Rex McKenzie

Preconstruction Manager @RavenVolt Inc, An ABM Company

Houston, TX, US

As Preconstruction Manager at RavenVolt, I lead a team of three across two major divisions—Retail and EOL (End-of-Life)—overseeing an annual permitting volume of roughly 190 projects. My role centers on building operational efficiency, team development, and cross-department collaboration to support national infrastructure initiatives.Key Responsibilities:Manage and mentor a team of permitting coordinators, overseeing training, daily operations, and performance expectations.Serve as the primary point of contact for complex or escalated permitting challenges across both Retail and EOL programs.Forecast permit timelines and delivery expectations for all projects company-wide, providing leadership teams with accurate scheduling data and strategic insight.Drive Phase 2 departmental development, focusing on education and internal collaboration. This includes designing and launching an interdepartmental training program to strengthen permitting knowledge and workflow alignment.Maintain direct involvement in high-priority permits, ensuring quality control and proactive issue resolution.Highlights:Leading the successful management of 190+ permits annually across multiple jurisdictions.Implementing structure and accountability within a growing permitting department.Currently leading the rollout of an internal training and education initiative to advance permitting excellence across departments.

Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)

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