EDWARD MURRAY, JR, FMP

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Director Facilities and Project Manager with a proven track record for exceeding expectations, specializing in coordinating solutions supporting operations, maintenance, repairs and implementing construction and renovation of facilities, mechanical systems, and equipment. Ambitious with over 25 years of management experience, planning, directing, and leading facilities/construction/emergency operations. Dedicated manager and effective leader with Can Do spirit who excels at using proven methods and cutting-edge technology successfully cutting costs, streamlining operations, increasing productivity, and motivating the teams under my charge.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Detail Oriented

• Led Successful Property Management Operations

• Sustainability in Building Design and Operation

• Optimizing Asset Management Strategies

• Building Systems, Engineering, and Equipment

Management

• Facilities & Project Management

• Team Leader & Team Player

• Exceptionally Organized

• Effective Communicator

• Strategic Leader/Manager

• Led 1st line responders during various crisis

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Managed more than 500 renovation projects with budgets up to $1.5 million.

• Managed a portfolio consisting of 5 sites, 200 facilities comprising approximately 500 million square feet of real estate.

• Decreased annual facility energy bill by 25% by implementing energy efficiency program.

• Saved approximately $1M, reducing critical maintenance deficiency backlog 82%.

• Led base recovery after massive storm damage, restoring base to full operation within one week earning Navy Achievement Medal

• Planned and managed the renovation of the 10K SF university executive administration floor. Coordinated and facilitated a multidisciplinary team.

• Instrumental in fortifying the naval base in response to 9/11 attack, resulting in receiving Letter of Commendation.

• Volunteer track coach for Shiloh Middle School. Coached boy’s & girl’s teams to three Georgia Middle School State Championships.

EXPERIENCE

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health

Director Asset Management / Facilities Manager, Facilities Department 12/2020 to Present

• Managed and directed the day-to-day operation and maintenance for Jefferson’s campus facilities.

• Coordinated mechanical and utility shutdowns minimizing risks and disruptions to facilities and the tenants.

• Served as the Facility Department’s representative with the Housing Department and Division of Student Affairs.

• Supervised in-house maintenance team and external maintenance contractors in day-to-day maintenance of university properties.

• Liaison with landlords of leased spaces not owned by Jefferson Health.

• Responsible for repairs, upgrades, and tenant improvements for owned and leased spaces.

• Maintained relationships with landlords of leased, and non-owned Jefferson spaces.

• Served as Jefferson advocate/representative in issues pertaining to leased space.

• Diversity champion for Jefferson Facilities Department. Synergy Development Partners

Project Manager 08/2017 to 11/2020

• Supervised eight Project Engineers in day-to-day operation revolving around RFIs & Submittals.

• Managed all documents pertinent to the construction of the Hartsfield Atlanta Airport renovation project.

• Developed labor cost tracking program that forecasted a two-year budget, tracked weekly cost reducing a bust budget and saved approximately $100K in labor cost. U.S. Navy, Civil Engineering Corps

Director of Facilities / Project Manager / Public Works Officer / Retired Lieutenant Commander 05/1995 to 10/2015

• Planned maintenance activities including creating RFPs, budgets, and managing in-house teams and contractors.

• Efficiently administered an annual Operations & Maintenance (O&M) budget of $7.02 million.

• Saved over $2M in design and construction cost on multiple projects through value engineering.

• Negotiated construction, renovation, service, and utility contracts resulting in win-win optimal situations for both parties fostering long lasting relationships.

• Implemented energy savings program reducing utilities cost which simultaneously increased productivity.

• Conducted quarterly/annual inspections of facilities, grounds, and infrastructures. EDWARD MURRAY, JR resume page 2

U.S. Navy, Civil Engineering Corps

Director of Facilities / Project Manager / Public Works Officer / Retired Lieutenant Commander 05/1995 to 10/2015

• Oversaw the financial management of the facilities, including maintenance/implementation of existing and new record keeping systems, procedures, and maintenance of all documentation pertaining to properties.

• Facilitated and tracked all space planning activities of over 50K SF during major HVAC overhaul of 4 units.

• Directed Public Works Department reducing critical maintenance deficiency backlog 82% from $1.1M to $199K.

• Quality Control Officer, charged with ensuring contracts, policies, procedures, and operational protocols met naval standards, rules & regulations.

• Team leader in structuring Command’s 10-year comprehensive base master plan (capital plan) and scheduling of capital projects, maintenance, and repair requirements, including service vehicles, 2 naval piers and 2 airplane hangars.

• Developed scopes of work, created RFPs, awarded contracts, and managed renovation and construction projects.

• Maintained and managed facility management program through use of Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) MAXIMO.

• Supervised up to 100 diverse employees. Through innovative leadership, mentoring, and coaching, improved day-to-day employee productivity by 65%.

• Liaison with engineers, architects, GCs, project managers, contractors, senior leadership, other departments.

• Prepared and presented construction projects, space planning and infrastructure information to senior leadership.

• Managed 32 humanitarian construction projects in 8 countries while deployed to eastern region of Africa.

• Administered contracts for bid solicitation of various services and facility maintenance vendors. Renegotiated HVAC, boiler and custodial contracts saving the government approximately 25% in annual service costs.

• Conducted pre-construction meetings, reviewed as-built drawings, approved invoices, resolved punch list issues, approved all RFI submittals and facilitated all space planning and moves. National Center for Civil and Human Rights Museum, Atlanta, GA Director of Facilities 10/2013 to 08/2015

• Developed the facility management program and managed annual operating budget.

• Planned and managed all day-to-day facility operations for 42,000 SF state of the art facility.

• Hired and managed the security team, engineers, IT/AV managers and housekeeping crew.

• Maintained the LEED Silver certified facility, HVAC, memorial water fountain, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems.

• Maintained effective communication with local city law enforcement, fire, and safety departments. Lifeline CPR Training & Services, LLC, Frisco, TX

Co-Partner and Instructor 12/2011 to 08/2013

• Started and operated self-owned business.

• Trained medical and non-medical personnel in BLS and CPR, First-Aid and AED.

• Trained construction and non-construction personnel in OSHA construction industry. EDUCATION

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

Masters: Building Construction & Integrated Facility Management Southern University A&M, Baton Rouge, LA

Bachelor of Architecture: Architecture

Cornell University, Real Estate Property Management Certificate, 2022 Facility Management Professional (FMP)

American Red Cross – First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health

OSHA 500 – Instructor Certification

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