Project Manager Construction

Lowenski Garcia

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City: Gilbert

State: AZ

Zip: 85296

Country: USA

Phone: 602-***-****

Skill Level: Senior

Salary Range: $90,000

Willing to Relocate

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Lowenski M. Garcia

Pursuing a challenging career as a Director Facilities Services

Summary of Professional Experience abqbxu@r.postjobfree.com 602-***-****

Recognized for excellent customer retention, handling multiple tasks and completing projects on time within budget. Specialize in building trust and confidence with customers, contractors-vendors and team members.

An exceptional service-oriented professional with 15 years of proven achievements in all phases of facility management and maintenance, which includes overseeing multiple site locations.

Directed projects commanding personnel management, ground up construction of hotels, commercial and office facilities.

Extensive experience with profit and loss statements, purchasing, budget preparation and strategic business planning.

Aggressive, hard-working multilingual professional proficient in English, Spanish, French, and Italian.

Business Experience

Simon Arizona Mills LLC-Tempe, Arizona 2006- 2010

Director Facility Operations

Director of the operations of Arizona`s top entertainment center with visitor surpassing 30 million people annually.

Oversee the day-to-day operations of a 1.5 million square ft. mall with 7 major anchors and 200 in line stores.

Reconfigured the Stafa MS 1800 energy management system with local SRP utility company to establish an annual $250,000 savings on energy consumption.

Responsible for renovation of 75 stores on the facilities 10th year anniversary.

Established the weekend parental program, which in turn decreased loitering and increased shopping revenues.

Creating a new project to refurbish the fire alarm and upgrade the existing panels and fixtures.

Refurbishing Closed circuit Security surveillance system with high definition digital electronics and cameras.

Established a networking group of 17 Directors of Operation from 17 other Mills malls throughout the nation.

Salt River Project-Tempe, Arizona 2005-2006

Senior Facility Project Manager (Contract)

Senior Project manager responsible for multiple TI construction projects throughout the Phoenix Metro Area.

Oversee 30 different projects at 24 different commercial facilities,

Project manager for the SRP TI Mailroom consolidation and installation and startup of the RYOBI 765 printing press.

Responsible for the Installation of 30 pay centers (ATM) throughout the Phoenix Metro Area.

Project Manager overseeing the Metro Valley Rail frontage designs for the 27th & Washington Street building.

Tenant improvement for all the SRP Artifacts and Archives remodel projects.

The Historical Stanley Hotel 1909 Grand Heritage Hotel Group- Estes Park, Colorado 2004-2005

Director of Engineering

Directed a $14.7 million dollar capital improvement project for the Historical Stanley Hotel built in 1909.

Responsible for the upgrading all life saving system new fire panel sprinkler and security.

Created a 5-year plan to bring the hotel to code by installing horns and strobes in every room.

Directed the renovation of the 1909 Otis elevator with a full electro-mechanical modernization while keeping and renovating the original birdcage cab. Finished the elevator project on time and under budget by $6,000.00

Project Manager for ground up construction of the Spa including renovating 2 freestanding buildings.

Created new EMS-Energy Management System allowing the property to save 30% in utility costs.

RREEF Real Estate Investment Managers- Phoenix, Arizona 2001-2004

Senior Operations Facility Manager

Directed capital and tenant improvement projects for 5.2 million square feet of high-end commercial office and corporate buildings.

Responsible for overseeing all preventive maintenance and capital budgets for 18 different facilities.

Supervised budgets and schedules to support projects thru design process and project details.

Implemented and coordinated annual environmental and roof audits on all facilities.

Project Manager for the ground-up construction of the San Tan Corporate buildings in Chandler.

Responsible for maintaining all emergency systems including 1.5 MW generators and UPS system.

Managed the scheduling and all maintenance of all fire life and safety programs for all facilitates.

Responsible for supporting lease agreements with the following tenants: Verizon, America West Airlines, All State, Liberty Mutual, Citi-Corp Financial, Sprint, University of Phoenix, US Homes, Toyota Financial Services, Wells Fargo.

The Club at CopperWynd- Fountain Hills, Arizona 1999-2001

Director of Engineering

Supervised the ground-up construction of a quality, first class Country Club in Fountain Hills.

