Michael Fulayter

Michael Fulayter

Director of Facilities and Senior Project Manager

Joliet, IL
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Facility Management & Operations Expert A highly skilled project manager for corporate office buildouts with many years of experience overseeing the design, installation, and construction of capital program developments. Possess a solid reputation in the exceptional oversight, testing, troubleshooting, and safety compliance of facility projects that meets client requirements. Demonstrated aptitude in performing the due diligence needed to hire optimal contractors as well as leading cross-functional teams. Highly adept at managing budgets and prioritizing jobs based on need.

Experience

2012 Oct - 2020 Mar
Senior Project Manager & Director of Facilities
Illinois Cafe and Service Co. LLC / Joliet

Project Manager: Lead the planning, development, and implementation of multiple capital improvement projects to ensure that all design objectives are moving forward as planned. Identify available contractors, solicit bids, and hire the most cost-effective options from a pool of qualified candidates. Monitor daily tasks and make adjustments as needed so job deliverables stay on track to meet deadlines. Maintain consistent oversight of project budgets so verify that funds are being allocated to appropriate resources and expenses are not exceeding financial limits. Perform regular inspections of work progress for quality assurance testing. Collect and submit all legal documents and permits needed to conduct work legally.

Director of Facilities: Solicit bids and negotiation contracts to bring on specialized and trusted vendors specifically selected for their exceptional ability of meeting required business needs. Conduct comprehensive facility inspections, noting machinery or systems that require maintenance, and scheduling repairs to avoid disruptions to business operations. Field all service concerns and use knowledge of area resources to address facility needs quickly and thoroughly. Regularly check budgetary use and recommend new procedures to ownership that cut costs without sacrificing quality of service provided. Visit all facilities regularly. Relay pertinent information between department heads to coordinate communication of shared business goals.

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Education

1994 - 1996
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science / Biology

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