District Of Columbia 2023-2024 Regular Session

District Of Columbia Council Bill PR25-0848 Compare Versions

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1	1	MURIEL BOWSER
2	2	MAYOR
3	3	June 6, 2024
4	4	The Honorable Phil Mendelson
5	5	Chairman
6	6	Council of the D istrict of
7	7	Columbia
8	8	John A. Wilson
9	9	Building
10	10	1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
11	11	Washington, DC 20004
12	12	Dear Ch
13	13	airman M endelson:
14	14	In
15	15	accordance with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
16	16	142;
17	17	D.C. Official Code § 1-523.01), and pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 47-2853.06(d), I am pleased
18	18	to nominate the following individual:
19	19	Mr. Shawn Ellis
20	20	Gallatin S treet, N W
21	21	Washington, DC 20011
22	22	(Ward 4 )
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24	24	f
25	25	or reappointment as a steam and other operating engineer licensed in the D istrict member of the Board
26	26	of Industrial Trades, for
27	27	a term to end June 26, 2027.
28	28	Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-m entioned
29	29	nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
30	30	I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation. Please
31	31	do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and
32	32	Appointments, s hould the Council r equire a dditional i nformation.
33	33	Sincerely,
34	34	Muriel B owser
35	35	Mayor 1
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44	44	at the request of the Mayor
45	45	A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
46	46	10 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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51	51	15 To confirm the reappointment of Shawn Ellis to the Board of Industrial Trades.
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53	53	17 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
54	54	18 resolution may be cited as the "Board of Industrial Trades Shawn Ellis Confirmation Resolution
55	55	19 of 2024".
56	56	20 Sec.
57	57	2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
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59	59	22 Mr. Shawn Ellis
60	60	23 Gallatin Street, NW
61	61	24 Washington, DC 20011
62	62	25 (Ward 4)
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65	65	as a steam and other operating engineer licensed in the District member of the Board of Industrial
66	66	28 Trades, established by D.C. Official Code§ 47-2853.06(d), for a term to end June 26, 2027.
67	67	29 Sec.
68	68	3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
69	69	30 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
70	70	31 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Shawn E. Ellis, CPMM, CHEPP
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74	74	PROFILE
75	75	Detailed, oriented, dependable, punctual individual with superior interpersonal,
76	76	skills seeking, an opportunity to work in a company with a progressive engineering department.
77	77	With over fifteen years of experience working in government, and commercial class “A” facilities.
78	78	Bringing extensive knowledge in implementing various comprehensive maintenance, and energy
79	79	management programs.
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82	82	EXPERIENCE
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84	84	Construction Project Manager
85	85	Children’s National Pediatric Hospital, Washington, D.C.
86	86	May 2021 – Present
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89	89	• Overall responsibility for all aspects of small/medium sized construction project management including,
90	90	but not limited to, plans review for technical completeness.
91	91	• Responsible for all aspects of construction management; act as the owner’s advocate.
92	92	• Ability to maintain all required project documentation for change orders, requests for information,
93	93	construction bulletins and other contract correspondence.
94	94	• Manage and control the project overall budget, include but not limited to being able to track change order
95	95	requests and contingency risk reserve assessment; ability to support the financial analyst in cash flow
96	96	tracking/forecasting and grant reporting; review appropriateness and pricing for change order requests and
97	97	make recommendations regarding acceptance of such.
98	98	• Draft all associated project communication with contractor, design team and departmental users; write
99	99	monthly project summaries for each project.
100	100	• Work in a team environment (include both internal and external members) and develop a customer focused
101	101	approach to project management and problem resolution.
102	102	• Maintain project logs (including RFI’s, change orders, and bulletins) and initiate follow up on unique or
103	103	delayed items; review project initiation and control forms for adequacy and work with submitting
104	104	departments to achieve satisfactory information is received.
105	105	• Responsible for on-site supervision of the contractor, quality review/oversight of construction quality and
106	106	compliance with plans and specifications.
107	107	• Determine benchmarks for high productivity to determine adequate staffing.
