Robert Polite, BPI, LEEDS, AP

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Alexandria, VA 22309

M: 703-***-****

Director of Facilities Management

Extensive experience in comprehensive facilities management from HVAC and mechanical operations, improving energy utilization, team leadership and budget management. Served as Owner’s Representative / Project Manger on several multi-million dollar construction / renovation projects. Coupled with being a member of the project management team completion of 30 million dollar tenant build out project at corporate headquarters. Adept at conflict resolution through opening up lines of communication with co-workers as well as managers and employees at all levels.

Earned the Energy Star Award from the US Environmental Protection Agency a number of commercial properties.

Nominated to the Engineering Development Training Adhoc Committee for the State of Maryland Board of Stationary Engineers.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Project Management ● Risk Management ● Facilities Management ● Preventive Maintenance

Energy Savings Methodology ● Budget Management ● HVAC ● Team Leadership

Conflict Resolution ● Construction Management Projects ● EPA Compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Kensington Falls Church Assisted Living Facility - Silver Leeds January 2020 – July 2020

Director of Environmental Services

Customer Service First; ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

Coordinates and provides for the completion of corrective and preventative work order utilizing Computer Maintenance Management Program.

Maintains the building in good repair and free of hazards such as those caused by electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling systems, etc. Remains on call for emergencies 24 hours a day, as needed.

Maintains the fire alarm and emergency generator system in good working order, performs test on fire alarm and emergency generator system weekly and keeps required records of test results.

Participates in budget planning for the Environmental Services Department. Orders and requisitions supplies subsequent to Executive Director’s approval.

Manage contract administration of all vendor accounts, outside contractors and technicians by service areas.

Maintains OSHA regulations on file or posted. Maintains records of drills and safety training for all employees. Adheres to all OSHA regulations and safety procedures.

Supervises security staff. Maintains key/lock/card system for apartments and offices. Establish and enforce Security Policy and Procedures.

Vinson Hall Retirement Community May 2018 – Dec. 2019

Director of Facilities & Environmental Services Mc Lean, Va.

My responsibilities involve planning, implementing, coordinating, and supervising all mechanical trade groups, and environmental services within the guidelines of quality standards, operating objectives, and goals established by the Vinson Hall Retirement Community. Execute leadership skillsets in a manner that protects and maximize the property value while mitigating risk to employees, residents, and visitors to the campus grounds.

Ensure maximum life and reliability of all mechanical systems within the property as well as the upkeep of building infrastructure operations.

Responsible for management of supervisors and the vocational trade group staff members (Mechanical, Electrical. Plumbing, HVAC, Safety Manager).

Responsible for managing Fire Life Safety systems according to Federal, State and County Regulatory Agencies under the local building codes, EPA and NFPA guidelines.

Responsible for management of Housekeeping, Snow Removal Contractors, day to day master planning operations and seasonal activities.

Responsible for Contract Administration of outsourcing of maintenance services contracts and applying cost saving control measure without reducing the quality services to the campus.

Manage Contractor’s Quality Control Program. (Evaluation of perform scope of work).

Coordination of developing Request for Proposals (RFP) and / or Request for Information (RFI) on the open market of the Facilities Operations Industry.

Participation in the preparation of Facilities Operations and Maintenance Annual Budget.

Develop and manage Capital Improvement Budget year to date and forecast 3 to five year profile by benchmarking capital items serviceable life cycle analysis.

Manage and coordinate Emergency Management Program involving the Preventive and Corrective Maintenance Programs utilizing the Computer Maintenance Management Programs (CMMP).

