Kraus-Anderson names Chad Rempe Preconstruction Design Services Manager
New role reflects the growing importance of preconstruction services to ensure successful construction outcomes
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (December 2020) –Kraus-Anderson Construction (KA) has named Chad Rempe as the company’s preconstruction design phase services manager. The newly created position is an extension of Rempe’s continuing role as director of KA’s supply chain, designed to further leverage his knowledge to the benefit of the company’s clients and design partners.
Rempe will work closely with the preconstruction department’s technical teams, including BIM/VDC, MEP Systems, Building Science, Lean and Estimating, to help establish the front-end vision, budget and goals – including the ROI — for KA’s clients. He will orchestrate the strategic process with preconstruction services, while building and leveraging stronger contractor/architect relationships through early stewardship of KA’s projects.
“We are thrilled to have Chad serve in this significant new role, as it’s the ‘glue’ that brings together all the other expertise of preconstruction for the benefit of the client and architects,” said Rich Jacobson, executive vice president of Kraus-Anderson Construction. “With technology changing so rapidly, our preconstruction teams need to be strong and nimble, making sure all the right services and elements are utilized to the greatest benefit for our clients. Chad’s strong background of managing large and complex projects complements his deep understanding that it is paramount to work early with clients to maximize the design and budget in order to meet their expectations.”
Rempe joined KA in 1999 as an assistant project manager, then became a project manager, managing notable projects, including Black Bear Casino Resort & Hotel, One Southdale Place, and select projects for the Metropolitan Airports Commission and MSP Airport. Most recently, he was the project director of the Kraus-Anderson Block development, which featured KA’s new 100,000-square-foot downtown campus, The Elliot Park Hotel, Finnegans House and HQ Apartments.
He earned a B.S. in Construction Administration from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and is a LEED Accredited professional. Rempe also serves on the board of the House of Charity in Minneapolis.
About Kraus-Anderson
Established in 1897, Kraus-Anderson® Construction Company is one of the nation’s premier commercial general contractors and construction managers. Kraus-Anderson, an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer, is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn. and has regional offices in Madison, Wis., Bismarck, N.D., and Duluth, Bemidji and Rochester Minn.