Over thirty years of experience in all aspects of commercial construction and development from high rise office buildings, warehouses, medical/laboratory facilities, shopping centers, and upscale office interior finish projects. Much of this experience gained as the Owner of a general contracting firm. Completed over ten million square feet of commercial space with the propensity to deliver multi-million dollar projects on time and within budget. Strong leadership, team building and problem solving expertise. Tough, but fair negotiator. Qualifications:
• Project Scheduling
• Estimating, Budgeting and P&L
• Oversight and Management of Project Design
• Supervise All Phases of Construction
• Manages Sub-contractors, Costs and Change Orders
• Client Presentations & Negotiations
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Implements & Maintains Safety Programs
• Knowledgeable of Building Codes, Obtains Permits
• A.D.A. & O.S.H.A. Proficient
Professional Experience:
Kendall Construction Company, Dallas, Texas 2002 to Present
Meredith Construction Company, Dallas, Texas 1981 to 1998
Owner/President
Interior finish general contractor having completed millions of square feet of highly technical and
upscale lease space for Fortune 500 companies and local developers. Employed as many as
twelve people and had a yearly volume above five million dollars several years. Acted as a
construction manager for many third party clients providing an additional revenue base for the firm.
Major clients included Arco Oil & Gas Company, Trammell Crow Company, Comerica Bank,
Hamby’s Restaurants, and Highland Park Village.
SBA & Associates, Dallas, Texas 2000 to 2002
Project Director
Managed construction of cell tower installations for various clients over the entire United States.
Personally implemented a construction strategy to assist MCI in upgrading several existing cell
tower facilities. Responsible for construction P & L, contract administration, change orders and
quality control on various projects in several different states.
Industrial Developments, International Dallas, Texas 1998 to 1999
Construction Manager
Recruited to direct and coordinate design and construction of warehouse projects in the Southwest
region for the largest warehouse developer in the United States. Constructed the first warehouse
outside of the United States for the firm in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Managed the construction of
The Wolverine Tube Project, a build to suit client, at a total cost of $6,000,000.00. Built over one
million square feet of warehouses and interior office space for the firm.
Ken K. Kuesel
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Investment Properties, Inc., Dallas, Texas 1977 to 1980
Vice President Construction / Leasing
In house leasing agent and construction manager responsible for daily operations management, marketing, leasing, renovation, tenant relations and collections, for this privately owned shopping center and warehouse developer. Acted as the construction manager/superintendent, with full responsibility for two (2) General Cinema Theatre Projects. Valued team member in the development, construction and leasing of Sakowitz Village on the Parkway.
Trammell Crow Company - Park Central, Dallas, Texas 1975 to 1977
Construction Coordinator
Managed interior construction of Medical City Dallas I, Park Central I, Park Central II, and Park Central III. Team member that directed the shell construction of Park Central III and Park Central V.
Saphier, Lerner, Schindler, Houston, Texas 1974
Construction Manager
Recruited by this nationally recognized architectural firm to implement a construction management program as an additional revenue center. Performed work for Schnitzer Properties, Conoco, Houston Power and Light, and Texas Commerce Bank.
Trammell Crow Company, Dallas, Texas 1972 to 1973
Construction Manager
Completed the shell building construction of Mr. Crow’s first high-rise office building, 2001 Bryan Tower. Finished out over 500,000 square feet of upscale office interiors in eighteen months acting as Trammell Crow’s in house general contractor.
EDUCATION:
B.B.A. Real Estate, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas
Awarded letters in two sports for football and baseball.
AFFILATIONS;
Dallas Center for Developmentally Disabled - Board of Directors
East Dallas Christian Church, Dallas, Texas – Chairman, Board of Elders
References Provided Upon Request
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