CESARIE, INC. February 2012 – May 2018

Engineering Energy Consultant/Contractor Gwyn Oak, MD

Serve as Owner’s Representative for Washington Baptist Seminary new school renovation project from purchase to construction that involves classroom renovation, computer lab center, new life safety building systems, roof replacement, energy saving lighting system and HVAC systems with a project price of approximately $1.2 million

Execute the five phases of construction project management: pre-bidding protocol site visits, contract’s terms & conditions, budgetary thresholds, contractor evaluation procedures, and contractor’s awards

Prepare and coordinate project kick-off meetings

Oversaw a major multi-family housing project in Baltimore City with the housing authority representing Cesarie as the Lead Energy Consultant

As a Certified Energy Auditor, managed and coordinated the Project Management Team’s overall energy assessment for Blower Door testing of 1,016 dwellings at the Gilmore Homes public housing projects

Consultant to Cesarie on contract with the Maryland Public Service Commission to evaluate emergency response plans submitted by the six major Maryland utility companies: Pepco, Potomac Edison, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO), Allegheny Energy, Delmarva Power, and Chop tank Electric Collective following the 2012 Derecho Storm. The scope of work earmarked for this project included examining emergency response/responder timelines and associated equipment maintenance and management methodologies in concert with cost-saving/cost-effective solutions.

City of Alexandria April 2013 – April 2014

Manager of Capital Projects Alexandria, VA

Managed the development of all capital improvement projects (CIPs) and capital facilities maintenance projects earmarked for upgrades or replacements of HVAC design layouts, electrical installation (heavy ups) and installation of building automation control systems

Responsible for the management of various facilities and CIPs involving construction, maintenance and major renovations for the City government, including construction contract administration on facilities that required cost estimating coupled with work breakdown structures to develop RACI Charts for project team scope accountabilities Led efforts of other city departments as they pertained to strategic planning and implementation, programming, design, and construction of facilities owned by the city government

Integrated client programming requirements with the work products of architects, engineers, contractors, and internal staff into the final construction documents stamped approval by the regulatory agencies

Prepared documentation for monitoring staff and consultants workloads

Established and monitored project budgets and schedules timelines and funding thresholds

Reviewed budget analysis of proposed CIPs

Monitored construction as it related to building codes, life safety and health, zoning regulations, construction process and procedures in line with federal and local guidelines with industry best practices in the construction market

Conducted site inspections and developed project status reports in conformance with contract documents in an effort to develop, if necessary constructive feedback for active capital projects as part of the project’s Quality Control Programs

Acted as liaison to other city departments to identify and address problem solving concerns identified by the end users in the various workplace environments

Presented general planning and design issues in public forums to provide transiency for project design concepts

Evaluated Requests for Quotes and prepared Request for Proposals for renovation projects that included the Statement of Work and project timeline for proper scheduling purposes

University of the District of Columbia September 2011 – August 2017

Adjunct Faculty (on-call, part-time) Baltimore County, MD

Community College of Baltimore County, Construction & Energy Technologies Training Center

Conduct classroom and hands-on laboratory sessions involving Green Building applications focusing on healthier, more sustainable choices for the design, construction, and maintenance of homes or commercial buildings.

Project Team member on design build of Wet Lab Area in the Construction & Energy Technologies Building to support the Department of Energy Weatherization Program

Instructor for program designed to prepare students for residential homes and commercial buildings weatherization tactics, energy auditing technics, and applied application to customize the work place environment for energy saving applied methodologies

Teach HVAC System theory design concepts, thermodynamics, and building system designs and applied applications focusing on building sciences that covers indoor air quality index, combustion management, and other interrelated building system compositions

Presently teach Construction Math and HVAC National Certification classes

Skills and Software

Facilities management

Construction and renovation management

Preventative and corrective maintenance

Project management

Risk management

OSHA Safety Training Programs

HVAC and mechanical operations

Building codes

Energy savings methodology

EPA Compliance Best Practices

Budgeting and budget implementation

Training and staff development

Performance management

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Team building

Microsoft Office Suite / Microsoft Project

Computerized Maintenance Management Programs: BIG FOOT

MP2

Maintenance Connect

Maximo Building Enterprize Programs

Siemens Apogee

Andover CMMP Program

Honeywell Metysis

Andover HVAC Controls

Joist Invoice

Licenses/Certifications

Project Manager Certification Program / Potomac College Program Graduate Facilities Management Administrator Program, BOMI Institute, 2005

U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Merchant Marine (Retired) Officer, Chief Engineer, Unlimited H.P.

