Matthew DeLaRosa

Experience

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  Vernon Township Board of Education

  Mar 2010 - Nov 2013

  Facilities Director

  •Formulated and secured Board approval of a revitalization energy and environmental design plan approved by the New Jersey Local Finance Board for VTSD in the amount of $6.3 million dollars in 6 schools on a timely manner within budget. This savings plans saves the district over $530,000 dollars in energy measures per year with an option up to $150,000 to use on capital improvements •Collaborate with the Business Administrator to establish and manage a $10 million dollar maintenance and capital improvement budget•Direct operation responsibility for Continuous Quality Insurance housekeeping program which included assignments, inspections, graphing and training needs to assure cleanliness of buildings. Show less

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  Livingston Public Schools

  Nov 2013 - Jun 2014

  Director of Safety, Energy Management and Strategic Construction Planning and Operations

  • Prepare energy management plan that ensures the district is promoting sustainability• Monitor Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SREC) by reviewing the existing data, kWh generation, bids and transfers.• Working with town officials to provide infrastructure construction contract management planning and technical support and oversight of projects within the district • Institute and maintain up-to-date mutual aide agreements with other county school district in the areas of emergency bussing, sharing of personnel, and other related issues in an emergency• Working with administrators, faculty and staff at each school to ensure proper security and safety measures are implemented as related to students, employees, facilities and properties Show less

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  North Warren Regional School District

  Jan 2015 - Dec 2022

  Director of Buildings and Grounds

  Managed environmental control of the facility, life safety and mechanical equipment operation• Oversaw construction plans with architects, state and county building inspectors, board of education• Approved consultants and sub-contractors to assure highest quality of service• Created safety reports, reviewed all accidents, incidents and identify trends as well as implementation of changes to reduce occurrences

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  Vertex Education

  Feb 2021 - Apr 2023

  Director of Facilities and Construction

  Oversee 72-million-dollar construction projects from design to construction completion• Responsible for the administrative and financial management of contractors providing janitorial and engineering services• Overseeing staffing plans, budget forecasts and monthly projections, costs related to special projects, work order monitoring and execution of compliance forms• Responsible for providing direction to a team of facilities & office managers multiple locations• Develops, cultivates, and owns key relationships with major stakeholders and customers Show less

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  YMCA

  Feb 2023 - now

  Director of Facilities

  • Leveraged expertise in initiating strategic vision and management operations, facilitating project management, and tactical implementation of improvement initiatives for township property.• Strengthened Facilities Management plans for the company and sustained service contracts for facilities, exemplifying expertise in utilizing best practices in leading operations and monitoring regulatory compliance.• Streamlined operations through efficient communication with customers and internal staff, determining requirements and identifying solutions to complex problems to influence smooth processes.• Mainly responsible for securing requirements and ensuring compliance with government regulations.• Adopted an innovative preventive maintenance system, reducing HVAC system failures by 30% and improving overall building maintenance.• Monitor and maintain optimum performance of all building systems to include mechanical, electrical/electronic, fire life safety, HVAC, pools, and elevator systems. Show less