William J. O’Connor earned his Bachelor and Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Manhattan College in New York. O’Connor spent twenty years working at the Building Commission of the Archdiocese of New York, first as a Field Engineer and the last ten years as Director. At the Archdiocese, O’Connor managed over 2,000 religious buildings spread over 500 locations, developing strong facilities management skills and business acumen during his tenure. He is a current member of the Committee of Catholic Facilities Management (CCFM) and has served on its Board of Directors. In addition, O’Connor is an active member of the International Facility Managers Association (IFMA) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
O’Connor has given many lectures to Religious Organizations on the unique challenges they face in facilities management. Some of his more popular topics include:
Strategic Planning for Religious Properties
"Forecasting Capital Repairs for Houses of Worship"
“Preparing Fundraising Case Statements for Educational Facilities"
"The Salvage and Re-Cycling of Art, Stained Glass, and Liturgical Appointments for New Churches"
"Capital Repairs and Preservation of Landmark Buildings"
"What your Sexton should know about your Church"
"The Ten Commandments of Managing a Construction Project"