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Rhett Alexander

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LinkedIn Profile • South Carolina

Project Management Executive

Accomplished and quality-focused professional with extensive experience overseeing multi-family, commercial, industrial, and residential new construction/renovation projects from start to finish within time, quality, scope, and budgetary constraints. Demonstrated excellence in training, developing, and leading a dedicated workforce to achieve targeted objectives. Track record of evaluating project and client needs, defining project scopes/objectives, evaluating project progress, and ensuring resource availability to enable project success. Demonstrated excellence in identifying progress opportunities and implementing process improvements to increase productivity, reduce operating costs, and ensure safety compliance. Instrumental in sourcing/vetting subcontractors, preparing/negotiating contracts, and formulating proposals, policies, and procedures. Highly sociable individual with the ability to cultivate and fortify long-term professional relationships with clients, peers, and stakeholders. Areas of Expertise

• Project Management

• Team leadership

• Material Logistics

• Profit Optimization

• Contract Negotiation

• Process Improvement

• Quality Assurance

• Application Development

• Business Requirements

• Construction Estimation

• Facilities maintenance

• Quality & Safety Control

• Change Management

• Construction & Restoration

• Cross-functional Collaboration

Career Experience

ISS / US – Rolls Royce, Indianapolis, IN 2022-2023 Project Manager

Developed detailed project plans and identified/evaluated the required suppliers and contractors. Negotiated all work between outsourced personnel and union crews to streamline ongoing operations. Identified progress areas, devised improvement plans, and oversaw the overall implementation of project/Plan.

• Identified the facility's essential change-making areas for Rolls Royce.

• Formulated funding request and a proposal for the Rolls Royce Capital Finance Board.

• Successfully fostered a culture of cooperation among RR Management, free shop crews, and union crews.

• Ensured compliance with safety standards by conducting safety inspections and creating safety plans for each project. Pepper Pike Capital, Indianapolis, IN 2021 – 2022

Senior Project Manager

Created and implemented strategic project plans to meet deadlines and production objectives using available resources. Sourced, supervised and negotiated contracts with all subcontractors to timely complete large-scale multi-family renovation projects. Oversaw six multi-family communities with a combined total unit count in excess of 4,200. Autonomous oversight of construction budget exceeding $105 Million. Led complete exterior upgrades as well as significant unit renovations that involved full interior demolition and rebuild including removing/replacing all MEPs. Designed and directed all amenity upgrades and capital expenditures.

• Reduced unit turnover time from 47 days to 27 days by redesigning the entire construction process.

• Improved product quality by 13% and boosted production by 30% monthly with the same budget and team size.

• Hired, trained, and mentored project managers, superintendents, and other staff to meet staffing demands.

• Directed in house staff of 16, 11 subcontractors, coordination / oversight of over 90 direct/indirect reports.

• Transitioned to foster growth and upward mobility. American Preservation Builders

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Project Manager 2019-2021

Project Manager

Developed detailed project plans and identified/evaluated the required suppliers and contractors. Negotiated all work between outsourced personnel and union crews to streamline ongoing operations. Identified progress areas, devised improvement plans, and oversaw the overall implementation of project/Plan.

• Identified the facility's essential change-making areas for Rolls Royce.

• Formulated funding request and a proposal for the Rolls Royce Capital Finance Board.

• Successfully fostered a culture of cooperation among RR Management, free shop crews, and union crews.

• Ensured compliance with safety standards by conducting safety inspections and creating safety plans for each project. Oversaw multiple independent full gut R and R of Multi-family Communities. Sourced, vetted, and reviewed bids for all trades as subcontractors. Executed a variety of tasks such as preparing/negotiating all contracts, creating all pay apps, organizing schedules, and leading all monthly meetings with owners and financial institutions while adhering to deadlines.

• Hired, developed, and supervised a complete workforce to meet and exceed targeted project goals.

• Achieved promotion from Superintendent to Project Manager to Senior PM within a year for achieving desired results.

• Transitioned to relocate to Indianapolis, Indiana. Crescent Construction & Consulting, Lexington, SC 2002 – 2019 Project Manager / Superintendent

Oversaw all operational aspects of residential and commercial projects, including offices, retail, and big box costing between

$5,000 to $1,500,000. Prepared and negotiated contracts for construction services with clients. Promoted all types of construction to potential clients. Assisted in designing blueprints, completing takeoffs, acquiring materials, and ensuring the JIT approach. Employed and oversaw all workforce teams required to complete the project.

• Controlled workflow, checked for quality, and solicited subcontractors' collaboration.

• Tackled unexpected challenges and ensured completion within budget and schedule.

• Transformed a 20,000-square-foot Big Lots store into three different and disparate retail and service sites from conception to completion within form four months while staying within the allocated budget.

• Recruited by large National Brand. Transitioned to increase my knowledge and skill set with a larger portfolio of projects. Education

Master's in business administration

University of South Carolina - Columbia, SC

Bachelors in Retail Management

University of South Carolina - Columbia, SC

Notable Achievements

Banyan Consulting and Management

Created step by step process from site selection to Grand Opening of National Brand Franchise. Authored entire “How to…” process from ideology to day to day management as a standalone manual to facilitate rapid cost effective growth in location count. Manual included full blueprints and instructions to complete construction to establish and adhere to brand identity and specifications. Researched, vetted, tested, and authored entire materials specification list, accompanied by vendor information and item count needed. The manual resulted in a 35% reduction in cost per location, and a 52% reduction in build schedule. Midwest Landscape Design

Created full Safety Program required as a prerequisite to secure large commercial projects. Authored entire Safety Manual and trained over 60 staff for initial and intermediate safety certification. Designed continuing safety education and certification for all employees appropriate for their job duties and responsibilities. Dismantled their entire operations protocol and procedures to be more effective and efficient. The new Safety Programs, coupled with a more effective operational approach translated into a $3 million growth without increasing employee count. Certifications

OSHA 30 Current

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Equipment Operator May 2005 to Present

Certified to operate all indoor & outdoor lift, small excavating, and construction equipment 1 (Gasoline / Diesel/ LP) CPR Certification

BLS - CPR - First Aid

Pro Core

SWWP

Affiliations

Played Division 1 Football for The University of South Carolina Member of Rotary International and Paul Harris Fellow

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