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110	110	Regional Contract Maintenance Manager
111	111	HHS, Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center, Ft. Meade, Maryland
112	112	May 2020 – December 2020
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114	114	• Overall responsible for the entire U.S. Army Medical Department Activity (MEDDAC) operations and
115	115	maintenance for the ambulatory care centers and clinics at Ft. Meade (Kimbrough Ambulatory Care
116	116	Center), Ft. Myer/McNair (Andrew Radar Clinic), Carlisle Barracks (Dunham U.S. Army Health Clinic),
117	117	Letterkenny (Army Depot Health Clinic), Fillmore (U.S. Army Health Clinic), Aberdeen Proving Grounds
118	118	(Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic) & Ft Detrick (Richard Barquist U.S. Army Health Clinic).
119	119	• Develops scope of work, project specifications and KPIs for vendor performance.
120	120	• Key stakeholder in contract procurement decisions that drive service quality.
121	121	• Oversees all contracts and manages multiple budgets for each site over 3 states. •Negotiated subcontract agreements to save over $150,000.00 in cost.
122	122	•Implemented an effective water management plan and created the safety department.
123	123	•Responsible for the oversight of each site manager and operation of all mechanical, electrical and life safety
124	124	equipment.
125	125	•Developed training opportunities to support the individual growth and eventual promotion of staff.
126	126	•Forecast budgets and ensures all financial targets have been met.
127	127	•Responsible for the compliance of TJC (The Joint Commission) and the AHJ (Authority Having
128	128	Jurisdiction).
129	129	•Institute programs of continuous process improvement and prepare reports and deliverables.
130	130	•The MEDDAC Area Manager single point of contact for the Contract Representative (COR)/Facility
131	131	Manager (FM).
132	132	•Attends meetings, addresses deficiencies and act as an adviser to the Federal Government’s COR.
133	133	Director of Facilities
134	134	HHS, HSC Pediatric Center/Skilled Nursing Facility, Washington, DC
135	135	October 2017 – May 2020
136	136	•Responsible for the departments and/or functions of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Transportation,
137	137	Protective Services, Safety, and the Environment of Care.
138	138	•Negotiates and manages contracted services in areas that Director has oversight. Conducts on-going
139	139	reviews and assessments to ensure compliance with all contractual requirements.
140	140	•Oversees the operation of the physical plant including all chillers, cooling towers, boilers, hot water
141	141	heaters, air handlers, fan coil units and all associated equipment.
142	142	•Develops, secures approval of and effectively administers a budget, (including a capital budget), that
143	143	provides for the attainment of agreed upon goals and objectives in accordance with approved plans, and
144	144	provides efficient and cost-effective utilization of resources.
145	145	•Takes all reasonable steps to ensure that the hospital and outpatient clinics conform to applicable federal
146	146	and local laws, regulations, and standards including, but not limited to, The Joint Commission (TJC)
147	147	Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), Occupational Safety and Health
148	148	Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), American with Disabilities Act
149	149	(ADA), and the District of Columbia Department of Health (DOH) Ensures facility is prepared for
150	150	inspections and surveys by regulatory agencies.
151	151	•Renovated the first pediatric skilled nursing unit in Washington, DC.
152	152	•Functions as a project manager. Facilitates the development of accurate construction estimates, preliminary
153	153	drawings/plans, space plans, equipment lists, timelines, requests for proposals, construction documents, and
154	154	alternative strategies. Manages all assigned projects utilizing project planning tools, timelines, and budgets.
155	155	•Actively participates as appropriate with other HSC Health Care System senior management in
156	156	organizational strategic planning and development of partnerships, contracts, and affiliations.
157	157	•Consults with, advises, and makes recommendations to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) on all
158	158	significant issues affecting service delivery and the operation and maintenance of the property, building,
159	159	and equipment. Keeps COO and other executive and senior-level staff as appropriate, informed and
160	160	updated on all operations and projects.
161	161	•Effectively and efficiently manages all hospital space.
162	162	Lead Engineer/ Facility Manager
163	163	EMCOR, German Embassy, Washington, DC
164	164	June 2014 – October 2017
165	165	•Act as liaison between general contractors, project managers & German Government for operations and an
166	166	ongoing construction renovation project valued over $85,000,000 (US).
