Ken Standen
Construction & Facilities Maintenance Manager at Highlands Ranch Metro District- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP)
National Recreation and Park AssociationNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI)
National Recreation and Park AssociationApr, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Highlands Ranch Metro District
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Construction & Facilities Maintenance Manager
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2017 - Present
Provide leadership, guidance, coordination, and supervision of major building renovations, construction and maintenance duties, utility systems, roads, trails, and equipment resulting in the public having safe and functional facilities. Lead teams in planning projects, budget preparation of projects, facility inspections, and construction and maintenance of buildings, land, and historic spaces. Drive the development of long- and short-range facilities plans, including capital improvement. Establish and maintain a safety-first culture by promoting and driving safe work practices, timely training, and best practices while driving performance as measured by KPIs. Oversee coordination and completion of preventative, deferred, routine, equipment, and emergency and unforeseen maintenance. Develop and control park construction and maintenance budget for all park area capital projects and repairs.► Coach, mentor, train, and develop a team of six direct reports.► Oversee five acre Central Park development.► Direct Parks Recreation and Open Space Service Center Renovation project that includes a new fleet service building, three storage work area buildings, and renovation of existing building.► Managed Northridge Park parking lot replacement, annual playground renovations, and Redstone restroom renovations for six community park restrooms.► Orchestrated a 25 year Annual Parkway fence replacement project, Redstone skate park renovation, Tanks skate park improvements, and Basketball court surface replacement projects.► Drive project execution by balancing scope, schedule, budget, and quality, while monitoring and responding to issues associated with multiple on-going projects.► Manage vendor and contractor bid sourcing, evaluation, and procurement and evaluation.► Partner and communicate with neighboring agencies, associations, HOAs, and stakeholders.► Maintain training, safety, environmental, and health records and standards.
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Facilities Supervisor
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Apr 2013 - Apr 2017
Supervise daily maintenance on park grounds, buildings, athletic facilities and equipment; assigned projects and reviewed progress; handled personnel matters; managed division budget and performance, and monitored parks construction projects. Facilitated strategic development of maintenance and facilities planning activities, including operation, renovation, appearance, safety and design/engineering services, and preventive and corrective programs to maintain buildings, grounds, and equipment. Responsible for the integrity of facility services, including mechanical, electrical, fire safety, utility systems, security, interior and exterior finishes while ensuring code compliant operations. ► Oversaw maintenance for building and related structures and services, including the electrical, plumbing, security, heating and cooling systems, landscaping, and snow removal.► Effective oversight and contract administration of two major basketball court resurfacing projects, large parking lot replacement, service center renovation, restroom renovations, new access control/security systems, and upgraded HVAC controls and software.► Supervised fence replacement program including schedule, future planning, fence compliance, and customer relations.► Key player in development of N. Ridge renovations and Central Park.► Researched, planned, and installed Paintbrush playground expansion resulting in a district savings of $12K.► Project manager of seven on-time and under budget playground renovations which involved demolition and prep of the site, meeting with various vendors, park site visits around the metro area, neighborhood meetings, organizing pre-bid and bid openings, and installation dates. ► Oversaw the holiday lighting program, including the transition from incandescent decorations to LED which are 89% more efficient. ► Successfully maintained ASTM/CPSC/ADA standards on all district playgrounds.► Handled difficult personnel issues within the work group.
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Park Technician III
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May 2001 - Apr 2013
Inspected buildings, equipment, and systems to identify any issues. Repaired faulty equipment units and damaged structures and implemented preventative maintenance procedures. Performed general maintenance, including landscaping, painting, and carpentry, and maintained inventory records for equipment and supplies.
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Park Technician I & II
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Jan 1997 - May 2001
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