About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1907133
FACILITIES OPERATIONS MANAGER | HVAC, CAPITAL PROJECTS & COLLECTIONS PRESERVATION
Core Expertise
- Facilities operations leadership across museum and institutional environments, ensuring reliable building performance.
- Capital project management including HVAC upgrades, elevator modernizations, and mechanical system replacements.
- Environmental condition control for artifact and collection preservation through coordinated BAS and HVAC strategies.
- Vendor selection and contract oversight for elevator, electrical, fire protection, and HVAC services.
- Team leadership, staff development, and cross-department coordination for events, exhibitions, and emergency response.
Project Background
- Led HVAC upgrade projects to improve system reliability and maintain stringent temperature and humidity setpoints.
- Managed elevator modernization and boiler replacement projects with phased scheduling to minimize operational disruption.
- Directed building envelope repairs and facade restoration to extend asset life and reduce long-term maintenance costs.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs and CMMS workflows to standardize work orders and track expenditures.
- Coordinated emergency response planning with collections and conservation teams to protect artifacts during incidents.
Key Skills
- Building automation (BAS) | CMMS
- HVAC systems management | Controls & commissioning
- Capital project delivery | Vendor & contract management
- Environmental control for collections | Temperature & humidity control
- Budgeting & cost control | Operating and capital budgets
- Team leadership | Staff training, performance reviews, recruitment
Education
- B.A., English — University of Illinois at Chicago
Why Interview this Candidate?
A seasoned facilities manager with 18 years overseeing complex museum and institutional buildings, they combine technical expertise in HVAC, BAS, and capital projects with proven vendor and team management. Experienced in environmental control strategies supporting artifact preservation and emergency planning, they consistently optimize operations while protecting collections. Strong budget oversight and CMMS implementation enable measurable operational improvements from day one.
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