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Tom Donnelly

New Lenox,IL

Summary

Engineering professional with proven track record in leading high-performance teams and driving innovative engineering solutions. Known for fostering collaborative environments and achieving significant project milestones. Reliable and adaptable, with focus on strategic planning and resource management.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Engineering

Omni Chicago Hotel
09.2022 - Current
  • Evaluated emerging technologies to identify opportunities for integration into existing systems or develop innovative solutions.
  • Established robust safety protocols to minimize accidents, resulting in a safer working environment for all employees.
  • Developed high-performing engineering teams through strategic hiring, focused mentoring, and performance management initiatives.
  • Mentored junior engineers in best practices and provided ongoing guidance on professional development opportunities.
  • Optimized manufacturing operations by identifying bottlenecks, implementing best practices, and providing targeted training to staff.
  • Led successful product launches by coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
  • Streamlined engineering processes for increased efficiency, leading to faster project completion and reduced costs.
  • Presented technical findings at regional conferences sharing knowledge within the field while enhancing networking possibilities.
  • Led proposal development efforts, presenting engineering opportunities to senior leadership for go-no-go decisions.
  • Delivered cost savings by negotiating favorable contracts with vendors, lowering material expenses without sacrificing quality.
  • Set budgets for engineering tasks, tailoring financial limitations to business goals and optimizing return on investment (ROI) for completed deliverables.
  • Collaborated closely with sales teams to develop customized solutions that met client needs while driving revenue growth.
  • Managed resource allocation and utilization for entire Engineering department.
  • Adhered to overall company business goals, meeting prescribed completion deadlines on [Number]% of projects.
  • Reduced company expenditures and loss by [Number]% by implementing proactive maintenance procedures.

Chief Engineer

Omni Chicago Hotel and Office Tower
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Oversee the engineering department which includes 1 Chief, 1 Assistant Chief, 6 engineers and 1 painter
  • Planned, organized and directed a variety of projects, and activities related to the maintenance and repair of the hotel and office tower in a 500,000-sq/ft
  • Building
  • Oversee, operate and maintain the buildings central mechanical plant which supplies 24/7 heating and cooling to all the buildings 470,000-sq/ft
  • And retail parcel
  • Delegate/prioritize tasks to each of the team members such as: building rounds, preventive maintenance mechanical and guest rooms, work tickets and all mechanicals throughout the building
  • Forecast, budget and facilitate capital projects
  • Completed $200,000 exterior granite facade project within budget and on time
  • Completed $175,000 plumbing and toilet project within budget and on time which reduced bathroom guest complaints to zero
  • Complete $100,000 fitness center renovation on time and with in budget
  • Facilitate and complete a $100,000 B.M.S and life safety integration system upgrade to bring building into code
  • Secured emergency capital funds of $500,000 to bring pertinent building systems back on line
  • Secured of 5 million dollars in capital funding to include new chillers, pumps, building automation system, elevator machine room A/C units, guestroom and back of house RFID door locks, and a conversion of presidential suite to and executive lounge / hospitality suite
  • Coordinate and operate, in an economical, legal and safe manner, all Heating, Lighting, Power as well as Repair & Maintenance for the hotel and office tower
  • Inspect physical plant, equipment, as well as own and oversee the preventative maintenance program of that area
  • Coordinate with other departments all work necessary to maintain general conditions, safety and health standards set forth by hotel policy and legal requirements
  • Interview, hire, counsel, train, and discipline engineering associates, in coordination with the Director of Human Resources
  • Directly supervises Engineering associates in operation and control of utilities to provide efficient operation of hotel services and comfort to guests
  • Recommend to management possible projects for future capital budgets
  • Obtain bids, supervise and coordinate contractors in performance of project work
  • Maintain all special permits and licenses as required by local authorities
  • Control schedules, staffing and payroll of Engineering associates
  • Compile personnel records, logs utilities and keep Engineering records
  • Inspect physical plant and equipment and shall supervise maintenance and preventative maintenance program of that area
  • Assisted with department expenses of $2,000,000 compromised of: Non-payroll expenses of $700,000 hotel and $702,154 office tower Labor expenses of $1,300,000 hotel and office tower
  • Held monthly P&L reviews
  • Operate and maintain B&G pumps ranging from 5hp-100hp
  • Operated and maintained all hotel and office tower mechanical equipment to include all pneumatics and kitchen equipment
  • Maintain and operate an all-electric heat building and cooled with 2- 500-ton Carrier chillers, 2- 500 ton Baltimore Air Coil cooling towers
  • Maintained and operated HVAC, 800 kw emergency generator, 4 Patterson Kelley domestic hot water boilers and electrical switch gear
  • Provided building services and support to all hotel, office tower staff and guests within the 470,000-sq/ft
  • Building in a timely manner
  • Performed preventative maintenance and aesthetic improvements to tenant, guest suites and public spaces, including 10,000 sq./ft
  • Of meeting and pre-function space
  • Maintained the integrity of all mechanical spaces
  • Monitored systems for potential or existing problems to formulate solutions to implement and correct before any guest or staff inconveniences could occur
  • Maintain and operate Carrier AHU’s, Titus fan powered and variable air volume box’s to maintain established comfort zones
  • Conducted routine and on-going assessment of the building systems operations

