Project
A case study in agility and fast-track renovation of a working operations center
As ComEd’s owner’s representative, REMS led a 20,000 SF renovation of the utility’s Operations Control Center (OCC) and CCC building in Joliet, Illinois, coordinating closely with end users to limit disruption to operations. Funded in August 2025 with a year-end deadline, the project renovated every restroom, added two conference rooms, replaced 90% of the flooring and paint, and installed new audiovisual equipment throughout. We also improved cell reception inside the hardened structure and repurposed furniture from storage to densify workspaces. As end users added scope through the final three months, we adjusted the plan and still delivered everything by year end.
Who We Are
What We Can Do for You
We are an owner’s representative and construction project management firm, an independent advocate on your side of the table and accountable to you alone. Headquartered in Baltimore with a national reach, we serve mission-critical facilities for utility, industrial, corporate, and institutional owners, bringing senior-level project managers and licensed architects to every phase, from first decision to move-in. We are a trusted partner and own your project alongside you, so you can sleep easy knowing every detail is in experienced hands.
Capabilities
Our Specialties
Whether you need a dedicated owner’s representative for a single project, an embedded project manager on site, or program management across a multi-site portfolio, we plug in at any phase and scale our oversight to fit your project. In every engagement, we keep your operations running, manage your budget like it’s our own, and hold every party accountable.
Mission-Critical & Occupied Facilities
We keep your operations running while construction moves forward. From relocating live control rooms into purpose-built swing space to phasing work around 24/7 operations, we plan every step so your people never miss a beat.
Budget & Financial Management
We manage your budget like it’s our own, with forecasting, change control, and complete financial tracking in your own systems, including Asset Suite 8. The results speak for themselves: projects delivered ahead of schedule, under budget, and on target.
Communication & Accountability
As your independent advocate, we hold every party to the plan. We lead weekly OAC meetings, manage RFIs and submittals through Autodesk, and verify quality and safety on site, so you always know where your project stands.
As an extension of your team, we guide owners through every complexity of construction, from first decision to move-in, with safety at the center of everything we do. We bring deep industry knowledge and a commitment to continuous learning, building lasting, trusted relationships one project at a time.
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