Renewable Design, Construction & Facilities Professional

Charles West, AIA Phone: 856-***-****

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DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

BUSINESS OPERATIONS • UTILITY SCALE SOLAR POWER GENERATION • COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Award-winning, results-oriented, national business operations and facilities management professional with 23 years of progressive experience in the construction, education, healthcare, non-profit, hospitality, restaurant and renewable energy sectors managing complex, multimillion-dollar facilities while maintaining high quality standards. Pragmatic and resourceful hands on problem solver who is accustomed to successfully negotiating challenging environments and is skilled in all phases of real estate, architectural and facilities management operations. Versatile and innovative team leader who demonstrates high integrity and is focused on business growth and achieving objectives to attain maximum profits.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Facilities Management / Building Facility Audits & Assessments / Architectural Design / Profit & Loss Responsibility / Team Building and Leadership / Dispute Resolution / LEED Design / Construction Management / Public Bidding Process / Site Feasibility Analysis & Due Diligence / Contract Management / Labor Relations / Cost Reduction / Land Use Planning & Zoning / Contractor Selection / Quality Control / Budget Formulation / Value Engineering / Change Order Reduction / Union Negotiations / K-12 Education Facilities / Solar Renewable Energy / Land Procurement / Commissioning

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

Led design and construction team by successfully managing the installation of SunEdisons largest North East ground mount solar array (2MW) in Trenton, New Jersey for PSE&G. (SunEdison)

Hands on management of high pressure projects for school district during summer months which would normally take six months or longer to complete resulting in successful completion of projects within two months and incurring no additional cost to taxpayers. (Washington Township Board of Education)

Developed and produced building facility audits and assessments to evaluate the current condition of various building systems and formulate corrective measures to failing structural components in an attempt to eliminate facility obsolescence. (New Life Management & Development)

Managed public grant process and played key role in obtaining $5 Million grant from State of New Jersey to provide needed renovations to the District’s 10 existing schools resulting in $5 Million of taxpayer savings. (Washington Township Board of Education)

Recruited, interviewed, hired and managed facilities staff members (maintenance, custodial, grounds and housekeeping) for the operation of complex multi-use health care facilities nationwide. Evaluated the performance of each employee and recommended raises, promotions, disciplinary action and terminations. (New Life Management & Development)

Reduced staffing costs by $100,000 through simultaneously managing multiple projects in various parts of country through adept team building, communication and delegation of responsibilities. (New Life Management & Development)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Development Manager, Eastern United States (Utility Scale) 2010 - Present

SUN EDISON, Pennsauken, NJ

North America’s largest solar energy services provider.

P&L Budget Responsibility: $5 Million to $10 Million

Direct Employee Reports: 10 Employees

• Planned, orchestrated and managed the project delivery process for a portfolio of utility projects within the Eastern United States in order to achieve the performance goals of the organization.

• Maintained awareness of projects in the sales pipeline, coordinated the cross-functional activities including finance, design, bid analysis, contract development, permitting, construction and final closing phases ensuring the project is properly transferred to the service organization management team.

• Combined technical expertise with hands on structural inspections of various roofing systems and warranty obligations as related to rooftop solar installations and material compatibility.

• Ensured all project engineering accountabilities are completed on time and in compliance with all technical, commercial, safety and regulatory requirements that will meet or exceed performance and Operations & Maintenance cost targets.

• Ensure that the entire material procurement and subcontracting accountabilities are completed on time and in compliance with all internal policies and procedures.

• Develop and maintain the schedule and project budget to ensure timely and cost-effective completion.

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• Coordinated the construction permit process by ensuring that all designs are in compliance with local, county, state and federal codes and guidelines.

• Provide hands on leadership and problem solving guidance to a multi discipline facilities team to ensure quality construction in an effort to ensure long term facility success.

Vice President Construction & Facilities Services 1999 - 2010

NEW LIFE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT, Mount Laurel, NJ

National developer of senior housing/life care communities.

P&L Budget Responsibility: $15 Million to $95 Million

Direct Employee Reports: 25 Employees

• Planned, orchestrated and managed design, development and construction of 11 complex multifaceted facilities in six difference states.

• Combined technical expertise with value engineering analysis in the design and selection of all building system components (foundations, interior and exterior wall construction, doors, windows, roofing, HVAC, lighting, grounds, interior finishes and furniture).

• Independently produced 1, 5 and 10 year Capital Improvement Plans and budgets for various facilities nationwide. These plans included potential staffing requirements, renovations and equipment replacement.

• Delivered up to 5% project cost reductions consistently through aggressive value engineering and implementation of best architectural and engineering practices.

• Interviewed, qualified and selected facilities operations personnel, general contractors, interior designers, architects, engineers, food service designers and equipment supply vendors throughout different geographic markets across the United States. Negotiated their contracts, supervised their work and assigned financial back charges when appropriate.

Capital Projects Manager 1991- 1999

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION; PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, Sewell, NJ

Managed and Supervised $25 Million Expansion Project for 11 schools in District including construction of new Middle School, 1 athletic facility, one early childhood center and 4,000 seat State-of-Art Performing Arts Center.

P&L Budget Responsibility: $2 Million to $25 Million

Direct Employee Reports: 15 Employees

• Consistently delivered 5% taxpayer savings by proactively managing district facilities and conducting comprehensive constructability reviews and monitoring project costs.

• Instituted comprehensive hazardous waste guidelines for the Districts Strategic Management Plan.

• Resolved complex design issues and operational problems through developing and implementing innovative alternative solutions.

• Prepared annual facilities and construction budgets.

EDUCATION

DREXEL UNVIERSITY, Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA, Charlotte, NC

Bachelor of Arts in Architecture

LICENSURE

Architecture License (active)

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Training

• Green Building and Sustainable Design Courses

• Attends 18 Continuing Education hours annually to keep license current focusing on Health/Safety/Welfare, Design, Sustainability, Management and ethical Architectural practices.

MEMBERSHIPS

American Institute of Architecture • New York State Board of Architect

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