167	167	•Responsible for the oversight of multiple tradesmen on a property over 800,000 sq. ft.
168	168	•Consulted the German government on cost reduction and containment by implementing various energy efficient strategies.
169	169	•Reviewed and interpreted blueprints for construction projects & daily operation.
170	170	•Provided weekly reports to client on all operational matters. Provide monthly reports to EMCOR
171	171	CORPORATE Director on all site financial and operational status.
172	172	•Performed budget analysis, financial forecast & Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) work.
173	173	•Ensure the safe completion of daily inspections on all plant equipment.
174	174	•Negotiated cost estimates and effectively communicate complex scopes of work with client.
175	175	•Responsible for the overall operation of (1) co-generator (2) condensing 160psi fire tube boilers, (2)
176	176	absorption chillers (2) 120-ton screw chillers and gray water system.
177	177	•Provided technical analysis on all mechanical, electrical, & plumbing equipment.
178	178	•Consultant for general and mechanical contractors on equipment specifications & design.
179	179	•Responsible for receiving bids and executing multiple contracts.
180	180	•Extensive knowledge on all fire/ life safety equipment, including sprinklers & fire control panels.
181	181	•Utilize BAS (Honeywell) to provide, maintain and monitor temperatures to ensure tenant comfort.
182	182	•Created and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), Local Operating Procedures (LOP’s) &
183	183	Business Continuity Plan for entire facility.
184	184	•Adhere to Federal, Local & German Government Policies & Procedures.
185	185	•Review drawings with general, mechanical, electrical and controls engineers. Assist in commissioning of
186	186	equipment.
187	187	•Utilize Maximo system to issue preventive maintenance & service tickets. Also used to track work order
188	188	progress of staff.
189	189	•Review all safety procedures, conduct weekly safety meetings.
190	190	•Responsible for ordering materials & managing engineering budget.
191	191	Sr. Engineer
192	192	G4S, IRS Building, Washington, DC
193	193	May 2011 – June 2014
194	194	•Operated energy management system, (Automated Logic) for a 1,000,000 plus sq. ft. building.
195	195	•Served as lead engineer and assigned work to over 15 maintenance & hvac mechanics.
196	196	•Implemented effective cost saving measures by reviewing all projects and realized large savings.
197	197	•Attend meetings, update and consulted government representatives, contracting officer & project manager
198	198	on all operational and construction related issues.
199	199	•Provided weekly & monthly reports as required by the contracting officer.
200	200	•Ensured proper cooling is being provided for critical data center for the IRS's main servers.
201	201	•Responsible for (41) large air handler units, (20) package & split system units.
202	202	•Operate and maintain three 1200-ton chillers, five (60) ton chillers, & 4 cooling towers complete daily
203	203	tours to ensure proper operation of equipment.
204	204	•Maintain, repair, and replace pressure reducing, and pilot valves.
205	205	•Responsible for the safe operation of (250) psi incoming high-pressure steam.
206	206	•Operate (6) 25 hp Ingersoll Rand air compressors.
207	207	•Assisted and train mechanics in day-to-day operation and repair of equipment.
208	208	Assistant Chief Engineer
209	209	Carr Realty Partners, Willard Office / Hotel Building, Washington D.C.
210	210	November 2009 – May 2011
211	211	•Responsible for the oversight and operation of the central plant serving a 1,000,000-sq. ft. property.
212	212	•Manage $600,000 budget for engineering department.
213	213	•Supervise & train staff on the function and maintenance of all building equipment.
214	214	•Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot (2) 700-ton chillers.
215	215	•Utilize EMS system to operate and maintain HVAC in building (Siemens).
216	216	•Ensure proper preventive maintenance of boiler, chillers, & cooling towers. •Monitored, and maintain chemical treatment in plant.
217	217	•Assumes the role of the chief in his absence.
218	218	•Provided oversight for HVAC projects, modifications, expansions, replacements & upgrades. Review
219	219	drawings, blueprints, plans, & monitor work in progress.
220	220	•Operated and test sprinkler wet & dry pipe system.
221	221	•Supervise projects related to reconstruction and (build outs) of showrooms,
222	222	office spaces, parking garage, lobbies, and life safety devices.
223	223	•Created and implement a preventive maintenance system for staff.
224	224	EDUCATION
225	225	University of Maryland Global Campus – B.A. Business Administration & A.S. Health Service Management
226	226	Expected Graduation Date (2023)
227	227	University of the District of Columbia - Project Management (Certificate)
228	228	George Mason University - Contract Formation & Administration (Certificate)
229	229	D.C. 1st. Class Steam Engineer License
230	230	D.C. 3rd. Class Steam Engineer License
231	231	MD. Stationary Engineer Grade 2 License
232	232	VA Master HVAC License
233	233	MD Master HVAC License
234	234	CFC Universal License
235	235	Association for Facilities Engineering - Certified Professional Maintenance Manager (CPMM)
236	236	Motor & Generator Institute - Certified Healthcare Emergency Power Professional (CHEPP)
237	237	OSHA 10 & 30 (General Industry Safety and Health) Certified
238	238	National Fire Protection Association (NFPA-70E) Certified
239	239	Daikin Applied Magnetic Bearing Centrifugal Chillers Course (2.0 CEU’s)
240	240	Web CTRL Operator (Automated Logic) (Certificate)
241	241	International Union of Operating Engineers (Courses): Advanced Engineer Training I, HVACR Electrical
242	242	Troubleshooting, HVAC 1, Basic Plumbing, Basic Electricity, Basic Boilers
243	243	PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
244	244	Board of Industrial Trade, Washington DC (2019 – Present)
245	245	Class 1 Steam Engineer
246	246	ASHE (American Society of Healthcare Engineers), Chicago, IL (2018 – Present)
247	247	LANGAUGE
248	248	Speaks and writes proficiently in both English & Spanish.
249	249	CONTROLS & COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
250	250	Siemens, Automated Logic (Certified WebCtrl Operator), Honeywell, Johnson Controls Metasys.
251	251	Microsoft Word, Excel & Power Point
252	252	Google Sheets & Documents Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
253	253	John A. Wilson Building \| 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 \| Washington, DC 20004
254	254	Shawn Ellis
255	255	Mr. Shawn Ellis is a Children’s National Pediatric Hospital
256	256	Construction Project Manager and a current member of Board of
257	257	Industrial Trades.
258	258	Mr. Ellis has over 15 years of experience working in government and
259	259	commercial class “A” facilities. In his current role, Mr. Ellis is responsible for on- site supervision of the contractor, quality review and
260	260	oversight of construction quality, and compliance with plans and specifications. Mr. Ellis previously served as the Kimbrough
261	261	Ambulatory Care Center Regional Contract Maintenance Manager HHS and the HSC Pediatric Center/Skilled Nursing Facility Director
262	262	of Facilities HHS. Mr. Ellis also served in numerous leadership capacities in the engineering field, where he served as a liaison between general contractors, project managers, and public entities and oversaw the operations of a 1,000,000 square foot property.
263	263	Mr. Ellis serves on the American Society of Healthcare Engineers and holds certifications in
264	264	project management and contract formation and administration. In addition, he earned the D.C. 1
265	265	st
266	266
267	267	and 3
268	268	rd
269	269	Class Steam Engineer License.
270	270	A Ward 4 resident, Mr. Ellis earned an Associate of Science in Health Services Management from
271	271	the University of the District of Columbia and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Maryland Global Campus. GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
272	272	Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
273	273	Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
274	274	______________________________________________________________________________
275	275	The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724-7681
276	276	To: Tomas Talamante, Steve Walker
277	277	From: Betsy Cavendish
278	278	Date: March 29, 2024
279	279	Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating Shawn Ellis, Tanya Lewis,
280	280	and LaVonne Woods as members of the Board of Industrial Trades
281	281	This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above- referenced resolutions and
282	282	found them to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
283	283	hesitate to call Erika Satterlee, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at 202-
284	284	724-1303, or me at 202-724-7681.
285	285	______________________________
286	286	Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish