Sandra Moats
About Sandra Moats
Sandra Moats serves as the Real Property Asset Management Team Lead at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where she oversees the facility condition assessment program. With nearly twenty years of experience in facilities services and advanced degrees in Facility Management, Project Management, and Architecture, she has held various roles in project management and facility planning.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Sandra Moats serves as the Real Property Asset Management Team Lead at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she oversees the facility condition assessment program, ensuring that the laboratory's real property assets are managed effectively. She leads a team of technical professionals responsible for managing the Department of Energy Facilities Information Management System (FIMS) database requirements.
Previous Experience at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Prior to her current role, Sandra Moats held multiple positions at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. She worked as a Facility Planning Engineer from 2021 to 2024 and served as the Interim Space Management Team Lead for four months in 2022. Additionally, she was a Building Services Coordinator from 2019 to 2021 and a Facilities Planner through Management Solutions, LLC from 2009 to 2012. Her diverse roles contributed to her extensive knowledge in facility management.
Education and Advanced Degrees
Sandra Moats has a strong educational background with advanced degrees in Facility Management and Project Management. She earned a Master of Science in Facility Management from the Rochester Institute of Technology, completing her studies from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Clemson University, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. Her academic achievements have significantly contributed to her expertise in facilities services.
Career History and Project Management Experience
With nearly twenty years of experience in facilities services, Sandra Moats has held various roles that emphasize strategic planning and project management. She worked as a Project Manager and Team Lead at LOTH, Inc from 2012 to 2018, and as a Facilities Project Manager at Knoxville Utilities Board from 2018 to 2019. Earlier in her career, she also gained experience as a Project Manager and Designer at WorkSpace Interiors from 2006 to 2009.
Compliance and Regulatory Responsibilities
In her current role, Sandra Moats is responsible for ensuring compliance with DOE Order 430.1C, which pertains to Real Property Asset Management. This responsibility underscores her expertise in navigating regulatory requirements and maintaining standards within the facilities management sector.