WILLIAM H.

PEABODY III
Waterford, CT 06385
845-489-1959 wp61ee02@westpost.net
Facilities, Plant, and Project Engineer
Delivering Vision and Leadership for the Enterprise
SUMMARY
A seasoned Project Manager with robust technical skills and a highly
successful background in Mechanical Engineering, possessing
specialized knowledge and experience in the management and development
of institutional, industrial, and commercial facilities. Highly
focused and motivated to work both independently and collaboratively
in a variety of settings, conditions, and environments. Driven to both
succeed and contribute, able to work with diverse professional teams
and technical specialties, while leading by example as an individual
contributor.

An innovative leader with well-honed interpersonal, negotiating, and

problem-solving skills and a creative approach to challenges. A highly
respected mentor to Team Members and an effective communicator at all
levels. Designs and implements management strategies that improve
efficiency by maximizing employee accountability and equipment
capabilities and promoting a culture of continuous improvement through
ownership of responsibilities.
* Proven achievement in master planning and managing large-scale,
multi-building facilities and infrastructure, resulting in
cost-effective maintenance and asset preservation.
* Extensive project management skills from concept development
through design scope, budget parameters, project scheduling, and
construction management. Outstanding communication and strategic
problem-solving skills. Long-term solutions. Successful, efficient
departments.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Project Development o Project Management o Fiscal Operating and
Facility Renewal Budget Development

Facilities Development o Daily Operations Management o Capital

Improvements Management
Budget Development and Management o Multi-level Staff Development and
Supervision
Vendor and In-house Staff Supervision and Training o Capital Projects
Management
Facilities Renewal and Preventive Maintenance Implementation
Physical Plant Services Management o Estate Management
Project Specifications Determination
 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Driehaus Management Enterprise, Inc. Chicago, IL 2005 - Present
Capital Projects Estate Manager
Manage daily operations and capital improvements to maintain high
quality of six estate properties and one private museum in United
States and Virgin Islands. Develop and administer $6,000,000 annual
operating budget. Review and approve accounting records of
acquisitions and expenses. Supervise and train all in-house staff and
vendors to ensure excellent, cost-effective service.
* As Owner's Representative, manage all construction, landscape, and
renovation projects.
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Altamont Estate Millbrook, NY 1995 - 2005
Estate and Project Manager

Directed daily operations and capital improvements of 500-acre,

multi-facility working agricultural estate. Managed construction of
$20,000,000-plus capital and landscape projects from concept to
completion, including creation and implementation of master plan for
development of roadways, site utilities distribution, storm drainage,
and building construction. Developed, implemented, and monitored
$3,500,000 annual operating budget. Created specifications for all
building management, security, and other technical systems.
* Directed and supervised staff of 30, including fine arts curator,
domestic staff, and supervisors of mechanical, electrical, and
building trades and grounds maintenance.
Connecticut College New London, CT 1989 - 1995
Director of Physical Plant Services
Developed and reviewed specifications for all major capital in-house
and contract projects for 1,500,000 square-foot, 700-acre campus.
Coordinated all project meetings and communications between
architects, designers, and site superintendents to monitor and
maintain project schedules and high quality construction standards.
Developed fiscal operating and facility renewal budgets for VP of
Finance and Board of Directors. Directed design and installation of
all MEP retrofit upgrades, including satellite boilers, HVAC systems,
and central powerhouse generating equipment.
* Supervised staff of 90 in implementing facilities renewal and
preventive maintenance programs, including supervisors of
mechanical, electrical, and building trades, powerhouse, and
physical plant work control center.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Guardsman Products, The Dexter Corp. Rocky Hill, CT
Facilities Engineer, Project/Plant Engineer
Directed engineering and plant maintenance departments for large,
multi-building facility.
Ajax Engineering Company Niantic, CT
Project Engineer
Coordinated all project and work scopes with client plant engineering
departments to meet all timelines and achieve all goals.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
University of New Haven New Haven, CT