Facilities Manager
Resume:
Ralph M. Kirchhofer III
** ******** ****** ***********, ** 19320
Cell Phone 610-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
Work History:
Skills:
Repair/Use, Mills, Welders, HVAC, Laser Cutter, Paint/Spray Booths, Electrial-120-480,single/3phase, PM Maintenance System, Well Rounded in all aspects of equipment, machinery and building maintenance
Facilities Manager, United Safety
July 2023 – May 2024
Organized and managed all outside / inside vendors, contractors, in house maintenance crew, & janitorial staff.
Oversaw a half a million square foot building (inside & outside).
Research of materials, purchasing materials, & oversaw the facilities management system.
Vice President of Installation, Surface WRX
May 2022 – July 2023
Travel to sites throughout North America.
Coordinate with site manager on scope of work, organize crew (4) for installation of plastics on distribution conveyers for Amazon, Fed Ex, UPS & DTL.
Report all materials used, hours spent, and work scope to headquarters.
Co-Founder/Partner of Brandywine Valley Property Services, Coatesville, Pa.
June 2021 – May 2022
●Responsible for scheduling and executing all jobs including the following: Carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding, fabrication, roofing, landscaping and all cosmetic upgrades.
Supervisor-Facility Operations, Sikorsky Aircraft
December 2013 – June 2021
Responsibilities:
●Supervisor of all Building Maintenance, Equipment Maintenance and Housekeeping personnel
(30 employees).
●Coordinate the day-to-day operations/repairs to maintain the buildings, facility grounds and equipment.
●Maintain and manage the facility request system and the preventive maintenance schedules.
●Well-versed in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SAP and Time-Keeping software.
●Responsible for hiring, training, coaching and discipline for my direct reports.
●Actively communicate/ negotiate with contractors, vendors and suppliers for facilities-related support to Coatesville campus.
●Work closely with management on performance to budget and cost saving initiatives.
●Maintain and manage the building HVAC automation system.
Supervisor- Equipment Maintenance, Sikorsky Global Helicopters
October 2008 – December 2013
●Responsible for scheduling, maintaining and follow-up on all SGH PM-related equipment.
●Responsible for personnel maintaining all Facility infrastructure and company equipment.
●Manage the SGH Cafe and related campus vending services.
●Provided support in the design and installation of the new SGH Café.
●Vast knowledge of SGH-PM Database and PM Program.
●Extremely efficient with Facility Ops, Facility Request System management and operation.
●In-depth knowledge of SAP and Time-Keeping software.
●5 Star Supervisor Training Participant.
●Implemented multiple Cost HIAT initiatives.
●Nominated for Sikorsky President's award.
Facilities Co-Manager, Highland Oysters, Kennett Square, Pa.
August 1999 - May 2008
●Responsible for all aspects of maintenance (10 facility employees) for 3 mushroom production facilities.
●Maintained 100 grow houses regarding carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding, fabrication, roofing, landscaping and cosmetic upgrades.
●Accountable for managing projects with the selected contractors.
●Identified potential employees for hire and all aspects of hiring and management.
HVAC Technician, Morvent HVAC, Kennett Square, Pa.
February 1999 - August 1999.
●Installed HVAC systems in industrial, commercial and residential applications.
●Maintained various HVAC systems such as repair, annual inspection and cleaning.
Electrical Technician, Eagle Energy Systems, Kennett Square, Pa.
September 1994 - February 1999.
●Installed energy efficient lighting, 120/277 volt and low voltage electrical systems.
●Interpreted blueprints and electrical schematic drawings.
●Worked as a project leader responsible for crew management.
Major Strengths
●Strong leadership and customer service skills.
●Capable of working in an independent capacity.
●Work well with a diverse cultural population.
●Extremely efficient and hard working.
●Strong communicator and trainer.
●Possesses in-depth equipment troubleshooting skills.
Education
Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
Business Management Major
Fall 1991 - Spring 1994
References
Chuck Dilabbio, VP-Facility & Security Operations, Lockheed Martin
Audrey Brady, VP, of Operations S92 Sikorsky Program, Lockheed Martin
Chris Sarringer, Strategic Account Manager, Pengate Handling Systems
Todd Gensler, CEO of TCP Analytical LLC
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