Facilities Management Vice President
Resume:
BRENDAN T. WALSH
Quincy, Ma *****
*************@*****.***
EXPERIENCE:
SPARC Group, Reebok International Ltd. 3/2023 – 2025
adidas-Group, Reebok International, Ltd. (ownership change) 6/2017- 2/2023
Senior Manager, Facilities Operations and Project Management
Responsibilities: Manage and perform total oversight of all facility operations for the Reebok World Headquarters in Boston Ma., Reebok Showroom in Manhattan, NY., as well as an AP process in Spartanburg SC.
Achievements:
●Project managed with Gilbane General Contractors for the new Reebok build-out location in Boston. Total oversight project along with the close out process. (220,000 sq ft)
●Managed the move in process from the former Reebok World Headquarters in Canton, Ma,
●Manage an operating budget of more than $14M annually.
●Integrated all MEP systems with all new construction and renovations with no interruptions to business operations.
●Assisted in the implementation and managed of an “online” work request system.
●Annually inspect and test all systems as required by federal, state, and local codes.
●Assist and manage all internal Marketing Events as well as external functions.
●Manage the selection process for the food service vendor.
●Developed performance standards for maintenance to ensure high reliability and excellent performance of the engineering plant. Coordinated the pre-qualification and bid evaluation process for engineering consultants, contractors and other outside vendors including food service and amenities (dry cleaning, daycare, hair stylists, and food vendor trucks.). Upon vendor selection, ensure that contracted services are delivered as required.
●Direct and manage events surrounding cause and awareness months such as Women’s History Month, MLK Day, Read Across America Day, Hunger Action Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Black History Month, and Military Appreciation Month, as well as Breast Cancer Month.
●Developed and maintained a CAFM system. Monitored performance of staff and vendor craftsmen to ensure high quality.
●Prepared and managed the operating and capital budgets for utilities and engineering systems. Coordinated with the facility manager to ensure the lowest possible energy costs. Total operating budget responsibilities of over $2,000,000.00.
●Developed schedules and budget for assigned projects. Ensure assigned projects are completed within budget and schedule while meeting user needs, business objectives and design guidelines. Monitor progress, provide financial control and ensure quality of projects. Prepare detailed construction cost estimates and documentation for project funding authorization. Responsible for interfacing with appropriate levels of management to obtain funding approval.
●Coordinated efforts with other corporate groups such as Legal, Insurance and Loss Prevention. Interacts with governmental branches and regulatory agencies to ensure that operations comply with all applicable legal requirements and regulations.
Jones Lang LaSalle (adidas-Group Account) 1/2013-6/2017
Associate Director, IFM, Regions Americas and Project Management
Responsibilities: Total facilities management oversight of 4 distribution and manufacturing centers and 1 Class “A” World Headquarters totaling 4.5million sq.ft. I have implemented value add services OVSM (space management), OVSC/Facility 360 (work order program), and LCAM (asset management) across the account. I also am responsible for all construction projects at the Reebok World Headquarters Canton, Ma.
Achievements:
●Assisted and project managed construction for the adidas Brantford, ON, Distribution Center as well as the TaylorMade Golf Distribution Center, Pickens, South Carolina
●Performed the close out construction process for the adidas Group Creator Farm, Brooklyn, NY
●IFM related KPIs generated in over $1.060m in fee
●Led sustainability efforts as well as implemented ISO 14001 Registration across all responsibility locations in North America
●Led recent TaylorMade Golf IFM business as well as adidas Canada Distribution Brantford, ON.
●adidas Account client savings of $14,199,000 USD, since 2009.
Jones Lang LaSalle (adidas-Group/ Reebok Account) 1/2009-2013
Senior Manager Facilities Operations and Project Management (adidas/Reebok Account)
Responsibilities: Manage and perform total oversight of all facility operations at The Reebok World Headquarters which consists of office, design, fitness, daycare, testing, research, and development. All totaling 710,000 sq ft over 60 acres.
Achievements:
●Assisted in the project management for 2 Distribution Centers and a Customer Service building in Spartanburg, South Carolina, totaling over 3 million sq ft.
