Channing Baker

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President and CEO @ Evolve Contractors LLC
Atlanta, GA, US
Channing Baker's Location
Atlanta Metropolitan Area, United States, United States
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About Channing Baker

I am the CEO and President of Evolve Contractors, a minority owned commercial roofing & construction company that specializing in turn-key design-build services in the following verticals: federal/government, commercial, adaptive re-use, institutional and industrial. As a 4th generation general contractor, proud graduate of Morehouse College (B.S Applied Physics) and Georgia Tech (B.S Civil Engineering), I have spent the past 20+ years, building and fostering relationships in the construction industry while managing projects through the US, but also abroad including South Africa, Trinidad/Tobago, Antigua, Chad and Mexico. We aspirations of building a $15M business by 2030, Evolve Contractors currently has a bond capacity of $5M Single, ($10M Aggregate ) with over $+2.5M in backlog through 2024 and tracking to contract an additional $3M to close out 2023. Our diverse experiences have provided valuable knowledge in engineering, operations, project management, business development, community outreach and diversity. I have served on multiple leadership initiatives throughout my career including Ambassador for Andrew Young/Global Green Sustainability Initiative and Georgia Tech Building Construction Advisory Board - Mentorship & Scholarship Chairman. I have also had the pleasure of guest speaking at several events around Atlanta including but not limited to RICE, ATL Next, Georgia Tech and Kennesaw State University.

