Shane Hastain
Yorba Linda,California
Summary
Construction Professional and Licensed Civil Engineer with over 20 years of construction experience. Delivered innovative solutions in prefabrication and digital construction, fostering collaboration among teams to enhance project execution. Focused on leveraging engineering expertise and modern digital practices to improve project delivery and expand prefabrication opportunities.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Preconstruction
KHS&S Contractors
04.2026 - Current
- Led strategic planning initiatives for large-scale construction projects.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows and reduced bottlenecks in preconstruction phases.
- Partnered with executive leadership, operations, estimating, engineering, fabrication, owners, architects, and general contractors to align project goals and drive successful outcomes.
- Mentored and developed preconstruction professionals.
Senior Preconstruction Manager
KHS&S Contractors
01.2021 - 03.2026
- Led preconstruction efforts for multiple projects, collaborating with diverse teams to create actionable construction strategies and execution plans.
- Managed project schedules and allocated resources effectively across various construction projects to meet timelines and project goals.
- Enhanced construction processes through prefabrication initiatives including bathroom pods, façade systems, and panelized assemblies.
- Coordinated communication between clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
Preconstruction Manager
KHS&S Contractors
10.2016 - 12.2021
- Managed preconstruction services for technical specialty construction projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
- Developed innovative solutions that improved team collaboration and project outcomes.
- Utilized software and tools to streamline processes, enhancing overall project delivery efficiency.
Western Region Estimator
CDM Smith
10.2009 - 10.2016
- Prepared estimates for large design build municipal water and wastewater as well as other environmental infrastructure projects.
- Solicited and leveled bids for multi-disciplinary bid packages, ensuring competitive pricing.
- Developed parametric estimating models to monitor current market conditions related to building materials prices, labor rates and other factors that affect construction costs.
Field Lead
Hastain Construction
06.2004 - 10.2009
- Streamlined workflow processes to enhance efficiency and minimize on-site delays.
- Constructed residential new builds and remodels, ensuring quality and adherence to timelines as a self-performing general contractor.
- Read and followed blueprints when planning and implementing construction phases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
California Polytechnic State University
Pomona, CA06-2012
Skills
- Client communication
- Process improvement
- Problem solving
- Innovation implementation
- Prefabrication techniques
- Strategic planning
- Estimating and budgeting
- Value engineering and target value design
- Preconstruction management
- Vendor management
- Project scheduling
- Computational design
- Digital fabrication
- Construction solutions development
- Design animations
- Project presentations
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Rhino, Grasshopper, Revit, SketchUp
- Bluebeam, OST, QuickBid, Timberline
Core Expertise
- Preconstruction Leadership
- Project Pursuits & Development
- Design-Build & Design-Assist
- Client Relationship Management
- Conceptual Estimating & Budget Development
- Constructability & Value Engineering
- Exterior Envelope & Façade Systems
- Interior Systems
- Prefabrication Strategy
- Team Leadership & Mentoring
Additional Languages
Portuguese
Professional
Education And Licenses
- B.S. Civil Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
- Professional Civil Engineer (California)
Timeline
Director of Preconstruction
KHS&S Contractors
04.2026 - Current
Senior Preconstruction Manager
KHS&S Contractors
01.2021 - 03.2026
Preconstruction Manager
KHS&S Contractors
10.2016 - 12.2021
Western Region Estimator
CDM Smith
10.2009 - 10.2016
Field Lead
Hastain Construction
06.2004 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
California Polytechnic State University