Facility Manager Spotlight: Robert Samaniego

Robert Samaniego, Physical Plant Associate Director – Design and Construction Services for El Paso Community College, passed the Association of Physical Plant Administrators (APPA) examination to earn the Certified Educational Facilities Professional credential (CEFP).

Robert, who joined the Physical Plant in November 2014, graduated from the University of Texas El Paso in May 2021 upon earning a Master of Science in Construction Management degree.

The CEFP encompasses the multi-disciplinary range of educational facilities management principles and practices. It also validates specific knowledge and competency for success in the educational facilities-management field, from planning, design, and construction to daily operations and general management.

APPA provides education, experience and credentialing in support of professional growth. This allows facility leaders to grow their expertise in administration, management, operations, maintenance, energy, utilities, and environmental issues.

The former Project Manager became Associate Director of Design and Construction Services in September of 2023.

We congratulate Robert on his continuous educational and professional accomplishments, and we know he will apply his skills to create and maintain a safe and functional learning environment for the student body.