●Researched then created through historical spend data an operating budget.
●Developed and proposed based on client discussions the capital budget to support facility and construction projects, totaling $2,945,000.
●Integrated MEP systems with all new construction and renovations with no interruptions to business operations.
●Implemented, managed, and successfully completed the processes, training, and procedures for an ISO 14001 Registration.
●Led the transition of the Reebok facilities and office services staff (13) to Jones Lang LaSalle Integrated Facilities Management. (IFM).
●Identified and researched energy initiatives of varying types (solar, system commissioning, LED technologies, motion sensors, etc.)
●Identified over $200,000. in real savings in 2010 by leveraging some JLL national service agreements and negotiating service and utility contracts.
●Managed several construction projects, fitness gym, lighting retrofit, and Rockport Testing Lab.
●Report to client monthly operational data which consists of work orders completed, utility spend and usage, ytd spend performance to budget office service production, energy initiatives, etc.
Reebok International, Ltd., Canton, MA 10/2004-1/2009
Senior Manager, Facilities Operations and Project Management
Assisted the internal and external construction team Turner O’Conner (joint venture) to construct the Reebok World Headquarters in Canton, MA, 660,000sq ft state of the art Corporate Offices.
Responsibilities:
●Manage and perform total oversight of all facility operations for the World Headquarters, Chase House, Daycare Center, and Building 5 (formerly Instron) located in Canton MA.
●Managed the day-to-day engineering operations of the World Headquarters, Research Center and Distribution Centers. Assisted with the facility management of global and subsidiary operations.
●Developed performance standards for maintenance to ensure high reliability and excellent performance of the engineering plant.
●Coordinated the pre-qualification and bid evaluation process for engineering consultants, contractors, and other outside vendors. Upon vendor selection, ensure that contracted services are delivered as required.
●Developed and maintained an engineering operation work order system. Monitored performance of staff and vendor craftsmen to ensure high quality.
●Prepared and managed the operating and capital budgets for utilities and engineering systems. Coordinated with the facility manager to ensure the lowest possible energy costs. Total operating budget responsibilities of over $3,000,000.00.
●Developed schedules and budget for assigned projects. Ensure assigned projects are completed within budget and schedule while meeting user needs, business objectives and design guidelines.
●Monitor progress provided financial control and ensured quality of projects.
●Prepared detailed construction cost estimates and documentation for project funding authorization. Responsible for interfacing with appropriate levels of management to obtain funding approval.
●Coordinated efforts with other corporate groups such as Legal, Insurance and Loss Prevention. Interacts with governmental branches and regulatory agencies to ensure that operations comply with all applicable legal requirements and regulations .
●Integrated all MEP systems with all new construction and renovations with no interruptions to business operations.
●Implementation and management of an “online” work request system.
●Annually inspect and test all systems as required by federal, state, and local codes.
●Assist and manage all internal Marketing Events as well as external functions such as Habitat for Humanity, Juvenile Diabetes, Avon Breast Cancer Walk.
●Manage the selection process for the food service vendor for the Spartanburg SC Distribution Centers.
EDUCATION:
Facility Management Certificate, Northeastern University.
Building and Construction Technology Certificate, Northeastern University in process.
Peterson School of Engineering, Dedham, MA
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES and TRAININGS:
Massachusetts State Builders License- Unrestricted, expired
ISO 14001 Certification (Environmental-Sustainability-Facilities)
ISO 45001 Certification (Health and Safety)
OSHA, 30hrs Certification
Diversity within the Workplace
Code of Conduct
Fraud/Theft within the Workplace
Data Sharing and Privacy Protection
Inclusion and Diversity
Health and Safety for Leadership
ISO 14001, QAI Training Seminar
Attended “Competitive Power Sourcing Seminar” Chicago
Certified in Time Management, Front-Line Leadership, Team Building, Selecting People, Employee Involvement, Performance Management, Listening, Presentation, Meeting, Leadership and Communication Skills.
AFFILIATIONS:
Institute of Industrial Engineers
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
International Facilities Manager Association
NFPA
CoreNet
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