Lenny Smid
Building Operations Manager
Elmwood Park, Illinois USAAbout
Results-driven Facility & Operations Director with 15+ years of experience overseeing complex, high-stakes facilities, including an NFL training complex and medical manufacturing environments. Expertise in critical building systems (HVAC, BAS, RO/DI water, life safety), preventative maintenance programs, capital project execution, vendor management
Experience
Director of Facility Operations
Mar 2026 - Jul 2026
Direct operational integrity of a 300,000+ sq. ft., 38-acre NFL training complex, overseeing maintenance, repairs, renovations, capital projects, and full lifecycle construction initiatives while ensuring compliance with NFL standards and all local, state, and federal regulations.
Manager of Building Operations
Mar 2022 - Mar 2026
Directed day-to-day operational integrity of the 300,000+ sq. ft., 38-acre NFL training complex, leading a team of 4 building engineers and supporting management of a $4.8M annual operating budget plus $2–3M in capital projects.
Facilities Manager
Nov 2018 - Feb 2022
Managed all facility operations for medical manufacturing site, ensuring uninterrupted performance of critical systems: HVAC with dehumidification/humidification/HEPA, plumbing equipment, electrical systems, DI/RO water purification, refrigeration, UPS system & building backup generators, and life safety.
Account Executive
Feb 2018 - Nov 2018
Managed client accounts to maximize retention through proactive support, issue resolution, and education on lab/order processes.
Facilities Manager
Jan 2007 - Feb 2018
Oversaw facility/tenant operations for 20-property commercial portfolio (500+ tenants), increasing rental occupancy from 65% to 95% via improved tenant engagement, preventative programs, and responsive management.
