Facilities Manager Chief Engineer
Resume:
JOSE OVIEDO
Facilities Manager / Chief Engineer / Maintenance Director
*******@*********.***
Hialeah, FL www.linkedin.com/in/jose-oviedo
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering CUJAE
Havana, Cuba
SKILLS
Microsoft Office Director Level
Maintenance / engineering Project Coordination Team Management Technical Leadership Construction
Contract Management Engineering
Vendor Management Technical Budgeting
CERTIFICATIONS
Asphalt Paving Nuclear Safety Earthwork Construction Inspector Concrete Testing
Safety Certification Program
Wastewater Collection Technician Office Safety
Variable Speed Motor Diagnosis
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Accomplished Facilities Engineering Lead, with significant experience in the strategic leadership and delivery of engineering projects ranging in scale and complexity, including vast exposure across construction and property management sectors. Instrumental in streamlining and improving processes, enhancing productivity, and driving positive change.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Facilities Manager
Westminster Christian School
2024 – Current
Managed comprehensive maintenance and custodial operations on campus, resulting in a 40% increase in operational efficiency.
Secured contracts with vendors, achieving a 30% reduction in supply costs, impacting the bottom line positively.
Oversaw contracting teams to deliver facility renovation on schedule, resulting in a 20% increase in space utilization.
Led team in enforcing emergency procedures, reducing response time by 30% during natural disasters.
Collaborated on annual budget preparation, enhancing accuracy by 25% with precise cost estimations.
Chief Engineer
RKW Residential / Hollywood Circ
2021 - 2023 Hollywood, FL
Led all phases of maintenance planning, achieving a 20% cost reduction by applying advanced engineering methods.
Managed engineering department, achieving a 40% increase in client satisfaction through successful project deliveries.
Negotiated 20+ contracts, securing terms that lowered project costs by 12%, following thorough design approvals and cost analyses.
Directed the successful execution of 12 engineering projects within a year, achieving a 100% completion rate and under budget by 10%.
Managed cross-functional team to execute projects 30% more efficiently, staying 100% within budget constraints.
Implemented cost-evaluation methods for materials and labor, shortening project timelines by 20% and decreasing overhead by 15%.
Negotiated contracts with 15+ vendors, reducing costs by 20% and exceeding customer satisfaction targets by 30%.
Directed engineering team to surpass project objectives, resulting in early completion and a 10% reduction in projected costs.
Oversaw project finances, ensuring all 25+ undertakings annually stayed within budget and met deadlines.
Austen Mechanical Contractor
Project Manager – Mechanical Division
2018 - 2021 Florida
Basic Lighting & Electricity Centrifugal Pumps
National Electrical Code (NEC)
Drinking Water Rules & Regulations Water Sample Collection
HVAC/R Specialist
Refrigerant Recovery
ACTIVITIES
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Member
American Facilities Engineers Association (AFE), Member
Directed operations for multiple mechanical engineering projects, boosting Florida Region efficiency by 30%.
Managed project activities, ensuring 100% delivery of 10 critical milestones 2 weeks ahead of schedule.
Cultivated relationships with 50+ clients, enhancing workflow efficiency by 30% through strategic partnerships.
Achieved a 30% improvement in project delivery efficiency by leading 16 direct reports towards exceeding set objectives.
Led initiative to exceed OSHA and internal requirements, reducing safety incidents by 35% and ensuring 100% policy compliance.
Director of Engineering & Environmental Services
The Palace Group
2016 - 2018 Coral Gables, FL
Spearheaded a multi-disciplinary team to improve building systems, achieving a 30% increase in energy efficiency and resident satisfaction.
Managed building space allocation and communication services, achieving a 15% cost reduction and supporting facility expansion.
Managed a $32M annual budget, reducing expenses by 10% while maintaining operational efficiency.
Oversaw maintenance inspections and repairs, elevating HVAC and office equipment efficiency by 25%.
Drove a 20% increase in staff efficiency through effective leadership, training, and support of 27 direct reports.
Managed a comprehensive business expansion project, resulting in a 20% increase in customer capacity and a 25% rise in productivity.
Slashed annual utilities consumption costs by 20% through strategic energy audits and efficiency improvements.
Streamlined processes for the maintenance of electrical, fire/life safety, and elevator systems, improving operational efficiency by 20% through effective team management.
Senior Chief Engineer
FirstService Residential
2012 - 2016 Miami, FL
Accountable for operations, project lifecycle management, maintenance, and emergency planning for a major property company, with the company holding 2.3BN sq. ft. of residential and commercial property,
$2.3 BN revenue and 23K global employees.
Facilitated glitch-free project transitions from developers to HOAs, expediting turnover by 30% and enhancing coordination.
Launched comprehensive maintenance protocols, elevating equipment reliability by 30%.
Chief Engineer
The Continental Group Inc.
2011 - 2012 Miami, FL
Oversaw maintenance and operations for multiple projects, reducing costs by 20% and increasing client satisfaction by 35% at a premier property firm.
Crafted and executed emergency procedures, enhancing resilience to natural disasters, improving system recovery time by 50%.
Cultivated relationships with 10+ industry leaders, boosting property values by 20%, cutting costs by 15%, and sustaining quality standards.
Project Manager / Sales Lead
Austen Airconditioning Inc.
2010 - 2011 Hialeah, FL
Managed client relations and sales for 25+ installation projects, directly resulting in a 25% revenue increase and on-time delivery rate of 98%.
Elevated performance by recruiting, coaching, and leading a team of 10 installers, resulting in a 30% project completion rate improvement.
Streamlined design review process, resulting in a 30% reduction in revision time and adherence to all contractual requirements.
Produced 30+ precise cost estimates, enhancing budget accuracy by 15%.
Boosted sales by $65K, monthly profit increase of 17% and annual profit increase of 35% following introduction of new ventilation design and installation services.
Spearheaded significant productivity improvement, rising by 15%, following deployment of QuickBooks software.
Slashed annual energy costs by 25% via implementation of new energy management programs to control space temperature and humidity on HVAC systems.
Florida Regional Facilities Manager
Johnson Controls / TD Bank
2007 - 2010 Mount Laurel, NJ
Southeast Region Facilities Manager
The Cheesecake Factory Inc.
2006 - 2007 Calabasas, CA
Chief Engineer
The Continental Group Inc.
2004 - 2006 Miami, FL
US Navy NMCB14 UT PO3
1996 - 2004
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