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Alex Bonaparte

Chief Engineer at JBG SMITH

Alex Bonaparte has a diverse work experience in the engineering field. Alex started their career in 2002 as a Mechanic at Quadrangle Management Company, where they gained the company's trust and was given the responsibility of single-handedly supervising a three-story office building. Alex also managed the building's start/stop schedule and several self-contained AHUs.

In 2004, Alex joined Cushman & Wakefield as an Engineer, where they helped maintain comfort for Discovery Communications World Headquarters. Alex managed and evaluated building operations, ensuring customer satisfaction, and provided monthly operation reports to Discovery's operation manager.

From 2005 to 2007, Alex worked as an Engineer at Guardian Realty Investors, LLC.

In 2007, Alex joined JBG SMITH as a Lead Engineer, where they made significant contributions. Alex reshaped energy consumption for assigned buildings and achieved the "Energy Star Certification" for 12 consecutive years. Alex also reduced electrical consumption by 20% within the first 6 months of employment, resulting in estimated monthly savings of $20,000-$25,000. Additionally, they evaluated various factors in planning facilities maintenance operations and made decisions regarding preventive maintenance and major maintenance.

Throughout their career, Alex has consistently demonstrated expertise in building operations, energy efficiency, and tenant comfort.

In 2005, Alex Bonaparte completed a Low Pressure Boilers degree at the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POWER ENGINEERS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION (NAPEEF). The degree focused on Chillers, Controls, and Building Automation. From 2013 to 2014, Alex Bonaparte pursued a Building Systems Maintenance Certificate (SMC) at BOMI International. No specific degree was mentioned for this program.

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Timeline

  • Chief Engineer

    December, 2015 - present

  • Assistant Chief

    October, 2013

  • Lead Engineer

    November, 2007

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