for customer facilities

maintenance, and upkeep.

• Manages all moves and build-out of existing and/or future space.

• Negotiated with vendors and coordinated with landlord on all office needs, including

equipment, pest control, utilities, housekeeping, repairs, etc.

• Responsible for site security access control and handled emergency response planning,

including disaster recovery.

• Oversee all other areas of Facilities and Reception

• Directly supervised personnel in procurement of goods for completing required jobs.

• Implemented, and trained personnel in writing, evaluating, and submitting contracts for

bid proposals. This was for both shore facilities, and ship based contracts for services.

• Organized and trained personnel in proper procedures for blueprint reading, upgrading,

and correcting, using Auto Cad. Also filling the proper paperwork for acquiring permits,

and work orders needed to provide customer assistance for repairs and maintenance.

• Managed and assisted personnel in the evaluation of buildings for new and upgraded

electrical necessities, emergency backup generator necessities, and installations.

• Educated personnel on the proper procedure for evaluation of buildings for HVAC,

AC&R systems, and boiler system necessities, upgrade, and installations.

• Supervised, and assisted personnel in the construction of new buildings and building

additions, installation of new electrical services or upgrades, or work to existing system,

installation of new plumbing systems, or add on and repairs to existing if needed.

• Trained, and assisted personnel in engine replacement on various ships, cutters, and shore

facilities. Installed, upgraded, and maintained backup generators for electrical service

during power failures.

• Managed personnel in performing scheduled preventive maintenance on various building

systems, and ship systems.

• Delegated and oversee personnel in recording, and updating all required parts on hand in

computer database for future referencing and for customer availability, maintained spare

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parts inventory in excess of $8.5 million dollars for all customers within area of

operation, both shore and ship based, conducted monthly random inventories of all

required parts on hand in computer database to ensure proper parts on hand and program

functioning properly.

Education and Training

Education: Bachelors of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, through military Satellite

school, part of Columbia State University, June 1994.

Computer: Auto Cad R14, and 2000i, Maxwell, Full Microsoft Office 2000 suite and many

other applications. 12+ years of technical training and courses.

Building & Facilities Management: Range from 100,000 Square feet, to 2,420,000 Square feet.

Languages: Speak and read French Fluently, can write some.

Safety: Safety equipment and rigging, identifying hazards. Familiar with BOCA requirements.

OSHA 40 Hours safety course.

Engineering principles: Advanced machine principles and operations. Precision measuring

tools. Hand tools, power tools, and specialized tools.

Engineering administration. Leadership and Management courses. Course design using Power

point for training personnel. Blueprint reading, developing, and updating using Auto

Cad. Preventive maintenance design and implementing.

Electricity: Advanced electricity including circuit boards. NEC electrical class.

Diesel Engines and Generators: Repairs and operations. Governors and fuel systems. Back up

Generator installation, repair, preventive maintenance, and upgrade for both prime mover

and electrical generating assembly. Pratt and Whitney FT4A gas turbine, Solar T-1000

turbine, Diesel engine repairs, Cummins, Onan, Caterpillar, Lister, Fairbanks Morse,

EMD, (Electromotive Diesel), Detroit Diesel, Volvo Penta, Gasoline engines. Reduction

gear repair, rebuild, and troubleshooting. Twin Disc, and Borg Warner velvet drive,

Plumbing: Galvanized, Black iron, Ductile, Fire sprinkler systems both wet and dry, Steel pipe.

Copper pipe and tubing, stainless steel tubing, Medical gas piping, PVC / CPVC.

Valves, flanges, and circulation pumps. Boilers, hot water heaters. Pex Floor hydronic

heating systems. Domestic water systems. Sewage vacuum system and drainage

HVAC: Boilers, Black seal certified, refrigeration, HVAC systems, Universal CFC certified.

Environmental controls: electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical; programming and

operations. Sheet metal: forming, and ducting fabrication.

Welding: Advanced brazing, welding, and cutting.

Hydraulics: Preventive maintenance, troubleshoot fundamentals, and repairs.

Water Makers: Operate, troubleshoot, and repair Evaporators and Reverse Osmosis.

HazMat: Hazardous waste management OSHA and DEP standards. Gas free engineering, and

confined space entry, NFPA standards.

Fire Prevention: Qualified and trained in Advance fire fighting, and instructor.

EMT: Emergency Medical Technician, Nationally Certified.

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