Kristin C.
About Kristin C.
Kristin C. is a Preconstruction Manager at DPR Construction with over 15 years of experience in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) industry. She has held various management roles, including Director of Estimating and Principal Estimator, and has a strong educational background with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and an MBA from Texas A&M University.
Work at DPR Construction
Kristin C. has been serving as a Preconstruction Manager at DPR Construction since 2021. In this role, she manages a team of approximately 50 individuals, focusing on establishing structure, controls, and consistency in work processes. Her responsibilities include strategic proposal development, risk identification, and quantitative analysis for contingency funding decisions. Kristin provides final go/no-go recommendations to executive management prior to proposal submission, ensuring that all proposals meet the company's standards and expectations.
Previous Experience in the EPC Industry
Kristin C. has over 15 years of experience in management roles within the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) industry. She worked at PTW Energy Services as a Director of Estimating for two months in 2019, and as a Project Manager from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, she held various positions at KBR, Inc., including Principal Estimator from 2016 to 2018, Estimating Manager for Large Scale Industrial EPC Projects for five months in 2018, and Lead/Project Estimator from 2015 to 2016. Her experience includes managing full EPC industrial estimates with project costs ranging from $100 million to $5 billion.
Education and Expertise
Kristin C. studied at Texas A&M University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemical Engineering from 2001 to 2006. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management from 2007 to 2008. This combination of technical and managerial education has equipped her with the skills necessary to excel in the EPC industry.
Achievements in Project Management
Throughout her career, Kristin C. has demonstrated a track record of delivering excess gross profit margins through rigorous change management and effective client relationship management. She has experience in refining procedures, processes, and policies to enhance project controls and consistency. Her strategic approach to project management has contributed to successful outcomes in various roles across different organizations.