Salvatore Ponce de Leon Cem

Salvatore Ponce de Leon CEM, LEED AP has a strong work experience background in engineering and operations management. Salvatore most recently served as the Chief Engineer at the UJA-Federation of New York, starting in July 2021. Prior to that, they held the same position at the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation from May 2020 to July 2021. Before that, they worked as the Chief Engineer at Empire State Realty Trust from August 2019 to April 2020. Prior to these roles, they served as the Lead Operating Engineer at Cushman & Wakefield from December 2012 to August 2019 and worked in Athletic Operations at Fordham University from July 2011 to April 2012.

Salvatore Ponce de Leon CEM, LEED AP has a diverse education and certification history. In terms of formal education, they attended SUNY Westchester Community College from 2006 to 2007, where they studied Business Administration and Management, General. Salvatore then pursued further training at the Local 94 Training Center from 2012 to 2019, focusing on Building/Property Maintenance. Prior to these educational pursuits, Salvatore earned a High School Diploma from Salesian High School in the years 2001 to 2005.

In addition to their educational background, Salvatore has obtained various certifications throughout their career. These certifications include Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) from the Association of Energy Engineers, obtained in April 2022; Supervision of flammable liquids from the New York City Fire Department, obtained in November 2021; LEED AP Operations + Maintenance from the U.S. Green Building Council, obtained in December 2020; Commercial Pesticide Applicator/Technician 7G from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, obtained in September 2020; BOMI SMA from BOMI International, obtained in April 2019; Fire Life and Safety Director from the New York City Fire Department, obtained in December 2016; BOMI SMT from BOMI International, obtained in June 2016; OSHA 10 Hour from OSHA 10 Hour Training, obtained in July 2015; Air Compressor from the New York City Fire Department, obtained in December 2014; City Wide Standpipe Systems from the New York City Fire Department, obtained in April 2013; City Wide Sprinkler System from the New York City Fire Department, obtained in March 2013; Refrigeration Engineer from the New York City Fire Department, obtained in October 2011; Real Estate Salesperson from the New York State Department of State, obtained in December 2010; Universal Technician from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), obtained in December 2010; and NYS EMT from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, obtained in June 2007.