Project and Construction Manager

Raymond J. Remillard, Jr.

** ****** ******

Palmer, MA 01069

(Remote Secondary Locations- Desoto, Texas and Fort Myers, FL)

Phone: 413-***-****

Email: *******@***.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Senior Level Real Estate Development, Construction and Project Manager. Varied experience and accomplishments in directing, managing, and designing complex commercial, industrial, warehouse/distribution, municipal, residential developments and process and packaging systems for the food and beverage industry. Strong strategic mindset providing unique analytical assessments on wide ranging project issues.

Successfully managed and implemented complex development and construction initiatives in a timely cost-effective manner. Manage project development from conception through completion (both large and small) in accordance with program objectives.

Responsible for all phases of design, permitting, project and construction management. Extensive infield management expertise in the installation, startup/validation and closeout. Responsible for overall project delivery (cost, schedule, quality, information, contracts) on multiple project assignments.

Managed all phases of real estate acquisition, development, redevelopment or disposition to include; market development, Site Selection/Acquisition, Feasibility Studies, Due Diligence for strategic negotiation of purchase or lease and/or the acquisition of sites or market areas. Manage all budgets, schedules, scope development, design and construction contracts, documents, procedures and controls for assigned projects

Solid strengths as a team leader and member experienced in organizing and leading a diverse number of disciplines. Engage and communicate with Leadership and project stakeholders throughout the entire project

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RLR DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT, INC, Palmer, MA, President/Sole Proprietor

3/2010 – Current, Owners Representative/On-site Project Manager,

Owners Representative/Senior Project Manager-Daily Construction Activities Danone, NA Dallas, TX. 8/2017-current; New 200,000 SF Cold Storage Warehouse and Office, New Wastewater Treatment Plant, On/Off-site Infrastructure, Capital Projects, New Production Facility-relocation. Project Liaison with Plant Leadership Team and Operations, contractors and vendors and City Officials. Partnered with Leadership Team and Developed COVID-19 protocol for contractor work at facility to ensure safe and protected working environment.

Project Manager for KHS – Needham, MA New In line Blow Mold Water Bottling and Packaging Line Project $28M. Oversee installation and Project Team throughout installation into commissioning and transfer to the Plant for Production.

Project Manager/Lead Coca Cola Refreshments - North American Corporate ATE-Initiative in US and Canada. Manage project procurement, due diligence, contractor selection, installation and commissioning-14 Locations.

Coca-Cola Refreshments – Various capital projects, roof repairs over 200,000SF each for various facilities. New conveying systems for empty can bottle transfer, Production floor (Epoxy) and drain upgrades. Wastewater pre-treatment facilities, Electrical upgrades main distribution panels and Arc-Flash assessment documentation.

Senior Project Manager/owners representative for $17.5M Capacity Improvements project in Auburndale, FL for Coca-Cola. Oversee day to day installation; organize team of 200+ workers and 5 vendors, while maintaining daily production with safe work environment and no lost work or reported injuries. Project completed ahead of schedule and exceeded packaging capability estimates. Develop punch list and completion program for chilled warehouse project. Work with the vendors, plant and City Officials regarding final certificate of occupancy. Managed multiple projects throughout US and Canada.

THE RICHMOND COMPANY, Wilmington, MA - Senior Project/Construction Manager

12/2003-3/2010, Preparation of site development concepts/designs, oversee and perform all permitting and development process and manage all phases of construction. Ensure that all projects are appropriately evaluated during due diligence, for successful acquisition, development and construction. Manage project budgets, develop financial program for construction funding and payments with Banks/lending institutions. Oversee and manage over 12+ complex projects in various stages of due diligence, permitting, construction and project closeout totaling over $25M in construction. Work with Stop and Shop Supermarket and Walgreens in developing and constructing projects throughout New England and LI/NY. Develop sales prospectus for potential investors or purchasers of properties once construction/Turnover has been completed. Developed Reclamation plan for historical structures.

