GEORGE PEGUES
Columbia,SC
Summary
Facilities and construction management professional with hands-on experience supporting facility operations and workplace services across automotive distribution and commercial environments. Experienced in vendor and contract management, including maintenance and small works. Skilled in building system scope development, estimation, budgeting, procurement, and compliance. Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to deliver projects on schedule.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner & Site Superintendent
Adaptiv Global Solutions
Columbia, SC
12.2020 - Current
- Built and led full-service construction and facilities management firm serving national clients across automotive, food production, distribution, and commercial settings.
- Managed project and service lifecycles, including scopes, estimates, budgets, scheduling, procurement, subcontractors, field execution, quality, safety, closeout, invoicing, and client reporting.
- Coordinated multi-state facility buildouts and ongoing maintenance with engineering, safety, operations, purchasing, and other stakeholder teams while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
- Selected client: Scout Motors – Production Center Blythwood, SC.
- Provided facility and workplace support across production center environment, coordinating internal Scout stakeholders, employees, subcontractors, and specialty vendors to resolve operational needs.
- Managed recurring and ad hoc facility scopes, including maintenance support, HVAC/filter work, plumbing/restroom support, landscaping, pest-control response, signage, fencing, safety/security improvements, low-voltage/network work, and small site projects.
- Developed scopes and estimates, sourced vendors, coordinated schedules and site access, monitored performance, resolved service issues, and documented completion for facility and operational work.
- Supported facility launches, relocations, reconfigurations, temporary facilities, decommissioning activities, and other fast-turn workplace requirements while minimizing operational disruption.
- Managed service contracts aligned purchase orders, prepared and reconciled invoices, and communicated with Scout operations and accounts-payable stakeholders to streamline workflow and support project execution.
Construction Manager / Facility Manager
Wayfair
Columbia, SC
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed four junior project managers for HDO facility construction across U.S.; conducted site surveys, reviewed drawings, coordinated change orders, and ensured compliance with build-out requirements.
- Coordinated equipment procurement, operational readiness, permitting, facility licensing, subcontractors, and budgets, ensuring adherence to schedules and regulatory compliance.
- Oversaw facility maintenance for 11 locations nationwide, ensuring compliance with electrical, fire/life-safety, powered industrial trucks, dock, equipment, and preventive-maintenance standards.
Implementation Project Manager / Multi-Site Rollout
Wayfair
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Coordinated high-volume national facility rollout program, managing launches, vendors, internal stakeholders, implementation schedules, and capital-project requirements across multiple markets to ensure seamless execution.
- Oversaw project logistics, vendor sourcing, budget forecasts, service-level expectations, and risk mitigation, ensuring on-time operational launches and alignment with strategic objectives.
- Coordinated project timelines and deliverables across multiple departments and stakeholders.
- Managed stakeholder communication to ensure alignment on project goals and expectations.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement new software solutions for customer experience.
Operations Director, Leader Training Brigade
U.S. Army
, United States
01.1992 - 01.2019
- Led complex operations, logistics, facilities, personnel, safety, and resource management over 27 years in high-tempo environments; directed operations for 421-person organization and ensured accountability for assets exceeding $5M.
- Built and led cross-functional teams, managed budgets and schedules, enforced standards, and resolved urgent operational issues to meet mission requirements under demanding conditions.
Education
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) - Building Construction Technology
Midlands Technical College
Columbia, SC01-2024
BS - Information Technology
American Military University
01-2017
Associate of Science - General Studies
Central Texas College
01-2015
Licensed General Contractor -
South Carolina
Skills
- Facility operations
- HVAC coordination
- Construction estimating
- Project scheduling
- Budget management
- Vendor & Contract Management
- Procurement
- OSHA compliance
Personal Information
Title: FACILITIES & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
ADDITIONAL
Recognition: Meritorious Service Medal, U.S. Army
Timeline
Owner & Site Superintendent
Adaptiv Global Solutions
12.2020 - Current
Construction Manager / Facility Manager
Wayfair
01.2020 - 01.2021
Implementation Project Manager / Multi-Site Rollout
Wayfair
01.2019 - 01.2020
Operations Director, Leader Training Brigade
U.S. Army
01.1992 - 01.2019
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) - Building Construction Technology
Midlands Technical College
BS - Information Technology
American Military University
Associate of Science - General Studies
Central Texas College
Licensed General Contractor -
South Carolina