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Gregory P. Newchurch

Pace

Summary

Thirty years of experience in facility and construction management. Multi-department management; multi-program management; business plan development; capital project management; contract negotiation; contract administration; monitor code compliance, grant acquisition and management; policy development; technical support to facility staff.

Diligent Facility Manger with solid history in maintenance management. Successfully led teams in maintaining facilities and equipment, ensuring operational efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting complex systems and implementing preventive maintenance programs.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Facility and Maintenance Manager

Pegasus Laboratories
01.2018 - Current
  • Direct the day-to-day operation of the maintenance and warehouse operations; as well as, design and manage construction projects, waste management, and manage outside vendors such as the custodial staff and groundskeeping contractor. Lead the safety management team to promote safety in the workplace and compliance with OSHA guidelines. Ensure effective facility management (FM) operations to comply with all FDA, EPA and NFPA requirements. Reduced capital project cost through effective contractor management, improved project design, and by value engineering the designs and eliminating unnecessary contractor and engineering costs. Increased warehouse efficiencies through the implementation of the D365 system.

Director of Facilities Management

Sodexo at Auburn University in Montgomery
07.2014 - 10.2018

Director of Facilities Management

Sodexo at Faulkner State Community College
09.2012 - 07.2014
  • Provide leadership and supervision for Sodexo and client employees in the daily facility maintenance, custodial, and landscaping services. Provide leadership through a culture change at the Unit, which lead to a contract renewal. Provide leadership and support to the grounds crew which resulted in winning a SBCA Honors award for the grounds at AUM. Develop business plans, short term, long-term plan, as well as, oversee expenditures to maintain unit profitability while reducing client cost. Oversee major repairs and renovation projects including bid process and vendor/contractor selection and performance. Monitor contractor activities for code compliance, OSHA, NFPA and SBCCI and other applicable regulatory codes, as well as provided engineering and technical support on major mechanical, electrical, fire safety systems for both maintenance and contractor personnel. Draft, document, and maintain procedures for new and existing products Manage, monitor and implement energy conservation measures to compliance with state energy conservation performance guidelines

Director of Facilities Management, Safety & Security Officer

Santa Rosa Medical Center, Milton, FL
01.2002 - 01.2012
  • Directed the facility operation of a 129-bed acute care medical center. Included the direction and management of maintenance and security personnel. Develop cost reduction projects via value analysis. Managed capital and construction projects by developing proposals, project schedules, and bid packages; employed and monitored work of contractors; worked with department heads to develop approved change orders; developed and managed project and operations budget reports. Managed the safety, fire safety and emergency management programs. Create and implement an effective preventative maintenance program, and ensure that all compliance standards are maintained and regulatory maintenance such as AHCA, JCAHO and CMS, NFPA, OSHA, EPA codes. Negotiate, maintain and review contracts for all third party contractors, cleaners, waste removal, vending, and recycling. Diagnose and resolve problems that affect site safety, quality, or productivity. Managed the energy management program which resulted in an annual savings of 20%. Developed company policies and procedures for the successfully management of the Environment of Care Program. Successfully prepared for and recovered the facility during Hurricanes Ivan and Dennis; assisted in the recovery of Biloxi Regional Medical Center in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Secured approximately $700,000 in federal grants for emergency and disaster preparedness equipment and training. Implemented an inventory control system for maintenance supplies and equipment. Troubleshoot and provide technical support to resolve mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection issues.

Construction Project Manager

Escambia County School District, Pensacola, FL
01.1998 - 01.2002
  • Successfully managed the design and construction of $40 million annually in capital construction projects. Increased department efficiency by developing and implementing design technical guidelines, a new project estimating process and drawing filing system. Forecast budget for the Facilities department and monitor throughout the year. Developed and evaluated request for proposals from design professionals and contractors. Develop and coordinate department proposals for facilities projects Implemented new construction processes such as CMP, and Design Build. Maximized the number of badly needed school spaces by efficiently managing state (categorical) budgets. Secured approximately $100,000 annually in FEMA grants for hurricane hardening of school buildings used as hurricane shelters. Insured project compliance with NFPA, DOE, state and local building codes.

Project Engineer

Terhaar & Cronley General Contractors, Pensacola, FL
01.1995 - 01.1997
  • Successfully managed $5 million in industrial, commercial and residential construction projects annually. Developed relationships with customers to gain repeat projects. Project estimating, scheduling, material purchasing, subcontract administration, design conflict resolution on commercial and industrial projects.

