Facilities Manager
 
Summary of Qualifications
Manage day to day facility operations in excess of 100,000 sq.ft. Key role in
directing, organizing and supervising the support functions of the company. Plan,
budget and schedule facility modifications, including estimates on equipment,
labor materials and other related costs.

Facility Management and Administration
Supervise, lead and mentor facilities staff by assigning/directing work,
conducting employee evaluations, staff training and development.
 
Provide site-specific space planning, following corporate design standards.
Include monitoring headcount projections, meeting with HR and departmental
managers to determine space requirements.

Coordinate building space allocation and layout, communication services (with
IT) and expansion planning.

Create and maintain building standards for design and furniture.

Handle contracts with building services contractors such as janitorial,
security, building keys, parking and beverage services.

Provide work directions and supervise the performance results of all
preventative maintenance programs such as electrical, HVAC systems, plumbing,
lighting, painting, flooring and other factors.

Assure that Facility services, activities and processes meet end-user needs and
expectations consistently, while complying with organization standards, policies
and practices. 

Landlord liaison, manage lease administration, rental agreements, tenant
improvements and office signage.

Plan, budget, and schedule facilities modifications including cost estimates,
bid sheets, layouts, and contracts for construction and acquisitions. 

Maintain AutoCAD drawings and other technical documentation.

Forecast budget requirements, reconcile and approve invoices relating to
facilities and administration purchase and agreements. 
 
Streamlined mailing and shipping procedures to create $135,000 annual cost
savings. 

Negotiated document equipment contract for a one time savings of $110,000. 

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities 
Strong facilitation and communication skills with all levels of management.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment with excellent follow
through.
Experience project managing start-up organizations, new facility builds and
renovations. 
Proficient in Word, Excel, Lotus Notes and AutoCAD, Readykey and DigiOP building
security systems. 
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings. 

Employment History
1998 - 2006 Facilities Manager Young & Rubicam 
Irvine, CA

1986 - 1998 Office Manager Foote, Cone & Belding 
Santa Ana, CA

Education
Orange Coast Community College 
Costa Mesa, California