Master Refrigeration, Certificate of Qualifications, HVAC License - New York City, NY, 1984

Master Refrigeration / Master Mechanic License - Washington D.C.

First Class Stationary Engineer License – Washington, D.C

First Class Stationary Engineer License – State of Maryland

OSHA: The Complete Compliance Workshop / Certification

SIEMENS Building Technologies APOGEE ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS / Certification

USGBC Certified LEEDS GREEN ASSOCIATE AND LEEDS BUILDING DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION Accredited Professional

LEED – AGL – Application Guide for Laboratory Facilities / Completed Study Testing

Building Performance Institute Certified Building Analyst Professional (BPI)

University of Wisconsin – Madison Energy Audits Certification Program Graduate

Department of Energy – Building Energy Re–tuning on – site Training Program

August / 2012 in Washington, D.C. /Completed Program Building Retro – Commissioning

Ferris State University – Certified EPA Refrigerant Transition & Recovery Proctor / Trainer for CFC Cortication

Emergency Management Institute / FEMA Incident Command System ICS 100 – 200 - 700 Course Completion

Dresser Rand, NY Reciprocating Compressors Theory and Applied Machinery Applications Training Completion

National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Register Master Trainer # 14620660

Specialized Advanced Diesel Certificate Program (equivalent to AA Degree), M.E.B.A., Engineering School - Easton, MD, 1976

Marine / Mechanical Associate Degree, J.M. Calhoun M.E.B.A. Engineering School, Easton, MD, 1972

Professional Affiliations/Memberships

MEBA – Marine Engineering Benefits Association (M.E.B.A.)

National Fire Protection Association – Registered Member 2016

INTERNATIONAL FACILITY MANAGEMENT ASSOICATION – Registered Member – 2016

Amercian Society for Health Care Engineering Registered Member Member - 2020

Awards and Honors

US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) STAR AWARDS, New Church Building Project, Fort Washington, Maryland: ENCO Energy Saving Contest First Place, (Pepco Sponsored Program)

State of Maryland Government Proclamation for Energy Saving Project

Prince George County Minority Contractors Project Management Award

• Achieved Energy Star Awards for several buildings under the EPA federal guideline program.

Maintained Top Secret Clearance mandated by ATF Government tenant lease agreement.

Researched and developed recommendations for improvements to the building energy saving program.

Provided first response to building emergencies, tenant requests, complaints, and life safety issues.

Customized an Engineering & Maintenance Services Program to upgrade the quality of services to the tenant groups along with increasing the levels of staff accountability on the day-to-day operations of the complex.

Served as project manager to retrofit a Class A Office Complex into an EPA Energy Star Buildings.

Performed commercial property energy audits on several buildings before developing an energy cost saving program to convert each property through a progressive phase in Action Plan.

Served as Project Manager to design and manage a tenant build out construction project for a Complete Fitness Center that was completed on time and in budget.

United States Coast Guard / U.S. Merchant Marines 1968 – 1989

Chief Engineering Diesel / Steam Officer - Unlimited Horsepower (Retired)

EDUCATION

Central Michigan University – Mount Pleasant, Mi.

Master of Science in Administration

Potomac College - Washington D.C.

BS Degree in Business Management – Honor Graduate

BOMI Institute

Facilities Management Administrator Program

Master Refrigeration School – New York, NY

Certificate Program

Specialized Advanced Diesel Certificate Program, M.E.B.A.

Engineering School - Easton, MD

Diploma (equivalent AA Degree)

J.M. Calhoun M.E.B.A. Engineering School - Easton, MD

Marine / Mechanical Associate Degree

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