Providing Leadership, Delivering Success
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Mike E. Kraus provides operational oversight on KMI projects. He has over thirty years of experience in the construction and project management of numerous and varied projects. This experience has included Hotel and Resort development, site work, roadway projects, water and wastewater treatment facilities, utility distribution and collections systems, dredge containment facilities, building construction, plus major new landfill and landfill closure projects. Mr. Kraus has demonstrated experience in the construction engineering and management of inspection efforts of complex projects, contract negotiations, claims analysis, avoidance and resolution of construction disputes. Some of his key projects include Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove, Peter Island Resort, Shore Club Resort, Universal Studios Expansion, Orlando-Orange Expressway Authority and a variety of other projects. Mr. Kraus is a licensed professional engineer in the states/territories of Maryland, Florida and the United States Virgin Islands. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. |
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John Manning provides financial and consulting services oversight for KMI. He has over thirty years of experience in the engineering, construction and real estate industry. This experience includes project management of the design and construction processes on a variety of projects including resort hotels, parking structures, infrastructure, area development, condominium development and office development. His experience encompasses all phases of development from project feasibility analysis, project representation at planning and zoning, budget development, design services procurement, design management, cost estimating, scheduling, value engineering, construction bid and award management, real estate appraising, site design, due diligence studies, minor structural design, program/project/construction management to claim mitigation/analysis. Mr. Manning provides proven leadership capabilities on large projects, from concept to completion, requiring the organization of successful project teams from multiple companies. Some of his key projects include EPCOT Monorail, Universals Portofino Bay Hotel, Universal Studios Expansion, Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Club in St. Thomas, Signature Flight Support and a variety of other projects. He is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and the University of Florida with a Masters in Civil Engineer and Construction Management. Mr. Manning holds licenses as a professional engineer in New York and Florida, a general contractor in Florida and the United States Virgin Islands and a general real estate appraiser in Florida. He is also a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) by the Construction Management Association of America and a member of the AACE International and the Project Management Institute. |
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Annette Knopp provides day to day management of KMI financials and contracts. She has over 25 years of diverse office experience in the construction industry. This experience includes managing corporate and project cost systems, developing and issuing contracts, tracking risk management issues, coordination of project documentation in computerized systems and managing the various logs required to successfully complete a project. |
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William R. (Ray) Carroll heads the day to day business development efforts for KMI. He has over twenty-seven years of experience in management and marketing. His first twenty years were spent in the military in a variety of administrative positions that demonstrated discipline in developing scopes and purchasing. For the last seven years he has worked for KMI in a variety of positions, gaining experience in computerized project management systems, estimating, field inspection and general project administration. Mr. Carroll provides detailed capabilities in managing the data required for major construction projects. He has served in key roles on over $100M worth of hotel construction |
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Tony Monaghan heads the day to day operations for KMI in the British Virgin Islands. He has over 14 years of engineering experience in hospitality, commercial and industrial construction. He has worked around the world in a variety of capacities. His projects include Peter Island Resort, BVI, Bitter End Yacht Club, BVI, Spice Island Resort, Grenada, Canary South, Isle of Dogs, London, England, Coventry Hospital, Coventry, England and Murbarak T.V. Studios, Cairo, Egypt. He is a graduate of Cambridge Polytechnic with a Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying. Mr. Monaghan is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor. |
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William Youell has more than 35 years of diverse and progressive construction and project management experience on numerous and varied projects. This experience has included building construction, site work, roadway, bridges, utility distribution and collection systems, resort development projects, and wastewater treatment facilities. Mr. Youell has demonstrated ability to successfully deliver projects of the highest quality on time and within budget. His projects include Signature Flight Support, Universal Studios, Universal Studios Expansion, Universal Port of Entry, Stations Casinos Riverfront Gaming Facility, Florida Crystal River Power Plant, Walt Disney World MGM Studio, Water Conserve II (Water Treatment Plant), Orlando, Florida and a variety of other projects. Mr. Youell is a graduate of Virginia Military Institute. |
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Sean O’Connell has over 24 years of experience in both the residential and commercial construction industry, working on a broad range of projects including museums, residential homes, high-end luxury condominiums, low income housing tax credit projects, senior citizen assisted living facilities, airport runway reconstruction, road work and marine work. His experiences span from offering pre-construction consulting, construction and project close-out services. His projects include Marriott Frenchman’s Cove, Water Island Ferry Dock Reconstruction, Cyril E. King Airport, The Home Depot, Patriot’s Manor Housing Community, Trinity College Art History Museum, The Mark Twain House Education and Visitors Center, Tuxedo Place Assisted Living Center and Lions Head of Salisbury Condominiums. Mr. O’Connell is a graduate of the Manhattan College with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Virginia with a Masters in Business Administration. |
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John Becker has over 26 years of professional experience in the construction industry, with a special
emphasis on estimating and scheduling. Mr. Becker manages the estimating and scheduling services for KMI. His background includes project management, construction management, estimating and scheduling. He has performed estimates on over $3B worth of construction projects both stateside and in the Caribbean. Mr. Becker is a graduate of the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Building Construction degree. |
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Sam Curro has 17 years of professional experience in the construction industry. Sam is a U.S. Green Building Council LEED® Accredited Professional and plays a key role in ensuring design and construction are developed in consideration of environmental sustainability and building efficiencies for those clients who are proponents of green construction. Sam is also head of the new Kraus Manning Sustainable Solutions division.
