Patrick Lechner
Goldsboro
Summary
Local government leader with over 23 years of experience in public works, facilities management, and capital project execution. Proven track record in municipal infrastructure, budgeting, and contract management, driving operational efficiency. Skilled project manager with expertise in cross-functional collaboration and financial analysis. Committed to delivering effective oversight and management strategies tailored to community needs.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Town of Clayton
01.2025 - Current
- Oversee capital improvement projects, from planning to execution, ensuring compliance with municipal regulations and budget constraints.
- Manage procurement processes, including bid development, RFPs/RFQs, and contractor selection.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, including government officials and the public, to ensure infrastructure projects align with community needs.
- Oversee project timelines, cost management, and municipal buildings, parks, and public utilities.
Facilities & Grounds Manager
Town of Apex
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Managed $3.6M+ in annual budgets overseeing municipal facilities, grounds, easements, and landscaping contracts.
- Led a team of 10 employees and supervised preventative maintenance programs, facility renovations, and operational improvements.
- Negotiated and managed vendor contracts, ensuring quality service and cost-effectiveness for janitorial, HVAC, and facility upgrades.
- Assisted in planning and development for new municipal facility projects, renovations and infrastructure expansions.
Facilities & Grounds Superintendent
City of Goldsboro
01.2000 - 01.2019
- Served 19 years in public works operations, overseeing all facility maintenance, grounds upkeep, traffic marker installations, and special event logistics.
- Managed an $800K annual budget to maintain 33 municipal facilities, 240+ city-owned lots, and rights-of-way.
- Led cost-saving initiatives, including LED conversion projects and in-house HVAC installations, reducing long-term expenses.
- Supervised large-scale municipal maintenance projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Education
School of Government - Local Government Management
UNC Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC06.2025
Auto CAD -
Wake Tech
Raleigh, NC01.2019
HVAC -
Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, NC01.2018
Skills
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- MUTCD knowledge and compliance
- Project management
- Contract negotiation
- Cross-functional coordination
- MS Office Suite/Software literate
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Leadership skills
- Organizational skills
- Composure under pressure
- Public speaking
Community Service
- United Way of Wayne County, Board Member
- Mephibosheth Project Inc. (MPI), Board Member
- Three Eagles Rotary, Goldsboro, Rotarian Member
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Manager
Town of Clayton
01.2025 - Current
Facilities & Grounds Manager
Town of Apex
01.2019 - 01.2023
Facilities & Grounds Superintendent
City of Goldsboro
01.2000 - 01.2019
School of Government - Local Government Management
UNC Chapel Hill
Auto CAD -
Wake Tech
HVAC -
Wayne Community College
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