GREENBERG FARROW ARCHITECTURE, Dedham, MA-Regional Manager/Senior Site Development Coordinator

8/2001-12/2003; Opened and Managed Regional Office consisting of six employees. Responsible for the Northeast Region Development Services for the evaluation of over 100 and opening of over 25 Home Depot Stores per year in the States of CT, NY, MA, ME, NH, VT.

Project Team Leader in coordinating and directing and mentoring design teams towards the evaluation and development of sites for New Home Depot Stores. Perform Preliminary Site Assessment and Due Diligence Report and Entitlements for over 25 stores. Liaison with Real Estate, Legal and Construction to assure continuity and conformity to negotiated deals and entitlements/approvals for project.

Perform research and information gathering for special projects associated with environmental actions or Home Depot Surplus property group for leasing and/or sale of out parcels. Provide Peer review and risk analysis on all projects to assure compliance with development standards and local, state, and federal approvals, permits. Lead in presentation to municipalities for the acquisition of all approvals and permits for the more complicated locations including,

UNO RESTAURANT COPORATION, Boston, MA – Development Project Manager

1999-2001, New Store Development of full-service Casual Dining Restaurants throughout the United States. Responsibilities included; project feasibility/due diligence for site selection/development, preparation of pro-formas/project budgets/cost estimates, management of consultant services, site design, municipal permit review, lead in public presentations, acquisition of permits and construction oversight for all new store development.

Within weeks of joining the company, developed and implemented criteria to streamline the design and permitting process leading to the approval of 18+ facilities and the construction of 12 new stores.

Team leader in developing interdepartmental policies and procedures for quality control /quality assurance.

TACALA NORTH, INC. / TACO BELL, East Granby, CT - Director of Development

1997-1999: Responsible for the development of new Quick Service Restaurants; freestanding, endcap, Master Planned development sites, Power Pumpers, mall/plaza unit Taco Bells and/or co-branded (Pizza Hut, KFC, TCBY Treats) throughout the Northeast for the Largest Taco Bell franchisee (200+).

Develop and prepare site/building/market feasibility studies and due diligence for lease or acquisition. Perform demographic, geographic, statistical and zoning research for the definition of competition/sales areas, site selection, project development opportunities and constraints, cost analysis and timeframes.

Within three (3) months of joining the company, successfully obtained critical approvals for the construction of six (6) new facilities (1997), in 1998 seven (7), and 1999 (12+) stores and for the due diligence of over 20+ projects. Successfully obtained critical entitlements in 2 to 4 months, reducing timeframes from an 8-16month process. Developed multi-use site development programs to reduce short-term capital investment, while increasing overall property pro-forma. Responsible for the preparation, presentation and acquisition of all local, state and federal plan approvals and permits.

In charge of development department with annual budget of $500,000 leading to construction of over $15,000,000. Procure and negotiate both design fees and construction contracts. Successful track record of performing services in-house in-lieu of out-sourcing, realizing a per project soft-cost savings of $75-$150,000. Work with financing company to assure proper project funding and completion through value engineering, plan review and construction evaluation.

REMILLARD, Design & Development Services, Palmer, MA

CONSULTANT TO THE COCA COLA COMPANY, President/Project Manager/Project Liaison

2001-2009,

Construction Management, ensure expedited construction of 500,000 (Expanded to over 1M SF) SF Production and Warehouse/Distribution facility and production lines in Auburndale, FL. Lead in preparing and obtaining Federal and State Inspections/Approval, Local and Corporate conformance, validations and commissioning for production and packaging lines 1, 2, 3, 3a, 5, and 6. Project expeditor initiating creative isolation of line 1 for FDA walk through with less than 1 week to complete work. Able to obtain FDA approval from first inspection leading to Plant startup on schedule.

Perform roof inspection for 150,000 SF freezer storage warehouse Auburndale, FL and provide a detailed report on punch list, completion and warranty items. Slab reconstruction while facility was in operation.

Master Planning for several Industrial, Commercial and Residential properties. Design Intermodal/Inland Rail container storage facility in a sensitive Floodplain. Develop site plan for Local and State approval using a self-developed flood storage concept.

CONSULTANT TO THE MINUTE MAID COMPANY, Houston, Texas

4/2001-8/2001, President/Consultant- Special Projects/Plant Engineer: Consultant performing on site construction support services.

