Project Manager Management

Ronald Matten

***** ********** ****** *****. • Humble, TX 77346

*********@*****.*** • 914-***-****

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

ENGINEERING • OPERATIONS • MULTI-LOCATIONS

Facilities professional with a strong financial background and 21 years experience managing mechanical, custodial, security and mail services. Coordinated and supervised electrical, mechanical and carpentry trades during major renovations. Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks across multiple locations. Proven track record in project management and organizational re-engineering.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Team Leadership • Operations Management • Change Management

• P&L Management • Mentoring & Coaching • Recruiting & Training

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GCA Services Group Houston, Texas

Regional Manager March 2006 to Present

Responsible for managing four independent school districts, including Houston ISD, in Southeast Texas. I have accountability for and control of human resources, budgeting, contract negotiation and business development. I am also the national consultant for all engineering programs. I am currently managing over 300 employees

Director of Engineering-Saint John’s University New York, New York

Responsible for managing the mechanical and allied trades for four campuses with over 3 million square feet of area. Designed and implemented the planned maintenance system, based on available labor. Created capital improvement plan.

Project Manager Eastern United States

Responsible for creating and implementing planned maintenance programs and computerized maintenance systems throughout the eastern United States. Assist resident managers in reaching their profit and loss goals.

Aramark/Mercy College Dobbs Ferry, New York

Director of Facilities July 2003 to July 2004

Responsible for overall management, planning and operation of the Facilities and Food Service for a five campus college. Successfully managed an $11.5M annual operating budget and a $1M plant renewal budget. Managed College’s real estate operations, lease agreements and construction.

• Chair of the Facilities Advisory Group.

• Member of the Economic and Fiscal Team.

• Member of the Campus Leadership Committee.

• HVAC Automation.

• Smart Classroom Construction.

• Client’s representative for the College’s new Bronx Campus, a 155K ft2, $30M construction project.

Columbia University New York, New York

Assistant Director for Plant Operations July 2000 to June 2003

Member of the senior staff of Alfred Lerner Hall, Columbia University’s student center. Managed custodial and mechanical and support operations in a complex union environment. Set and implemented departmental and divisional goals. Responsible for energy management, recycling policy, staff training and development.

• Member of the Management Committee for TWU 241 union contract negotiations.

• Member of the Advisory Committee on the Environment (formulates and implements recycling policy).

• Chair of the Plant Operations Sub-Committee.

• Managed punchlist for Alfred Lerner Hall, a 255 ft2, $95M facility.

Ethical Culture Fieldston School New York, New York

Director of Facilities July 1988 to August 2000

Responsible for day-to-day operations of the midtown Facilities’ Department as well as capital planning and projects. Successfully managed a $650,000 annual operating budget and a $1.5 to $3 million capital budget.

• Developed and implemented the department's electronic service request system.

• Standardized policies and procedures between the Manhattan and Bronx campuses.

• Automated boiler control and zone valves, realizing a 40% to 50% reduction in fuel usage.

• Developed monthly reporting system giving administrators detailed data on labor energy and equipment usage.

• Reorganized custodial schedules based on the International Sanitary Standards Association's workloading data.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance) • Manhattan College – Bronx, NY Magna Cum Laude-1996

Master Business Administration (Management) • Sam Houston State University – Huntsville , TX-2011

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