Facility Management Professional for Critical Systems

Edmund Graves – Facility Management Professional

Address: **** ***** *****, ************, ********

Phone: 804-***-****

Email: ************@***.***

Professional Summary

Dedicated and certified Facility Management Professional with a wealth of experience in delivering technical services, managing complex projects, and overseeing operations within critical environments. Proven track record of optimizing the reliability of systems, improving operational efficiencies, and ensuring strict compliance, particularly in high-stakes settings. Expertise covers a broad spectrum including Electrical Engineering, Process Controls, Automation, and Facilities Management. I am committed to sustainability and is recognized for implementing innovative workplace solutions.

Core Competencies

Critical Environment Operations

Technical Project Management

Integrated Facility Management

Smart Building Technologies

Disaster Recovery Planning

Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM)

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

Compliance & Safety Regulations

Small Scale Data Center Operations & Maintenance

Leadership in Cross-Functional Teams

Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Technology

Professional Experience

Sr. Facility Manager Altria Client Services, Richmond, Virginia2006 – September 2025

Developed and executed strategies for facility operations aligned with enterprise objectives, focusing on the resilience of critical systems.

Led the integration of Intelligent Building Solutions, enhancing operational control and enabling rapid adaptation to environmental changes.

Created and implemented comprehensive asset management plans across multiple facilities, resulting in increased reliability and efficiency of systems.

Oversaw the deployment of Enterprise Asset Management Systems and established best practices in Reliability-Centered Maintenance, which extended asset lifecycles and maximized performance.

Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to drive digital innovations and achieve operational excellence within facility management.

Managed capital projects with a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance, minimizing downtime and optimizing facility performance.

Monitored, coordinated, and addressed day-to-day facilities management issues as they arose.

Identified, recommended, and tracked necessary construction, tenant alterations, cyclical maintenance, furnishings, and other space and facility services.

Evaluated and monitored contract performance, managed and reviewed work performed to ensure it met building operations and construction project requirements.

Assessed, documented, prioritized, and responded to project issues, participated in project meetings, ensured construction compliance, and prepared progress reports for stakeholders.

Managed construction and renovation projects, verified charges, and authorized payments.

Prepared specifications, solicitations, and requests for quotes and proposals, assessed requests for goods and services for policy compliance and fund availability, maintained a list of vendors, negotiated for the best price, reviewed and processed invoices, and reconciled accounts.

Sr. Project Engineer Philip Morris USA, Richmond, Virginia2001 – 2004

Directed critical projects adhering to rigorous compliance and performance standards, ensuring seamless integration of electrical systems in production environments.

Coordinated the design and load analysis of electrical and control systems, upholding best practices and industry standards.

Collaborated closely with construction teams to enhance the efficiency and quality of project deliverables.

Sr. Process and Controls Engineer Philip Morris International, Richmond, Virginia1996 – 2001

Led major innovation projects in control systems, conducting comprehensive analyses and developing specifications to advance operational capabilities within production systems.

Ensured compliance with safety regulations and quality standards through effective management of vendors and contractors.

Instrument Electrical Supervisor Philip Morris USA (Park 500 Manufacturing), Chester, Virginia 1994 – 1996

Supervised maintenance and operations for HVAC and Life Safety Systems in a manufacturing environment, ensuring robust compliance and system functionality.

Enhanced team performance by developing tailored maintenance programs and implementing specialized training initiatives.

Instrument Electrical Technician Philip Morris USA (Richmond Manufacturing Center), Richmond, Virginia 1991- 1994

Maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of manufacturing environment, ensuring equipment uptime, quality and compliance and system functionality.

Performed PMs on existing equipment and test and commissioning on new equipment.

Electrical Controls troubleshooting and diagnostics.

Electrical Construction and Installation

Education

University of Phoenix – Studied Business Information Systems (2005 – 2007)

Guilford Technical Community College – Studied Electronics Engineering Technology (1980 – 1986)

Cummings Senior High School – Burlington, North Carolina (1972 – 1976)

Certifications

Digital Transformation Playbook Certificate – Stanford University Executive Education

Professional Facility Management (ProFM) – Professional Facility Management Institute

Certified Reliability Leader (CRL) – Association of Asset Management Professionals

Facility Management Professional (FMP) – International Facility Management Association

Reliability Excellence for Managers (RxM) Certificate – Life Cycle Institute

Training

Environmental Training and Certification: DOT, RCRA, SPCC, Universal Waste

Disaster Recovery and Emergency Evacuation Systems

Fire Protection and Safety Equipment Maintenance

Project Management Training – Learning Tree

Electrical Safety Practices and Compliance (NFPA 70-E)

Fire Alarm Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance (NFPA 72)

Maximo CMMS,Corrigo CMMS and FM Systems IWMS

Skills

Critical Environment System Management

Advanced Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) Implementation

Smart Solution Deployment for Operational Excellence

Data-Driven Decision Making and Reporting

Effective Cross-Functional Collaboration

Development and Implementation of Reliability Protocols

References

Available upon request.

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