Fort Lauderdale, FL *****
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Robert J Hasara
Qualifications and Experience
Self-motivator with high energy in all aspects of building maintenance. Strong analytical and planning skills, combined with the ability to coordinate the efforts of many to meet organizational goals.
Results oriented team leader with over twenty years of experience. Responsible for growing and establishing budgetary goals and executing strategies to achieve overall objectives in all maintenance and tenant improvement projects.
Experience
March 2022 – Present HEI Hotels & Resorts Wesley Chapel, FL
Saddlebrook Resort and Spa
Director of Facilities
Transitioned Resort from private ownership to corporate owned and managed Resort
Oversee engineering department, aquatics department and golf cart maintenance for a 480-acre property.
Responsible for a team of 20 staff members which include grounds, painting, A/C tech and general maintenance technicians.
Purchasing, scheduling and payroll
Hiring, training, counseling all staff members
Prepare departmental budget
Responsible for maintenance of 515 condo units, 95,000 square feet of meeting space, two kitchens as well as onsite school and sports complexes.
Liaison between condo owners and management for all maintenance, projects and landscape issues.
Oversee all landscaping and pond maintenance on grounds.
Responsible for identifying and preparing and supervising all Capex projects.
December 2020 – February 2022 MJ Hotels Fort Lauderdale, FL
Director of Engineering
Responsible for Hiring Opening Staff
Procurement of all necessary equipment and supplies
Completion of all construction close out and building equipment qualifying per manufacture specifications
Implementation of vendor contracts
Implementation of rooms and equipment PM program
Assist other departments in pre-opening organizational setup
October 2018 – December 2020 HEI Hotels & Resorts Fort Lauderdale, FL
Director of Engineering Transitions
Oversee all new hotel transitions for engineering discipline
Audit all mechanical systems and equipment
Inspect all fire life safety systems
Implement HEI engineering programs and procedures
Establish HEI Safety Programs
Train Chief Engineer in all HEI SOPs
Establish Energy tracking and conservation
Review Budget and Capital Expenditures current and future
Review all licenses and inspections to ensure current
Establish HEI Room PM Program
December 2014 – October 2018 HEI Hotels & Resorts Westin Beach Resort Ft Laud.
Director of Engineering
Direct all areas of building maintenance as well as grounds and aquatics.
Direct all aspects of the Security department
Chairperson of the safety committee
Executive committee member
Create and execute budget to meet annual goals
Execute all maintenance vendor contracts
Oversee all construction projects to ensure quality end product
Responsible for all administrative and payroll duties
April 2014 – December 2014 Sonesta Hotel Ft Lauderdale, FL
Director of Engineering
Oversee all areas of building maintenance as well as grounds and aquatics
Review and approve all contracts for maintenance equipment vendors
Implement and track all energy consumption and savings for the property
Manage monthly budget to meet annual goals
Implement and track new rooms Preventative Maintenance Program.
Audit Safety Procedures
Review Engineering Department Financials
September 2013 – April 2014 Highgate Hotels Miami Beach, FL
Project Manager/Director of Engineering Hilton Cabana
Represent Management Company as liaison between builder and ownership in multiple aspects of Construction and design
Ensure a quality end product for ownership
Establish new vendor contracts
Procure and organize engineering equipment and workspace
Qualify all mechanical systems pre-opening
Worked with builder on all system inspections
Interview and Hire engineering team
Transition to Director of Engineering as of hotel open
2010 – August 2013 HEI Hotels & Resorts Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Senior Chief Engineer
Director of Engineering
Oversee all areas of building maintenance as well as grounds and aquatics
Review and approve all contracts for maintenance equipment vendors
Implement and track all energy consumption and savings for the property
Manage monthly budget to meet annual goals
Implement and track new rooms Preventative Maintenance Program
Responsible for annual review of five Florida Properties
Audit Safety Procedures
Audit Property to ensure all quality and Marriott standards are met
Review Engineering Department Financials
2005 - 2010 Holland Builders Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Director of Maintenance/Construction Superintendent
Schedule, budget, and oversee all maintenance projects at airport locations throughout Florida
Construction Superintendant for all tenant improvement projects for multiple locations
Engineering skills to make daily decision to keep project on time
Coordinate all Sub Contractors – schedule inspections with multiple municipalities and departments
Education
1982 – 1983 Purdue University West Lafayette, IN
Continuing Education Programs:
CPR/AED Training
Active Shooter Training
Managing Project and Priorities
Asbestos Operations & Maintenance Course
Hilton Training
Sheraton Cares Training
Starwood Leadership Training
First Aid and CPR Training
Blood Borne Pathogen Training
Toyota Forklift Operator Certification