KEVINKRONFORST

Senior Construction Management Professional

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Dynamic, results-driven professional with progressive success leading commercial and residential end-to-end projects for diverse clientele. Command expertise spanning multiple, concurrent project leadership, design/build management, site demolition, restorations, renovations, additions, and tenant improvements. Tenacious in securing customer loyalty, forging strong relationships with external business partners, and building trust to promote and sustain a positive company reputation. Collaborative and motivational leadership style with demonstrated ability to drive operational improvements, increase productivity, and reduce costs. Excels in fast-paced, demanding environments while remaining pragmatic and focused.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
General Contracting Ground-up Construction Pre-construction Estimating & Scheduling Value Engineering Multiple-Project Management Contract & Budget Administration Retail, Restaurants & Tenant Improvements Interior Space Planning Quality Control Project Closeout Punch Lists Warranty Resolution Turnkey Operations Owners Construction Liaison Team Leadership Client Relations Negotiations Facilities Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BEST BUY CORPORATE, RICHFIELD, MN MANAGER OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (CONTRACT POSITION) An American specialty retailer of consumer electronics in the United States and abroad. 2012 2012

Manage multiple, concurrent remodel projects for the Best Buy Big Box retailer. Facilitated project design and delivered specialized services including constructability analysis, value engineering, budget and cost estimating, scheduling, and architecture drawing reviews. Managed contractual relationships with General Contractors, real estate consultants, sub-contractors, suppliers, architects, and engineers. Led construction development including bid proposals and applications for future construction projects. VANQUISH SERVICES GROUP, LLC GREENFIELD, MN 2010 - 2011 Construction Manager Commercial general contractor offering construction management services to the Twin Cities and surrounding area. Managed multiple, concurrent construction projects including medical facilities, retail, and tenant improvements. Provided expert advice, consultation, and education to customers and project teams. Facilitated project design and delivered specialized services including constructability analysis, value engineering, budget and cost estimating, scheduling, and architecture drawing reviews. Managed business and contractual relationships with owners representatives, real estate consultants, sub-contractors, suppliers, architects, and engineers. Led construction development including bid proposals and applications for future construction projects. KEVIN C. KRONFORST CONSTRUCTION, LLC, WOODBURY, MN AND FOX RIVER GROVE, IL General Contractor/Principal 2001 2004 and 1989 1999 Custom executive home builder/remodeler and commercial general contractor. 2009 Present

Provided customers with full-service construction management expertise and services including identifying real estate and general contracting. Selected and managed contractors/vendors, architects, interior designers, and landscape artists. Prepared and presented construction proposals; achieved 100% client satisfaction. Surpassed annual sales goals of $2M consistently over a 10-year period. Received 21 Awards of Excellence from Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago. Completed new construction, remodel, tenant improvement, renovation, restoration and addition projects ranging from $100K to $2.3M.

612.229.4663 Woodbury, MN 55129 kckronforst@comcast.net http://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinckronforst

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BTS CONSTRUCTION, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 2008 2009 Construction Manager Privately held Construction Company servicing construction of real estate holdings, i.e., Walgreen Drug and Sonic Restaurants. Served as functional expert in construction, architecture, engineering, equipment, and restaurant design. Directed all demolition, excavation, and building phases for turnkey restaurant operations. Managed communication and business relationship between BTS Construction and franchise operator/Border Foods. Led plan reviews, analyzed and negotiated bid proposals; scheduled work for subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors. Fostered trusting relationships with local government jurisdictions including planning, zoning, utilities, and state inspectors; supervised inspection process. Administered and resolved all repair, maintenance, and service-related issues for Twin Cities Sonic restaurants. Reduced construction costs and achieved greater mechanical efficiency, improved ergonomics, and food production workflow by introducing value engineering and re-designing Sonic Restaurants for Border Foods Companies (Minnesota Franchise); Process resulted in a new prototype for 30+ future restaurants. Served as construction consultant to Sonic Corporate and other general contractors for U.S. franchise operators. Accelerated pace of construction for five restaurants over a one-year period as a result of implementing robust standardized procedures and building a cohesive team of high-quality and trustworthy contractors. POSITIVE COMPANIES, INC., SAINT PAUL, MN 2004 2008 Construction Manager Privately held construction, development, real estate, property Management Company servicing single-story retail centers. Led ground-up construction, tenant improvements, remodeling, renovation and demolition projects. Managed all facets of construction and demolition sites, including restaurants and coffee shops, fitness centers, retail spaces, medical facilities, corporate office space, residential condominiums, and church remodels/additions. Directed diverse, multiple, concurrent projects throughout the Twin Cities Metro Area. Improved client satisfaction by providing design expertise, achieving project timelines, and meeting budget goals. JONES LANG LASALLE/WINSTAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC., MINNEAPOLIS, MN 2000 2001 Senior Project Manager Broadband service provider for 30,000 small and medium sized business customers. Services include high-speed internet and data, web hosting and design, phone services, web-based applications, and e-commerce. Supervised construction projects throughout Minneapolis/St Paul, Kansas City and St. Louis markets. Evaluated commercial client buildings for broadband telecommunications feasibility. Performed installation surveys for broadband telecommunications network, determining placement of microwave antennas to ensure proper global positioning and compliance to Federal Communication Commission requirements. Designed construction plans and drafted working drawings for contractor use; prepared and managed construction documentation and corporate reporting communications. Conducted regional construction audits, ensuring quality control and compliance with local, state, and national building codes.

EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF SAINT THOMAS, MINNEAPOLIS, MN Mini Masters, Project Management Microsoft Project PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS & AFFILLIATIONS State of Minnesota Builders License State of Wisconsin Builders License Board of Directors, Powers Lake Home Owners Association

612.229.4663 Woodbury, MN 55129 kckronforst@comcast.net http://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinckronforst