MICHAEL KAPLAN

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Senior Management Professional with extensive record of success in Facilities Operations and Management, leading multimillion-dollar Construction and Capital projects, running large facilities and implementing value engineering. Comprehensive experience in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, UPS, Fire Detection/Protection and Security systems, Safety and Code Compliance programs. In-depth knowledge of State, City and local laws and regulations.

Developed and prepared Design and Construction standards, Capital projects scopes, budgets and criteria, conducted design and specification review with architects and engineers, led pre-bid meetings with vendors, established projects scheduling, project procurement and outlined job site logistics, provided construction administration and management from the project initiation through the successful completion including punch list, project close-out and commissioning procedures. Extensive experience in the development of new and tracking existing project tools. Thorough knowledge of managing remote projects and management teams, guiding the Company wide Standards compliance in existing Facilities and new expansions.

Leader in high standards for Safe and Healthy Work Environment, Energy Efficiency and Green Building Standards. Excellent communication skills enabling employee motivation and maximum performance. Interviewed, hired and trained employees, evaluated their performance, provided guidance and coaching. Addressed and resolved union and non-union employee issues and concerns. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Aramark, Facilities Services July 2016 - present

General Facilities Director, Yeshiva University

Providing technical and managerial direction for three campuses in NYC for all Facility Management, Grounds and Landscaping services at three campuses at Yeshiva University, ensuring that all buildings are operated and maintained in a cost-effective and safe condition, taking corrective action to implement needed change and ensure contract requirements have been executed at a level above the specified standards. Resolving problems and/or conflicts, maintaining open communication with the client, providing regular written and oral reports to ensure client satisfaction. Managing maintenance, repairs, all capital projects and facilities operations of campuses building systems to ensure cost effective and reliable support. Equity Residential April 2013 - June 2016

Regional Facilities Manager

Managed portfolio of twenty properties in NYC and NJ (6000+ units), responsible for all Capital projects, Renovations and maintenance related matters for the communities within the assigned portfolio, partnered with regional property management and field personnel in implementing and executing various policies, procedures, and programs relating to the overall maintenance of communities. Addressed immediate and daily portfolio needs, insuring proper and timely scheduled maintenance tasks, implementing capital projects, attending to emergencies in a timely fashion and cost efficient way. M&L Consultants LLC 2000-2012

Managing Director

Provided Property Management, Operations and Maintenance, Capital Project and renovation supervision for the Commercial and Residential Properties in NY, NJ and FL while maintaining aggressive control of budget, schedule and quality. Interfaced with City Agencies and Utility Companies, Landlords, Property Associations, Boards of Directors, homeowners, engineers and contractors. Provided Security and Safety programs, technical support and problem solutions. Obtained bids, sourced, negotiated procurement and maintenance contracts with vendors.

SIMPSON, THACHER AND BARTLETT LAW FIRM, NEW YORK, NY 1998-2000 Facilities Manager

Managed Renovations and new Construction Projects, including expansion of HVAC Building systems due to the steady Company’s growth and additional HVAC load demands, supervised selection and installation of supplemental HVAC equipment for new Data Center and Printing Department, supervised Operation and Maintenance programs of HVAC, UPS, Electrical, Fire Protection, Security and Data/Communication Systems. AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, New York, NY 1995-1998 Deputy Director of Construction, Capital Development and Facilities Operations/Project Manager Supervised multiple projects for the Construction, Capital Development and Facility Operations Department of 2 mill. sq ft. Museum complex. Created and implemented Building Standards and Procedures for centralized Fire Detection, Protection, Security, Mechanical and Electrical systems for the entire Museum Complex. Lead design and construction of central AC/Chiller Plant resulting in $2 Million Capital saving and $100K annual energy consumption savings.

NEW YORK CITY SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY, Long Island City, NY 1991-1995 Project Manager/Code Enforcement Officer

Managed Code Compliance and inspections of HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, UPS and Fire Protection systems for the initial 14 prototype schools; recruited to supervise new construction and renovations for 50+ schools. Established Inspection Standards and Procedures, presented seminars on Building systems inspection. LEHR CONSULTANTS INTERNATIONAL, New York, NY 1981-1991 Engineer/Project Manager/Client’s Construction Representative Designed HVAC and other building systems, developed operation and maintenance programs for various commercial projects in US and Worldwide. Coordinated engineers, contractors and Facilities personnel for large scale projects. Supervised Construction and Maintenance personnel, conducted construction meetings. EDUCATION

Polytechnic Institute, BS, Mechanical Engineering 1979 Cooper Union, HVAC courses 1982

Energy Management and Conservation courses 1997

High Pressure Boiler and Plant Operation and Maintenance course 2012