Project Manager

Trammell Construction Company, Pensacola, FL
01.1993 - 01.1995
  • Project estimating, scheduling, material purchasing, subcontract administration, design conflict resolution on commercial and industrial projects. Corporate responsibilities included: operation of the company in the absence of the owner; interviewed/supervised craft personnel.

Plant Engineer

Gelman Sciences, Pensacola, FL
01.1991 - 01.1993
  • Managed the facility and engineering department for a micro porous membrane manufacturing facility which included design of process equipment using Autocad, plan projects for facility improvements from concept to completion; Other responsibilities included: installation of electrical, mechanical, piping, and control systems for physical plant and process equipment. Ensure that equipment and services purchased are acceptable quality and cost effective. Work with manufacturing engineers to perform equipment modifications, upgrades, make control logic changes, and provide updated training. Troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical and plumbing issues to resolve issue with physical plant and process equipment. Coordinate facilities initiatives with operations team to support production; perform research and development of alternate processes to maintain manufacturability competitiveness. Develop and maintain manufacturing processes and methods for production from initial engineering development phase through full production while ensuring OSHA compliance; Perform practical problem solving of plant infrastructure, production processes and related equipment modifications to existing equipment; Analyze plant and process layouts, workflows, assembly methods and workforce utilization worked with vendors and consulting engineers for the purchase of and installation of manufacturing equipment; worked with DER to obtain Plant’s operator permit.

Project Manager

DCH Regional Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, AL
01.1988 - 01.1991
  • Management of all construction/renovation projects for this 560-bed acute care hospital. Supervised the efforts of designers, construction managers, and hospital personnel for the timely completion of these projects; reviewed drawings to ensure compliance with Life-Safety, state, and local codes, as well as construction feasibility; implemented state, local, fire, and insurance requirements during preliminary design phase and in final completion phase; implemented JCAHO requirements and worked with department heads in preparation for JCAHO visits; resolved issues between department heads, designers, and construction personnel; managed the final phase of construction for the DCH Medical Tower I (a ten story professional office building); worked closely with designers and physicians to design individual suites, and worked with the construction company to ensure cost effectiveness for this large project; reported directly to Administration.

Project Coordinator

East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika, AL
01.1986 - 01.1988
  • Project Coordinator, for hospital construction projects.

Education

Public Administration

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

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Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology

Nicholls State University
Thibodeaux, LA
01.1983

Skills

  • AutoCad
  • Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Smartsheet
  • D365(Accounting Software)
  • Concur
  • Medius (Accounts Payable)
  • Master Control (process control software)

Certification

  • IS-00100
  • IS-00200
  • IS-00300
  • IS-00400
  • IS-00700
  • IS-008 A
  • IS-00120 A
  • HSEEP

Affiliations

  • Treasurer Florida Healthcare Engineers Association
  • President 2010 Florida Healthcare Engineers Association
  • Past Vice Chairman 2008-2012 Safer Santa Rosa, (Community Organization Active in Disasters)
  • Vice President 2009, Florida Healthcare Engineers Association
  • President 2006-2007, Pace Rotary
  • Graduate 2006 Leadership Santa Rosa, Class 20
  • Past Member, Escambia Association of Administrators in Education
  • Past Member, Florida Education Facilities Planners Association
  • Previous State of Florida Licensed General Contractor (R0066735)
  • Previous Uniform Building Inspector
  • Previous Building Inspector (limited)
  • Previous Plans Examiner (limited)
  • Certified Healthcare Engineer

Timeline

Facility and Maintenance Manager

Pegasus Laboratories
01.2018 - Current

Director of Facilities Management

Sodexo at Auburn University in Montgomery
07.2014 - 10.2018

Director of Facilities Management

Sodexo at Faulkner State Community College
09.2012 - 07.2014

Director of Facilities Management, Safety & Security Officer

Santa Rosa Medical Center, Milton, FL
01.2002 - 01.2012

Construction Project Manager

Escambia County School District, Pensacola, FL
01.1998 - 01.2002

Project Engineer

Terhaar & Cronley General Contractors, Pensacola, FL
01.1995 - 01.1997

Project Manager

Trammell Construction Company, Pensacola, FL
01.1993 - 01.1995

Plant Engineer

Gelman Sciences, Pensacola, FL
01.1991 - 01.1993

Project Manager

DCH Regional Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, AL
01.1988 - 01.1991

Project Coordinator

East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika, AL
01.1986 - 01.1988

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Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology

Nicholls State University

Public Administration

University of West Florida

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