David Francis
Germantown
Summary
Building Management Specialist with a proven track record at the Department of Energy, adept at enhancing operational efficiency and driving strategic initiatives. Known for effective collaboration and commitment to achieving organizational goals. Exhibits strong leadership, strategic planning, and adaptability to changing organizational needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Building Management Specialist
Department of Energy
2019.09 - Current
- Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across various departmental efforts.
- Monitor expenditures on contracts to determine future budgetary requirements.
- Mentor junior staff on best practices in project management and regulatory compliance standards.
- Reduced operational costs by working as part of a hand selected team to identify areas for improvement and implement cost-saving measures.
- Oversee maintenance, construction, and A&E contracts to ensure reliable support of the DOE mission.
- Acts as invoice approving official to review and provide acceptance of progress and final payments for construction and maintenance contracts.
- Monitor and provide guidance to facility maintenance contractor in the management of utility system associated with the main building and heating/refrigeration plant to ensure reliable operations.
- Conduct building tours to identify safety and failing infrastructure issues.
Engineering Technician
National Institute of Standards and Technology, NIST
2016.10 - 2019.09
- Coordinated efforts with stakeholders to design and execute renovations to research laboratories.
- Collaborated with maintenance operations engineers to troubleshoot complex issues in the development of facility improvement and repair projects.
- Evaluated capability and cost proposals to determine technical acceptance of project bidders.
- Perform oversight of construction and maintenance project to ensure adherence to contract and safety requirements.
Building Manager
National Institute of Standards and Technology, NIST
2014.02 - 2016.10
- Managed daily operations of facility, ensuring compliance with safety and building regulations.
- Oversaw maintenance schedules, coordinating with contractors to minimize disruptions.
- Conducted regular building inspections to identify maintenance needs and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Supervised a multi-trade team of maintenance personnel, providing guidance on tasks prioritization and scheduling repairs accordingly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Robert E Peary High
Rockville, MDSkills
- Operations management
- Contract Oversight
- Customer relations
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Data analysis
Certification
- Contracting Officer's Representative - Level II
Timeline
Building Management Specialist
Department of Energy
2019.09 - Current
Engineering Technician
National Institute of Standards and Technology, NIST
2016.10 - 2019.09
Building Manager
National Institute of Standards and Technology, NIST
2014.02 - 2016.10
High School Diploma -
Robert E Peary High
Related Experience
- Forty plus years in construction and maintenance as tradesman, and planner estimator.
- Completion of five day mandatory supervisor class.
- Held MDE certification for asbestos project supervisor.
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Projects and Power Point as well as Visio, Maximo and AUTOCAD LT.