Kenny Noah

It takes more than knowledge and experience to exceed the customer’s expectations. It takes an eye. An instinct. A personal standard beyond anything found on a spec sheet. Kenny Noah, our President, defines Southeast Industrial Construction and the way we work. With decades of leadership, beginning as a laborer and pipefitter to leader of a national construction firm trusted by America’s most innovative retailer, Kenny’s hard-won leadership exemplifies our work ethic and insistence on doing things the right way on every job.

2017 - Present

Owner & President

Southeast Industrial Construction, LLC (SEI), Morristown, Tennessee

Acquired full ownership of Southeast Industrial and Rental and renamed company. Since the acquisition, has utilized existing broad experience and long industry relationships to grow the company at a dramatic rate. He continues to develop and mentor a highly-motivated and experienced leadership team. As a result, has grown the company at an exponential pace. Current annual billings are estimated at $30M.

2013 - 2017

VP OPERATIONS/CO-OWNER, CONSTRUCTION DIVISION

Southeast Industrial Rental & Cleaning, Morristown,Tennessee

Started company from scratch in partnership with the previous co-owner. Began by renting equipment. The corporate mission quickly changed to a focus in general contracting. During the eleven-year period, annual company billings grew to $10M.

Skills

Construction management. Certified in millwright, pipe fitting, heavy equipment, and crane operation. Deep knowledge in all aspects of construction and building.

PROJECT LIST AS SITE MANAGER

Volkswagen – Pedestrian Bridge / 2014
Chattanooga, Tennessee, $5M

Costco Wholesale Corporation – Warehouse / 2014
North Wales, Pennsylvania, 153,000 sf, $23M

Costco Wholesale Corporation – Warehouse / 2012
Concordville, Pennsylvania, 143,000 sf, $11M

As part of a developer project site work, including building pad, were already complete. Pre-engineered 143,000 sf warehouse including a full bakery, meat, deli and produce departments; and a fuel center. The warehouse includes 3,500 sf of cold storage space, 5,000 sf of coolers, an office, tire center, and an equipment mezzanine. The building construction consists of masonry with splitface, quick brick 10” CMU and metal panels, 6” slab on grade; PNA diamond dowel system/diamond basket assembly, metal roof on insulation and steel joists, dock levelers, 19 package roof-top units, 13 exhaust fans, 7 unit heaters, 3 VAVs and 1 gas heating unit, all protected by a wet automatic sprinkler system. This project’s construction schedule was 110 days from foundations to the Grand Opening.

Costco Wholesale Corporation – Warehouse / 2012
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 146,000 sf, $17M

This 146,000 sf location required extensive onsite and offsite work as part of its scope. The pre-engineered warehouse included a full bakery, meat, deli and produce departments; and a fuel center. The warehouse includes 3,500 sf of cold storage space, 5,000 sf of coolers, an office, tire center, and an equipment mezzanine. The building construction consists of masonry with splitface, quick brick 10” CMU and metal panels, 6” slab on grade; PNA diamond dowel system/diamond basket assembly, metal roof on insulation and steel joists, dock levelers, 19 package roof-top units, 13 exhaust fans, 7 unit heaters, 3 VAVs and 1 gas heating unit, all protected by a wet automatic sprinkler system. This project’s construction schedule was 185 days from foundations to the Grand Opening.

Wal-Mart Supercenter – Remodel / 2011
Phenix City, Alabama, 140,000 sf, $3M

Costco Wholesale Corporation – Warehouse / 2008
Spartanburg, South Carolina, 160,000 sf, $15M

Costco Wholesale Corporation – Major Remodel / 2008
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, 160,000 sf, $16M

Target / 2005
West Nashville, Tennessee, 200,000 sf, $16M

Target / 2004
Knoxville, Tennessee, 200,000 sf, $13M

Costco Wholesale Corporation – Warehouse / 2003
Leesburg, Virginia, 160,000 sf, $13M

Target / 2003
Brentwood, Tennessee, 200,000 sf, $10M

Accelerated 6-month rebuild on teardown, normal project length 9 months

Target – Remodel / 2002
Goodlettsville, Tennessee, +30,000 sf, $4.5M

Remodel and asbestos remediation

Costco Wholesale Corporation – Warehouse / 2001
Matthews, North Carolina, 156,000 sf, $10M

Costco Wholesale Corporation – Warehouse / 2000
Charlotte, North Carolina, 156,000 sf, $15M

Costco Wholesale Corporation – Distribution Center / 2000
Atlanta, Georgia, 400,000 sf, $36M

Costco Wholesale Corporation – Warehouse / 1998
Clearwater, Florida, 156,000 sf, $9M

Private Developer – Mixed-Use Development / 1998
Dick’s Sporting Goods, theater, retail center, and grocery store Columbia, SC, 500,000 sf, $30M

Costco Wholesale Corporation – Warehouse / 1997
East Orlando, Florida, 156,000 sf, $15M

Private Developer – Emory Hotel Conference Center / 1996
Atlanta, Georgia, 250,000 sf, $45M

Target – Distribution Center / 1996
Stuarts Draft, Virginia, 1,600,000 sf, project duration 9 months, $60M

Costco Wholesale Corporation – Warehouse / 1994
Richmond, Virginia, 135,000 sf, $8M

Private Owner – Waste tank / 1992
Rock Hill, South Carolina, $18M
Waste treatment facility at chemical plant

Interests

Away from the job site, Kenny leads a full life. He enjoys spending time at the lake with family and friends and his trusty dog. In addition, Kenny enjoys travel and good food. A believer in giving back, he supports and contributes to causes in both his local community and where we do business.