Derrick Fegan
Pflugerville,TX
Summary
Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager with 18 years of management experience with 11 years of leadership in a healthcare setting. Conscientious leader with confidence in support and facilitation of staff operations, contractor management and upkeep of facility appearance to impeccable standards. Highly organized coordinator of competing interests, including project goals, contractor agreements and employee needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Facilities Management
Encompass Health Corporation
04.2021 - Current
- Manage the Maintenance, Construction, Food Service, Security, IT, Housekeeping, and Biomedical teams
- Serve as the Hospital Safety Officer
- Identified as a top performer and selected as the Facilities Management Preceptor for Southwest Region.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with service providers to ensure high-quality, cost-effective maintenance and support services.
- Coordinated emergency response efforts during unforeseen events such as power outages or natural disasters to minimize downtime and protect assets.
- Led cross-functional teams in executing capital improvement projects within budget and timeframe constraints.
Facilities Manager
Medxcel
09.2018 - 11.2020
- Manage the plant and facilities operations for Seton Medical Center Austin & Seton Shoal Creek and 40 satellite clinics
- Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
- Supervised staff of 30 in day-to-day activities.
- Maintained positive relationships with vendors and suppliers while negotiating cost-effective contracts for goodsservices.
- Oversaw groundskeeping efforts, ensuring attractive landscaping and well-maintained exterior spaces throughout all seasons.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to coordinate large-scale renovation projects without disrupting daily operations.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities equipment, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly repairs or replacements.
- Optimized asset life cycle management through strategic planning and implementation of preventative maintenance schedules.
Director of Maintenance and Regional Trainer
Civitas Senior Living
10.2016 - 09.2018
- Manage the housekeeping and maintenance teams at multiple facilities throughout central Texas
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
- Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
Manager, Airport Operations
US Airways
03.2006 - 08.2012
- Manage the daily airport operations, 28 flights to 7 destinations, moving an average of 3200 passengers per day
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Monitored performance metrics for service providers such as catering companies, fuel suppliers, and baggage handlers, ensuring optimal service quality levels were maintained consistently.
- Created sustainable waste management practices that helped minimize environmental impact while adhering to regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with airlines and other stakeholders to optimize airport resources and meet operational demands.
- Conducted regular audits of airport systems and infrastructure, identifying areas for improvement or repair.
- Established strong relationships with community leaders and local businesses by conducting regular meetings addressing concerns related to airport operations impact on surrounding areas.
- Managed budgets for various departments within the airport operations division, allocating resources effectively while minimizing costs.
- Developed comprehensive emergency response plans to address potential incidents, ensuring swift action during critical situations.
Education
MBA - Business Administration, Strategic Management
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Business And Accounting
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI05.2018
Skills
- Budget Management
- Quality Improvement
- Space Planning
- Work Order Management
- Building Maintenance
- Asset Management
- Emergency Preparedness
- Security management
- HVAC Systems
- Excellent Communication
- Environmental Compliance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Coordinated the construction and rapid deployment of isolation rooms and containment areas at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Implemented strict infection control processes on construction projects within the hospital
- Oversaw the modernization and construction of operating rooms, women’s hospital, Intensive Care Units, Emergency Department, and other major renovations within a healthcare setting
- Identified as a top performer and selected as a regional preceptor to train and onboard new facility directors throughout the Encompass Health Southwest region of Hospitals
- Monitored the construction on multiple new healthcare facilities and prepared each location for licensing and accreditation
- Low employee turnover and high employee engagement
Certification
- Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager, American Society of Healthcare Engineers
Timeline
Director of Facilities Management
Encompass Health Corporation
04.2021 - Current
Facilities Manager
Medxcel
09.2018 - 11.2020
Director of Maintenance and Regional Trainer
Civitas Senior Living
10.2016 - 09.2018
Manager, Airport Operations
US Airways
03.2006 - 08.2012
MBA - Business Administration, Strategic Management
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management
University of North Texas
Associate of Applied Science - Business And Accounting
Lansing Community College
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