Assistant Chief Engineer

Embassy Suites Chicago Magnificent Mile
03.2016 - 04.2022
  • Oversee the engineering department which includes 5 engineers and 1 apprentice
  • I have trained and promoted 1 apprentice during that time
  • Planned, organized and directed a variety of projects, and activities related to the maintenance and repair of the hotel in a 450,000-sq/ft
  • Building
  • Oversee, operate and maintain the hotel central mechanical plant which supplies 24/7 heating and cooling to not only the 450,000-sq/ft
  • Hotel but the 400,000-sq/ft
  • Base building and retail parcel
  • Delegate/prioritize tasks to each of the team members such as: building rounds, preventive maintenance mechanical and guest rooms, work tickets, swimming pool, and all mechanicals throughout the building
  • Assisted with forecasting budget and capital projects
  • Assisted with department expenses of $1,700,000 compromised of: Non-payroll expenses of $700,000 Labor expenses of $1,000,000
  • Assisted with monthly P&L reviews
  • Operate and maintain B&G pumps ranging from 5hp-125hp
  • Operated and maintained all hotel mechanical and kitchen equipment
  • Maintain and operate 3- 350 HP Bryan boilers and 3- 800-ton Carrier chillers, 3- 800 ton Baltimore Air Coil cooling towers
  • Maintained and operated HVAC, 1,250 kw emergency generator, 6- Teledyne Laars hydronic boilers and electrical switch gear
  • Serviced and operated the hotel 19,800-gallon swimming pool, 1,800-gallon spa, sauna and lobby water feature
  • Provided building services and support to all hotel staff and guests within the 455 hotel suites in a timely manner
  • Performed preventative maintenance and aesthetic improvements to guest suites and public spaces, including 20,000 sq./ft
  • Of meeting and pre-function space
  • Maintained the integrity of all mechanical spaces
  • Monitored systems for potential or existing problems to formulate solutions to be presented to the Chief Engineer for appropriate action
  • Maintain and operate York AHU’s, Titus fan powered and variable air volume box’s to maintain established comfort zones
  • Conducted routine and on-going assessment of the building systems operations

Education

High School Diploma -

Andrew High School
Tinley Park, IL

Skills

  • Customer satisfaction
  • Customer engagement
  • Safety protocols
  • Project scheduling
  • Strategic planning
  • Project management
  • Budget development
  • Operations management

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 10 staff members
  • Successfully compiled and presented comprehensive documentation to ownership, securing multi-million-dollar funding for the replacement of the building's chiller and pumping system

Professional Accomplishments

  • Employee of the Month (10/01/19, 06/01/18, 03/01/15, 02/01/13)
  • Stars of the Industry nominee (10/01/22, 10/01/18, 10/01/15)
  • Manager of the Quarter (09/01/22)

Timeline

Director of Engineering

Omni Chicago Hotel
09.2022 - Current

Chief Engineer

Omni Chicago Hotel and Office Tower
04.2022 - 09.2022

Assistant Chief Engineer

Embassy Suites Chicago Magnificent Mile
03.2016 - 04.2022

High School Diploma -

Andrew High School

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