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Completed Projects
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KAI PFLEDERER

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Strategic Construction Manager with demonstrated success assessing project scope and adhering to deadlines. Safety-conscious and detail-oriented with 11-year industry background. Well-versed in team leadership and task delegation to drive project progress and foster client satisfaction.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner’s Representative

Thompson Thrift Residential
01.2020 - 03.2024
  • Develop and monitor overall project schedule, budget (including hard and soft costs) and adherence to quality guidelines
  • Manage communication between owner, architect, general contractor, and other consultants
  • Coordinate with the design team to develop a project design that meets the project goals, budget and schedule
  • Manage construction and logistical issues that may arise during construction
  • Assist with community relations
  • Coordinate project closeout, move-in & owner installed equipment.

Senior Project Engineer

Clayco Inc.
11.2017 - 12.2019
  • Develop project timelines, budgets, and resource plans
  • Ensure that all construction work is carried out in compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and other legal requirements
  • Manage project teams, including architects, contractors, and other stakeholders, to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.

Onsite Project Manager

Gray Construction
10.2015 - 11.2017
  • Work under the direction of the Senior Project Manager and the respective market VP, assist in managing the project from start to finish (including scheduling, estimating, budgeting, reporting, and attending weekly jobsite meetings)
  • Perform quantity take off(s), cost estimates, and bid solicitations, and conduct research, and negotiate prices/trades with subcontractors and vendors to meet scope specifications
  • Purchase and coordinate delivery of materials to the jobsite as well as managing the project by completing monthly red files, progress reports, and billing statements.

Project Engineer

Gray Construction
05.2013 - 10.2015
  • Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
  • Identified risks and implemented mitigation strategies, minimizing potential issues during the project lifecycle.
  • Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management -

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Studied Architectural Construction Technology -

Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL

Skills

  • Scope development
  • Construction Oversight
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Time Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Project Management
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Schedule Preparation

Activities Certifications

  • Illinois Central College Baseball – Pitcher / Utility Player on Scholarship
  • Illinois State University Club Baseball Team
  • Active Member of ISU’s Construction Management Student Association
  • OSHA 30 Hour/First Aid/CPR Certified
  • OSHA 30 Card

Completed Projects

  • Slate at Fishers District, 232-unit Villa Product – Duplexes, https://www.slateatfishersdistrict.com/
  • The Depot, 300-unit Classic Build – (9) 3 story buildings, https://www.liveatthedepot.com/
  • Avenue 64, 316-unit Metro Product – (3) 3 story buildings, https://www.avenue64living.com/
  • Axis One, 284-unit Metro Product – (3) 3 story buildings, https://www.axisoneapts.com/
  • IKEA Rack Supported Warehouse, https://www.gray.com/project/ikea-joliet-ill
  • Academy Sports Warehouse, https://www.gray.com/project/academy-sports-outdoors-cookeville-tenn
  • Amazon Sort Facility, https://claycorp.com/project/ecommerce-sorting-facility/

References

  • Matt Settles, Director of Construction, msettles@thompsonthrift.com, 815-236-5832
  • Nick O’Neil, Vice President of Construction, noneil@thompsonthrift.com, 317-646-3634
  • Steve Shaver, Senior Vice President of Construction, Preconstruction, & Design, sshaver@thompsonthrift.com, 317-945-4625

Timeline

Owner’s Representative

Thompson Thrift Residential
01.2020 - 03.2024

Senior Project Engineer

Clayco Inc.
11.2017 - 12.2019

Onsite Project Manager

Gray Construction
10.2015 - 11.2017

Project Engineer

Gray Construction
05.2013 - 10.2015

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management -

Illinois State University

Studied Architectural Construction Technology -

Illinois Central College

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