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Chief Engineer / Operations Manager

Name :	kmr032
Industry Type :	Real Estate Developers
City & State :	Birmingham,AL
Job Title	Chief Engineer / Operations Manager
Relocation Preferences :	Negotiable
Objective :	Continue a career in project management.
Resume :	Kevin M. Ritchey Trussville, AL 35173 OBJECTIVE: To continue a rewarding career in a Business or Legal capacity where my education, training, and work experience will be mutually beneficial to the organizations positive growth and my career path. EDUCATION: Birmingham School of Law Birmingham, AL Juris Doctorate December 2002 University of Alabama @ Birmingham Major: Political Science BA in Political Science Graduated: Spring 98’ SKILLS: Facilities Mgmt. Project Mgmt. Supervisory Client Resolution Training/Development MS Office Tenant/Vendor Mgmt. Internet Research Craft/Electric Client Resolution Construction knowledge/terminology GSA Security Clearance EXPERIENCE: Opus South Corporation Birmingham, AL Chief Engineer August 2008 – Present Implement and oversee all maintenance functions for a 600,000 square foot facility. Ensure that all building equipment is properly maintained per manufacturer specified guidelines to make certain all warranties remain valid. Develop and maintain an extensive preventive maintenance database, and schedule for all building equipment. Control and maintain proper equipment stocks for lighting, plumbing, and HVAC supplies and equipment. Organize and perform regular inventory checks for all company owned tool and equipment. Oversee that they are maintained in safe working order. Oversee that all OHSA, NFPA, and company safety guidelines are accurately followed and proper records kept. Negotiate with vendors to ensure maximum efficiency in contract and equipment pricing. Infinity Insurance Company Birmingham, AL Project & Construction Manager/Facilities Director January 2003 – March2008 Construction/Project Manager for all field offices, warehouses and corporate offices. Handling multi-million dollar projects from inception to completion in addition to handling the purchasing of all equipment in regards to the project Direct, negotiate, and manage acquisitions of real estate focusing on the West Coast region and Florida, as well as additional company owned legal offices throughout the US Employ, coordinate, and manage subcontractors used to renovate, build and design projects Responsible for leading small and large capital projects to include scaling property options, ordering market surveys, and coordinating construction phases, i.e. build out, space plan Facilitate the coordination of manpower and client services for property tenants such as purchasing office furniture, renovate, layout/move, phone integration, data and video surveillance equipment installation Provide direction for negotiation and implementation of property and equipment leases to include contract reviews, revision, recommendations Negotiate parking, tenant improvement allowances for all leased property, and recommend equipment leases for the company and negotiated all subleases and contracts Facilities Manager October 2001-January 2003 Supported leadership team in planning and approval of annual project/department budgets Organized and planned all construction projects for Birmingham, AL office Lead coordination efforts for corporate office purchases, rentals, space planning, and installations and provider client support/resolution services to all departments to include large scale project management, and organizing maintenance staff. Implemented new processes to streamline cost for ongoing organizational changes and safety goals Office Services Supervisor October 1999 - October 2001 Responsible for coordinating high volume mail processing operation and furniture placement for all company departments Researched and implemented work tools to enhance time management and efficient work flow for facilities/office services Supervised, trained, and managed employee performance process for a team of 20+ employees Claims Representative II October 1998-October 1999 Responsible for data entry of assigned new losses, preparing adjustments for glass and towing claims, and training new employees via new hire orientation/development program Tortorice Electrical Service Inc. Birmingham, AL 1994-1998 Supervised company employees, trained new employees and their work flow Lighting and Advice consultant Supervised the implementation of National Electrical Codes Project List Birmingham, Al 3700 Colonnade Parkway 157,000 square foot remodel 3 MM Birmingham, Al Parkwest Drive 111.000 square foot remodel 3 MM Birmingham, Al Parkwest Drive Concrete Parking Deck 3. MM California Numerous Office relocation and remodeling projects. References Jay Hall - 205-966-4003 Business Associate Brian Clark - 205-212-4138 Business Associate Edward Goldberg 205-945-0003 Business Associate