3145 Alden Nash SE
Lowell, MI 49331
616.788.1323
kenpontius@facilitymatrixllc.com
Working with Investors, Owners, Property Managers and other real-estate entities to develop, renovate and manage facilities. Implementing up to date technologies and techniques to ensure that clients receive the best value out of their real-estate investments and using key relationships to provide a leveraged system of services for the customer.
Working with owners, architects, industry leading vendors and contractors to implement world class Ambulatory Surgical Centers and Medical Office Buildings throughout the United States. Financing and other related development operations are also a main responsibility along with the supervision of the Operations and Intellisys departments, which allow the development efforts to become functional facilities.
Performed Facilities Management services for General Motors at their Lansing Grand River facility. Primary responsibilities included reducing cost and improving performance of processes to allow the customer to exceed their customers expectations. Supervision of UAW skilled trades department for preventative maintenance and reactionary repairs were also a responsibility of this position.
Facilities Engineer, Siemens Dematic, Grand Rapids, Michigan — 2000-2004
Coordination and implementation of facilities projects ranging from single office remodel or manufacturing equipment relocation to the renovation of entire buildings to house “High Tech” computer and software development. Developed and instituted an extensive preventative maintenance program in conjunction with the manufacturing department. This position also shared the responsibility of supervision for the UAW building and grounds crews.
Project Manager, Paul D. Barbour & Associates, Grand Ledge, Michigan — 1995-1996 and 1998-2000
Management of overall projects from the Architectural perspective including the preparation of architectural documents, code review, supervision of the implementation and general on-site problem solving to ensure a smooth project for the owner.
Facilities Manager, Independent Bank Corp., Ionia, Michigan — 1996-1998
Coordination of contractors, implementation of design, preparing and implementing a preventative maintenance program, programming telephone systems, safety, space planning and problem solving a wide variety of facility related situations.
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI — Masters of Business, expected graduation in Summer of 2008
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI — Masters Certificate in Facilities Management, 2003
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI — Bachelors in Facilities Management, 1995
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI — Associates in Architectural Technology, 1993
Aggressive self-starter that welcomes challenges and new opportunities. Utilizing my knowledge of real estate development, facilities and project management I have a successful track record of delivering quality buildings on schedule and within budget.
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