Channing Baker's Current Company Details
Evolve Contractors LLC

Evolve Contractors Llc

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President and CEO
Atlanta, GA, US
Employees:
4
Channing Baker Work Experience Details
  • Evolve Contractors Llc
    President And Ceo
    Evolve Contractors Llc
    Atlanta, Ga, Us
  • Evolve Contractors Llc
    President & Ceo
    Evolve Contractors Llc Nov 2022 - Present
    Evolve Contractors is a full-service Commercial Roofing and General Construction Firm with over 100+ years combined experience within the industry. We are located in Atlanta Ga, but have capabilities to operate nationally due to our current licenses and relationships. Channing is a 4th generation commercial builder, originally from Los Angeles CA, currently residing in Atlanta GA. Starting as a laborer in 1996 for his father’s business to present day as Owner of EVOLVE, Channing has more than 20 years of executive leadership and management construction experience.
  • Fs 360, Llc
    Director Of Operations
    Fs 360, Llc Jan 2020 - Nov 2022
    Sandy Springs, Georgia, Us
    As Director of Operations at FS360, I was responsible for the execution of construction for each one of FS 360’s business verticals: aviation, K-12, higher education, retail, civil and healthcare. During my time at FS 360, we were very proud to say, that we achieved over 90% repeat clients. Notable clients include Atlanta Housing Authority, JPMorgan Chase/JLL, Delta, and American Airlines.
  • Fs 360, Llc
    Senior Project Manager
    Fs 360, Llc Oct 2017 - Jan 2020
    Sandy Springs, Georgia, Us
    Over the course of 4 years, first as Project Manager then Senior Project Manager, I focused on high-end Interior "Aviation" build-out project, as well as infrastructure and utilities projects with the City of Atlanta Parks & Recreations and high-end multifamily commercial construction through-out Atlanta Metropolitan area. Most notably, I have managed over $8 million for Delta Air Lines, $1 million for DeKalb County School District, $5 million for Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs and $2.4 million for City of Atlanta.
  • Fs 360, Llc
    Project Manager
    Fs 360, Llc Apr 2016 - Oct 2017
    Sandy Springs, Georgia, Us
  • Marmi Natural Stone
    Project Manager
    Marmi Natural Stone May 2014 - 2016
    Responsible for managing all major commercial and residential custom stone cladding/tile fabrication and installs throughout Georgia. Most notably, within the past 12 months a few of my recent projects are as follows: >> Freese Johnson - Mandarin Oriental Residences ($1.6M+)>> Hoar Construction - Avalon Buildings 5000, 6000, 3975 & Concierge Building ($100k+) >> Weeks Construction – Intermix (Buckhead, Atl)Daily responsibilities consist of using multiple drawing; estimating and scheduling software’s in managing between 5-20 projects at a time from contract to installation. (Programs: CAD, LT-55, Planswift, BlueBeam, MS Project, 20/20 Surfaces & Excel). Projects budgets average between $20K-200k per. Other essential responsibilities and attributes include construction and stone engineering with respect to drawings and fabrication of stone products. My civil engineering background and daily studies have allowed me to effectively communicate to clients/architects/builders/engineers, in-depth details of the physical, structural, geological and chemical properties of natural stones including but not limited to complex installs of limestone’s, marbles, granites, onyx and quartz using tools such as the TCNA, ANSI, MIA, ICC and IBC.
  • Green Friendly Homes Llc
    Project Manager
    Green Friendly Homes Llc May 2013 - May 2014
    Responsible for estimating, scheduling and managing daily operations for multiple high-end ($2M+ construction budget) residential homes from throughout the Atlanta Metro Area. Most notably off West Paces Ferry & Randall Mill in Buckhead.Major responsibilities included:- Reviewed drawings for completeness and best practices- Reviewed and assessed construction related agreements (construction, design, and building loan)- Analyzed direct and indirect cost budgeting- Conducted periodic site visits to monitor construction, review contractors' requisitions for payment, and recommend the release of construction funds- Observed general compliance of as-built conditions with the contract drawings and specifications- Reviewed construction schedules, trade payment breakdowns, job cost reports, and payment requisitions- Maintained high level of client contact and communication- Managed multiple projects simultaneously- Prepareed and managed Project Status Reports'- Delivered outstanding client service with timely responses with proactive solutions
  • Build International Consulting Llc,
    Project Engineer/Manager
    Build International Consulting Llc, Jan 2009 - Jan 2011
    Responsible for estimating, procuring and managing numerous projects at Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport including over 100,000 SF of drywall installation, 60,000 SF of wall demolition, 60,000 SF of wainscot cement board installation, and flooring throughout concessions at Concourse B, C and D Flooring.- Managed all coordination of all material deliveries (Div 9 ACT tile, ACT grid. ACT accessories, drywall, studs, reveals, drywall accessories, etc).- Responsible for drafting RFP’s, drafting and approving RFI’s, all cost engineering, monthly cost studies, monthly pay applications approval and review, submittal and approval of change orders, assisted General Contractor in daily (project management) operations. - Quality control/safety reports, drawing revision reports project scheduling, maintained payroll, timesheets and financial records. - As PM for Build International Consulting (Sub Contractor), I was hired independently by Dobbs Raker (General Contractor) to create the overall project schedule. (18Mo/$6M+) including 18 Construction Divisions (Demo/Drywall/Elec/Plumbing/Finishes etc). - Served as lead advisor to general contractor superintendent on all project operations. - Assisted in punch list and Q/A/Q/C walks with Program Managers, the CPS (Comprehensive Program Services) and Atlanta Airport Engineering Team.- Completed and received Certification in Scaffolding Training. Completed and received Certification training for Extension Boom Lift (Used in atrium over escalators). - Currently completing Project Management Institute Training for PMP Certification.
  • Turner Construction
    Engineer/Superintendent/Estimator
    Turner Construction Dec 2005 - Jan 2009
    New York, Ny, Us
    Project Engineer – Cobb County Adult Detention Center (+$100M) The Cobb County ADC Project consisted of 7 parts, (1) Main Housing (5-Stories), (2) 84’ Renovation, (3) 97’ Renovation, (4) Power Plant (5) Visitor Center (6) Bridge, and (7) Admin Building. Each project was built simultaneously where I was responsible for the following disciplines:- Division 3 Concrete, Division 5 Structural Steel and Miscellaneous Metals, Division 8 Doors Frames and Hardware. Division 9/10 Finishes. - Reviewing shop drawings and comparing current design documents (DD’s) with current sub contractor shop drawings, making changes, stamping drawings and submitting to architect for final changes. - Responsible for submittals, scheduling all jobsite deliveries and managing on-site logistics in addition to publishing and submitting a Request for Information (RFI’s) through architect. - Managed all structural inspections and engineering transmittals. - Facilitated closeout processes (V.C), owner training, warranty packages, change orders, balanced the budget, value engineering, pay applications and supervised field operations.Superintendent - Mezzo Condominium (+$34M) - Estimated, scheduled, and managed +$1.7M of structural concrete and reinforcement scope of work in field including excavations, placing and finishing all concrete. Scheduled and managed all site work, building inspections, and engineer testing. Estimating Engineer- Assisted in estimating over $1 billion of projects including, but not limited to Center for Disease Control Building #23 (+$200M), Cobb County Adult Detention Center (+$90M), Rockdale County Jail ($18M), Barrow County Jail, Signature Towers in Nashville, TN (+$100M), Mill Creek Elementary, and CDC #24.

Channing Baker Skills

Construction Management Construction Value Engineering Strategic Planning Concrete Project Management Project Planning Contract Management Contract Negotiation Team Building Contractors Change Orders Budgeting Microsoft Project Project Engineering Business Development Submittals Ms Project Civil Engineering Process Scheduler Budgets Powerpoint Renovation Project Estimation Program Management

Channing Baker Education Details

  • Georgia Institute Of Technology
    Georgia Institute Of Technology
    Construction Managment
  • Morehouse College
    Morehouse College
    Physics
  • Morehouse College
    Morehouse College
    Engineering Physics/Applied Physics

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Channing Baker's current role is President and CEO.

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Channing Baker attended Georgia Institute Of Technology, Morehouse College, Morehouse College.

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