Construction & Facilities Operations Executive

MICHAEL J. CORTEZ

CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES OPERATIONS LEADER

Johnstown, CO 562-***-**** ********.********@*****.*** Open to Relocation Nationwide Travel

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Construction, facilities, and operations leader with 20+ years of progressive experience directing complex renovations, capital improvements, maintenance programs, and high-performing field teams in aviation, healthcare, education, commercial, and industrial environments. Proven ability to lead work in occupied, mission-critical settings where safety, schedule, quality, stakeholder coordination, and uninterrupted operations are essential. Combines hands-on field knowledge with executive-level planning, contractor oversight, CMMS-driven maintenance, regulatory compliance, and team development.

SELECTED LEADERSHIP IMPACT

• Directed renovations across the Los Angeles World Airports Central Terminal Area, including all eight CTA parking structures and the Economy Parking Structure, with responsibility spanning asphalt, concrete, painting/coatings, infrastructure improvements, contractor coordination, safety, and operational continuity.

• Led approximately 35-50 hourly employees at LAX/LAWA, including union personnel, while coordinating vendors and contractors in a 24/7 operating environment.

• Directed a district-wide paint and asset-preservation program covering approximately 3.7 million square feet of educational facilities, leading 15 painters and 3 foremen.

• Built and strengthened preventive maintenance, work-order, KPI, vendor-accountability, and compliance processes using CMMS platforms including TELS and Maximo.

• Led union and non-union teams with a consistent focus on OSHA/EHS compliance, quality control, cost awareness, schedule performance, and customer service.

CORE EXPERTISE

Construction Management • Field Operations • Facilities & Maintenance Operations • Capital Improvements • Asphalt & Concrete Renovations • Painting & Coatings • Preventive Maintenance • Asset Management • CMMS (TELS / Maximo) • EHS / OSHA Compliance • Life Safety • Vendor & Subcontractor Management • Scheduling • Budget Administration • Quality Control • Executive Stakeholder Communication • Team Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Facilities Maintenance Director Alamo Health Management Dec 2025 - Aug 2026

• Directed facility maintenance, preventive maintenance, life-safety, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, vendor services, capital improvements, and regulatory readiness for a residential healthcare environment.

• Used TELS CMMS to manage work orders, PM schedules, asset performance, documentation, and accountability while coordinating vendors and internal stakeholders.

Senior Operations Administrator / Senior Operations Manager MK Maintenance - LAX/LAWA 2020 - Dec 2025

• Led construction renovations and concurrent facilities, maintenance, and EHS operations throughout the LAX Central Terminal Area, including all eight CTA parking structures and the Economy Parking Structure.

• Oversaw renovation scopes including asphalt and concrete removal/replacement, painting/coatings, infrastructure preservation, logistics, contractor/vendor coordination, QA/QC, safety, and night operations while protecting continuous airport operations.

• Directed approximately 35-50 hourly employees, including union personnel, and coordinated multiple stakeholders in a highly regulated, high-traffic environment.

Senior Operations Manager / Construction & Maintenance Manager C&S Construction 2010 - 2020

• Managed commercial construction and maintenance work encompassing scheduling, subcontractor coordination, quality, safety, field execution, infrastructure improvements, and project closeout.

• Connected field conditions with management priorities to keep work moving safely, resolve issues quickly, and maintain accountability for scope, schedule, and workmanship.

Paint Department Director Mesa Valley School District 51 2004 - 2010

• Directed district-wide painting, coatings, preventive maintenance, budgeting, scheduling, QA, and asset-preservation activities across approximately 3.7 million square feet.

• Led 15 painters and 3 foremen, balancing planned maintenance, renovations, safety requirements, production goals, and occupied-school schedules.

Senior Utility Technician Mesa State College 1999 - 2004

• Supported campus facilities and utility operations, building foundational experience in building systems, maintenance response, preventive care, and safe facility operations.

TECHNOLOGY & SYSTEMS

TELS CMMS • Maximo • Digital Work Orders & Field Reporting • Tablets / Smartphones / Laptops • Preventive Maintenance • HVAC • Electrical • Plumbing • Fire/Life Safety • Emergency Power • Vendor Management • Project Documentation

CERTIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

OSHA 30 • First Aid/CPR • Relias 40-Hour Training • FBI & California Background Cleared Erie High School - Diploma

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