Kj Laurro Email and Phone Number

Project Manager renovations and new construction.

Full-service marketing and public relations firm.Responsible for internet research, up-to-date data collection for National Media Campaigns. This includes targeting trade publications, consumer publications,daily newspapers, local print, radio stations and T.V. media.

5th Passive Solar home in the USA! 1st hemp house in the SE, a super-insulated building envelope, interior thermal mass, high performance windows and doors, and careful construction detailing, Nauhaus buildings are designed to be up to 90% more energy efficient than present code mandates, creating a healthy, comfortable indoor environment. This substantial decrease in energy use allows renewable energy systems to be downsized. The consequent reduction in price brings self-sufficient power production and even carbon neutrality within reach. This "state of the art" building science is combined with site-harvested materials, rainwater harvesting, gray water irrigation, extensive outdoor living spaces, a lush edible landscape, small scale animal husbandry, and wildlife habitat to make sustainable homesteads a possibility even in densely populated urban neighborhoods.

•100% project completions while meeting strict timelines and budget requirements. •Met all Certifications on time, in code compliance, OSHA standards, LEED Certification.•Responsible for analyzing, estimating and negotiating cost reduction of materials.•Examined, developed and implemented new operations and procedures including restructuring management, office and labor personnel.•Prepared estimates and proposals, negotiated final scope and costs, managed scheduling and resources usage, and direct daily construction for multiple projects.•Liaison to client representatives, agencies, subcontractors and inspectors.•Prepared monthly invoicing, P & L and oversaw billing, author change orders, RFI’s and closeout documentation.•Improved employee production by establishing effective team building and accountability.•Built first Green Courtyard Cottage Village in Asheville, NC.•Responsible for planning and directing major infill neighborhood construction projects of up to $2.5 million.

•Responsible for recruiting and placement of crews, subcontractors and vendors. •Responsible for ensuring design to build completion on time and under budget.•Negotiated meetings with owners, Sales, Design, Construction departments.•Increased productivity up to 50% allowing workers to provide input and feedback.•Successfully developed, managed, and maintained maintenance program.•Negotiated and brought to contract all bids and responsible for monitoring payment approvals of subcontractors, vendors, hourly employees.•Responsible for analyzing, estimating and negotiating cost reduction of materials.•Prepared estimates and proposals, negotiated final scope and costs, managed scheduling and resources usage, and direct daily construction for multiple projects.•Liaison to client representatives, agencies, subcontractors and inspectors.•Prepared monthly invoicing, P & L and oversaw billing, author change orders, RFI’s and closeout documentation.•Improved employee production by establishing effective team building and accountability.•Responsible for quality control, schedules and budgets for neighborhood construction projects of up to $35 million including commercial, residential and town-homes.

Building Science Insulation Sealed Crawl Spaces•Negotiated and drafted hundreds of contract agreements for the installation of company services.•Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling, reviews, moral and motivation of over 20 employees.•Indoor air quality and mold remediation, building envelope, energy efficiency education and training.•Negotiated all purchases to achieve cost savings, managed vendor relationships.•Prepared estimates and proposals, negotiated final scope and costs, managed scheduling and resources usage, and direct daily needs for multiple projects.•Examined, developed and implemented new operations and procedures including Human Resources.•Successfully scheduled and installed over $1million in sales in less than 1 year.•Increased revenue by expanding into new markets including commercial and other counties.

Building Restoration Healthy Indoor Air Quality ConsultationEco Green Building●Project management, hiring, training and supervision of crew, quality control, safety, documentation of materials used, specialized in plaster system installs, exterior and interior renovation projects.●Specialized in diagnostic investigation, recording existing conditions, assessment services and restoration for tenant improvements of residential and commercial buildings. Oversight of building maintenance and repairs.●Complete conditions assessment, budget analysis, project design/specification, preparing reports and drawings.●Marketing, bids, proposals, contracts, consultations, payroll, office management

●Tracking and expediting all purchase orders.●Reduced costs, improved profits by developing shipping procedures, streamlining processes and clarifying employee job descriptions to meet company objectives.●Managed all areas involved with the order fulfillment process, which included picking, packing, checking, loading, shipment tracking local and international deliveries.●Lead a team of 10+ employees, created and implemented goal setting, improved moral, improved efficiency which increased profits.

●Managed all areas involved with the order fulfillment process, which included picking, packing, checking, loading, shipment verifying, BOL and pick error resolution.●Coordinated shift scheduling to meet daily demand while minimizing overtime.●Realigned the layout of the distribution center to achieve efficiency.●Reduced expenses and errors by assuring proper cost controls and procedures were in place.●Shipping an average of $11million in revenues annually.●Developed and implemented standard work and ISO procedures