Sean Kane

Decisive and deadline-driven Director and Manager with 15+ years of experience in team leadership, facilities management, and capital improvement planning. Expertise in budgeting, project management, and utilizing computer maintenance management systems. Proficient in contract management, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement.  Experience with project design and construction administration with knowledge related to architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.

• Senior Director   (October 2021-April 2025)
  Milwaukee Public Schools – Facilities & Maintenance Services, MKE, WI
  -Supervised a diverse group of Managers in Design & Construction, Maintenance & Repair and Building Operations areas, a Business Analyst, Department Accounting and other office staff through team collaboration to support the district needs
  -Managed department operations and personnel that consisted of over 700 individuals such as department managers (3), project managers (10), department supervisors (10), tradespersons (135+), building custodial employees (500+) and other support staff (10+) through leadership to achieve department goals
  -Solicited additional construction trades and custodial services through contract labor as needed within procurement processes to maintain safety and cleanliness of facilities in the district
  -Crafted an annual $29M operation budget for the department including staffing, services, supplies, materials, etc. and a $28M utility budget including natural gas, electricity, water services, sanitation, waste, recycling, etc.
  -Compiled a deferred maintenance list for roofs, fire alarm systems, boilers, windows, etc. then established a long term capital improvement plan for over 150 facilities with a computerized management system (Assetworks) to monitor repair tasks and efficiencies with Key Point Indicators (KPI) between custodial staff and tradespersons or contracted construction projects
  -Involved with Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and utilized utility savings to fund capital improvement projects that addressed sustainability measures to enhance the facility environments for the occupants and save energy costs
  -Worked with administrators, community partners, public officials, the City Attorney, labor union representatives, other stakeholders, etc. through a unified effort to improve communication and relationships across the city and the district
  -Familiarized with American Disabilities Act (ADA) and code mandates for the district while being the Designated Person for the district adhering to Asbestos Hazards Emergency Response Act (AHERA) for compliance with governing agencies

• Manager of Design & Construction  (March 2019-October 2021)
  Milwaukee Public Schools – Facilities & Maintenance Services, MKE, WI
  -Supervised a diverse group of design professionals that included architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and environmental through team collaboration to support the department initiatives
  -Crafted annual operation budgets for the Design & Construction area through group discussion with the team to meet project and milestone objectives
  -Worked with administrators, community partners, public officials, etc. through meetings to improve working relationships amongst the leaders
  -Managed and produced project budgets through district strategic planning then executed the game plan for the projects
  -Solicited consultants, contractors or vendors for services or materials by generating Requests for Proposal that adhered to procurement policies and requirements

• Construction Engineer  (July 2008-March 2019)
  Milwaukee Public Schools – Facilities & Maintenance Services, MKE, WI
  -Prepared Documentation & Administered Construction for remodeling and renovation projects within the district that met the department area needs
  -Utilized computer programs (Excel, Word, AutoCAD Releases, & Powerpoint) to maximize efficiency for assigned tasks
  -Conducted construction meetings, site assessments and walk throughs that addressed project conditions with architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical and plumbing concerns to make projects successful
  -Met with administrators, consultants, engineers, contractors, and other associates to establish expectations with getting projects completed on time and budget
  -Worked on budgets, estimating and take-offs on construction projects to use my experience by making sure projects are realistic and attainable with costs

• Architectural Designer & Draftsperson   (July 1999-July 2008)
  Milwaukee Public Schools – Facilities & Maintenance Services, MKE, WI
  -Prepared Documentation & Administered Construction for remodeling and renovation projects within the district that met the department area needs and school projects

• Project Coordinator   (July 1996-July 1999)
  Renner Architects, LLC, Milwaukee, WI
  -Prepared Construction Documentation on projects that include retail, warehouses, educational -facilities, tenant offices & restaurants
  -Prepared drawings and documents such as floor plans, elevations, sections, details, civil plans, door schedules, hardware schedules, etc.
  -Met with clients, engineers, contractors, and other associates
  -Worked on multi-million dollar construction budgets and take-offs
  -Experience with field measuring, surveying and space inventory

• Project Coordinator   (February 1994-July 1996)
  Quorum Architects, Inc., Milwaukee, WI
  Prepared Construction Documentation & Administered Construction
  Conducted construction meetings, site assessments and walk throughs
  Met with clients, engineers, contractors, and other associates
  Experience with field measuring, surveying and space inventory

• Architectural Intern    (January 1993-February 1994)
  McWilliams Burgener Architecture, Milwaukee, WI
  -Prepared and hand drafted construction documentation including floor plans, elevations, sections, and details
  -Completed standard office duties
   

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
  • Bachelor’s Degree, Architecture