career objective                              

 

thorough and analytical engineer seeking to leverage extensive experience in residential building management to support organization s profitability and productivity objectives.

 

profile                                                

 

ø  comprehensive understanding of research, design, evaluation, installation, operation, and maintenance of mechanical products, equipment, systems, and processes to meet specified requirements.

ø  effective leadership skills honed through progressive roles, requiring balancing of numerous tasks with varying degrees of priority.

ø  big picture visionary thinker; able to merge ideas and efforts of disparate groups into seamless design realities.

ø  reputation for strong work ethic, exceptional commitment to customers, industry knowledge, approachability, and ability to get the job done by focusing on priority tasks, responding to sense of urgency and tenacious commitment to results.                             

 

core competencies

strategic planning & initiatives	vendor & contract negotiations	relationship management
productivity improvement	staff development	documentation & presentations
budget administration	expense control	performance evaluations
project planning & analysis	policy & procedure development	needs assessments
team leadership & training	reporting & analysis	customer service

 

technical proficiencies

hvac:	building automated system, york centrifugal water cooled chillers, york hermetic air cooled chillers, york scroll chillers, bryan boilers, york air handling units, exhaust fans
life safety:	low and high zone marathon fire pumps, detroit diesel generators, automatic transfer switches, dry system stations
domestic water:	potable hot water heaters, domestic water booster pumps, return pumps, pressure reducing valves

 

professional experience                

 

skybridge condominium association (draper & kramer)-chicago, il                               2003 to present

chief engineer (2004 to present)

  assume full accountability for strategic oversight of $1.5m+ condominium improvement project, including all operational, staffing, testing, and maintenance functions; ensure absolute compliance with established federal and local regulatory requirements and statutes.

  collaborate with general contractor, management agent, and board of directors to outline project scope and implementation schedules.

  prepare budgetary write-ups and estimates and consult property manager on work orders and tenant requests that exceed allocated funds.

  execute daily maintenance of building operations, including walkthroughs, heating, lighting and other utilities, grounds, doors, and signage as well as churn and generator operations testing.

  mitigate downtimes by properly assigning resources and managing outside vendors and contractors.

 

assistant engineer (2003 to 2004)

  supported building engineer in physical operation, maintenance, and general appearance of building and systems; responded with prompt, courteous, and professional service to all tenant inquiries.

  inspected and maintained all life and safety systems, including fire alarm, sprinkler, lighting, plumbing, intercom, security card access, timer, lock, and hvac.

  issued repairs for common areas, parking lots, and walkways as well as rooftop, mailboxes, windows, and blinds.

  coordinated timely delivery of all materials necessary to provide quality customer service to all tenants and responded to all emergency calls.

 

sudler property management-chicago, il                                                                          1995 to 2003

class a maintenance, 3520 n. lake shore drive (1997 to 2003)

  coordinated with property management staff to perform tenant work orders and general maintenance within timely manner and assisted maintenance supervisor with emergency responses.

  maintained exterior and interior of property and obtained materials necessary to complete building and tenant work orders.

  increased public relations between owner and staff and ensured all employees were properly trained and aware of required duties.

 

class c / door staff, the barry (1995 to 1997)

  oversaw cleanliness of property and reported any substandard or loss prevention issues to supervisor while monitoring chemical and supply usage in assigned locations.

 

education & activities                     

 

wright community college-chicago, il

completed coursework toward bachelor of arts in general studies

 

triton-river grove, il

completed 60+ hours in criminal justice education

 

licenses:

city of chicago department of buildings stationary engineer license

national swimming and pool foundation

 

certifications:

lion heart engineering certification (basic generator and transfer switch operations)

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

with more than 15 years of experience contributing to residential building management, i have honed my skills for the express purpose of supporting an organization s profitability and productivity. it is with this expertise that i hope to prove myself invaluable to (company name) in the role of (role title).

 

in addition to a (degree title if applicable), specialized certifications and licensing, and a results-oriented work ethic, i also can offer:

 

  thorough background in research, design, evaluation, installation, operation, and maintenance of mechanical products, equipment, systems, and processes to meet specified requirements.

  comprehensive understanding of large-scale, residential improvements in upward of $1.5m, including collaboration with general contractors, management agents, and boards of directors as well as compliance with federal and local regulatory requirements and statutes.

  ability to motivate and lead multidisciplinary teams to ensure productivity and morale in high-pressure situations centered upon process improvement.

  proactively develop strategic alternatives that drive continuous improvement goals.

  assurance of timely completion for all projects within established schedules.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your operations, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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