David M. Lacy

Oversee building maintenance and repairs — ensuring HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and kitchen equipment remain fully operational. Managed vendor relationships — coordinated contractor efforts for repairs, preventive maintenance, and facility upgrades to enhance operational efficiency. Ensure safety and regulatory compliance — maintaining OSHA standards, fire safety systems, and health-code–related facility requirements. Monitor facility budgets — tracking maintenance costs, capital improvements, and vendor invoices. Support operational continuity — responding quickly to facility issues that could disrupt service (e.g., equipment failure, leaks, power issues). Plan and execute preventive maintenance — scheduling routine inspections and servicing to reduce downtime and extend equipment life. Coordinated facility remodel projects — collaborated with leadership to align design with brand standards and ensure compliance during upgrades and expansions.

Ensured cleanliness and functionality of all physical spaces — maintained dining areas, restrooms, storage, and exterior grounds to provide a safe and welcoming environment. Developed emergency response protocols and conducted drills to ensure staff readiness for storm damage and utility outages.

• Coordinated repairs for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and kitchen equipment systems.
• Scheduled vendors for preventive maintenance and facility service visits.
• Ensured cleanliness and functionality of all physical spaces — maintained dining areas, restrooms, storage, and exterior grounds to provide a safe and welcoming environment.Supported preparation for emergency responses by developing protocols and conducting drills to ensure staff readiness for storm damage or utility outages. (e.g., storm damage, utility outages).

• Oversaw GCs in constructing new restaurants, ensuring on-time project delivery and adherence to budget requirements.
• Negotiate scope and fees of services with GCs to meet company new construction budget forecasts/initiatives.
• Implemented procedures for effective utilization of outsourced GCs, subs, suppliers, and vendors, ensuring proper execution and compliance.
• Institute and conduct performance evaluations of outsource GCs, Subs, suppliers, and vendors engaged in the new construction process.
• Oversee pre-construction landlord delivery progress, negotiate/resolve issues related to restaurant post turnover.
• Established high standards for GCs by managing best practices and programs to enhance construction discipline and monitor GC cost trends.
• Promote brand identity by assuring quality of fit and finish, adherence to specifications/standards, compliance with required construction timeframes and approved budgets; assist in pre-opening marketing effort.
• Engage in clear, consistent communications with Restaurant staff, landlords, and other Development staff on a frequent basis; demonstrating respect for all disciplines and individuals by showing appreciation for their efforts and contributions.
• Twenty-five plus years in all phases of construction management, development/residential/commercial/remodel/new construction. Quality and safety trained. Attention to detail, multi-tasker, customer focused and team oriented.

• Accountable for Pre-Construction, Construction, and Post-Construction Phases of convenience store, restaurant, and fuel delivery systems for assigned projects, coordinating resources of Preferred Developers/Contractors, specialty vendors, and internal departments through SEI Project Management Systems, accountable for accuracy and integrity of project time, cost, and quality reporting data.
• Led teams in both existing store/acquisition-remodel/rebrands and new store/restaurant ground up builds. Franchise changeovers and nationwide coffee-bake in store program.
• Conducted on-site quality inspections and provided decision-making oversight for budget, schedule, procurement, and risk mitigation. Thorough working knowledge of job cost and time management systems.
• Navigated entitlements and permitting processes, ensuring smooth transitions through construction and project closeouts.
• Expert knowledge in Microsoft Office suite of applications and thorough working knowledge of database concepts and common applications. Expert knowledge of small-box construction methods and materials with emphasis on job cost and time management.

• Managed four fuel and building technicians across fifty sites, overseeing budget and operational performance.
• Developed and executed construction of four new industry locations and completed a dozen full remodels, including food and drink programs, diesel fuel additions, tank replacements, and new piping and interior finishes.
• Worked with entitlements, bidding, budgeting, pre-construction, daily supervision, punch walk, turnover to operations, closeouts, and maintenance/warranty procedures.
• Coordinated painting and rebranding for sites post-acquisition by 7-Eleven, including signage updates.
• (Acquired by 7-Eleven)

• Appointed interim director of construction by the outgoing director of construction & real estate and vice president of strategic growth, overseeing three construction managers and a maintenance manager.
• Oversaw completion or construction of fourteen new industry locations by year-end with an average budget of $3 million per store.
• Thirty (30) renovation/refresh projects completed or under way with an average budget of $300,000.
• Created, built, and outfitted a full-scale mock-up store for new convenience store concept, customizing and rebuilding three times based on team analysis of wants and needs.
• Served as company agent, coordinating with clients and government representatives across TN, AL, VA, GA, MS, KY, and AR.

• Handled custom projects in Williamson County with a land and improvement value of over 12 million dollars (projects ranged from 50K 2.5M) subcontracting as project manager for custom homebuilder.
• Negotiated contracts, made on-site decisions, managed budgets and permits, met with inspectors, ensured quality construction and best practices, and hired entire workforce and suppliers.
• Built commercial and residential finish-outs in addition to water damage, mold remediation and historic restoration work following 2010 Nashville flood.
• Built custom commercial building and commercial addition in Westhaven subdivision.
• Adjusted project plans to respond to evolving client needs., made swift decisions with limited scope, managed risks and uncertainties, eliminated roadblocks, and maintained project focus.

• Cultivated relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and homeowners, contributing to revenue growth exceeding one million dollars through effective project management.
• Managed premier custom home subdivision in Williamson County, TN. Coordinated, scheduled, and ensured for completion and quality of subcontractor work. Managed a $10M labor and material budget.
• Facilitated homeowner meetings during home building phases to implement change orders and enhance customer satisfaction while adhering to budget and timelines.
• Initiated, developed, and integrated both the company's safety and quality assurance program. Aligned with NAHB's program. Responsible for rolling out and training construction and warranty superintendents and project managers.
• Oversaw all phases of company construction from clearing lots to framing stage for basement, crawl, slab, and multi-family homes in a 1500-acre, 2400-unit subdivision.
• Initiated 2-3 projects weekly, completing the first phase of construction in an average of less than 21 days, encompassing site work, slab rough-in, garage slab pouring, foundation blocking, and lumber delivery.

• Consistently rated at top of peers during rating periods. Awarded Good Conduct, Army Achievement and Army Accommodation Medals for exemplary service and outstanding performance.
• Selected from tens of thousands of eligible Enlisted soldiers to attend United States Military Academy.
• Main Liaison between the U.S. Army and Young & Rubicam for the filming of a Nationally Aired Recruiting commercial.