Sean O'Brien

Facilities and operations executive with 25+ years of experience leading building operations, maintenance, infrastructure, capital projects, vendors, contractors, budgets, and teams across residential, commercial, nonprofit, and institutional environments. Experienced in preventive maintenance, HVAC/electrical/plumbing systems, life safety, construction and renovation, safety and compliance, emergency response, contract management, and operational improvement. Master’s degree in Facilities Management and Planning.

Director of Facilities & Operations at MILTON FULLER HOUSING CORPORATION (2023 – Present)

Lead facilities and operations for a 60-acre residential and commercial community, overseeing maintenance, infrastructure, capital projects, vendors, contractors, budgets, safety, compliance, and operational performance.

• Lead daily facilities and maintenance operations, setting priorities and allocating resources to maintain safe, reliable, efficient buildings and infrastructure.
• Direct maintenance personnel and contractors across routine operations, emergency response, renovations, and capital improvements.
• Lead capital projects from planning and scope development through budgeting, contractor coordination, execution, and completion.
• Manage vendors, contracts, service agreements, project scopes, pricing, and contractor performance.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability, extend asset life, and reduce unexpected failures.
• Oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building infrastructure, life-safety systems, and general facility operations.
• Identify operational efficiencies and cost-control opportunities contributing to significant reductions in operating expenses.
• Evaluate infrastructure needs and develop recommendations for repairs, replacements, renovations, and capital improvements.

Director of Facilities Management at THE PRICE CENTER (2020 – 2023)

Directed facilities management and daily operations, overseeing maintenance, safety, security, transportation, grounds, vendors, contracts, equipment, and capital improvements.

• Directed facility operations and maintenance while coordinating assignments, priorities, and resources for maintenance personnel.
• Developed preventive maintenance schedules and procedures to improve equipment reliability, asset control, safety, and facility performance.
• Managed maintenance and operational requirements for a fleet of up to 20 vehicles.
• Coordinated capital development initiatives and supervised contractors and service providers through project completion.
• Negotiated service agreements and pricing while balancing operational requirements, quality, and budget objectives.
• Managed procurement of equipment, appliances, furniture, and facility resources; reviewed vendor contracts, invoices, and expenditures.
• Identified operational efficiencies contributing to $10,000+ in cost savings.

Senior Property Manager at PRESTIGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT (2019 – 2020)

Managed property operations, maintenance, vendors, tenants, budgets, inspections, leasing matters, and maintenance personnel across a multi-building residential portfolio.

• Oversaw maintenance, inspections, lease administration, and property operations for 20 apartment buildings in Boston.
• Coordinated maintenance technicians, work orders, schedules, emergency repairs, and competing operational priorities.
• Managed tenant, vendor, contractor, and service-provider relationships while monitoring budgets and operating expenses.
• Supported hiring, onboarding, training, and development of maintenance personnel.
• Utilized Buildium, QuickBooks, Quicken, Excel, and Word for property and financial administration.

Director of Facilities at BARMAKIAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT (2013 – 2019)

Managed property maintenance and operations for private residences, commercial properties, and retail facilities throughout the Boston area and Martha’s Vineyard.

• Supervised maintenance personnel and coordinated daily assignments, schedules, work orders, emergency response, and project priorities.
• Managed HVAC-related maintenance, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, flooring, appliances, painting, and general building repairs.
• Oversaw grounds, irrigation, snow removal, landscaping, roof repairs, property inspections, and exterior operations.
• Hired, trained, and supervised maintenance personnel with emphasis on safety, productivity, quality, and customer service.
• Managed vendors, service coordination, payroll administration, and vendor payments across multiple properties.

Operations Manager at ISLAND WIDE LANDSCAPE (2005 – 2013)

Managed field operations, workforce planning, customer relationships, project coordination, inventory, and daily operations for residential and commercial properties.

• Directed five multi-member crews supporting maintenance operations across 200+ private and commercial properties.
• Managed hiring, training, coaching, scheduling, and workforce coordination, including an international labor team.
• Prepared project estimates and coordinated labor and material requirements; maintained inventory records and conducted audits.
• Served as an on-call operations resource for emergencies, customer concerns, and field issues.

Master’s Degree in Facilities Management and Planning – WENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Bachelor of Science in Business Management – UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII