Kevin Rhea

Project leader with 15+ years of experience supporting and coordinating construction, fabrication, and field execution work across commercial and industrial projects valued from $1M to $10M. Known for improving fabrication efficiency by 45%, helping scale throughput to support six concurrent projects without additional headcount, and contributing to early project delivery on high-priority work. Brings experience leading crews, coordinating field and shop execution, solving production and installation issues, and maintaining quality and schedule performance in fast-paced environments.

Positioned for Project Manager, Construction Project Manager, Senior Project Coordinator, Fabrication Project Manager, or Operations Project Manager roles.

Senior Fabrication Specialist at Modular Devices (2024-01 – Present)

Support fabrication and project execution activities for modular construction and equipment projects ranging from $1M to $3M, coordinating production priorities, team output, and issue resolution to keep work aligned with schedule and quality expectations.

• Led fabrication teams of 8–10 personnel, coordinating daily production activities to maintain workflow, quality, and deadline adherence across multiple active jobs.
• Improved fabrication efficiency by 45% through workflow refinement, stronger production coordination, and more effective use of labor and shop resources.
• Helped increase operational capacity to support six concurrent projects without increasing headcount by improving planning, prioritization, and execution discipline.
• Contributed to delivery of a high-priority project two months ahead of schedule by maintaining production momentum, resolving barriers quickly, and aligning team efforts with project needs.
• Partnered with operations, field teams, and leadership to address execution challenges, maintain production readiness, and support successful downstream installation and delivery.
• Maintained focus on quality, safety, and completion standards in a fast-paced fabrication environment with overlapping project demands.

Project Coordinator / Freelance Welder at Self-Employed (2010-01 – 2024-12)

Managed and executed welding and field support work for construction and industrial projects valued up to $10M, coordinating scope execution, trade support, and on-site problem solving in deadline-driven environments.

• Supported project execution across multiple concurrent jobs by coordinating field work, resolving installation issues, and aligning deliverables with project requirements.
• Worked alongside contractors, site personnel, and other trades to maintain workflow continuity and address issues affecting progress, quality, and readiness.
• Built a reputation for dependable execution in high-accountability environments where schedule reliability and workmanship directly affected project outcomes.
• Contributed to successful completion of large-scale project work by adapting quickly to changing field conditions and maintaining productivity under tight deadlines.
• Managed day-to-day prioritization of work, materials, and execution needs while balancing client expectations and on-site realities.

Welding Instructor (Part-Time / Temporary) at Ivy Tech (2026-01 – 2026-03)

Delivered hands-on technical instruction in welding processes, safety practices, and quality standards while supporting skill development for students entering trade and construction careers.

• Taught welding techniques, safety requirements, and production-quality standards in a structured training environment.
• Guided students in developing practical trade skills, work discipline, and technical consistency.
• Reinforced best practices in safety, workmanship, and task execution applicable to field and shop environments.

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership – Indiana Institute of Technology (2027-01)