Michael Champ
Facilities & Operations Leader | Bridging the Gap Between Strategy and Execution | Expert in Data Centers, Capital Projects, Crisis Response & Asset Management | Cross-Industry Experience | FMP-Certified
- Role
- Global Real Estate Operations - Facilities Management at Verizon
- Location
- Lancaster, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael Champ
Facilities and operations leader with over a decade of experience managing complex…
Experience
Global Real Estate Operations - Facilities Management
Jan 2019 — Present · Lancaster, PA, US
I spearhead facilities management for a diverse 2.4-million-square-foot real estate portfolio, encompassing administrative offices, network data centers, garage work centers, and specialized sites across both leased and owned properties. Additionally, I oversee a 1.3-million-square-foot portfolio managed by strategic partners. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I navigated the challenges of maintaining workplace safety and operational continuity as an essential worker.I collaborate with internal and external stakeholders—including legal teams, lease administration, labor relations, engineering, and vendors—to ensure successful project execution. My responsibilities include conducting annual facility audits, submitting findings for financial planning, and coordinating solutions for critical systems such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire safety. I also deliver strategic presentations and develop process documentation to support company-wide initiatives.Below are a few of my key contributions:• Assisted with development and deployment of new CMMS software (Tririga by IBM).• Reduced data center high temperature events due to mechanical breakdowns by an average of 20% YOY.• Championed formation and leadership of Asset Management Team, standardizing asset inventories and optimizing preventative maintenance schedules, leading to thousands of inventory corrections and 45% reduction of unneeded scheduled preventative maintenance tasks.• Leveraged existing company owned Analytics Software (Qlik Reporting) and created several new visual dashboards and tools used to enhance effective management of CMMS and FSR platforms.• Advanced operational excellence by introducing new programs and training materials, enhancing compliance and performance across Northeast USA Real Estate division.• Ensured compliance with Pennsylvania’s FCC-regulated annual building alarm testing by enhancing processes and training, achieving statewide success within one year.
Education
South Western Senior High School
High School Diploma
YTI Career Institute
Diploma
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