Over 30 years of diversified experience within the facilities and maintenance industry. High Energy Executive with a proven track record in effectively managing Total R&M Spend for a multi-site big box retail organization. Strong leadership skills focused on team building and creating a collaborative work environment encouraging individual thinking and results. Strong and effective communicator who helps facilitate the development of new ideas, processes and new strategic cost saving initiatives while continuing to focus on efficiency. Highly motivated and self-directed individual who strives for positive results. Capable of communicating and presenting to the Executive Leadership Team and all levels of the Field Organization. Licensed Journeyman Electrician by trade.
Assistant Vice President / Director of Facilities Services @ Responsible for management, supervision and strategic planning of all facilities repairs and maintenance, refrigeration / HVAC and Lighting / Energy for 200 plus Wholesale Clubs and the Corporate Office totaling in excess of 22 Million Square Feet. Manage and oversee a total overall budget of $180 Million which includes Total R&M Spend, Energy & Utilities and Capital Funding. Develop strategies and present to Senior Leadership the overall Facilities Strategy including equipment upgrades, LCM and Necessary Facility improvements. From December 2010 to Present (5 years) Manager of Facilities Services @ Oversee and manage facilities repairs and maintenance for all BJ's Wholesale Club locations. Manage Capital and large scale projects across the entire chain. Direct a department of (6) Facility Project Managers and oversee all day to day activities regarding total R & M spend and LCM decisions. From June 2005 to December 2010 (5 years 7 months) Senior Facilities Services Manager @ Responsible for management of all facilities repairs and maintenance for a designated region. Make recommendations and initiate capital spending for equipment replacement and projects. Available 24/7 to assist with any club needs / issues that would arise and also traveled and visited clubs to meet with Club Management and make recommendations to help manage R & M P & L and provide input with Vendor selection. From June 2001 to June 2005 (4 years 1 month) Facilities Services Manager @ Responsible for management of all facilities repairs and maintenance for a designated region. Make recommendations and initiate capital spending for equipment replacement and projects. From July 1998 to June 2001 (3 years) Senior Facility Engineer @ Managed a staff of 4 Maintenance Technicians responsible for all Facility Services at (3) Corporate Buildings totaling 400,000 Sq. Ft. Also served as the in-house electrician performing all electrical PM work and completed service work and small installs as required. Overall responsibilities included PM work, repair work, office moves and resets, grounds work, snow removal, Contractor Management and P & L Responsibility. From December 1995 to June 1998 (2 years 7 months)
Northeast Regional Vocational Technical High School From 1988 to 1990 Preparation for Comprehensive USCG Captain's Exam, Marine Skills and Navaigation @ Chapman School of Seamanship From 1983 to 1984 High School @ Billerica Memorial High School From 1978 to 1982 Steve Parker is skilled in: Operations Management, Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Budgets, Process Scheduler, Management, Inventory Management, Retail, Purchasing, Facilities Management, Strategy