His proven strengths include: understanding clients’ needs and taking the necessary steps to see that those needs are met, coordinating with local municipalities and agencies for project approvals, ability to obtain perfect-fit resources necessary to complete the project scope. Sam draws upon his education, experience, and relationships with industry professionals to successfully manage: LEED projects, energy management consulting, comprehensive energy audits, design teams, contractors, budgets, schedules, construction, and quality.
His projects include Signature Flight Support terminals and hangars at Indianapolis, IN - Palwaukee, IL - Teterboro, NJ - White Plains, NY - Palm Springs, CA - San Francisco, CA, Turning Stone Casino Resort - Verona, NY, Portofino Bay Hotel - Universal Orlando, JW Marriott/Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes Resort - Orlando, FL, Gaylord Palms Resort & convention center - Kissimmee, FL,Universal Studios Orlando Expansion - Orlando, FL, Sand Lake Towers - Orlando, FL, Winn Dixie distribution center - Orlando, FL.
Certifications and Qualifications:
LEED AP BD+C
CMIT
Education:
A.S. Degree - Architectural Engineering State University of New York at Alfred
A.S. Degree - Construction Engineering State University of New York at Alfred
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David Rosa has 24 years of engineering experience. This experience includes construction inspection, environmental remediation oversight. His projects include Calabash Boom, St. John, USVI, Grande Bay Resort, Cruz Bay, St. John, USVI, Sirenusa Residential Development, Project Manager - Applied Environmental, Reston, VA, Project Manager - Dietze Construction Group Inc., Chantilly, VA, Project Engineer - CDM Federal Programs Corp., Fairfax, VA and a variety of other projects. Mr. Rosa is a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He is a licensed professional engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States Virgin Islands and Registered Asbestos Project Designer and Inspector in the Commonwealth of Virgina. |
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Terry Knight has over twenty-five years of experience in the construction industry. This experience includes extensive site work, roadway, infrastructure, area development, and theme
parks, hotels and housing. His projects include Westin Port Royal Resort, Hilton Head, SC, Marriott Riverview Hotel, Charleston, South Carolina, Signature Flight Support, Universal Studios Expansion, Universal Studios Escape – Royal Pacific Resort, Universal Studios Escape - Loews Hotel’s Administrative Building/Laundry Facility, Walt Disney World - Blizzard Beach Water Park, 1996 Olympics Downtown Enhancements, MGM Studios, Walt Disney World Dolphin & Swan Resort Hotels, Mexico State Highway |
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John Anderson has over 12 years of professional experience in numerous commercial, private, and government construction projects. Responsibilities include coordination of contractors and subcontractors, estimating, budget, scheduling, statement of work, daily storm water inspections, maintaining safety standards and Certificates of Occupancy. His projects include Frenchman’s Cove Project, Temporary Living Facilities (TLF) Kadena AFB, Okinawa Japan, Okuma Recreational Facilities Okinawa Japan, Base Housing Yokota AFB, Tokyo Japan, Airport Remodel & Runway replacement Kadena AFB, Okinawa Japan, Warehouse/Cargo Handling Facilities Osan, Kunsan, Runway/Taxiway Resurfacing Andersen AFB, Guam, SunTrust Bank/Wal-Mart Money Centers, Raving Brands Restaurants, Sam’s Club Remodel Baltimore, MD and Jameson Inn Hotels |
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Craig Noblett has over seven years of professional experience in both new construction and renovation experience in several large projects in the UK and Caribbean. His projects include Peter Island Resort, Peter Island, BVI, St. Georges University, Grenada, U.S. Embassy, Barbados, St. Georges Court, Weybridge, UK, Battersea Park Restoration, London, Aston Clinton Bypass, UK, Chancery Court Hotel, Holborn, London and a variety of other projects. Mr. Noblett is a graduate of Kingston University, Surrey, UK in Civil Engineering and Brooklands College, Surrey, UK in General Engineering |
