Herbert R. Ganz
1706
(512) 431-7272
hr_ganz@msn.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Facilities Manager and Construction Consultant 2002 -
present
HelioVolt Corporation,
Project manager and owner’s representative for construction of 122,400 sq. ft. solar module manufacturing facility:
· participated as core team member for site selection, market analysis, state, county and city incentives review and lease negotiation of unimproved space
· qualified architects, engineers, and general contractors for selection of design/build team
· oversaw design phase through final occupancy, meeting requirements for U.S. Green Building Council LEED CI Silver rating and Austin Energy Green Building Program Four Star certification
· delivered completed project on time and below $17 million budget
· incorporated City of Austin Small & Minority Business Resources Department - Women and Minority Business Enterprise into corporate structure
· supervised facilities operation and maintenance
Construction consultant for thin film solar research and prototype development facility:
· participated in budget development, site selection, lease negotiation and tenant finish-out
· provided schematic programming of office areas for material scientists, engineers and executive staff, keeping pace with evolving company growth
· managed construction of 2400 sq. ft. Class100 clean room including wet process acid neutralization, process gases distribution and atmospheric exhaust systems
· coordinated hazardous materials delivery and disposal and handled regulatory, environmental, and life safety compliance requirements, such as registration, licensing and reporting to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Austin Fire Department, Texas Department of Public Safety and Austin Water Utility
· scheduled delivery of semiconductor equipment and assisted with installation and commissioning
· designed and managed construction of Class IV Laser and X-ray Fluorescence instrument labs and fulfilled registration and licensing requirements with Department of State Health Services and Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
· responsible for operation of clean room facility including gases, multiple air handling systems and ultra pure process water
· designed and contracted installation of, and provided ongoing support for, site security system
· developed supplier relations, contracted service and maintenance agreements, acted as liaison between owner and landlord, assisted with new orientation and performed all deliverable and milestone schedules in a timely manner while demonstrating flexibility in adapting to program and design changes
Owner, Herbert Ganz Design and Construction,
Handled project
development, coordination of architects and subcontractors and custom
construction for residential and commercial applications. Designed and installed computer, telephone
and video networks. Served
as construction consultant for HelioVolt
Corporation’s solar research and prototype development facility. Served
as project manager for construction of
Facilities Consultant, EATON Semiconductor,
Provided facilities management services to international manufacturer of ion implanters used in the production of microchips at a new, 185,000 sq. ft. facility. Responsible for clean room air handlers, building reheat systems, hazardous gases delivery and storage, workstation reconfiguration and grounds and building general maintenance. Implemented preventive maintenance program for main facility, including assembly of supplier bids. Decommissioned former manufacturing plant, prepared it for sublease and attended to electrical, HVAC and finish-out requests of existing subtenants.
Contract Consultant, Applied Analytical, Inc.,
Designed and managed installation of two Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer instruments for chemistry lab. Furnished connections for cooling, venting and special gases, performed finish-out carpentry, specified and supervised subcontractor electrical services and prepared bid estimate for future laboratory expansion.
Purchasing, Facilities, and Security Manager 1988 - 1996
MediaNet, Inc. (a subsidiary of Affiliated Computer Services, Inc.)
Managed facility for co-op advertising auditing firm with 200+ employees. Responsible for: space planning and design, including corporate relocation and build-out of 35,000 sq. ft. leased office space; purchasing computer and network equipment, furniture and business supplies; negotiating and overseeing office space and equipment leases, communication services contracts, insurance policies and service and support agreements; configuration, maintenance and programming of phone systems, including call center management, integrated voice response and cabling; workstation ergonomics; developing policy and procedures manual; implementing employee safety and security programs; maintaining supplier relations and quality control of goods and services provided; mail room management and receptionist training and supervision.
Realtor Sales Associate, Stanberry &
Associates,
Marketed commercial and residential lots, custom home properties and multi-family units. Responsibilities included direct sales and development of advertising program.
Realtor Sales Associate, Marsh & Box Company,
Member of the
start-up team for Lakeway office. Conducted market research and new business
campaigns in the west
Construction Manager, The DataBank
Project,
Designed and supervised construction of a 3,500 sq. ft. computer timeshare store. Responsible for construction integrity, fixture selection, space plan and tracking of first quarter operations. Assisted in development of customer service programs.
Architect Assistant, The Redstone Ranch
Project, Stonewall,
Renovation and construction of 8,000+ sq. ft. residence and corporate retreat. Responsibilities included materials acquisition, cost estimating, payroll for 35 employees and subcontractors, site planning, surveying and general construction management.
General Manager, Audio Concepts,
Management of three stores for retail chain specializing in sophisticated audio and video products. Sold product to customers and industrial clients. Trained and supervised employees, evaluated and purchased inventory and oversaw installation and repair departments.
BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPS
United States Green Building Council (LEED certification pending)
Construction Specifiers Institute
International Facilities Management Association
Austin Energy Green Builder Association
National Fire Protection Association
American Concrete Institute
National Association of Purchasing Management
EDUCATION
1972 - 1974 The
1981 – 1982 Austin Community College. Additional courses in earth sciences.
References available upon request