Maintenance Construction

PATRICK CAFFEY xorz8m@r.postjobfree.com Cell: 210-***-****

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Experienced in hotel, university, and other facilities operations. A professional with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a broad background in construction that includes:

• Bid Preparation/Estimating • Subcontractor Negotiations

• Chiller and Plant Systems • Multi-project Management

• High-rise & Commercial Construction • HVAC & Control Systems

• Facilities Engineering • Budget Management

Principal personal strengths include excellent communication skills, a professional approach, and dedication to results. A team leader and team player who can be counted on to attain better than expected results!

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

University of Texas A&M at Kingsville, Kingsville, TX 2010-Present

Executive Director of Facilities – Operations and Maintenance

The Executive Director of Facilities leads the Director of Physical Plant, in managing multiple aspects of the day-to-day facilities maintenance and operations of Texas A&M Kingsville including custodial services, maintenance, mechanical services and systems, electrical systems, central plant and chilled water operations, elevators, waste management, event support and set-ups, hazardous materials management, engineering, energy conservation, selected outsourced services, and the preservation of the campus landscape. Planning, Design and Construction Facilities Management is also responsible for planning, design and construction by coordinating and directing multiple projects- both operating and capital - including dealing with outside consultants and contractors, as well as with city and state officials.

SAGE HOSPITALITY, Rockford, Illinois 2006– 2009

DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING – Directly managed employees and day-to-day routine maintenance of a Five Star 400-room water park and hotel. Hire support staff that includes maintenance technicians, grounds, janitorial, and administrative personnel. Establish programs for preventive maintenance; coordinate major maintenance, and handle purchasing.

HYATT WILD OAK RANCH, San Antonio, Texas 2004 – 2006

DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING – Recruited by the company to manage the final construction for a 440-room, full service five-star resort that included five swimming pools, a lazy river, golf course, and four restaurants. Directed all subcontractor functions and ensured work meets contract specifications. Additionally . . .

• Completed all new construction on time and within budget.

• Managed day-to-day operations (maintenance, preventive maintenance, and inspections)

• Consistently completed projects on time and ensured customer satisfaction through extensive coordination with customers or representatives during each phase of a project.

HILTON CORPORATION/DOUBLETREE HOTEL, San Antonio, Texas 1997 – 2004

DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING – Managed all facilities engineering and maintenance for a 300-room upscale hotel property with several restaurants and a 6,000 square foot banquet/meeting facility.

• Functioned as Project Superintendent for a $6.5 million hotel renovation. Worked closely with architects, contractors, and code compliance representatives during each phase of the project.

SHERATON GUNTER HOTEL, San Antonio, Texas 1995 – 1997

CHIEF ENGINEER – Directed day-to-day operations for the physical plant and property maintenance. Hired, trained and supervised a team of 15 personnel who provided maintenance, engineering, and administrative activities.

• Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs that ensured a high reliability of the physical plant that consisted of an older HVAC system for this historic property.

• Developed and managed the annual operating budget.

• Assisted general operations as Manager on Duty – a rotational position that supervised all hotel operations.

HART OF TEXAS CONSTRUCTION, Marion, Texas 1983 – 1995

CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR – Recruited, hired, and trained maintenance engineers for hotel maintenance and rehabilitation contracts. Managed a team of 27 personnel and handled the engineering and programming of physical plant, energy management systems, and HVAC controls.

FOUR SEASONS NURSING HOME CORPORATION, Austin, Texas 1972 – 1983

Regional Maintenance Supervisor – Directed maintenance operations for five properties in Texas. Hired, trained, and managed a team of 30 technicians.

• Negotiated with and hired subcontractors for major maintenance or construction.

• Provided quality control of all major repairs and construction to ensure compliance with contract specifications.

• Worked closely with Nursing Home Managers to develop programs for controlling costs and enhancing equipment reliability.

• Performed inspections of properties to identify areas for improvement in daily operations and preventive maintenance.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas.

Professional Development:

• Graduate of the Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Course, Austin Technical Trade School, Austin Texas

• Company sponsored Management Seminars

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