Craig Kenmotsu
Summary
Experienced Project Executive adept at leading teams, developing plans and solving issues to ensure project success. Bringing 20 plus-year track record in financial administration, strategic planning and performance optimization. Stellar career of bringing large projects in on time and within budget constraints.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Executive
OPUS DESIGN BUILD
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Increased project efficiency by streamlining processes and maintaining best practices.
- Reduced overall project costs through diligent budget management, schedule acceleration, and resource sharing.
- Analyze alternate building systems for cost savings and efficiencies.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
Sr. Project Manager
OPUS DESIGN BUILD
03.2011 - 03.2022
- Review, negotiate, and lead contract negotiations with third party clients
- Oversee project managers and associate project managers - Meet weekly for project updates, outstanding items or concerns, and project profitability
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth
- Meet with Senior Staff to discuss office and field staffing, overall profitability for the company, pursuits, and team building events
Project Manager
OPUS DESIGN BUILD
08.2006 - 09.2010
- Create development proposals, PowerPoint presentations and proposal books (consisting of project cost breakdowns, schedules, and outline specifications based on preliminary project drawings) for perspective clients
- Assist real estate brokers with detailed estimates and schedules
- Oversee associate project managers - Meet weekly to review project status, outstanding items or concerns, and cost tracking logs
- Facilitate continuing education seminars and site field trips
- Manage the design of the project to ensure it meets budget and specifications
- Responsible for reporting to superiors on the status and profitability of current projects.
Project Manager
PRINCIPLE CONSTRUCTION CORP.
05.2001 - 08.2006
- Managed the construction of multi-tenant, two story office, office/warehouse buildings and business park developments
- Responsible for all aspects of the project, including developing the project budget, reviewing and contracting bids, maintaining the schedule, and construction
- Coordinate with clients, architects and engineers to develop and design value-engineered drawings for subcontractor bids
- Qualify all subcontractors, proposals and pricing prior to awarding any contracts
- Conduct weekly on site subcontractor meetings to review safety concerns, schedules, quality control and any owner scope of work changes.
Construction Manager
MARS EQUITIES, INC.
06.1998 - 05.2001
- Speculative Building - 55,000 SF office/warehouse building in Tinley Park, IL
- Performed multiple tenant improvements of retail, office, and industrial space
- Worked directly with clients to develope space plans customized to suit their needs while trying to minimize costs.
Education
Bachelor in Science in Civil Engineering -
Illinois Institute of Technology
05.1995
Skills
- Project Planning
- Contract Negotiations
- Schedule Management
- Strategic Planning
- Risk Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Staff Assessment
- Client Relations
Certification
LEED AP BD+C
summary of attributes
More than 20 years of experience in all facets of Project Management specializing in Design/Build projects. Dependable and self-reliant; work equally well independently or as part of a team. Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to teach, lead, and motivate others. Develop lasting business relationships vital to the success of the project or the company; past clients are listed references.
projects
Alsip Industrial Buildings, Speculative Warehouse, Alsip, IL, $25 mil
Euclid Beverage, Warehouse Expansion, North Aurora, IL, $5mil
Downers Grove Apartments, Residential Housing, Downers Grove, IL, $44 mil
Wen Tools, Office/Showroom/Warehouse, West Dundee, IL, $8.5 mil
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Training Center, Bolingbrook, IL, $2.3 mil
Aspired Living, Senior Housing, LaGrange, IL, $24 mil
The Marke, Residential Housing, Elmhurst, IL, $46 mil
Helukabel, Office/Warehouse, West Dundee, IL, $5.4 mil
MC Machinery, Office/Showroom/Warehouse, Elk Grove Village, IL,
$25 mil ArborBLU Apartments, Student Housing, Ann Arbor, MI, $31 mil
Barbara’s Books, Retail Bookstore, Burr Ridge, IL, $190k
Oakview Corporate Park, Industrial Park, West Dundee, IL, $6.4 mil
Leafs Hockey Club, Ice skating facility, West Dundee, IL, $14 mil
Avant at the Arboretum, Residential Housing, Lisle, IL, $65 mil
Andrews Products, Office/Manufacturing, Mt Prospect, IL, $3.2 mil
Orchard 88, Industrial Park, Aurora, IL, $3.0 mil
Hospira, Tenant Improvement, Pleasant Prairie, WI, $5.5 mil
AAA Cooper, Truck Cross Dock, Bensenville, IL, $2.5 mil
Timeline
Project Executive
OPUS DESIGN BUILD
03.2022 - 02.2024
Sr. Project Manager
OPUS DESIGN BUILD
03.2011 - 03.2022
Project Manager
OPUS DESIGN BUILD
08.2006 - 09.2010
Project Manager
PRINCIPLE CONSTRUCTION CORP.
05.2001 - 08.2006
Construction Manager
MARS EQUITIES, INC.
06.1998 - 05.2001
Bachelor in Science in Civil Engineering -
Illinois Institute of Technology
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