Glenn Gruber
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FACILITIES, CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Quality-driven facilities manager with distinguished career demonstrating consistent achievement of objectives, strong project leadership, and sustainable improvements. Strong track record of implementing cost reduction strategies and maximizing team performance to meet facility build-out and maintenance goals. Expertise in relocation/space planning, office communications, and complex problem solving. Maintain highest level of ethical standards and uncompromising focus on quality/safety compliance.
Core Skill Areas:
Construction Management
Facilities Management
Operations
CPMM
Contract Negotiations
Building Maintenance Systems
Energy Management Systems
Blueprint Reading/Analysis
Vendor & Supplier Relations
Facility JCAHO Audits
Data Center operations
Construction Design/Planning
Professional Experience
Care Taker Supervisor – New York City Housing Authority NYCHA, New York, NY 2019 – 2020
Completed a thorough inventory across 14 Manhattan locations for a room that had 15,000 parts. Matched the inventory to a master list and that was updated twice a year. Fulfilled work orders for the maintenance team as the orders came through. Distributed parts to the team as they completed the scheduled maintenance for the various locations.
Facilities Operations Manager – EXPERIAN GROUP LIMITED, New York, NY 2009 – 2019
Planned the operational requirements for all departments for 5 major business units. Provided leadership, coaching, guidance, training, and staff development per Experian policies. Managed the Facilities Department’s financial and operational goals. Worked closely with the CFO in developing Facilities Department’s budget. Reviewed and ensured all vendor contracts were current. Consolidated 5 business units to one location in mid-town, including the construction of the office space and the data center, and relocating 650 employees. Managed building staff including Property Manager and Building Engineers.
Director of Development and Facilities – UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY, Hauppauge, NY 2006 – 2009
Focused on meeting the strict health and safety objectives for the agency. Maximum emphasis was placed on facility optimization, while maintaining a positive relationship with all departments. Developed a well-organized operations and maintenance program geared to preserving and enhancing the value of multiple residential facilities. Represented the agency as Project Manager for all construction projects including the construction of the 26,000 sq. ft. health clinic.
Key Contributions & Accomplishments
Managed and insured regulatory compliance with JCAHO, State Health Department, EPA, DEP, and ADA.
Continually reviewed and evaluated all ongoing operations to assure uninterrupted operation of environmental and electrical systems for critical computer and telecommunications equipment.
Assistant Director Capital Facilities Management – QUEENS PUBLIC LIBRARY, Jamaica, NY, 2004 – 2006
Responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of all building infrastructure and equipment for 63 libraries. Responsible for building security including updating and maintaining standard operating procedures and setting employee access.
Key Contributions & Accomplishments:
Directly responsible for overseeing the 25 member operating engineering staff and all maintenance and repair work performed in the facilities.
Managed vendor relationships with outsourced service contracts for building equipment, insuring a high level of service quality and reliability. Directly responsible for existing service agreements, as well as bidding, negotiating, reviewing and recommending new service agreements including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and automation.
Managed data center construction and move-add-changes, including direct interface with all data center groups through working knowledge of the critical infrastructure that supported the data center environment, including critical UPS power and generator systems and their associated transfer schemes, as well as data center HVAC systems.
Project Manager – ONSITE ENERGY CORPORATION, Hicksville, NY 2001 – 2004
Planned and directed construction and maintenance activities for the new corporate HQ. Worked closely with the company owners in the design-development phase to ensure that the needs of the staff were met. Developed daily reports detailing schedules, costs, and work progress. Served as the primary point of contact for all sub-contractors. Provided hands-on assistance with electrical installation of large, temporary, power-generating and heating/cooling systems.
Key Contributions & Accomplishments:
Facility Relocation – Led a team of 6 employees along with 2 trucking firms in successfully relocating the corporate office - including all equipment - within 1 day, resulting in significant time/cost savings.
Temporary Power Generator Installation Manager – Supported staff in developing project designs, costs and schedules for backup generators, small combined heaters and cooling equipment. Responsible for developing project cost estimates, making recommendations for awards of equipment and installation contracts, and providing support to the Sales Managers during design, installation and commissioning
Regional Facilities Manager – LEVITZ FURNITURE, Garden City, NY 1991 – 2001
Oversaw the financial, operations, maintenance, and administrative functions for 6 Warehouse/Showrooms in the North East Region. Established and negotiated contracts for all external vendors including the labor rates, the terms, and the conditions for maintenance and construction operations valued at $1.5 million for each facility. Directed all aspects of store openings, closings, and remodels. Managed finances, personnel, and resources for all projects.
Key Contributions & Accomplishments:
Operations Re-engineering – Eliminated all external vendors performing maintenance and repair across all 6 locations; hired 2 building mechanics for each location and developed a preventive maintenance plan that included in-house painting, HVAC, lighting, and vehicle maintenance. Produced $1.2M in annual cost savings.
Office Relocation – Transferred corporate office from Boca Raton, FL to newly-built facility in Farmingdale, NY over 1 weekend. Worked closely with the corporate construction team in both the construction and logistic plans for the new space. Led the team in the seamless relocation with minimal effect on company.
Store Remodeling – Remodeled the flagship location in 3 months with zero drop in sales, bringing project in $700,000 under budget and paving the way for 15% sales increase in 2001 ($35 million in annual sales).
Project Management – Completed wide range of maintenance, construction, and reengineering projects on time and under budget.
Professional Development
Suburban Tech Hempstead NY Electric Technology (1987)
SUNY Farmingdale NY Bachelor of Science in Construction Management (1996)
Certificates & Licenses:
OSHA 10 2013
CFM 2008
CPMM 2007
Certificate Electrical Theory 1987