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R.J. Morelli

Conifer

Summary

Accomplished Chief Engineer with many years of experience providing high-quality results through effective leadership and management of engineering teams. Dedicated to protecting and improving value of client's assets with highest level of professionalism.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Portfolio Chief Engineer

Schnitzer West, LLC
Greenwood Village
01.2017 - Current
  • Successfully managed Colorado's largest C-PACE project, overseeing $7.1 million energy retrofit for 414,000 square feet of commercial office space.
  • Built and developed an in-house team, mentoring janitorial and security officers for promotion to maintenance roles.
  • Collaborated with CFO, CEO, and Accountant to establish budgets and manage CAPX projects.
  • Oversaw tenant finish construction, structural garage repairs, asphalt, concrete, and related campus projects.
  • Acted as primary contact for tenants and owners regarding all facility operations.

Chief Engineer

1900 Grant Ltd.
Denver
01.2011 - 01.2017
  • Collaborated with owner and asset manager on management of six-building commercial portfolio.
  • Optimized efficiency and utility savings while planning annual budget and overseeing construction projects.
  • Conducted proactive equipment diagnostics and managed daily operations of EMS system.
  • Protected asset value while minimizing liability for ownership.
  • Trained and developed maintenance technician to enhance team performance.
  • Coordinated with city inspectors and engineers on switchgear, boiler, and cooling tower replacements.
  • Created RFPs, managed contractors, and reviewed bids for various projects.
  • Assisted in successful sale of commercial office buildings through due diligence, property descriptions, and facility tours.

Lead Engineer

CB Richard Ellis
Lone Tree
01.2006 - 01.2011
  • Promoted to Lead Engineer for seven medical office buildings totaling 285,000 square feet.
  • Coordinated meetings to resolve issues and implement sustainable solutions.
  • Composed scopes of work for three bids on projects exceeding $1,500.
  • Applied for rebates through Xcel for energy-efficient equipment and lighting upgrades.
  • Managed contractor schedules while recommending strategies to reduce operating costs.
  • Responded efficiently to tenant inquiries and after-hours emergencies.
  • Ordered electrical, plumbing, and HVAC parts as required.
  • Utilized blueprints and manuals for troubleshooting and conducting in-house repairs.

Apprentice & Shift Engineer

Able Engineering
Chicago
01.2002 - 01.2006
  • Oversaw operation and maintenance of equipment in 2.5 million square foot commercial office building.
  • Managed Building Automation Systems including Siemens, Insight, and Apogee.
  • Maintained over 100 TRANE Air Handlers ranging from 30 to 140,000 C.F.M.
  • Serviced constant volume and variable frequency drive assemblies.
  • Maintained fire pumps by Peerless and Nolan, air pumps by Quincy, and water pumps by B&G.
  • Operated emergency generators: ONAN, Caterpillar, and York.
  • Oversaw chillers including Trane large open centrifugal units and York Carrier package units.
  • Managed Fire Life Safety Systems utilizing Edwards and Gamewell technologies.

Education

Diploma - General High School curriculum

New Trier High School
Winnetka, IL
01.2000

Diploma - Automotive Technology

Wyoming Technical Institute
Laramie, WY
01.2001

Skills

  • Project management
  • Budget management
  • Energy efficiency
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Contract negotiation
  • Risk assessment

Certification

  • Stationary Operating Engineer License # EN70490
  • Universal EPA/CFC Technician
  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
  • ATS Operations and Testing
  • Water Treatment
  • 3 Phase Power Distribution
  • Leadership and Mentoring
  • Customer Excellence Award

Affiliations

  • Enduro motorcycle racing: RMEC
  • Realestate: mountain and farmland
  • Family Travel: Iceland, Mexico, US

Timeline

Portfolio Chief Engineer

Schnitzer West, LLC
01.2017 - Current

Chief Engineer

1900 Grant Ltd.
01.2011 - 01.2017

Lead Engineer

CB Richard Ellis
01.2006 - 01.2011

Apprentice & Shift Engineer

Able Engineering
01.2002 - 01.2006

Diploma - General High School curriculum

New Trier High School

Diploma - Automotive Technology

Wyoming Technical Institute

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