Submitted by Christy Morrison (on behalf of Keith Greene)
c.morrison@TheGordianGroup.com
The Gordian Group
864-467-9333
140 Bridges Rd, Ste E
Mauldin, SC 29662
Presentation Title:
University Uses of Job Order Contracting: Procurement Tool for Coping with Today’s Pressures
Topic Areas:
Planning & Budgeting; Repair and Renovation; Maintenance Issues
Target Audience:
Higher Education Facilities Maintenance Supervisors
Abstract:
The needs of higher education facilities vary widely depending on the institution, its priorities,
size and focus. One thing that remains true across the board is that budgets are tight, and
colleges and universities have to find innovative ways to meet the sometimes opposing forces
of time and cost constraints and the need to provide a high quality environment for their
students. Job Order Contracting (JOC) is providing the balanced approach that allows higher
education institutions around the nation to efficiently accomplish high-quality work. This topic
has garnered attention at recent national and regional APPA conferences, as higher education
facilities maintenance supervisors discuss the time and cost-savings associated with the Job
Order Contracting procurement method for repair and alteration projects. Keith Greene of The
Gordian Group, along with Owen J. Cooks, Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities at WinstonSalem State University and other members of the university community, will present real world
examples of how Job Order Contracting is driving value and helping institutions become more
efficient and deliver a top quality environment to their students. Mr. Greene has experience
implementing and training for Job Order Contracting programs at University of North Carolina
at Charlotte, Purdue University, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois at
Chicago, the Ohio State University and Emory University.
Learning objectives:
1. By attending this session participants will be able to employ best practices in order to
understand how a Job Order Contracting program can deliver high quality, cost efficient
solutions.
2. By attending this session participants will be able to assess viability of Job Order
Contracting as a method to deliver high quality construction solutions to North Carolina
colleges and universities.
3. By attending this session participants will be able to engage with thought leaders in the
Job Order Contracting industry to discuss first/next steps for implementing or testing
Job Order Contracting in North Carolina colleges and universities.
Presenter bio:
Keith M. Greene
Project Manager
17 years of employment with The Gordian Group
Keith Greene is responsible for:
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Assisting with the development and implementation of the JOC program
Assisting with the coordination and development of the advertisements, contract documents, and
contract terms and conditions
Assisting with managing the day-to-day activities of The Gordian Group team
Assisting with implementation of the JOC program
Training client and contractor staff
Education
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B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Point Park College, Pittsburgh, PA
Professional Registration
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General Contractor’s License, State of North Carolina
Relevant JOC Experience
The Gordian Group
As a Project Manager, Mr. Greene is responsible for the development, implementation and continued support
of the Job Order Contracting program for the following:
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte
City of Miami, FL
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
Palm Beach, FL
Broward County, FL
Housing Authority of the City of Tampa
Pinellas County, FL
Mr. Greene also provided JOC training for agency and contractor staff. Training includes classroom and
practical exercises as well as on-site field training in the JOC process. Similar services have been performed for
the following:
 Los Angeles County, CA
 San Diego County, CA
 City of Chicago
 New York City Department of Education, NY
 New York City Department of Design & Construction, NY
Teer-Jorgensen Associates
Prior to joining The Gordian Group, Mr. Greene served as a Project Manager for the execution of the Job
Order Contract at Ft. Bragg, NC. He was responsible for estimating, planning, organizing, scheduling, and
controlling the construction operations for a $20 million JOC program.