Manager Civil Engineering

John J. Graves

*** ******** ******, *******, ** 01510

978-***-**** (H) 978-***-**** (M)

**********@*******.***

Summary

Facilities management professional with extensive experience in electronics, medical devices, computers and computer peripherals industries. Broad-based facilities knowledge reinforced with civil and mechanical engineering experience. Demonstrated success organizing, planning and managing complex construction projects. Known for creative problem solving, effectively managing relationships and controlling costs resulting in projects being completed on time and within budget. Licensed Construction Supervisor Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.

Experience

John J. Graves Consulting, Clinton, MA

2010-Present

•Providing facilities management services, real estate and site selection, office layout, furnishings and equipment procurement, HVAC and electrical specifications and construction supervision. Ongoing facilities management. 2010 to Present.

•Contract Facility Manager for Grubb & Ellis Management Services, Inc., Strategic Solutions Group, Metrigraphics LLC, Bristol Myers Squibb, Muirfield Mechanical Services LLC. Work order review and management, building repair and maintenance oversight, supervision of punch list completion for outstanding projects and supervision of staff performing scheduled preventive maintenance. Providing real estate and building maintenance services on as needed basis for various clients.

CB Richard Ellis Inc., Danvers, MA

2009-2010

Fortune 500 Commercial Real Estate Services.

Senior Facilities Manager

Managed outsourced contracted services and facilities budgets for sixteen Siemens/OsramSylvania sites.

•Responded to client needs and coordinated with maintenance staffs to resolve problems.

•Functioned as primary client and project management contact for all designated sites.

•Managed vendors, consultants, and project management staff to execute efficient work activities, while achieving vital cost containment.

•Coordinated vendor approval processes and initiated contracts for services at all sites, resulting in substantial cost savings.

•Maintained strict adherence to established budgets and schedules.

•Approved all change orders and monthly requisitions for payment of services.

Vicor Corporation, Andover, MA

2000-2009

$250 Million Manufacturer of Electronic Power Supply Equipment.

Director of Facilities

Managed all real estate functions for 2 locations. Oversaw an operating budget of $5.5 Million and led a staff of 12. Supported all corporate offices, manufacturing and engineering operations. Hired to revamp the entire department and establish efficient and cost saving policies, procedures and workflows.

•Effectively reorganized the department and realigned duties for the Facility Manager and EHS Manager.

•Led efforts to ensure Facilities, Maintenance and EHS groups were compliant and remained compliant with ISO 9000 standards.

•Strengthened maintenance function by increasing staff responsibilities and implementing various training programs including HVAC and Electrician licenses.

•Decreased electrical energy expenses by over 25% at one facility and 10% at the other by monitoring costs and maximizing utility company rebates, resulting in annual cost savings of more than $100k.

•Established preventive maintenance procedures for facilities and improved physical building appearance.

•Maintained positive relationships with DEP, EPA, building inspectors, and all local officials.

•Oversaw the accurate filing, documentation and maintenance of proper permits for all facilities and construction projects.

•Outsourced contractors and other services as necessary to reduce expenses and meet deadlines.

Boston Scientific Corporation, Natick, MA

1994-2000

$2.7 Billion Medical Device Manufacturer.

Facilities Manager

Managed a $22 Million renovation project including establishing a Facilities Department and hiring staff for a 513K S.F. Corporate headquarters and R & D facility.

•Successfully led the renovation and construction projects required for bringing facility on line.

•Directed all energy conservation initiatives including the installation of power factor improvement equipment.

•Monitored daily operations and managed staff of 10+ for Maintenance, Construction, Environmental Health and Safety and all contracted services.

•Supervised construction of clean rooms and process areas for conformance to FDA regulations.

•Managed an $8 Million operating budget and a $500K capital improvement budget.

•Restored all landscaping, site utilities and mechanical systems for this 25-year-old 35-acre site.

•Provided Corporate support for BSC facilities located throughout the US and Ireland.

Education

Worcester Junior College, Worcester, MA

Associates Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Associates Degree, Civil Engineering

Wentworth Institute, Boston, MA

Building Construction Technology Course

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