ROBERT PLUMB
13813 Tamarack
Plainfield, IL 60544

SUMMARY
Regional Facilities Management with extensive experience in the Maintenance and Engineering Field.
10 years experience in management with proven abilities in budget planning and control, managing people and projects, and using available resources and experience to achieve goals efficiently.
Successful oversight of numerous retail and office facilities in multiple locations.
Extensive practical experience in the HVAC and Facility Maintenance field with additional experience in Energy Management.

EXPERIENCE

LORD AND TAYLOR, New York, NY 2004 2009
SENIOR REGIONAL ENGINEER

Reported directly to Director of Facilities Construction and Store Planning, interacting with VP of Construction / Facilities. Managed daily and emergency facility maintenance operations for 47 store locations and one distribution center.
Adhered to budgetary parameters while effectively managing maintenance expenses, utilities and capitol budget, including: planning, control and administration.
Managed 2 regional managers and 35 mechanics.
Managed all HVAC, energy and maintenance capitol projects, completing all projects on schedule and within budget.
Worked with Corporate and Central organization to coordinate and implement corporate maintenance projects and programs, providing technical support on new construction and remodels.
Ensured all safety regulations were met, coordinating all Hazmat projects as local Hazmat Manager.
Delegated responsibilities to subordinates to insure ample time for energy savings projects, forecasting capital improvements and day to day store operational involvement.
Ensured all safety regulations were met, coordinating all Hazmat and AMAT projects with local officials and company directors.
Responsible for updating outside contractors commitments to conform to Lord and Taylor standards and making sure all such commitments were met with minimum difficulties.
Worked with Lord and Taylors parent equity group, National Real Estate and Development Corp, during the 2006 acquisition from Federated Holding Group. This transition was met with little facilities issues.
Was heavily involved in Lord and Taylors Energy Management programs. This included overall installation, maintenance, software writing and continued training of engineering staff. These systems included both Andover and CSI/TAC EMS protocols.
Collaborated with engineers of assigned regions regarding building function issues and capital improvements. This direction saved the company more than $2 million in energy reductions and $3.5 million in capital expenditures through years 2006-2008.
Worked with the May Dept Stores energy project managers on all energy consumption reductions, where by elevating Lord and Taylor Stores from last to first place on May Companys Stores Energy rankings. Was responsible for 8 New Store openings and renovations, by working closely with both general and sub contractors; as well as May Co construction field managers
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REGIONAL ENGINEER / PHILADELPHIA MARKET 2002-2004
REGIONAL ENGINEER / BALTIMORE-D.C. MARKET 2001-2002
REGIONAL ENGINEER / MIDWEST 1999-2004
STORE ENGINEER / LEAD ENGINEER
CHICAGO MARKET 1977-1999


EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

Associate in Applied Science / Facility Management
College of DuPage
HVACR Certificate
Universal CFC Certificate
Former member IFMA and RSES