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Darryl Murphy has been involved within the construction industry for 15 years, encompassing a wide variety of roles during that time. He has spent nearly four years in the Caribbean working on high-end villa complex development and resort re-development. Before that he worked in London managing projects including housing developments and leisure centers. His projects include Bitter End Yacht Club, Virgin Gorda, BVI, Falcon’s Nest, Peter Island, BVI, St Georges Retirement Village, Haywards Heath, England, Wexham Park Hospital, Surrey, England, YMCA & Church, West Acton, London, England, Southwark Park Redevelopment, London, England and Chelsea Football Club Leisure Centre /Museum, London, England. Mr. Murphy is a graduate of University of Kingston with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering. |
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Paul Knopp has 35 years of experience in construction management and supervision. He has been involved in numerous high-profile projects with responsibilities including contractor and subcontractor management, constructability, submittals, and pay application reviews. He is safety conscience with OSHA Training and Recognition. He has developed, managed, and maintained schedules and is proficient with Primavera scheduling software. His projects include Viceroy Anguilla Resort and Residences, British West Indies, Marriott Frenchman’s Cove Resort, St. Thomas, USVI, Westin Resort, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, Marriott Riverview Hotel, Charleston, South Carolina, Oceans Resorts, Daytona Beach, Florida, Signature Flight Support, Ritz-Carlton Expansion & Club, St. Thomas, USVI, Universal Studios City Walk, Orlando, Florida, Universal Studios Expansion, St. Louis Dome Stadium and Convention Center St. Louis, Missouri, Civista Medical Center, La Plata, Maryland, Holy Spirit Hospital, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Francis Howell School District, St. Charles, Missouri, Holy Spirit Hospital, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Roger Maris Cancer Center, Fargo, North Dakota, Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida Water Conserve II (Water Treatment Plant), Orlando, Florida and a variety of other projects. |
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Chris Wolcik has over ten years of experience in the construction Industry and a proven ability to lead projects from start to finish. His background includes project management, construction management and estimating and scheduling for custom built homes and Signature Flight Support. |
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David Smith has over eleven years of experience in the construction industry. This experience has included intensive field coordination and inspection work for multi-million dollar projects. He is a certified ACI inspector and has provided field inspection services for soil, concrete, steel and wood. His projects include the Ritz-Carlton Club, Cabe’s Point, Botany Bay, Marriott Frenchman’s Cove Sales Office, Ritz-Carlton® Expansion & Club, Gaylord Hotel (Opryland), Marriott Tower Addition, Marriott World Center and Portofino Bay Hotel, Universal Studios |
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Matthew Knight has over 2 years of professional experience in estimating and scheduling. He is highly proficient in computer estimating and scheduling applications. He uses Primavera scheduling software to configure and maintain company project schedules. He works closely with the Director of Estimating and Scheduling, Project Managers and members of the estimating team to provide accurate and timely project schedules. Mr. Knight uses Plan Swift and Quest estimating software to develop detailed estimates from electronic or hard copy drawings. He attended Devry University in Computer Engineering Technology and is working toward a degree in Building Construction and holds certificates in Primavera Schedule software and Quest estimating software trainings. |
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Alexandra Carvalho has ten years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the U.K. The following is a list of relevant experience. Her project experience includes Bitter End Yacht Club, Virgin Gorda, BVI, Falcon’s Nest at Peter Island Resort, Court Farm, Slough, England, Freeborn Way, Bracknell, England and a variety of other projects. Ms. Carvalho is a graduate of the Southampton Institute with a degree in Construction Management. |
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