Christopher Gerlach
Orange Park,FL
Summary
Drive efficient, service-oriented operations to support organizational growth and development. Collaborative and forward-thinking with excellent policy implementation, strategic planning, and problem-solving abilities. Proficient in engaging stakeholders to build consensus and promote needed change.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr Project Manager
medxcel facilities management
01.2016 - Current
- Managed project scope, timeline, and budget in alignment with company objectives.
- Developed comprehensive project plans to be shared with stakeholders.
- Identified potential risks associated with projects and developed mitigation strategies.
- Negotiated contracts with third-party vendors when necessary.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crises.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
- Leveraged leadership skills to identify deficiencies and opportunities to improve policies, procedures and controls.
- Accomplished financial objectives by forecasting requirements, scheduling expenditures and preparing annual budgets.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
Facility Compliance & Operation Manager
Medxcel facilities management
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Managed the maintenance staff and their daily activities.
- Identifies staff and process development opportunities and proactively works to vet and implement them according to senior leadership guidance and requests
- Responsible for managing and maintaining multiple site compliance program documentation and procedures as pertains to TJC, AHCA, CMS, NFPA, OSHA, LAHJ, and other regulatory agencies related to the healthcare environment
- Oversees the work of maintenance contractors ensuring all systems are properly maintained, all tests are conducted at the appropriate times and services are available during all operational periods.
- Developed preventive maintenance procedures for all machines used in production.
- Established a system to track inventory of spare parts, tools and supplies.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards.
Life Safety/Compliance Program Director
St. Vincent’s Medical Center / ABM
Jacksonville, FL
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Conducted needs assessments and developed program objectives.
- Developed strategic plans to ensure successful program operations.
- Reviewed existing programs and identified areas of improvement or expansion.
- Provided leadership in developing innovative approaches to meet program goals.
- Directed staff training on technical aspects of programming activities.
- Ensured compliance with organizational standards and applicable laws and regulations.
- Developed strategies to increase public awareness of the organization's services.
Senior Project Estimator
Florida State Plastering- Project- Estimator
Jacksonville, FL
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Conducted research to identify potential project costs and develop detailed estimates based on the scope of work.
- Developed and maintained cost estimates for a variety of projects, including new construction, renovations, and additions.
- Analyzed data from past projects to create accurate estimates for current projects.
- Created cost reports that accurately tracked project expenses against budgeted amounts.
Operations Manager
First Cost General Contractor LLC
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure quality standards are met.
- Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
- Performed cost analysis for various projects to determine budget requirements.
- Established effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure materials needed for production.
- Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, disciplinary action as necessary.
Skills
- Contract Management
- Policy Implementation
- Staff Development
- Business Development
- Strategic Planning
- Workforce Management
- Performance Management
- Operations Management
- Expense Tracking
- Business Planning
- Product Management
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Negotiation
- Project Management
- Budget Control
- Staff Management
- Cross-functional team management
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Schedule Preparation
- Innovation management
Certification
- BLE
- CHSP
- ASHE
- OSHA 10
- Incident Command System (ICS/NIMS) 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800
- ACI 1
- ACI2
Timeline
Sr Project Manager
medxcel facilities management
01.2016 - Current
Facility Compliance & Operation Manager
Medxcel facilities management
01.2011 - 01.2016
Life Safety/Compliance Program Director
St. Vincent’s Medical Center / ABM
01.2008 - 01.2011
Senior Project Estimator
Florida State Plastering- Project- Estimator
01.2005 - 01.2008
Operations Manager
First Cost General Contractor LLC
01.2003 - 01.2005
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