KEVIN THOMAS
Atlanta
Summary
Experienced project management professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in strategic planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments. Prepared to drive impactful outcomes and lead projects to success.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager
MACALLAN CONSTRUCTION
2024 - Current
- Direct $26M+ active portfolio including $13M Trillium Links & Lake Club renovation, $8M Big Canoe Clubhouse renovation, and multiple $500K–$5M interior/ground-up projects.
- Deliver consistent on-time/on-budget performance through proactive scheduling, subcontractor buyout, OAC leadership, and rapid issue resolution.
- Rated 4.0 (Exceeds Expectation) in Communication, Problem-Solving, Interpersonal Skills & Teamwork, Self-Management, and Policy/Attendance (“Model Employee”).
- Recognized for building trusted owner/architect/subcontractor relationships and treating all parties with dignity and respect.
- Actively strengthening enterprise-level planning and organizational systems to support firm growth
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex construction projects on time and within budget.
- Streamlined communication channels among stakeholders, enhancing project transparency and collaboration.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential issues, implementing mitigation strategies proactively.
- Collaborated with clients to define project scope and requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
Senior Project & Strategic Accounts Manager - Retail Division
PLACE SERVICES INC.
2021 - 07.2024
- Joined to launch and scale new Retail Division; built repeatable programs for national big-box rollouts (Buy Buy Baby, Ross Dress for Less, Lowe’s, World Market, United Rentals).
- Managed full lifecycle of $1M–$3M tenant fit-outs (16-week duration) from pre-construction estimating through close-out and warranty.
- Delivered ground-up 140-key boutique hotel, large rural church campus, and 30+ national retail stores coast-to-coast with zero lost-time incidents.
- Handled pre-con buyout, contract negotiation, schedule creation/enforcement, risk mitigation, client communication, and conflict resolution.
Business Development & Project Manager
VININGS FLOOR COVERING LLC
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Generated new business and managed various projects for an Atlanta based flooring company servicing residential and small commercial markets in the Atlanta area.
Managing Partner/Project Manager
DWS GROUP LTD
01.2003 - 01.2017
- Held full P&L responsibility for $100M+ portfolio of luxury commercial interior and resort projects across Grand Cayman and The Bahamas.
- Directed all financial outcomes including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, monthly reporting, and final project margin attainment while navigating complex international tax and currency environments.
- Led complete project lifecycle from competitive bidding and contract negotiation through final close-out and warranty for high-profile hospitality, retail, and office developments.
- Performed accurate hard-bid and design-build estimating, negotiated prime contracts and major subcontracts valued up to $25M.
- Served as primary liaison among owners, developers, architects, engineers, local authorities, and trade partners; consistently praised for clear, professional communication and conflict resolution.
- Managed all procurement, offshore logistics, customs clearance, material expediting, payroll, permitting, and on-island staffing in challenging remote environments.
- Developed and enforced master schedules, production tracking, and risk-mitigation plans that kept fast-track projects on timeline despite weather, supply-chain, and jurisdictional hurdles.
- Built and led high-performing local and expatriate teams, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and accountability that delivered zero lost-time incidents across the division.
Education
BBA - Finance
University of Georgia, The Terry College of Business
05-1995
Skills
- Effective team leadership
- Effective verbal communication
- Proficient multi-tasking
- Skilled in conflict resolution
- Adaptable in diverse settings
- Strategic project planning
- Project scope management
- Client relationship development
- Effective scheduling techniques
Certification
OSHA 30
Timeline
Business Development & Project Manager
VININGS FLOOR COVERING LLC
01.2017 - 01.2021
Managing Partner/Project Manager
DWS GROUP LTD
01.2003 - 01.2017
Senior Project Manager
MACALLAN CONSTRUCTION
2024 - Current
Senior Project & Strategic Accounts Manager - Retail Division
PLACE SERVICES INC.
2021 - 07.2024
BBA - Finance
University of Georgia, The Terry College of Business