ROBERT SEARLES

203-***-**** adhz4m@r.postjobfree.com Shelton, CT

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished Facilities Management professional with over 12 years of experience in both supervisor and technician roles. Offering an array of skills in all aspects of construction, minor electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry projects.

Expert in budget management, tenant relations and supervision of vendors and staff members.

Highly skilled in linking facilities management functions to cost efficient and quality objectives.

Strategic visionary committed to building consensus for shared objectives and team development .

Strong leadership talents; skilled in developing successful project managers and leading teams to complete projects within strict time and budget constraints.

Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects and corresponding deadlines. RELATED EXPERIENCE

Facilities Director 2015 – 2020

Aurora Products, Orange, CT

Oversaw day to day operations in a 140,000 sqft food manufacturing company and spearheaded the 40,000 sqft addition to the facility.

Instituted day to day maintenance, sanitation, and security for the building.

Performed preventative maintenance to all machinery, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and sewer.

Negotiated bids for grounds, snow removal, lawn care, dumpster service, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and equipment.

Oversaw the installation for Neo Pure System and organized outside vendors which included riggers, craine companies, gas companies, and power supply companies.

Managed a staff of 25 employees.

Organized and aquired PPE for employees and put in place a Covid-19 approved workplan to follow CDC guidelines while efficently getting all the daily tasks completed. Northeast Regional Property Manager 2008 – 2015

Resources for Human Dev. Wallingford, CT

Forecast and maintained project budgets and ensured proper timeframes and completed written work for bidding.

Purchased building materials, equipment, supplies, and furniture. Maintained accurate project records.

Implemented the planning, coordination, and scheduling of general maintenance, repairs, and capital building improvement projects.

Lead property inspections to ensure highest level of health and safety of occupants.

HUD, DDS, DSS quaterly and annual physical plant inspections. Inspections were done on 56 buildings both rented and owned. During my employment the company never received any major violations Inspections included the full physical plant from electrical, plumbing, apperance, ground, safety, sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers and posted evacuation plans.

Analyzed and negotiated competitive bids for contracted repair and renovation projects. Facility Team Leader 1998-2008

Spectrum Plastics, Ansonia, CT

Oversaw bid / proposal process for large-scale renovations; excelled as Site Project Manager.

Directed repair and maintenance functions including electric, plumbing, grounds keeping, janitorial services, snow removal, office relocations, data communications writing, and work station set up.

Developed sustainable partnerships with multiple business units to capture win / win outcomes.

Reengineered and streamlined workflows and communication to optimize productivity and enhance response rates to contractors and clients.

Foreman 1987 – 1998

Commercial Drywall Stratford, CT

Directed all phases of commercial and residential construction.

Managed the hiring process, facilities inspections, compliance, and materials planning.

Led 56 employees including steel framers, tapers, sheet rockers, and suspended ceiling installers. EDUCATION

Facilities Planning

Housatonic Community College - Bridgeport, CT