Implemented a daily maintenance schedule and addressed future operational needs during construction.

Coordinated the opening and installation of all FF&E systems for the Club and owner supplied items.

Created a department budget to maintain 99 acres of pristine common areas that house -The 80 Villas at CopperWynd-, a 32-room Inn, and a 27,000, square foot private Country Club.

Supervised schedules to support project programs thru the design process, and final FF&E.

Inspected final construction of entire facility including FF&E in progress and design so as to comply with city codes, approved plans, and document specifications.

Roberto Clemente Coliseum- Hiram Bithorn Stadium- San Juan, Puerto Rico 1998-1999

Director of Facility Operations of a 50-Acre Entertainment Center (Contract)

Facility Director of the number one entertainment center in the Caribbean.

Supervised a 20-million-dollar renovation project for the coliseum and stadium.

Re-engineered the food and beverage area into a revenue-producing department.

Marketed and re-negotiated with artists and advertisers for all events, seating, and advertising.

Responsible for re-organizing and coordinating events ranging from 10,000 to 30,000 attendees.

Engineered all major concerts, exhibitions, fairs, basketball, wrestling, and baseball games.

Created a preventive maintenance program for the HVAC 1000-ton AC unit, a 60,000-gallon water system, and a complete 300,000-watt lighting studio, including all audio and visual technical equipment.

Supervised the overall day-to-day operations including directing, planning, and coordinating.

Directed a staff of 60 employees, 7 days/24 hours, to operate the coliseum and stadium, making it the most versatile entertainment center in Puerto Rico.

The Sands Beach Resort & Casino- Isla Verde, Puerto Rico 1997- 1998

Project Manager- Contract Resort Hotel Renovation (Contract)

Directed the renovation and opening of a 400-room exclusive four-star resort hotel.

Managed and inspected all phases and divisions of the renovation process.

Scheduled 32 rooms bi-weekly for demolition, complete renovation, refurnishing

and final housekeeping details.

Coordinated all contractors, and maintained on time delivery schedules for all projects

within a $15-million-dollar budget.

Planned and maintained a 50% operation schedule without disrupting guest satisfaction.

Received a Project award from the Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association.

Palmas Del Mar Resort- Humacao, Puerto Rico 1992-1997

Property Manager of a 3700-acre, 2 golf course residential resort country club

Directed and managed operations of an exclusive 2 hotel residential resort community.

Managed a 6.6-million-dollar homeowner's budget and a departmental 1.8-million budget.

Managed the day-to-day operations consisting of security, maintenance, utility, landscaping,

irrigation, and a fleet of 89 company vehicles.

Re-engineered the landscape departments, which saved 30% of fixed cost.

Improved by 50% the overall landscape of the property by implementing group leaders

and adding irrigation systems to high-impact areas.

Re-engineered the security department, converting it into a revenue-producing center.

Managed and maintained 15 different homeowners associations.

Responsible for directing, coordinating, and planning, over 200 employees.

Directed the construction warranty department and saved 20% in labor by creating and

implementing new contracting procedures.

Implemented recycling program with landscape debris and utility waste, which reduced

refuse expenses 60%.

EDUCATION

M. B. A Courses Universidad Metropolitana- Rio Piedras, PR

B. A. - Carroll College- Waukesha, Wisconsin

Universidad Autonoma de Madrid- European History Madrid, Spain

Professional Studies

Leader in Energy Environmental Design seminar 2006

Project Management Seminar 2006

Asbestos/ Mold Abatement SRP 2006

Smith Driving School 2005

On time Management 2005

Handling Hazardous Materials 2005

Microsoft Outlook 2005

CPR certified 2004

Arizona State OSHA and EPA fire life safety regulations seminar

Labor Law sexual harassment - McConnell Valdez, Attorneys at Law.

Asbestos Abatement -Is asbestos in our buildings- - Belfor2004

Time Management - Fred Pryor seminar. 2003

Roof maintenance and replacement-Star Roofing 2003

OSHA and EPA safety regulations Law Environmental seminar. 2002

How to supervise effectively - Fred Pryor seminar. 2003

MS office, XP, Excel, MS Project, Power Point, MS Works, Word 2000

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