Project Description

Construction Project and the Pre-Construction and Construction phase services: RGS led a variety of fast-track facility upgrade projects including mechanical, electrical fire protection, and process equipment, with a value range from $20k to $4.5MM budget. We directed the bid process, equipment procurement process, value engineering, scheduling, cost estimates, de-scoping, proposals, debriefings and local governments permit process. Implemented design solutions with Corporate Global Team to achieve/exceed expectations and ensure compliance. Managed and monitored project functions such as planning, purchasing, variances and contingencies. RGS also directed the remediation program; redesigned IFC drawings and performed forecasting processes to improve budget accuracy.

Construction

• Construction costs: Construction costs were streamlined by RGS’ PM/CM by meeting with the A/E and challenging the deliverables that were not needed to produce the same product and meet FDA’s guidelines. This resulted in a construction cost in line with project budget.

• Project schedule: RGS’ PM/CM was instrumental in re-planning per the pared down costs to produce a more efficient schedule; Microsoft Project and Primavera were used to produce the schedules.

• Construction utilizing a robust communication platform, extremely challenging during the pandemic social distancing; RGS effectively managed the work by the GC and subcontractors to assure that project specifications met all applicable codes and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Guidelines.

Drawings and Documentation:

RGS managed the project team including the A/E and GC and the flow of the contract documents.

RGS was a value add to AKORN in that our highly qualified PM/CM met and exceeded the technical skills needed for the Alcohol Remediation Project, as well for other related site projects that AKORN is currently undertaking. Seventy-five percent of the Owner’s 2021 site capital budget is currently being managed by RGS.