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Mahomet, Il, Us

Centennial, Co, Us

Rantoul Foods is a family-owned and operated pork harvester with a rich history in partnering with farmers to deliver high quality pork products under multiple brands. With the implementation of trade secret processes, Rantoul Foods has a high utilization of automation to develop a unique product, while utilizing 100% of the animal.• Responsible for managing up to $75 million budgets for simultaneous projects through all phases of construction development• Monitor daily workflow and make timeline adjustments as needed through complete resource planning, financial analysis and cost estimates• Participate in contract negotiations with outside vendors to optimize budgets and reduce change orders by 40%• Partner with architects, engineers, and code officials throughout projects for safety and code adherence• Own the relationship with village board members to provide documentation and ensure status for economic development for tax incentives is maintained, members are informed of processes, and code officials are up to date• Oversee design and implementation of key projects resulting in increased production speeds and holding capacity. Initiatives thus far have grown throughput by 50% and increased holding capacity by 75%.• Manage teams of subcontractors from 4-100 contractors at a time

Illini Custom Builders is an established residential, commercial, and remodeling company sought out by local realtors and developers for quality design, finishes, and expertise in construction.• Oversee the design and build of custom homes• Responsible for pay requests and invoicing with multiple projects with budgets ranging from $100,000 to $75 million and ensuring invoices only include approved and completed work• Ownership of facility and ground maintenance budget of $6 million annually• Review and monitor subcontractors for compliance with construction plans• Manage adherence to code by staying current with building regulations to ensure seamless inspection with code officials and village members• Make selections for clients and manage selections that are custom and outside of base inclusions

Urbana, Il, Us

The Atkins Group (TAG) is a real estate leader with expertise in building, leasing, purchasing, and managing real estate both commercial and residential.• Oversaw multiple projects across all phases of development and monitored workflow of subcontractors• Partnered with architects, engineers, code officials, and village board members to ensure safety and adherence to current standards• Developed status reports, cost estimates, and participated in contract negotiations with outside vendors• Oversaw capital improvement projects at various locations totaling over 2.5 million sq. feet of warehouse space• Daily reports and communication with tenants and stakeholders on fit outs of new commercial/industrial spaces

L&M was a general contracting company specializing in agriculture and industrial processes. From grain bin repairs to stainless steel pipe, L&M encompassed all aspects of building development.• Responsible for performing estimates, project managing, pipe fitting, and overall management of scheduled projects• Trained and led a new team of 8 members on pipe fitting and daily tasks

Bachelor Of Applied Science (Basc), Construction Management

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General