Director of Facilities Engineering

A bottom-line driven Director of Engineering with more than nine years experience at managing staff, budgets and project deadlines with equal expertise. Maximizes building efficiencies by utilizing in-depth training in and knowledge of plant operations, codes and standards, schematic wiring diagrams, combustion systems, water treatment and systems, cooling towers, refrigeration, compressors, pneumatics, control systems, boilers and computers.


Highlights Managed an operational budget of $5.6 million as Chief Engineer for IHG, one of
Americas largest operators of hotels in terms of guest rooms and gross annual revenues.

Delivered a savings on energy costs in first year with IHG.

Increased positive guest scores and inspection ratings while maintaining a budget. Elevated fire department, internal and external audits from failing to passing or better for all parameters in two fiscal quarters.

Reduced labor costs and eliminated overtime

Results oriented management style brought in projects under budget and on time,
including guest room renovations for Intercontinental Hotel suites and Marriott
Courtyard guest rooms, and HVAC systems upgrade for Crowne Plaza.

Holds coveted New Jersey Blue Seal Boiler Operators License, certification for operating freon, carbon-dioxide, or ammonia gas-cooling systems and monitoring and track high-pressure steam generators.


Education/Certification


HVAC Certification, Lincoln Technical Institute, ACICS and ACCSCT accredited, Union, NJ

Plant Operation Certification, Bloomfield Tech, Bloomfield, NJ

HVAC Certification, Essex County Technical School, Newark, NJ

Universal Refrigerant Certification, Essex County Technical School, Newark, NJ

Certified Plumber
2007 - Present Chief Engineer, Lodgian Inc., Atlanta, GA
Managed maintenance of multiple hotel properties including physical building, structure, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems, commercial kitchen, laundry equipment, key control systems, emergency systems and related equipment.
Ensured compliance with all federal, state and local laws, including OSHA, EEOC and health codes.
Prioritized and managed all capital improvement projects, making sure completion was on time and within budget.
Assured quality upkeep of guest areas in order to maximize customer satisfaction.
Coordinated staffing, scheduling and training.
Supervised critical preventive maintenance program.
Responsible for key inventory.
Negotiated contractor and vendor contracts for all properties.
Directed the design, planning, construction and alteration of all equipment, machinery and building.

2006 - 2007Director of Engineering, Brookdale Senior Living, Freedom Pointe, Roswell, GA
Maintained entire facility, including physical building structure, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems, commercial kitchen and laundry equipment, PBX phone systems, key control systems, emergency systems and all related equipment.
Oversight of compliance with all federal, state and local laws, including OSHA, EEOC and health codes.
Managed key inventory
Supervised upkeep of guest areas assuring attractive public spaces for clientele.

2002 - 2006 Assistant Director of Engineering, InterContinental the Barclay, New York, NY (IHG)
Director of Engineering, Crowne Plaza, Secaucus, NJ (IHG)
Awarded "North America's Leading Business Hotel" by the World Travel Awards 2003, 2004 and 2005
Charged with maintaining entire hotel facility, including physical building structure, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems, commercial kitchen and laundry equipment, PBX phone systems, key control systems, emergency systems and all related equipment.
Created and managed an energy conservation program.
Managed and maintained high speed Internet in guestrooms and meeting areas.
Supervised upkeep of guest areas and quality control of public areas.
Verified that hotel complied with all federal, state and local laws, including OSHA, EEOC and health codes.
Managed preventive maintenance room care program.
Ensured all fire and safety inspections are completed and discrepancies corrected.
Oversight of all capital projects assuring completion on time and within the budget.
Negotiated contracts for property with union, vendors and contractors.
Coordinated and directed the design, planning, construction, and alteration of all equipment, machinery and building.
Monitored swimming pool for compliance with Health Department standards.

1992 - 2002HVAC Engineer, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ
Maintained steam generators, chillers, towers, HVAC systems and buildings according to state and
federal requirements.