Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Shows Awards
Publications
Hobbies and Interests
Professional Association Membership
Languages
Certification
Timeline
ProjectManager

Steve Krause

Northampton,MA

Summary

Project management professional with track record of delivering high-impact architectural millwork projects in diverse environments. Adept at driving project timelines and ensuring quality outcomes through strategic planning and execution. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and committed to team success and client satisfaction.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

Wright Architectural Millwork
11.2016 - Current
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.

Freelance Engineer

Self Employed
01.2014 - 11.2016
  • Created AutoCAD shop drawings for commercial millwork shops in Midwest and East Coast markets
  • Provided complete submittal, revision, and fabrication packages tailored to the client's standard practices

Senior Project Manager

Caliper Woodworking Corp.
01.2007 - 01.2014
  • Successful management of $500K+ millwork projects including estimating, billing, client relations, site meetings, field measurement, engineering, and cutlisting
  • Managing LEED-certified and FSC millwork projects
  • Hands-on background in high end residential/commercial millwork, finishing, and installation
  • Value-engineering projects to integrate budget and field conditions with design intent

Engineer and Project Manager

J.H. Klein Wassink Millwork
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Developed solid modeling design software for millwork fabrication

Project Manager

Boston Woodworks
05.2001 - 02.2004

Founder and Principal Partner

Vortex Design, Inc.
01.1997 - 01.2001
  • Developed and produced original furniture lines sold at Design Centers in Miami, Dallas, and Philadelphia
  • Produced all millwork for Holly Hunt, Ltd Headquarters, Chicago, IL


Owner

Krause Cabinet Works
01.1992 - 01.1997

Teacher of English as a Second Language

01.1990 - 01.1994

Teacher of English as a Second Language

01.1989 - 01.1990

Education

Fine Furniture Apprenticeship -

David Orth Studios
Oak Park, IL
01.1992

BS - Sociology

University of Chicago
01.1988

Skills

  • Project management
  • Project planning and development
  • Project scheduling
  • Client relations
  • Advanced problem solving

Accomplishments

  • 01/01/12, Organized LEED for Subcontractors Workshop with MA Chapter of USGBC
  • 01/01/09, Developed LEED certification protocol at Caliper Woodworking
  • 01/01/08, Helped establish Caliper Woodworking as first FSC-certified shop in Boston area
  • 01/01/06, Developed solid modeling design software for millwork fabrication at J.H. Klein Wassink
  • 01/01/00, Transformed grass-roots organization into professional association as president of Chicago Furniture Designers Association. Recruited Board of Directors from corporate, educational, and design communities.
  • 01/01/00, As principal partner of Vortex Design, Inc. developed original furniture lines sold at design center showrooms in Miami, Dallas, and Philadelphia. Produced all millwork for Holly Hunt, Ltd. corporate offices, Chicago, IL.

Shows Awards

  • Chicago Design Show, 1998-2000
  • Chicago Cultural Center 'New Chicago Furniture 2000'
  • Best of Show DuPont Corian Competiton, 1999
  • Chicago Athenaeum Best New Furniture Design, 1997

Publications

  • 'Warehouse Proud', Interior Design, 05/01/01
  • Chicago Tribune, 02/01/98; 02/01/99
  • Spring Market, Interior Design, 05/01/98

Hobbies and Interests

  • Sustainable building
  • Contemporary architecture
  • Cycling

Professional Association Membership

  • US Green Building Council - MA Chapter
  • Chicago Furniture Designers' Association (President 1996-98, Board of Directors 2000-2001)
  • DOCOMOMO - organization for Documentation and Conservation of the Modern Movement

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Certification

LEED AP, BD+C

Timeline

Project Manager

Wright Architectural Millwork
11.2016 - Current

Freelance Engineer

Self Employed
01.2014 - 11.2016

Senior Project Manager

Caliper Woodworking Corp.
01.2007 - 01.2014

Engineer and Project Manager

J.H. Klein Wassink Millwork
01.2004 - 01.2006

Project Manager

Boston Woodworks
05.2001 - 02.2004

Founder and Principal Partner

Vortex Design, Inc.
01.1997 - 01.2001

Owner

Krause Cabinet Works
01.1992 - 01.1997

Teacher of English as a Second Language

01.1990 - 01.1994

Teacher of English as a Second Language

01.1989 - 01.1990

LEED AP, BD+C

Fine Furniture Apprenticeship -

David Orth Studios

BS - Sociology

University of Chicago
Steve Krause