David-Abraham Soberano

Experience

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  Meridian Group Real Estate Management

  Jul 2010 - Dec 2012

  Manager of Construction & Develoment

  Responsible for Facilities and Building Maintenance of over 2,500 apartment units and over 3 million S.F. of commercial property. Daily interaction with tenants, property supervisors, various trade contractors and city entities. Ensure that all of the maintenance & construction needs of the company are met in a timely manner. Create work orders and make sure they are executed. Directly responsible for the departments finances and ensure budgets are kept and expenses minimized. Oversee Maintenance employees and conduct employee reviews and safety trainings. Coordinate vendors and contractors. Oversee all building safety, alarm systems, security, fire protection and make sure buildings are compliant with all city, county and state regulations. Report directly to Vice President and President of the Company. Show less

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  Belmond

  Feb 2013 - Aug 2015

  Director of Engineering

  Oversee all facilities and building operations of a 5 Star luxury resort. Maintain HVAC systems, electrical systems, kitchen equipment, structural and architectural integrity of resort property. Troubleshoot phone systems, TV/Data networks. Maintain saltwater pool system & Elevator transports. Oversee landscape and grounds maintenance. Implement and oversee Preventative Maintenance program of all guest rooms. Asset protection and analysis of all equipment. Ensure complete guest satisfaction and adhere to the highest customer service industry standards. Maintain thorough logs of all activity and daily routines. Oversee and direct Engineering team. Direct outside vendors and sub contractors. Order necessary equipment and materials for Facilities Department. Oversee department expenses and budgets. Oversee building safety, alarm systems, fire protection and make sure buildings are compliant with all city, county and state regulations. Report directly to General Manager and Regional Financial Controller. Show less

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  Crescent Heights, Ten Thousand

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  Director of Facilities

  New residential development & building lease-up in Century City L.A. Tasked with Facility Operations deployment of a 270-room luxury high-rise. Responsibilities included: Recruit and hire Maintenance, Housekeeping & Security staff, Establish Vendor list & Vendor contracts, Conduct OAC meetings and MEP startup schedules. Manage RFIs, RFPs and Change orders. Implement maintenance program & Facility SOP’s. Asset protection and analysis of all major equipment along with warranty documentation. Direct all construction vendors and sub contractors. Order the necessary materials & tools for facilities departments. Oversee facility expenses, budgets and establish “year-one” forecasts. Report directly to General Manager and VP of Operations. Show less

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  Ty Warner Hotels & Resorts

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2023

  Director of Engineering/Facilities

  Direct Facilities and Building Operations including all Grounds, Maintenance, IT, Security and Safety personnel. Implement Preventative Maintenance program of guest rooms and public areas. Asset protection and analysis of all equipment for "Cap-Ex" proposals. Maintain thorough logs of all activity and daily routines. Direct and manage Engineering team. Liaise with all outside vendors and sub contractors. Oversight of department expenses and budgets & prepare department financials. Oversee building safety, alarm systems, fire protection and make sure buildings are compliant with all city, county and state regulations. Report directly to Ownership and Managing Director. Ensure complete guest satisfaction and adhere to the highest Hospitality service standards. Show less

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  Soberano Group INC.

  Jan 2019 - now

  Founder & Principal

  Founder & Principal of a mutli-faceted Construction and Development company. Specializing in Commercial construction with an Empasis in the hospitality sector. Also specializing in Custom residential home construction. Based in Santa Barbara CA