Engineer Management

SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE:

All aspects of high-rise, multi-use commercial, hotel/casino and hospital facilities maintenance and management.

Extensive hands-on mechanical experience in both repair and installation of: HVAC, refrigeration, and restaurant and kitchen equipment; electrical; plumbing; boilers; and carpentry.

Developing and coordinating safety and compliance programs.

Coordinating with all local, state and federal agencies.

Developing written preventative maintenance procedures, and implementing policies.

Scheduling, budgeting and all aspects of the contractor bidding process.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Chief Operating Engineer, February 2016 – Present

Paragon Services/Transwestern, West Covina, CA

Hands on Chief Engineer of a 226,000 sq.ft. high-rise office building. Implemented Net Facilities Preventative Maintenance and Work Order Program for a 30-year-old facility where none existed before. Oversee the janitorial, security, and engineering departments. Coordinated and performed extensive repairs to the Fire Life Safety system, the HVAC system, installation of a new boiler, and various major emergency repairs. Performed Preventative Maintenance and repairs to all building systems to bring current. Extensive cleanup and painting of all equipment and mechanical rooms.

Chief Operating Engineer, August 2015 – February 2016

Douglas Emmett, Beverly Hills, CA

Hands on Chief Operating Engineer for 2 adjoining Beverly Hills properties totaling 220,000 sq. ft. Enhance tenant satisfaction and liaison to facilitate improved management-tenant relations. Supervised the implementation of a Siemans Energy Management System in both properties. Orchestrated upgrades and repairs to Fire Life Safety Systems in both properties, maximizing compliance with Reg 4 regulations. Oversee tenant improvements and coordinate with contractors. Oversee engineering department with 1 engineer. Execute hands on repairs of boilers, AC, pumps, electrical, lighting and plumbing. Perform building safety audits and inspections for both properties.

Senior Chief Engineer, June 2011 – August 2015

Newmark Grubb Knight Frank, Los Angeles, CA & Las Vegas, NV

Hands on Chief Engineer in two Los Angeles facilities. Significantly increased tenant satisfaction within the Los Angeles portfolio while reducing operating costs. Designed, installed and managed various building HVAC solutions that saved both the tenants and the building owner (the client) tens of thousands of dollars. Simultaneously responsible for five office and retail properties in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, varying from 90,000 sq. ft. to 200,000 sq. ft., and five Las Vegas office buildings, varying from 70,000 sq. ft. to 220,000 sq. ft. Tenants in Las Vegas include Clark County Child Support, District Attorney’s Office, State of Nevada Courts, and the State of Nevada FBI Facility. Oversaw tenant improvements totaling over 1,000,000 sq. ft. Oversaw engineering, janitorial, landscaping and contractors. Proficient in Angus P.M. Program, Andover Continuum Energy Management System, 360 Facility computerized maintenance program and Carrier IVVU Automated Energy Management System. Familiar with Energy Star. Composed scopes of work for contractors, invitations to bid, and bid analysis for R&M projects. Performed building safety audits, inspections, and engineering administration audits for existing and new properties.

Manager of Property Maintenance, September 2010 – June 2011

Our Lady of Las Vegas School and Church, Las Vegas, NV

Responsible for 425,000 square foot campus comprised of offices, classrooms, and church. Relevant duties included supervision of all construction projects, including conversion to solar electricity; development and presentation of competitive requests for quotes; negotiation and award of sub-contract support; development of Preventative Maintenance programs. Hands on repair of all air conditioning equipment, electrical, lighting, and plumbing.

Nevada State Contractor, Proprietor March 2002 – January 2011

Ice Princess H.V.A.C. & Mechanical, LLC, Henderson & Las Vegas, NV

Supporting 250 commercial and residential customers in Henderson and Las Vegas. Relevant duties included development and presentation of competitive requests for quotes; negotiation and award of sub-contract support; development of customer Preventative Maintenance Agreements for high-end Strip restaurants; Las Vegas Distributor for many national mechanical supply vendors; acquisition of equipment, tools, parts and materials; maintaining all licenses, permits, and applicable bonds and insurances; Generate all Safety Services reports to maintain OSHA compliance and coordinate monthly Safety Services meetings.

CLEARANCES, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

F.B.I. Security Clearance 2012

Clark County Security Clearance 2011

EPA Certification – License: Universal #608 Current

OSHA Confined Space Certification 2001

AWARDS:

National Engineering Leadership Award – Newmark Grubb Knight Frank January 2015

EDUCATION:

Solar Living Institute, Ukiah, CA - Sustainable Living Workshop

Hoshizaki Service Ice Machine Training

Scotsman Service Ice Machine Training

Manotowac Service Ice Machine Training

Goodman Service HVAC Training

Hyatt University Management Training

Casino Supervisor Seminar Management Training

Southern California Gas Company Combustion & Steam Boiler Seminar

Refrigeration Service Engineer Society Refrigeration Reclamation Training

LA Trade Tech

Citrus College – Glendora, CA

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