Plant Engineer overseeing the day to day construction of multiple corporate and plant projects and initiatives. Provide executive level strategies for the development of a new on-site wastewater treatment facility, infrastructure upgrades and site redevelopment. Expansion of 25,000 SF cold storage warehouse facility.

Negotiate contracts and over-see the demolition and Environmental and Safety compliance of an existing Coffee House Building, 50,000 square foot 3-story steel building and old boiler room, Freezer Storage Expansion. Provide design for the relocation of infrastructure to include water, sewer, and electric to accommodate potential future development needs of the Plant. Manage contractors and oversee workers to assure compliance with Plant Safety Regulatory Policies.

1996 to 1999, Owner: Consulting Firm specializing in real estate, economic and community development, environmental services, Landbase Mapping/GIS development, local, state and federal permitting, project management, contract administration and construction management services.

Owners (Coca-Cola) representative/Construction Manager, negotiated $40 million guaranteed maximum price proposal, oversee, budget and timeframes, 2-general contractors and several subcontractors. In charge of project development and local, state, and federal permitting of the new Coca-Cola Non-Carbonated Bottling and Distribution Facility in Northampton, MA. The project included the installation of 2-new hot fill production lines and 330,000 square feet of new warehouse space, total project value $40M. Implemented value engineering and developed guaranteed maximum price proposals (GMP) for a project savings of over $2.5M. Acquired local and state permits in short timeframe for an extremely aggressive project completion.

Site development and tenant acquisition for several retail plazas. Acquisition and development through the investigation and preparation of highest and best use analysis, market research and trade area evaluation. Principal designer for a 150and200 acre residential subdivision, feasibility study for two 40acre industrial sites, commercial properties, and the planning of a 500acre industrial park. In charge of developing and negotiating sales or lease strategies for entire tracks of land or single parcels.

Manager and Technical Advisor for Landbase Mapping/Geographic Information Systems (GIS) development, Chicopee ($250,000), Westfield ($980,000 saved city $75,000 first month), and Hatfield

Construction Management, Public Bid Solicitation and Contract Administration for a $220,000.00 New Town of Charlemont Garage/Police Station, and Salt Storage Sheds ($100,000.00 each) for 15+ Massachusetts communities. Contract Administration/Project Manager for the Town of Whately Industrial Park, roadway improvement $421,500.00 PWED and waterline extension $566,000.00 CDAG grant.

Almer Huntley, Jr. & Associates, Inc., Northampton, MA - Associate/Director of Marketing-Business Development

1991-1996: Responsible for business, financial, and personnel management and marketing for a 30-person multi-disciplinary surveying engineering and landscape architectural firm. Successful new business development and re-engineering company to profitability within two years, with yearly billables of $1.5 to $2.0 million. Prepared and executed the company’s larger more complex projects, including corporate interviews and contract negotiations.

Responsible for business development and corporate marketing for all disciplines. Director in charge of preparing statement of qualifications for Federal Projects (successful approval for a 2-year contract for services), selection for the design, permitting, budgeting for the first railway underpass improvement projects in the state of MA. The largest and one of first non-federally funded projects totaling $600,000 in design fees and $9M+ in construction.

PERSONAL Dual Citizenship US and Canada

EDUCATION: Salem State College, Salem, MA

May 1985 Bachelor of Science (Cum Laude)

Toxic Use Reduction Planner

Serv-Safe Food Protection Manager Certification

Dale Carnegie Sales Course

Human Relations Continuous Performance Special Recognition Award

Holyoke Community College, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Lecturer

VOLUNTEER:

Palmer Pythons Soccer Club – Coach and administrator

The Yellow House Volunteer (Non-profit)

Palmer United Soccer Boosters Club

Knights of Columbus member and volunteer

Palmer High School Summer Soccer Coach

Travel and Junior High Hockey Coach

CYO Basketball Coach

Travel Baseball Coach

COMMUNITY State of MA-Governor elect to the Palmer Redevelopment Authority (1992-2002)

Town Council elected 2009-2012

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