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Kendel McCarty

Franklin

Summary

Over 14 years working throughout the South & Southeast regional markets, I have been a part of the preconstruction and operations of projects ranging from parking decks, high-rise towers, podium slab, tilt-Up warehouses industrial/manufacturing, mission-critical, & wastewater/infrastructure structures. Collaborated with design teams, owners, and vendors to optimize construction sequencing and design solutions for diverse structures throughout pre-construction and construction phases.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Division Manager - Partner

Ouality Concrete, LLC
Brentwood
09.2025 - 02.2026
  • Executed business development initiatives, resulting in expanded company market reach.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities and strategies.
  • Negotiated contracts with clients on behalf of the company.
  • Cultivated client relationships, driving improvements in customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Oversaw daily operations of commercial division, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
  • Managed daily operations of the division, including staff scheduling, resource allocation, and reporting requirements.
  • Implemented and developed safety protocols to promote a secure work environment.
  • Preconstruction

South Regional Operations Manager

Lithko
Nashville
01.2017 - 09.2025
  • Acquired skills in operations management, project management, and estimating.
  • Facilitated communication between project managers and field teams.
  • Established budgets, monitored expenses, and tracked investments in the region's operations team.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency.
  • Analyzed financial data related to regional operations performance and prepared detailed reports for executive review.
  • Negotiated contracts and secured discounts with vendors and suppliers to optimize procurement for operations.
  • Collaborated with design teams, owners, and vendors to streamline construction sequencing and design solutions for various structures before and during construction.
  • Implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Supervised teams to ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Developed training programs for new team members on procedures.
  • Conducted regular site inspections to assess progress and quality.
  • Oversaw hiring process for new employees in order to ensure compliance with company standards.
  • Coordinated with other regional managers to ensure consistency in processes across multiple locations.
  • Monitored performance metrics of regional operations teams, identified improvement areas, and developed targeted strategies to enhance productivity.
  • Collaborated with corporate leadership on strategic initiatives that would increase efficiency throughout the organization.

Structures Superintendent

Kiewit Infrastructure
01.2012 - 01.2017

Acquired skills as a Superintendent, Field Engineer, Foreman, and Estimator on multiple heavy infrastructure and wastewater treatment construction projects ranging from $10 -$500 Million in project size.

  • Managed construction project responsibilities, ensuring alignment with project goals.
  • Managed subcontractors and maintained client relationships.
  • Project scheduling during pre-construction and construction phases
  • Superstructure bridge work planning and execution
  • Management of multiple large crews
  • Pre-Construction planning and estimating
  • Planned and executed daily work operations for multiple crews, optimizing workflow efficiency.
  • Tracked and claimed construction quantities, facilitating accurate project reporting.
  • Performing quantity takeoffs

Field Engineer - Internship

TAS Concrete
Houston
05.2012 - 08.2012
  • Layout Field Engineer on elevated concrete structures.
  • Coordinated with subcontractors to ensure project timelines were met.
  • Inspected materials and equipment for compliance with safety & quality standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Concrete Industry Management

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
12-2012

Skills

  • ACI Tilt-Up Supervisor/Technician
  • ACI Flatwork Advanced Finisher Technician
  • ACI Level 1 Field Testing Technician
  • PTI Level 1 Certification
  • OSHA 30 Safety Certification
  • CPR/First Aid Certified

Projects

Lithko

  • UTK Haslam College of Business, Knoxville, TN, $15 Million - Ops Manager
  • UTK Lake Loudoun Residence Hall, Knoxville, TN, $6.3 Million - Ops. Manager
  • Greenbriar Phase 1 Speculative Tilt-up Warehouse, Huntsville, AL, $5.2 Million - Ops. Manager
  • Facebook Data Center GTN Buildings 1,2, &3 Package, Gallatin, TN, $46.5 Million - Ops. Manager
  • Paseo South Gulch Tower One, Nashville, TN, $14.7 Million - Ops. Manager
  • Modera Gulch 9 Story Midrise, Nashville, TN, $12.7 Million - Sr. Project Manager
  • The Haven 4 Story Podium, Nashville, TN, $6.6 Million - Sr. Project Manager
  • The Harlowe 18 Story Highrise, Nashville, TN, $14.8 Million - Sr. Project Manager
  • SPC4A Vandelay Data Center Substation, Clarksville, TN, $1.4 Million - Ops. Manager
  • SPC3A Vandelay Data Center Building & Site Package, Clarksville, TN, $12.2 Million - Ops. Manager
  • Mallory Green - 5 Story SOMD Office Building - $2.5 Million - Project Manager
  • Jack Daniels Warehouse & Bottling Facility Expansion, Lynchburg, TN, $4.6 Million - Project Manager

Kiewit

  • I25 North Design Build - Widening and resurfacing an 11 mile stretch of Interstate 25 from Monument to Colorado Springs, CO. - Field Engineer Asphalt / Civil
  • I-225 Light Rail Transit Aurora, CO Project Value: $375M - Project Engineer
  • Design-Build - RM Clayton WWTP Headworks Expansion, Atlanta, GA, $54 Million - Structures Superintendent
  • I-25/Paseo del Norte Interchange Reconstruction $75 million design-build project - Civil Superintendent
  • Fast Fix 8 Bridge Project to replace four twin bridges in downtown Nashville, TN - $62 million - Substructure Superintendent

Timeline

Commercial Division Manager - Partner

Ouality Concrete, LLC
09.2025 - 02.2026

South Regional Operations Manager

Lithko
01.2017 - 09.2025

Field Engineer - Internship

TAS Concrete
05.2012 - 08.2012

Structures Superintendent

Kiewit Infrastructure
01.2012 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Science - Concrete Industry Management

Middle Tennessee State University
Kendel McCarty