Normand Gauthier

Normand Gauthier serves as Project Manager at the Public Buildings Service’s Upstate New York Service Center under the General Services Administration, where he leads the planning, execution, and oversight of capital improvement projects to modernize federal facilities. His role is central to the agency’s mission of ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant workspaces through strategic construction and renovation. Gauthier manages end-to-end procurement cycles for commercial and institutional building construction, coordinating with design teams, engineers, and contractors to deliver high-quality infrastructure upgrades, space relocations, and building system modernizations that align with federal standards and sustainability goals. Gauthier collaborates closely with a network of qualified contractors specializing in public-sector construction, fostering long-term partnerships with firms experienced in federal compliance, design-build delivery, and facility maintenance. His working relationships emphasize performance-based outcomes, rigorous contract administration, and proactive stakeholder engagement to ensure projects meet schedule, safety, and quality benchmarks. While specific vendor names are not disclosed, his procurement patterns reflect a preference for contractors with proven experience in federal facility projects and a track record of regulatory adherence. A defining feature of Gauthier’s contracting approach is his exclusive reliance on HUBZone set-asides, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to economic development in historically underutilized business zones. He prioritizes contracting with small businesses located in designated HUBZone areas, aligning with federal socioeconomic goals and fostering regional workforce growth through targeted procurement. His procurement activities are narrowly focused on NAICS 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction—reflecting deep expertise in the design and execution of federal office buildings, courthouses, and other public infrastructure. He specializes in procuring services related to structural renovations, HVAC and electrical system upgrades, accessibility compliance, and energy-efficient retrofits, ensuring all projects meet GSA’s high-performance building standards.