Tim Van Winkle

Accomplished Facilities Operations Leader with 10+ years of experience driving operational excellence across complex commercial, research, and life sciences environments. Known for cultivating open communication channels that empower teams, foster collaboration, and inspire high performance. Skilled in multi-site leadership, regulatory compliance, hazardous materials operations, and emergency preparedness, supported by certifications in fire safety and HazMat. Recognized for implementing cost-saving operational improvements and collaborating with scientists, executives, and external stakeholders to create safe, sustainable, and high-performing workplaces that enable innovation and employee success

CBRE / LIFE SCIENCES /  April 2024 – Present Regional Facilities Manager 

 Oversee comprehensive facilities operations across four global life sciences sites in the U.S. and Canada, collectively managing 1.25M sq. ft. portfolio and $12M annual budget, improving operational efficiency through streamlined delivery of hard and soft services. 

 Lead operational management of a wastewater treatment plant, ensuring uninterrupted support to manufacturing operations and achieving compliance with environmental regulations. 

 Cultivate and develop a high-performing team of 15 direct reports, instilling a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.

  Streamline processes and introduced new systems that enhanced efficiency and generated over $500K in cost savings across facilities. 

 Boost safety and compliance by partnering closely with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), embedding a proactive safety culture across all sites. 

 Partner with Project Management team to develop a comprehensive Capital Project schedule and multi-year plans, enabling on-time delivery of 80% of projects. 

 Align with global business leaders to standardize governance, operational protocols, and performance benchmarks across international sites. 

 Optimize team performance through strategic work allocation, coaching, and succession planning, boosting productivity and strengthening internal leadership pipeline. 

 Spearhead development of new systems that enhance regional operations, improving efficiency and effectiveness through streamlined processes and standardized practices. 

VANGUARD GROUP | Malvern, PA April 2022 – April 2024 Site Lead Manager 

 Directed facilities operations for Vanguard’s North American Headquarters, overseeing a 1.5M sq. ft. portfolio of owned, leased, and multi-tenant facilities.

  Led and oversaw an outsourced facilities provider, strategically managing a $5 million budget to achieve key operational and financial objectives. 

 Collaborated cross-functionally with Engineering and Project Management to drive successful completion of diverse capital projects, delivering 75% within budget and scope.

  Strengthened collaboration with the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) team, embedding safe work practices and compliance standards across all sites. 

CBRE / LIFE SCIENCES / SIEMENS HEALTHINEERS | Malvern, PA April 2015 – March 2022 Senior Facilities Manager 

 Directed daily facility operations for Siemens Healthineers North American Headquarters, a four-building 350,000 sq. ft. campus, strengthening compliance and safety standards to achieve regulatory adherence. 

 Oversaw contracted services, including security, janitorial, mailroom, and corporate foodservice while managing a $1.5M annual operating budget, elevating service quality, and increasing employee satisfaction.

  Delivered monthly operational reports with KPIs and financial analysis, consistently meeting all financial targets and equipping leadership with data-driven insights that improved budget accuracy.  Spearheaded the North America Headquarters’ Incident Response Team and co-led the Emergency Medical Response Team, strengthening emergency preparedness and reducing incident response times. 

 Developed the portfolio standard for COVID-related signage, ensuring clear communication and consistent safety practices adopted across all sites. 

 Co-founded the Siemens “Farmers Market,” a community-building initiative that fostered local partnerships and expanded community engagement opportunities. 

 Drove Request for Proposal (RFP) process for foodservice across 11 facilities, uncovering cost-saving that reduced expenses by 20%. Secured a $1M signing bonus, reinvested into individual foodservice operations to enhance quality and strengthen vendor partnerships while delivering a comprehensive analysis to leadership

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Hotel, Restaurant, Institutional Management 

University of Delaware, Newark, DE Associate of Applied Science 

(A.A.S.), Culinary Arts (Cum Laude) 

Johnson and Wales University, Providence, RI